2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Double Cab

　　

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

byJared GallCorrespondent

　　Jared Gall started his career in the auto industry in 2001 with an internship at Car and Driver. He has written and edited many thousands of car reviews, technological deep-dives, industry analyses, and personality profiles. He is a correspondent at zzdcar and still has the 1969 Chevrolet C20 he dragged out of his parents' barn and drove until Car and Driver started giving him cars to evaluate.

　　For those whose work is too heavy or whose toys are too big or too many for a Silverado 1500, Chevrolet offers the step-up Silverado 2500. Built on a sturdier frame with beefier suspension components and more powerful engines, the 2500 is bigger, stronger and harder-working than its light-duty sibling. To suit any buyer's needs, Chevy offers the Silverado 2500 with three different cabs, two bed lengths, and the choice of two- or four-wheel drive. There are also two engine options, a 6.6-liter gas V-8 with gobs of power and a 6.6-liter diesel V-8 with "careful where you point that thing" power.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 4dr Double Cab SB (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 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,900 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,100 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $46,700 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) (Most Popular) - $46,900 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $45,700 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $45,900 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $48,500 MSRPCustom 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $48,700 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $47,700 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $47,900 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $50,500 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $50,700 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $55,300 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $55,500 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $58,100 MSRPLTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $58,300 MSRP

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　　Some people still refer to the 2500 and its competitors the Ram 2500 and Ford F-250 as "three-quarter ton" trucks based on their once-upon-a-time payload capacity, but that phrase is as outdated as the carburetors that metered fuel on the trucks way back then. The 2023 Silverado 2500 can manage up to nearly two tons of people and cargo depending on configuration, about a full ton more than the Silverado 1500 is rated for. Load your goods onto a trailer and the 2500 can tow more than 18,500 pounds when properly equipped, which is about 5,000 pounds more than what the 1500 can manage. Ideally, those maximums should be considered occasional-use ratings. Buyers whose regular loads close in on the truck's maximum capability will be happier with the next step up the heavy-duty-truck ladder.

　　While the Silverado 2500's specs generally align with those of its chief competitors, it lags in one important arena. Compared to the F-250 and the Ram 2500, its interior looks dated. We've also found that the Silverado's prominent hood inhibits forward visibility, which can be an issue when you're parking in tight spaces. Still, trucks like this aren't about comfort. They're about capability. If you need a truck to work, the Chevrolet Silverado will do a lot of it.

　　

Which Silverado 2500HD does zzdcar recommend?

The WT and Custom trim levels are functional tools without many frills, and the LTZ and High Country get expensive fast. The midlevel LT includes a fair list of standard features like a larger touchscreen, satellite radio and onboard Wi-Fi. Plus, it allows buyers to customize their truck with individual options and packages without paying the larger lump sums demanded by the top trim levels.

　　

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD models

With the 2023 Silverado 2500HD, buyers get to mix and match three cabs, two bed lengths, two engines, two- or four-wheel drive, and five trim levels: WT (Work Truck), Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country. (The two-door cab is not available with the shorter bed, though, and not every trim level is available with every combination of cab and bed.) A 6.6-liter gas V8 is standard and makes 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a six-speed automatic. The optional diesel also displaces 6.6 liters, but it makes 445 hp and an astounding 910 lb-ft. That one is paired exclusively to a 10-speed automatic.

　　WT

　　Standard equipment for this base trim includes:

　　17-inch wheels Trailering mirrors Trailering equipment Vinyl upholstery 40/20/40-split front bench seat 60/40-split folding rear bench seat (on double and crew cabs) Manual door locks and windows (on regular cabs) Power door locks and windows (on double and crew cabs) Single-zone climate control 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system Bluetooth connectivity Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationCustom

　　Has the WT's equipment plus:

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

　　Equips the Silverado 2500HD with:

　　17-inch wheels Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab) Low-effort tailgate (EZ Lift) 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Chevrolet Connected Services with onboard Wi-Fi Larger driver information displayLTZ

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

　　18-inch wheels Enhanced trailering technology Electronic variable steering assist Upgraded two-speed transfer case (4WD) LED headlights Foglights Power-folding and auto-dimming trailering mirrors Keyless entry and ignition Remote engine start Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather upholstery Power-adjustable front seats Leather-wrapped steering wheel Upgraded 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Two 120-volt outlets High Country

　　This loaded-up Silverado 2500HD has:

　　20-inch wheels Standard 4WD with push-button control of 4WD mode Two-speed transfer case Body-color bumpers Chrome side assist steps Power-sliding rear window LED cargo bed lighting Spray-in bedliner Power tailgate Upgraded (largest) driver information display Heated and ventilated front seats Heated steering wheel Navigation system Seven-speaker Bose audio 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) Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts 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 stand-alone options or in packages. Other major options, depending on the trim level, include:

　　Sunroof Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield) Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) 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) Gooseneck/fifth-wheel towing hitch package Power takeoff unit (diverts engine power while idling to a large attachment; only available with diesel engine) Configurable tailgate (Chevy's Multi-Flex)The following safety and tech packages are also available:

　　Safety Confidence package (WT and Custom trims) Automatic emergency braking Larger driver information display Safety package (LT and LTZ trims) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning Front and rear parking sensors Safety package II (LTZ and High Country trims) Automatic emergency braking Lane departure warning Automatic high-beam assist Technology package (LTZ and High Country trims) Head-up display Digital rearview mirror Upgraded (largest) driver information display (LTZ)

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