# 2015 vs 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 towing capacity

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vs-2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500-towing-capacity/115585>\
**Category:** Auto Type/Class\
**Tags:** chevrolet, silverado2500\
**Created:** [April 13, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vs-2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500-towing-capacity/115585 "2018-04-13T17:11:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 13, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vs-2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500-towing-capacity/115585/1 "2018-04-13T17:11:07Z")

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How come the 2016 Chevy 2500HD duramax guide says the 5th wheel towing max is 13,900 lbs while the 2015 says 17,000 lbs and no significant changes were made to the '16 stock truck?