The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is part of the successful Silverado group of trucks produced by General Motors' Chevrolet Division. This full-sized truck is currently known as the Silverado 2500HD, or Silverado 2500 Heavy-Duty. The Chevrolet, or Chevy, Silverado was designed to be powerful with great towing capabilities. This truck is generally considered comfortable, although some of the competitors have more interior options and storage.
The Silverado 2500 is best known for its power. The standard gas V8 engine produces 360 horsepower, although a diesel V8 is available for this model. The Chevy Silverado 2500 is able to tow between 13,000 and 18,000 pounds depending on how it is equipped. It is available with a regular, extended, or crew cab and can be either a two or four-door... View more vehicle. Depending on the cab design, this truck can seat between three and six people. The Silverado 2500 has a 36-gallon fuel tank. This truck is currently American built in Flint, Michigan and Pontiac, Michigan as well as Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The name Silverado" was originally used by Chevrolet as a trim for the C/K Pickup and Suburban. The first true Silverado 2500 was released in 1999 after the manufacture of the lighter Silverado 1500. The Chevy Silverado is generally considered the same truck as the GMC Sierra with few variations between them. The GMT800 is the shared name of the first generation Silverado and Sierra. This generation started using the heavy-duty design for the Silverado. The GMT900 is the second generation of these trucks and includes the Silverado 2500. This generation began with the 2007 model which had a new design that was more aerodynamic than that of its predecessors.
The Silverado 2500HD is offered in a few different builds and trims. This truck is built with either front-wheel or four-wheel drive. The regular cab design is only offered with the WT and LT trims, while the extended and crew cab designs are also available with the LTZ trim. The regular cab design is only available with a long box, while the others can have a standard-length box. The entry-level WT, or Work Truck, trim has a few basic features like vinyl upholstery and a stereo. The LT adds several extras including OnStar, satellite radio, and keyless entry. The LTZ trim has quite a few more features including custom leather-appointed front seats, a Bose sound system, and heated exterior mirrors.
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has won several awards. In 2006, it received the "Motorists' Choice Award" in the Full-size Pickup category. The 2010 Silverado 2500HD won "Best Overall Truck Value" at the Chicago Auto Show and was also named the "Motor-Trend Truck of the Year" along with the Silverado 3500HD. View less
