If you have a trailer to tow or heavy loads to haul, there's no substitute for a half-ton pickup — yet even those trucks have their limits. For the heavy jobs, you need a heavy-duty pickup, and we think the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a great choice. It has the muscle for the big loads, and yet it's not unpleasant to live with on a daily basis.
Chevy offers the Silverado 2500HD with gas and diesel power. The former is a 6.0-liter V8 rated for 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. It has a bi-fuel option that allows it to run on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG).
The diesel, which was updated in 2017, puts out 445 hp and an impressive 910 lb-ft of torque. Both engines come with a six-speed automatic transmission, with the diesel getting a more durable Allison unit. Both can be had with rear- or four-wheel drive. Towing capacity depends on the Silverado configuration and maxes out at 14,500 pounds (18,100 pounds with a fifth-wheel). Because of these trucks' heavy carrying capacity, the EPA does not provide fuel economy estimates.
The diesel is immensely powerful and very quick. During Edmunds track testing, it did 0-60 mph in just 7.7 seconds, remarkable for a heavy-duty pickup. The rest of the driving experience is equally impressive. The steering is precise, and the truck is surprisingly competent on curvy roads, which is not what we'd expect from a big heavy-duty pickup. But ride quality is more in line with our expectations. It jiggles on concrete freeways and gets upset by big bumps, but that's par for the course with a chassis and a suspension designed for heavy lifting.
The 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500HD's cab is nicely appointed and well-built. There's plenty of room, though the front seats could be better, especially the backrests, which feel too hard. We actually found the back seats of our crew-cab tester to be more comfortable — too bad you can't drive from back there. Visibility is good, though both the side and rearview mirrors should be larger. Even though the 2500HD sits high off the ground, the optional running boards and the standard grab handles make entry and exit easier. We liked the damped tailgate, which opens softly, as well as the integrated bumper step, which makes it easy for short people to access the bed.
Chevrolet offers the Silverado 2500HD with regular (single-row), extended and crew cabs. Regular-cab trucks come exclusively with a long bed (8 feet 2 inches), while the larger cabs offer a standard bed (6 feet 6 inches) as well. There are four trim levels: Work Truck (WT), LT, LTZ and High Country. The WT is a fairly basic commercial truck. The LT is better for day-to-day driving. The LTZ and the High Country offer several desirable luxury features. Edmunds can help find the perfect 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD for you.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Overview
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is offered in the following submodels: Regular Cab, Double Cab, Crew Cab. Available styles include LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A), LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A), and High Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A). Silverado 2500HD models are available with a 0-liter flex-fuel (FFV) engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2018 Silverado 2500HD comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic. The 2018 Silverado 2500HD comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $48795. The average price paid for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is trending $5000 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5000 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $43795.
The average savings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is 10.2% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $41060. The average price paid for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is trending $10387 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $10387 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30673.
The average savings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is 25.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 5 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $41060. The average price paid for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is trending $8026.1 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8026.1 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $33034.
The average savings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is 19.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 5 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $40405. The average price paid for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is trending $2674 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2674 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $37731.
The average savings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is 6.6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $35830. The average price paid for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is trending $2886.2 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2886.2 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $32943.8.
The average savings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is 8.1% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37670. The average price paid for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is trending $11997 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $11997 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $25673.
The average savings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is 31.8% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $35955. The average price paid for a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is trending $4425 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4425 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $31530.
The average savings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) is 12.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2018 Silverado 2500HD featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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Is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado-2500hd safe? The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado-2500hd earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 5.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?
Available Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2018 Submodel Types: Crew CabDouble CabRegular CabExtended Cab
Available Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2018 Trims: LTLTZWork TruckHigh CountryLT1LSLT2BaseLT3
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