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Summary
Heavy-duty trucks have never been better than the Chevy Silverado. About one-third of all full-size pickup buyers opt for heavy-duty models, and they couldn't go wrong with the Silverado 2500 HD or 3500. These are great trucks.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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2500HD: 2WD Regular Cab 8-ft box 133-inch wheelbase ($22,982); LS ($24,784); Extended Cab SWB ($25,362); LS LWB ($27,564); LT ($31,648); Crew Cab LS ($29,279); 4WD Extended Cab LS LWB ($30,409) 3500: Extended Cab 8-ft. box 157.5-in. wheelbase ($26,919); Crew Cab 8-ft. box 167.5-in. wheelbase ($28,569), LS ($30,241), 4WD LT ($37,732) |
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Engines:
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6.6-liter turbocharged diesel |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed Allison automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS with dynamic rear proportioning, four-wheel disc brakes with thick rotors and large pads, dual front airbags, adjustable rear seat headrests |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab LWB long box LT ($36,845) |
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Standard Equipment:
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intermittent wipers, chrome front bumper, rear bumper, chrome grille, automatic halogen headlamps, oil life monitoring system, tachometer, trailering wire harness; LT includes air conditioning with air filtration system, six-way power heated bucket seats with front leather seating surfaces and driver memory, compass and temperature readouts, dual power heated outside mirrors, rear-window defogger, deep tint glass, pushbutton transfer case, front fog lamps, AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, electronic speed control, power locks and windows, remote keyless entry with content theft alarm, leather-wrapped steering wheel, forged polished aluminum wheels, bodyside moldings, Onstar communications system |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Duramax diesel 6600 V8 engine ($4810); Allison 5-speed automatic transmission ($1200); locking rear differential ($295); tonneau cover ($240); trailer hitch platform ($215); skid plate package ($95) |
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Destination Charge:
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720 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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43700 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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300 @ 3100 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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520 @ 1800 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed Allison automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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Wheelbase:
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167.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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256.2/79.7/77.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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68.6/66.0 |
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Turning circle:
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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41.0/61.4/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.0/62.9/39.1 |
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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3,321 |
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Towing capacity:
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12000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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7.4 |
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Curb weight:
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Tires:
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LT245/75R16E |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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34.0 |
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