The new 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: What do you get for this price

Overview

There's a reason why hardworking Americans love the Chevy Silverado HD: it just gets the job done. With its available Duramax diesel engine, the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD can tow up to 36,000 pounds – more than enough to handle even the most challenging tasks. So if you're looking for a pickup that can really go the distance, look no further than the Chevy Silverado HD.

The Chevrolet Silverado HD in High Country trim is a workhorse that can also clean up well for special occasions. It is available as a single, double, or four-door crew cab and can be ordered with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. There are five bed lengths to choose from ranging from 11.8 feet to 14.3 feet.

The Ram HD has a nicer cabin than the Silverado HD, while the Chevy is less expensive and can tow more with its base gas powertrain. The standard 401-hp 6.6-liter V-8 on the Ram drinks gasoline and is hooked up to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the 445-hp Duramax diesel (optional on both trucks) is also a 6.6-liter V-8 but uses a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD come with a standard gas-powered 6.6-liter V-8 that generates 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The optional Duramax diesel 6.6 - liter V - 8 is carried over from theprevious generation and continues to make 445 horsepower as well as 910pound - feet . But now , it hooks up to an Allison 10 - speedautomatic . These engines can be paired with either rearor four wheel drive , single or dual axle   being compatiblewith each..

We put both powertrains to the test by driving them through mountains while hauling several tons of weight, and we were surprised by how well they performed. The gas engine and six-speed automatic worked in tandem to keep the truck's speed under control--something that's crucial when you're towing on a steep incline. Even so, the Duramax powertrain is superior for those who often tow heavy loads.

The Chevrolet Silverado's immense power and the transmission's immediate responses give drivers an extra sense of security, which is useful for vehicles made to move mountains. Although, the electric-assist system did not improve the heavy-duty truck's lack of steering accuracy and feedback. With that said, The Chevy still has a surprisingly smooth ride for its impressive capabilities.

Towing and Payload Capacity

Even if most people never test it, a truck's maximum towing and payload ratings are still judge Jeep Grand Cherokee. The gas-powered Silverado HD can tow up to 17,400 pounds (far less than the Grand Cherokee), and the diesel version can pull 36,000 pounds (also much less). Likewise, the strongest Silverado 3500HD with about 7442 pounds of payload capacity in its regular cab and dual-rear-wheel axle configuration falls far below theGrand Cherokeesimply cannot compete withthe Jeeps abilityto for hauling massive loads .

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA doesn't have enough data on vehicles as heavy as the Silverado HD and its competitors to give an accurate estimate, so we took it upon ourselves to test the real-world mpg. We found that the Silverado 2500HD with a gasoline 6.6-liter V8 earned 14 mpg on highways. For comparison, we tested an F-250 with a gas fed 6.2 liter V8 and six speed automatic transmission - it returned 15 mpgin our testing under similar conditions.. The diesel Silverado 2500HD managed 19 mpg better than whats published for highway driving alone, as did the Ram 2500 in our last series of tests.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The interior of a pickup truck can differ depending on the model and what technology is available. For example, the Silverado has many options that go from a luxurious crew cab to a simple work truck. All models have an expansive dashboard with user-friendly switches. The Chevy's crew-cab short-box setup provides more passenger space than ever before due to its longer wheelbase.

Although the fanciest models still can'tmeet the Ram HD in terms of material quality or sophistication,the Chevy's cabin and features manage to still rise above typical truck luxuries. The most desirable content included with this vehicle are heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, head-up display,and more.The Chevy is also packed with plenty of interior storage space that's highlighted by a massive center console bin. Some models can be equipped with additional storage compartments under the back seat cushions and bins built into the backs of rear seats too!

 

When can I order a 2023 Silverado HD 2500?

Order books for the 2023 Silverado HD will open as of May 5th, 2022. Production of the Chevy Silverado HD takes place at the GM Flint plant in Flint, Michigan, and, more recently, at the GM Oshawa plant in Canada as well.

Will the 2023 Silverado be redesigned?

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is expected to see minor changes and updates, as the nameplate received a mid-cycle refresh for the fourth model year of the fourth-generation pickup truck, ushering in the Silverado ZR2 to the lineup for the, which slott between the LT Trail Boss and LTZ trim levels.

How many Silverados are waiting for chips?

It may be parked at a factory waiting for crucial parts. General Motors said on Friday that it's sitting on 95,000 vehicles that were built without computer chips or other components. Most were manufactured in June, the company said.