Just bought a '17 Chevy Silverado 1500
2017 silverado 1500 LT crew cab** EcoTec3 5.3L V8 Flex Fuel, 6-Speed Automatic, 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio w/5.3L V8 engine, Color-Keyed Carpeting w/Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats, Custom Convenience Package,...
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I believe the combo is acceptable. The newer 6 speeds are more capable than the 4 speeds but you need to look closely at your payload numbers. I have a neighbor that pulls a 6500 lb camper with a 2016 1500 Silverado crew; I'm sure he's over payload but says it pulls fine.
I had a 2007 1500 crew with the 5.3/4 speed /3.42 gears at it was a dog pulling our 26BH. I love the increased power of the 6.0 engine I have now but the towing stability of the 2500 is what really stands out over the 1500 when towing heavy loads.
I had a 2007 1500 crew with the 5.3/4 speed /3.42 gears at it was a dog pulling our 26BH. I love the increased power of the 6.0 engine I have now but the towing stability of the 2500 is what really stands out over the 1500 when towing heavy loads.
