2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Review

　　

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

byTravis LangnessReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　The previous-generation heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado was undeniably a capable truck, but it was also falling a bit behind the curve in capability and refinement. Now with a complete redesign for 2020, this Silverado 2500HD is part of a modern breed of heavy-duty pickup trucks. Forget the days of sacrificing ride quality and interior comfort just to pick up some towing capability — rigs like the new 2500HD can do it all.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　Silverado 2500HD Work Truck

　　Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $34,100 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $36,500 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $36,700 MSRPWork Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $36,900 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $38,300 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $38,500 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,300 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,500 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,100 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,300 MSRPLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $38,000 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,000 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,200 MSRPLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,800 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,800 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,000 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,800 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,000 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,600 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,800 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,000 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,200 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,800 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,000 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,800 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,000 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,600 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,800 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $48,700 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $48,900 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $50,500 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $50,700 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $51,500 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $51,700 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) (Most Popular) - $53,300 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $53,500 MSRPHigh Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $61,100 MSRPHigh Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $61,300 MSRP

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　　$233/mo

　　Avg. Large Truck

　　The 2500HD's most significant updates come in the form of new powertrains, a longer wheelbase and Chevy's newest towing technology features, including an available towing camera system with up to 15 views. Inside, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is comfortable and spacious, with the truck's increased size contributing to significantly increased passenger space. The Silverado's interior looks a little dated, even by class standards, but it's still functional.

　　Under the hood, the Silverado gets a new 6.6-liter V8 as its standard engine. It has more power and torque than last year's engine, which increases payload and towing capacity. The optional Duramax turbodiesel hasn't changed, but the transmission it's paired to has — a 10-speed takes over for the previous six-speed automatic transmission. This increases the truck's capability without a need for a power increase.

　　The heavy-duty truck segment is more competitive than ever. Alongside offerings from Ford and Ram, the heavy-duty Silverado is one of the most capable vehicles on the road today. We will say that you might prefer the Ram if you want a truck with a more luxurious-looking cabin. The 2020 F-250 gets a lot of updates too. But no one truck has a dramatic lead over another, so your final decision could simply come down to brand loyalty or personal preference.

　　

Which Silverado 2500HD does zzdcar recommend?

While some buyers may gravitate toward bare-bones trucks such as the Silverado 2500HD Work Truck or topped-out luxury models such as the High Country trim, we recommend the midlevel Silverado LT. The LT comes with respectable standard equipment for the price, and those items not already included are available in optional packages.

　　

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD models

The 2020 Silverado 2500HD is available in five main trim levels: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country. All trims come standard with a 6.6-liter V8 (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. An optional turbocharged 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) paired to an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission is available on all but the Custom trim level.

　　Standard equipment for the Work Truck trim is relatively basic but includes a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Custom trim level is very similar to the WT, but it adds items such as bigger wheels, more power accessories and cruise control. The LT trim equips the truck with more creature comforts such as heated and power-adjustable mirrors, a remote-locking tailgate, cloth upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

　　Above the LT, the LTZ trim gets you power-folding mirrors, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen among other features. You also get seven-pin wiring harness with a trailer brake controller.

　　The top trim, the High Country, is loaded up with features such as side assist steps, a spray-in bedliner, ventilated front seats and a Bose audio system.

　　Most features on the upper trims can be added to the lower trims as options. Other extras, depending on trim, include the 4WD-only Z71 Off-Road package, tow mirrors, advanced driver assist safety features, a head-up display, and additional trailer-and-bed cameras.

　　

2020 Silverado 2500HD Highlights

Type: Crew CabRegular CabDouble CabCrew Cab

　　Trim: Work TruckCustomLTLTZHigh CountryWork Truck

　　

Base MSRP	$38,300
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	6 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	18,500 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles