What does the tow button do on Silverado?
What does the tow button do on Silverado?
In short, the tow haul mode protects your transmission when hauling heavy loads. This tow haul mode will adjust your Silverado’s transmission shift patterns, reducing the number of shift cycles. Tow haul mode enables you to take better control of your vehicle while hauling heavy loads up and down steep terrain.
How does tow mode work on a Chevy Silverado?
As previously mentioned, it will rev to higher RPMs before shifting to the next gear, and does not use OD as much (really cuts down the hunting for gears). I’ve also heard it will hold a lower gear when decending under load as well, using the engine as a brake, but have not had an opportunity to experience that yet.
Can a Chevy Silverado tow a lawn trailer?
I towed my enclosed Wells Cargo trailer full of lawn equipment yesterday for the first time with Maxine and had her in tow/haul. With the 6, she was so smooth, I mean you can feel rolling resistance stopping, but definitely a noticeable change from Big Blue.
What does the Tow / Haul mode button do?
From buying research to owner support, join 1.5 MILLION GM Truck Enthusiasts every month who use GM-Trucks.com as a daily part of their ownership experience. What exactly does the Tow/Haul mode button do? I’ve tried it in town, on the highway, up hill, down hill, no difference? Check your owner’s manual.
What kind of engine does Silverado 2500 have?
I just purchased a 2014 Silverado 2500 with Duramax engine and Allison transmission. I tow horse trailers – a 2 horse gooseneck and a 2 horse bumper pull. Generally speaking, I travel with 1 horse at a time, regardless of trailer. My previous truck was an F150.
What happens in Tow / Haul mode on a Chevy Silverado?
When in tow/haul mode you should have a light on the cluster light up and shift points will be higher & firmer . If there is no light & driveability difference you should take in under warranty. I towed my enclosed Wells Cargo trailer full of lawn equipment yesterday for the first time with Maxine and had her in tow/haul.
I towed my enclosed Wells Cargo trailer full of lawn equipment yesterday for the first time with Maxine and had her in tow/haul. With the 6, she was so smooth, I mean you can feel rolling resistance stopping, but definitely a noticeable change from Big Blue.
I just purchased a 2014 Silverado 2500 with Duramax engine and Allison transmission. I tow horse trailers – a 2 horse gooseneck and a 2 horse bumper pull. Generally speaking, I travel with 1 horse at a time, regardless of trailer. My previous truck was an F150.
From buying research to owner support, join 1.5 MILLION GM Truck Enthusiasts every month who use GM-Trucks.com as a daily part of their ownership experience. What exactly does the Tow/Haul mode button do? I’ve tried it in town, on the highway, up hill, down hill, no difference? Check your owner’s manual.
