Can the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Tow a Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck in Lewiston, ID?

Lewiston Chevrolet – Can the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Tow a Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck in Lewiston, ID?

Short answer: yes. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is engineered to tow serious weight in and around Lewiston, ID, and it has the smart trailering tech to make hitch-up and highway miles easier. At Lewiston Chevrolet GMC, we help local drivers match the right truck, hitch, and configuration for regional needs like RV fifth-wheels bound for Hells Gate State Park, equipment trailers crawling up the Lewiston Hill, and gooseneck loads headed along U.S. 12 and U.S. 95. If your question is whether a 2500 HD can handle your fifth-wheel or gooseneck, our team’s daily answer is a confident yes—when it is properly configured and paired with the right hardware.

The Silverado HD powertrains are the foundation. The available Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 lays down 470 horsepower and 975 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with the 10-speed Allison® automatic transmission for keep-it-in-the-powerband control on grades and switchbacks. Prefer gas? The 6.6L V8 delivers 401 horsepower and 464 lb.-ft. of torque, also partnered with a 10-speed Allison® automatic. With the diesel, every Silverado HD Dually can pull over 30,000 lbs., while 2500 HD delivers segment-leading maximum Crew Cab towing capability of 22,070 lbs. When properly equipped, gas models can tow up to 19,080 lbs. Those numbers cover a wide swath of fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers common to our valley and the surrounding Palouse.

Confidence comes from visibility and control once you are hitched. Silverado HD offers up to 14 camera views, including Transparent Trailer, which allows the driver to “see through” a compatible trailer, Bed View to help with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitching, and Hitch View for precise alignment. Available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control with Trailering add awareness on busy stretches through the Spiral Highway and beyond. It is all about reducing the stress points of towing so you can focus on the job—or the weekend.

Inside, the available 13.4-inch diagonal Infotainment touch-screen and available 12.3-inch diagonal Driver Information Center keep key trailering tools and data front and center. On select trims, the in-vehicle Trailering App and HD Surround Vision integrate with your cameras to streamline pre-departure checklists, light tests, and saved trailer profiles. Available Google built-in compatibility lets you use familiar apps for navigation to local campgrounds, boat launches on the Snake River, or job sites across the LC Valley.

The bed and hardware matter for fifth-wheel and gooseneck duty. Silverado HD’s high-strength roll-formed steel Durabed features more cargo volume than any other competitor, plus 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 pounds per corner to anchor gear. Bed View helps you check your hitch and cargo on the move, and available 120-volt power in the bed can keep tools topped off when you set up in the field. On certain trims, power-folding and -extending vertical trailering mirrors add wide-angle perspective when navigating two-lane passes or tight storage lots.

Choosing the right 2500 HD configuration is where our Lewiston Chevrolet GMC team leans in. The Silverado 2500 HD is offered as a Crew Cab with Standard Bed or Long Bed, and different trims—WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country—layer in trailering features and comfort. If you are building for off-grid toy haulers or stock trailers on mixed terrain, the Silverado HD ZR2 is ruggedly equipped with a 1.5-inch suspension lift, Multimatic DSSVTM dampers, and 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory® MT tires. If your towing is long-haul and luxury-leaning, High Country adds premium cabin appointments along with helpful systems like Bed View Camera and HD Surround Vision.

• Tow ratings: Silverado 2500 HD delivers segment-leading maximum Crew Cab towing capability of 22,070 pounds when properly equipped; gas models can reach up to 19,080 pounds; Silverado HD Dually with the Duramax® can exceed 30,000 pounds
• Hitch types: Fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing are supported—Bed View is designed to help with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitching.
• Powertrains: Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 (470 hp/975 lb.-ft.) or 6.6L V8 gas (401 hp/464 lb.-ft.), both paired with a 10-speed Allison® automatic.
• Trailering visibility: Up to 14 camera views, including Transparent Trailer, Hitch View, and Bed View.
• Driver assistance: Available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control with Trailering support highway confidence.
• Bed strength: Durabed with high-strength roll-formed steel and 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs. per corner.
• Payload: Max available payload up to 7,237 lbs. supports heavy pin and tongue weights.

Local drivers often ask whether they should move up to a 3500 HD Dually. If your fifth-wheel or gooseneck routinely pushes into very high combined weights or you want maximum stability with heavier pin loads, a Silverado 3500 HD DRW may be the right tool. Otherwise, many Lewiston-area fifth-wheels and equipment trailers fall squarely into the 2500 HD’s sweet spot. Bring your trailer specs to our showroom, and our non-commission product specialists will build a configuration recommendation around your real-world needs.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does Transparent Trailer work with every trailer?

Transparent Trailer allows the driver to “see through” a compatible trailer. Compatibility depends on trailer size and the required camera setup. Our team can confirm compatibility and demonstrate the feature with your trailer measurements.

Which trims include the larger screens and trailering tools?

LT, LTZ, and High Country offer the elevated interior with the available 13.4-inch diagonal Infotainment touch-screen and available 12.3-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. LTZ adds trailering features like Hitch View, and High Country adds systems such as Bed View Camera and HD Surround Vision to support complex towing.

Is the 6.6L gas V8 enough for fifth-wheel towing around Lewiston?

Many local fifth-wheels are well within the 6.6L gas V8’s max available towing of up to 19,080 lbs. If you plan on frequent mountain passes, heavier pin weights, or longer hauls, the Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8—with 975 lb.-ft. of torque—offers added confidence and control.

Can the Silverado HD ZR2 tow a fifth-wheel to remote campsites?

Silverado HD ZR2 combines serious towing capability with off-road hardware like Multimatic DSSVTM dampers and 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory® MT tires. It is ideal for reaching trailheads or dispersed sites where terrain is uneven. We will review your trailer’s weight and pin load to ensure your ZR2 build fits the mission.

Ready to see how the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD handles your fifth-wheel or gooseneck in Lewiston, ID? Visit us at 2301 3rd Ave N, Lewiston, ID 83501 or call 208-503-7122. At Lewiston Chevrolet GMC, our non-commission product specialists will assess your trailer specs, demonstrate the camera views on a test drive, and help you build the right configuration—so your next tow starts with confidence.

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