2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 SL1

Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab with a diesel engine can tow up to 17 800 lbs. The Regular Cab equipped with a gas engine has a maximum payload capacity of 4 212. The Tow/Haul Mode enhances performance while pulling a trailer or hauling heavy loads. When activated this feature modifies the automatic transmission shift schedule and helps reduce throttle pedal activity by the driver while traveling over rolling terrain. Auto grade braking which uses transmission downshifts to allow engine compression braking to slow the vehicle and its load works in and out of Tow/Haul mode on the Vortec 6.0L engine. Useful for when you re hauling heavy loads Trailer Sway Control senses when a trailer starts to sway and automatically applies the truck s brakes while reducing engine power. This feature works to let you get your truck back on track if necessary. If you re stopped on inclines greater than 5% Hill Start Assist automatically kicks in to keep the truck in place for about a second to give you just enough time to accelerate before the truck can roll backward.