2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Review

　　

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　When you need more capability than a Silverado 1500 can provide but you're resisting the temptation to buy more truck than you need in a Silverado 3500HD, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD stands ready to serve. With its bold and purposeful design, stout gasoline and turbodiesel V8 engines, and practical and useful cargo box, the Silverado 2500HD can handle up to 18,500 pounds of conventional or gooseneck trailer and haul as much as 3,979 pounds of cargo in its deep cargo bed.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 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) - $35,300 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $37,700 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $37,900 MSRPWork Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $38,100 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,500 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,700 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,500 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,700 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,300 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,500 MSRPLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,400 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,400 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,600 MSRPLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,200 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,200 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,400 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,200 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,400 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) (Most Popular) - $46,000 MSRPLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $46,200 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,700 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $39,900 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,500 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,700 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,500 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,700 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,300 MSRPCustom 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,500 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $49,500 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $49,700 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $51,300 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $51,500 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $52,300 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $52,500 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $54,100 MSRPLTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $54,300 MSRPHigh Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $63,100 MSRPHigh Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $63,300 MSRP

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　　$233/mo

　　Avg. Large Truck

　　Chevy redesigned the Silverado 2500HD last year, giving it a more distinctive look on the outside in comparison to the Silverado 1500 but using the same interior design and materials. The truck's cab is roomy and comfortable, but in terms of design, materials and technology, it isn't a high point when matched against what the Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ram 2500 have to offer.

　　For 2021, the Silverado 2500HD comes with several new special-edition packages, and Chevrolet expands the availability of safety and bed-view camera technology to lower trims. The 6.6-liter gas V8 offers flex-fuel capability for the new year, and available wireless connection capability for the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration systems help to eliminate what otherwise might be a messy tangle of USB cords.

　　Overall, we like the Silverado 2500HD and find it to be a decent pick for a heavy-duty truck. But it'll also be worth your time to also check out the Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ram 2500HD since each truck has a few advantages over the Silverado.

　　

Which Silverado 2500HD does zzdcar recommend?

Of the Silverado 2500HD's five trim levels, we recommend the LT trim level. It's available with every configuration and powertrain combination, giving buyers maximum flexibility with regard to equipment and options. Whether you want cloth or leather seats, a light or heavy technology load, or any of the numerous special-edition packages, the LT trim provides a path to tailoring the truck just the way you want it.

　　

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD models

Chevrolet offers the 2021 Silverado 2500HD in three cab configurations: regular cab, double cab (a four-door crew cab but with a smaller rear seating area) and full crew cab. Depending on the configuration, you can choose between WT (Work Truck), Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country trim levels.

　　Each one has a standard 6.6-liter V8 (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft of torque) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A turbocharged 6.6-liter V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) is optional, working with an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is optional.

　　WT

　　Standard equipment for this base trim include:

　　Black bumpers and exterior trim Locking tailgate Trailering mirrors Trailering equipment Vinyl upholstery Manual door locks and windows Single-zone automatic climate control 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system Bluetooth for two devices simultaneously Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationCustom

　　Has the WT's equipment plus:

　　Power-adjustable trailering mirrors Cloth upholstery Cruise control Power windows and locks Remote keyless entryLT

　　Equips the Silverado 2500HD with:

　　Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab) Chrome bumpers Low-effort tailgate (Chevy's EZ Lift) 8-inch touchscreen Chevrolet Connected Services with onboard Wi-Fi Satellite radioLTZ

　　Gains many appearance, convenience and luxury-oriented features, such as:

　　Enhanced trailering technology Electronic variable steering assist Chrome exterior trim LED headlights Power-folding and auto-dimming trailering mirrors Keyless entry and engine start Remote engine start Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather upholstery Power-adjustable, heated front seats Heated steering wheel 8-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android AutoHigh Country

　　This loaded-up Silverado 2500HD has:

　　Standard 4WD Body-colored bumpers Chrome side assist steps Power-sliding rear window LED cargo bed lighting Spray-in bedliner Power tailgate Upgraded driver information display Ventilated front seats Heated rear outboard seats Integrated navigation system Enhanced voice recognition system Bose premium sound system Wireless smartphone charger Bed-view camera Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Silverado 2500HD and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible or in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)Many standard features on the upper trim levels are available on the lower trims as options. Other major options, depending on the trim level, include:

　　Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield) Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Trailering camera system (can display multiple trailer-based camera views on the touchscreen to aid with towing) Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area) Z71 off-road package (upgraded suspension, skid plates, hill descent control)

　　

2021 Silverado 2500HD Highlights

Type: Crew CabRegular CabDouble CabCrew Cab

　　Trim: Work TruckCustomLTLTZHigh CountryWork Truck

　　

Base MSRP	$39,500
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	6 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	18,500 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles