A Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a full-size versatile heavy-duty pickup truck available in various trim levels. This includes the Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ, and High Country. Like most 2500-class trucks, the Silverado is a huge truck, weighing in at about 8500 lb. This truck drives well and comes at an attractive price point, although a used Silverado will be cheaper. Here are all the features to know before you buy one.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD – Features

Exteriors
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD comprises an enormous front grille; however, it differs depending on the trim level. For the lower trims, the grille is framed with halogen lights, and as you move further up the trim levels LTZ and above, the LED headlights, taillights, and fog lights are standard. A 17-inch wheel size is a standard for most, but 18-inch and 20-inch wheels are also available.

Engine
Powered by either a standard 6.6-liter V-8 gasoline engine or a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V-8 the used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is easy to drive.

Interiors
Though the used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a rugged appearance on the outside, it has a minimalist design for the cabin. Ample head and legroom easily accommodate even tall adults. There are small item storages around the cabin, including a large cubby in the center armrest and cupholders in the front and rear of larger cabs. The LT trim has a 4.2-inch large information display, while the LTZ trim gets leather upholstery. The High-country trim features ventilated front seats and heated rear seats with an 8-inch driver information display. Safety features are also available for the premium level trim, including blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change alert.

Towing and payload capacity
This heavy-duty truck is ideally used for towing big loads. The gas variant can tow up to 14500 pounds, while the diesel variant can tow up to 18500 pounds. The payload capacity for the gas variant is rated at 3979 pounds, and the diesel variant has a rating of 3715 pounds.

Bed sizes
A used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has more than enough space for both light and heavy loads. There are two-bed sizes to choose from: standard and long. The standard bed measures 6.8 feet and can occupy a cargo volume of 69.5 cu ft. The long bed is 8.2 feet long and can hold 83.5 cu ft of cargo. Compared to the 2020 model, the 2500HD is available with a versatile Multi-Flex tailgate that helps you easily access the cargo bed.

Cab options
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is available in three cab configurations. The regular cab offers seating for three, while the double cab model has a backseat increasing the seating capacity to six. The crew cab has four doors with a seating capacity of six.

Technology
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is equipped with a touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Depending on the trim, the screen size can vary from a 7.0-inch screen to 8.0 inches. The Double and Crew cabs feature a six-speaker system except for the base work truck, which has only two speakers. Other features include a rearview camera, a 3.5-inch driver information display, and a teen driver system. The High County trim also features a seven-speaker Bose premium sound system and has a wireless charging pad for your various devices.

Versatile and powerful, even a used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD offers strong towing capabilities and ample seating for your needs.