2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Double Cab

　　

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Review

byJosh JacquotCorrespondent

　　Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at zzdcar.

　　The 2024 Silverado 3500HD is among the handful of ultra heavy-duty trucks available to tow and haul ridiculously heavy things. Choosing the 3500HD opens the option for dual rear wheels, which aren't offered on the 2500HD. They increase payload and towing capacity over single rear wheel trucks. But the 3500HD comes in two fewer trims than the 2500HD.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 10A) 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 3500HD Work Truck

　　Work Truck 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 10A) - $46,500 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 10A) - $47,700 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 10A) - $49,300 MSRPWork Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 10A) - $50,500 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 10A) - $50,800 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 10A) - $52,200 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 10A) (Most Popular) - $53,600 MSRPLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 10A) - $55,000 MSRP

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　　$233/mo

　　Avg. Large Truck

　　

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It's midcycle refresh time for Chevy's heavy-duty trucks in 2024, which were last redesigned in 2020. Chevy updated the 3500HD's nose with a new design that incorporates LED headlights and "animated' turn signals that swipe in the direction they're indicating. LT and higher trims get an all-new interior that brings with it a 13.4-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch configurable instrument cluster. Trailering tech improves with the addition of adaptive cruise control designed for towing. The optional diesel engine gains 25 horsepower and 65 lb-ft of torque, bringing it to 975 lb-ft. And you now get a 10-speed Allison transmission whichever engine you choose.

　　

Competitors to consider

Have a look at the Ford F-350, which was all-new last year. And don't forget about the Ram 3500. Chevy's updates make the Silverado more competitive with these trucks, which we thought had meaningful advantages over the 3500HD until this year. The related GMC Sierra 3500HD has mechanical capabilities that match the Silverado's, though its design is different and it costs more.

　　

Which Silverado 3500HD does zzdcar recommend?

We think the LT trim is the best value among the Silverado 3500HD's four trims. It gets the redesigned interior, including the new 13.4-inch touchscreen and navigation and an integrated trailer brake controller, which is a must-have on a truck made for towing.

　　

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD models

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is available in regular-cab, Double Cab (a four-door extended cab with a small back seat) and crew-cab configurations. All three cab styles are available with a long cargo bed, but the crew cab offers a shorter standard bed to improve maneuverability. Depending on the version you choose, the Silverado 3500HD offers a choice of WT (Work Truck), LT, LTZ and High Country trim levels.

　　A 6.6-liter gasoline-fueled V8 (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft) is the standard engine. A 6.6-liter diesel V8 (470 hp, 975 lb-ft) is optional. Both engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and send torque to the truck's rear wheels through a single or dual rear-wheel axle. Four-wheel drive is available and comes with an electric two-speed transfer case.

　　WT

　　The entry-level Work Truck is budget-friendly but offers a short list of standard features:

　　18-inch steel wheels (17-inch on dual rear-wheel models) Trailering equipment (trailer hitch, seven-pin connector) Push-button start Keyless entry Single-zone climate control Power door locks and windows Rubberized vinyl floor covering Vinyl upholstery 40/20/40-split front bench seat 60/40-split folding rear bench seat (Double Cab and crew cab) 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system Six-speaker audio system (Double Cab and crew cab) with Bluetooth streaming for two devices Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Charge/data USB ports Underseat storage for front seat Chevrolet Connected Services with onboard Wi-Fi Automatic-locking rear differential Two-speed transfer case (4WD models only)The following safety and driver aids are standard on all Silverado 3500 trims:

　　Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Following distance indicator (displays the distance to the car in front and warns if you're following too closely) Forward collision alert (warns of a possible collision with the vehicle you are following) Automated emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) Automatic high beams LT

　　Choose the LT trim level for a Silverado 3500HD that's also suited for use once the workweek is over. It adds:

　　13.4-inch touchscreen Navigation Tinted glass Low-effort tailgate (Chevy's EZ Lift) with power lock and release Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab) Cruise control Remote engine start Cloth upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel Carpeting and vinyl floor mats Satellite radio Upgraded 12.3-inch driver information displayLTZ

　　The LTZ trim level is only available as a crew cab. It adds more refinement and upscale details, such as:

　　Electronic variable steering assist (reduces long-distance fatigue) Heated, power-adjustable trailering mirrors with puddle lights, turn signal indicators LED headlights, foglights and taillights Power-folding/extending and auto-dimming exterior mirrors Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather front seats Power-adjustable, heated front seats with driver's seat memory Household-style power outlets in cab and bed Heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel Charge-only USB ports, second row Automatic two-speed transfer case for 4WD models (push-button control includes an auto setting that will automatically engage 4WD)High Country

　　The High Country is only available as a crew cab. This is the most luxurious version of the Silverado 3500HD. It adds:

　　Standard 4WD 20-inch polished alloy wheels Power-sliding rear window Leather seating (front and rear) LED cargo bed lighting Spray-in bedliner Front bucket seats with center storage console Carpeted floor mats Ventilated front seats Bose premium sound system Wireless device charger Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Silverado 3500HD and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Safety alert seat (uses vibrations to alert driver to a potential collision) Two additional charge/data USB ports in center consoleChevy offers many of the standard features found on the upper trim levels as options for the lower trims. Optional equipment highlights include:

　　Z71 off-road package (off-road tires, upgraded suspension, skid plates, hill descent control) Power take-off system (auxiliary transmission output that supplies mechanical torque via a splined shaft to drive other equipment) Power-retractable side steps Hard folding tonneau cover for the bed Multi-Flex tailgate (offers several configurable settings for various cargo requirements) Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area) Trailering camera system (can display multiple trailer-based camera views on the touchscreen to aid with towing) Rain-sensing windshield wipers Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield) Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Silverado and the car in front)These packages are also available:

　　Safety package (LT and LTZ trims) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Rear parking sensors Technology package (LTZ and High Country trims) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield) Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)

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