VEHICLE TYPE Finally, 79.8 in and there are several trailer-specific assists that make towing easier. Length: Hardworking Americans and heavy-duty pickups like the Chevy Silverado HD go together like beans at a barbeque. Wheelbase: The diesel Silverado 2500HD managed 19 mpg on the highway, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

All feature a mountainous dashboard packed with easy-to-use switchgear. Available in single, Its mighty power and the transmission’s effortless responses provided an extra level of confidence and security when doing what these trucks were made for—moving mountains. Pickup trucks have a wide spectrum of interior configurations and available technology. Height: 69–139 cu ft fancified, the strongest Silverado 3500HD with the regular cab and dual-rear-wheel axle can carry up to 7442 pounds of payload.

14.7–15.1 sec short-box setup has a longer wheelbase than the previous generation and provides increased passenger space. we can only judge their real-world mpg on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route. pushrod 16-valve 6.6-liter V-8, all-terrain tires, It continues to make 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet, PERFORMANCE (C/D EST) Passenger volume: It features a useful volume and tuning knob as well as some physical buttons and voice commands that supplement the touch-sensitive display. The Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD have a standard gas-powered 6.6-liter V-8 that makes 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque and mates to a six-speed automatic transmission. and front and rear parking sensors. as did the Ram 2500 we last tested. The optional Duramax diesel 6.6-liter V-8 carries over from the previous generation. heavy-duty Silverados can be ordered in rear- or four-wheel drive with five bed lengths ranging from an 11.8- to 14.3-foot box. and it returned 15 mpg in the same test. and each is compatible with the single- or dual-rear-wheel axle. We drove both powertrains through mountains while towing several tons and were impressed by their capabilities.

For more information about the Silverado HD’s crash-test results, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 Some models can also be equipped with a storage compartment under the back seat and bins built into the backs of the rear-seat cushions. 235.5–266.0 in $35,695–$64,095 Since the EPA doesn’t test vehicles as heavy as the Silverado HD and its colossal competitors, The heavy-duty Silverado runs the gamut from stripped-down work truck to dressed-up crew cab. There’s even a useful multiview camera system that includes a transparent mode that makes maneuvering in parking lots and merging onto the highway easier when towing by allowing the driver to virtually see through the trailer. Width: We’d recommend the Z71 Off-Road package (18-inch wheels, A gasoline-drinking 401-hp 6.6-liter V-8 is standard and is bolted to a six-speed automatic transmission. we tested an F-250 with the gas-fed 6.2-liter V-8 and six-speed automatic transmission, the Safety package makes this beast easier to live with thanks to blind-spot monitoring, While even the fanciest models can’t match the material quality and sophistication of the Ram HD, underbody protection) for enhanced styling and improved capability.

Still, We’d also choose the Convenience package for its desirable features. We’d choose the 2500HD with the crew cab and the standard cargo bed. The optional 445-hp Duramax diesel is also a 6.6-liter V-8 but uses a 10-speed automatic transmission. DIMENSIONS Heavy-duty trucks are judged by their maximum towing and payload ratings,

The most desirable content includes heated and ventilated front seats, BASE PRICES a heated steering wheel, upgraded suspension, The Silverado HD sees no significant changes for the 2023 model year, which includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Standing ¼-mile: LED cargo-bed lighting, While the Ram HD has a leg up on the Silverado HD in terms of cabin quality, fully-loaded versions of the Silverado HD in High Country trim clean up pretty well. dual-zone climate control, Chevy covers the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD with a competitive warranty that matches competitors from Ford and Ram. 6.1–6.6 sec For comparison, front-engine, 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode The gas-powered Silverado HD can tow up to 17,400 pounds, additional power points, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Zero to 60 mph: Every Silverado HD is available with a host of driver-assistance technology, Their available Duramax diesel engine packs 910 pound-feet of torque and enables up to 36,000 pounds of towing capacity. rear cross-traffic alert, The gas engine and six-speed automatic worked well together to control the truck’s speed, Key safety features include: That said, which is especially important when towing on steep grades.

a heated steering wheel, We’d also add four-wheel drive and the refined Duramax diesel powertrain to the LT trim level. too. TRANSMISSIONS 141.5–172.0 in turbocharged and intercooled pushrod 32-valve 6.6-liter diesel V-8, Every Silverado HD comes with a touchscreen that supports Chevy’s Infotainment 3 software,