You know Chevy will deliver if you’re searching for a heavy-duty truck. In terms of workhorse performance, their pickups can’t be beaten. This guide goes over the Chevy Silverado 2500 and Chevy Silverado 3500 so you can figure out which pickup you’ll want to pick up from your Chevy Silverado dealer.
Power
The Chevy Silverado 2500 and Chevy Silverado 3500 have the same engine options. The base engine is a 6.6-liter V8 that produces 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. The other choice is a Duramax® 6.6-liter V8 diesel engine that lays down 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque. The base engine comes with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel gets an Allison® 10-speed automatic. You can get rear- or four-wheel drive with either truck.
Towing and Hauling
Both of these pickups shine when it’s time to tow or haul. With the base Chevy Silverado 2500, you’ll be able to tow up to 14,500 lb with the gas engine or 18,500 lb with the diesel engine. The Chevy Silverado 3500 has a tow rating of 17,370 lb with its base engine, which climbs to a robust 36,000 lb with the diesel engine. The Chevy Silverado 2500 will let you haul up to 3,900 lb, while the Chevy Silverado 3500 has a maximum payload of 4,572 lb*.
Additional Features
If you plan to put your truck to work, you’ll be glad to know that it can come equipped with many features, such as:
- A trailer sway controller
- A trailer tire pressure and temperature monitoring system
- Power-adjustable trailering mirrors
- Heavier duty rear springs
- Revised shock tuning
- A multi-camera trailer system
- Hill descent control
- Hill start assist
- Hitch Guidance
- Rollover avoidance
Intrigued by what you’ve seen so far? You can check out these Chevy trucks when visiting Keyes Chevrolet in Van Nuys. Stop in today for a test drive and Chevy financing.
*Towing and hauling capabilities rely on specific configurations; ask your Chevy dealer for details.