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2017 Silverado 2500HD trim level differences

As its name suggests, the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a heavy-duty pickup truck that has increased payload and towing capabilities compared to the Silverado 1500. It's available in four trims: Work Truck (WT), LT, LTZ and High Country. Unsurprisingly, the WT is aimed squarely at those looking to keep the 2500HD a workhorse at the job site. The LT is the minimum if you want your family to be comfortable, while the LTZ adds luxuries such as leather seating and dual-zone climate control. The High Country adds an upscale flair with ventilated front seats and navigation.

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is offered in regular-cab, double-cab and crew-cab body styles with a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive. The regular cab is available only with a long bed (8.2 feet), while the double-cab and crew-cab models offer either a standard bed (6.5 feet) or a long bed. If you're looking for a truck with a dual rear axle ("dually"), you'll want to check out the beefed-up Silverado 3500HD.

All models come standard with a 6.0-liter V8 (360 horsepower, 380 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic. The optional turbocharged 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) is paired to a more robust Allison 1000 six-speed. Buyers can add a bi-fuel option to the 6.0-liter engine, allowing it to run on gasoline or clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG).

Standard equipment for the regular-cab WT trim includes chrome bumpers, 17-inch steel wheels, an auto-locking rear differential, rubberized floors, vinyl upholstery, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, a driver information display, power door locks, manual crank windows, air-conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-only steering wheel, a 4.2-inch central display and a four-speaker audio system. The double- and crew-cab WT models get six speakers as standard, as well as power windows.

Optional on the WT is a MyLink 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with OnStar, 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, voice controls, satellite radio, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone app integration. The six-speaker audio system replaces the four-speaker system on regular-cab models.

The LT trim adds those optional infotainment features plus an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, a remote-locking EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, remote locking and unlocking, full power accessories, a rearview camera, cloth upholstery, an upgraded driver information display, HD radio and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Above the LT, the LTZ trim includes 18-inch chrome alloy wheels, foglights, power-folding mirrors, a power-sliding rear window with defogger, remote engine start, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, power-adjustable and heated front seats, driver-seat memory settings, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a 110-volt household-style power point, and a seven-pin wiring harness with a trailer brake controller.

At the top of the ladder, the High Country comes with 20-inch wheels, side-assist steps, cargo box tie-downs, a spray-in bedliner, a navigation system, power-adjustable pedals, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, upgraded leather upholstery and a Bose audio system. Also included is the Driver Alert package, which includes some useful driver safety aids.

Some features on the upper trims can be added to the lower trims as options. Other extras, depending on trim, include the 4WD-only Z71 off-road package, tow mirrors, a sunroof, a rear-seat entertainment system, a hard or soft tonneau cover, and gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch preparation.

Which 2017 Silverado 2500HD trim does Edmunds recommend?

For general consumers, we recommend skipping the base Work Truck trim due to its skimpy list of creature comforts, though obviously it's called "work truck" for a reason and will undoubtedly appeal to business owners and contractors. The 2500's LT trim level is a better starting point, and it includes the MyLink touchscreen interface. It's worth adding the LT Convenience package because it: a) doesn't cost very much; and b) adds some useful convenience features, including a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, which we think is necessary for finding a comfortable driving position

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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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Not Available
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Engine torque
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Engine displacement
6.0 l
6.0 l
6.0 l
6.0 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/75R17
245/75R17
265/70R18
265/60R20
Wheel size
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
51.5 ft.
51.5 ft.
51.5 ft.
51.5 ft.
Curb weight
6,242 lb.
6,242 lb.
6,242 lb.
6,242 lb.
Ground Clearance
9.7 in.
9.7 in.
9.7 in.
9.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
Height
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
Length
239.5 in.
239.5 in.
239.5 in.
239.5 in.
Bed Length
6'7”
6'7”
6'7”
6'7”
Wheelbase
153.7 in.
153.7 in.
153.7 in.
153.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Leg Room
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
Rear Head Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
64.3 in.
64.3 in.
64.3 in.
64.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, cloth
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, vinyl
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, cloth
Cocoa/Dune, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, cloth
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, leather
Jet Black, leather
Saddle, leather
Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray Piping and Stitching, leather
Exterior
Pepperdust Metallic
Red Hot
Silver Ice Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Butte Red Metalllic
Summit White
Pepperdust Metallic
Red Hot
Silver Ice Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Butte Red Metalllic
Summit White
Pepperdust Metallic
Red Hot
Silver Ice Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Butte Red Metalllic
Summit White
Pepperdust Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Butte Red Metalllic
Summit White