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2020 Silverado 2500HD trim level differences

The 2020 Silverado 2500HD is available in five main trim levels: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country. All trims come standard with a 6.6-liter V8 (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. An optional turbocharged 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) paired to an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission is available on all but the Custom trim level.

Standard equipment for the Work Truck trim is relatively basic but includes a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Custom trim level is very similar to the WT, but it adds items such as bigger wheels, more power accessories and cruise control. The LT trim equips the truck with more creature comforts such as heated and power-adjustable mirrors, a remote-locking tailgate, cloth upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Above the LT, the LTZ trim gets you power-folding mirrors, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen among other features. You also get seven-pin wiring harness with a trailer brake controller.

The top trim, the High Country, is loaded up with features such as side assist steps, a spray-in bedliner, ventilated front seats and a Bose audio system.

Most 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, advanced driver assist safety features, a head-up display, and additional trailer-and-bed cameras.

Which 2020 Silverado 2500HD trim does Edmunds recommend?

While some buyers may gravitate toward bare-bones trucks such as the Silverado 2500HD Work Truck or topped-out luxury models such as the High Country trim, we recommend the midlevel Silverado LT. The LT comes with respectable standard equipment for the price, and those items not already included are available in optional packages.

Compare 2020 Silverado 2500HD trims side-by-side

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Silverado 2500HD Work Truck
Silverado 2500HD Custom
Silverado 2500HD LT
Silverado 2500HD LTZ
Silverado 2500HD High Country
Vehicle
Work Truck
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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Custom
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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LTZ
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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High Country
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/75R17
275/65R20
245/75R17
275/70R18
275/65R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

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

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
Curb weight
6,533 lb.
6,562 lb.
6,533 lb.
6,562 lb.
6,852 lb.
Ground Clearance
10.1 in.
10.1 in.
10.1 in.
10.1 in.
10.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
Height
79.8 in.
79.8 in.
79.8 in.
79.8 in.
79.8 in.
Length
250.0 in.
250.0 in.
250.0 in.
250.0 in.
250.0 in.
Bed Length
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
Wheelbase
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
Front Leg Room
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
Rear Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$57,457
$54,142
$59,194
$67,907
$70,195
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.77
$0.72
$0.79
$0.91
$0.94
Depreciation
$16,513
$13,372
$17,818
$22,683
$21,265
Financing
$5,623
$5,486
$6,050
$8,718
$10,322
Taxes & Fees
$2,398
$2,361
$2,514
$3,238
$3,674
Fuel
$18,381
$18,381
$18,381
$18,381
$19,910
Insurance
$4,263
$4,263
$4,152
$4,608
$4,412
Maintenance
$7,489
$7,489
$7,489
$7,489
$7,593
Repairs
$2,790
$2,790
$2,790
$2,790
$3,019
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, vinyl
Jet Black, cloth
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, cloth
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black/Umber, leather
Jet Black, leather
Exterior
Northsky Blue Metallic
Summit White
Oxford Brown Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Shadow Gray Metallic
Red Hot
Northsky Blue Metallic
Summit White
Oxford Brown Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Shadow Gray Metallic
Red Hot
Northsky Blue Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Oxford Brown Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Shadow Gray Metallic
Red Hot
Northsky Blue Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Oxford Brown Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Shadow Gray Metallic
Red Hot
Northsky Blue Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Oxford Brown Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Shadow Gray Metallic