2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

Name: 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review
Brand: Chevrolet

Release Date: Fall 2024

Estimated Price: Starting around $50,000

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is a big, capable, smooth-operating heavy-duty pickup that costs thousands less than similarly optioned competitors. If you really need to tow and are OK with an interior that features fewer premium materials than rivals, the Silverado 2500 HD becomes a compelling option.

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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

byJosh Jacquot^{Correspondent
Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at Edmunds.}

rating written byNick Yekikian^{Senior News Editor
Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the Senior News Editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.}

Pros

Stout power and quick acceleration
High-tech interior on most trim levels
Roomy cabin with plenty of storage
Available camera system makes towing easier

Cons

Can't match best-in-class payload ratings
High, broad hood inhibits forward visibility

What's new

New Trail Boss off-road package on LT and LTZ trims
Part of the fourth Silverado HD generation introduced for 2020

Overview

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD represents the middle ground between the 1500 pickup and the max-capacity 3500HD. Properly equipped, it can tow more than 22,000 pounds. That's suitable for pulling a big trailer (one that the 1500 would struggle with). The 2500HD is also a little less expensive and smoother-riding than the 3500HD. Chevy's HD trucks were updated for 2024 with a new fascia and interior so we're expecting only minor additions for 2025.

Edmunds spotlight: Another off-road trim joins the lineup

We expect a new Trail Boss trim package to be made available with the LT and LTZ trims. Don't expect the Trail Boss to have the off-road chops offered by the ZR2. But it will give the base 2500 a lift, off-road-specific suspension, and black 20-inch wheels fitted with more aggressive off-road-oriented tires. Look for black exterior trim, including bumpers and red recovery hooks. Otherwise, changes to the 2500 lineup will be limited to feature and package tweaks.

Competitors to consider

There are three, including the Silverado's mechanical twin, the GMC Sierra 2500. Ford's F-250 is every bit the Silverado's measure in towing and hauling, so it's certainly worth a look. And given the Silverado 2500's addition of a second off-road trim, the Trail Boss, it's probably worth looking at Ram's heavy-duty offerings, the Rebel and Power Wagon, which offer different takes on the heavy-duty off-road theme. Read our Expert Rating for all the details on this big Chevy.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Average

7.6

out of 10

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Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Silverado 2500HD drive? For something this big, the Silverado is a smooth operator. The diesel-fuel V8 we tested hauled the big Chevy to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, which is more than respectable for something that tipped our scales at just over 8,000 pounds. That said, the burly diesel's 975 lb-ft of torque acts like a wave you simply ride on from one stop to the next. The transmission shifts promptly and unobtrusively.

For a truck weighing over four tons, braking and handling are never going to be high points. But in general, the Silverado 2500HD is easy to drive. The truck stops smoothly in city traffic and the steering is accurate and direct, which helps you stay within your lane with little effort.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Silverado 2500HD? The Silverado 2500HD manages to strike a nice balance between being ready for work but also comfortable when unladen. The ride is firm, but every little rut in the road doesn't make its way into your back as you roll along. The seats, on the other hand, could use softer padding and more support — our staff found them too flat and firm.

The climate system is easy to use and is capable of cooling or heating the cabin quickly. However, the fans whir away pretty loudly at their higher speeds. Otherwise, the cabin is pretty quiet at highway speeds. There is some wind noise that comes off this truck's massive side mirrors, but it isn't enough to be a major disturbance. Even the diesel engine is nothing more than a mild hum on the open road and doesn't make much of the characteristic diesel rattle.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Silverado HD's latest interior is a big improvement compared to earlier iterations. The interior is easy to use and all the controls are in sensible places, meaning they're easy to locate even while you're on the go. The crew cab we tested also felt capacious, with good headroom and legroom for passengers in all seats.

There are some drawbacks, however. The seating position, while commanding, feels too high, especially for taller drivers. Also, visibility is pretty poor in all directions. Looking over your right shoulder doesn't show anything beyond the huge rear roof pillar, and because the truck is so high off the ground, seeing smaller vehicles is tricky at best. You'll need to rely heavily on the massive side mirrors and cameras. And unless you're pretty tall, it's also difficult to get in and out of even with the truck's wide door openings and fold-out side steps.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The Silverado's available 13.4-inch display has crisp-looking graphics and features Google built-in. This brings major gains to both navigation and voice recognition tech. It easily understands natural speech commands, and it's super easy to enter a navigation destination. It also features wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, as well as several USB ports to make sure you're always charged up.

A few advanced driver assist features come standard on the Silverado 2500HD, and others are available as options. Our test truck had adaptive cruise control, and we found it worked well in city traffic and on the highway. The lane keeping assistance system struggled slightly to keep the truck inside its lane, but that's largely down to the truck's huge width. The available blind-spot warning system and surround-view cameras also help make maneuvering and parking less stressful.

Towing and Storage

7.5/10

How are the towing and storage? The 2500HD with our test truck's diesel engine can tow up to 20,000 pounds, which puts it in the middle of the segment. If you opt for a fifth wheel or gooseneck towing arrangement, the 2500HD can tow up to 22,500 pounds. The 2500 also comes with some neat towing tech like a camera system that effectively removes a compatible trailer from the driver's view and hitch guidance, which should make hooking your truck up a simpler affair. Max payload for the 2500 is 3,900 pounds, again solidly middle-of-the-class. As with all trucks, maximum payload and towing number vary with your choice of body style, engine, and two- or four-wheel drive.

Thanks to its massive size, the Silverado 2500 has plenty of space to put small personal items. The two gloveboxes, huge center storage area and large center console can be used to store items at a moment's notice. The rear seat area is cavernous and features a rear bench that folds up in a 60/40 split, revealing a large floor to put bigger items into. The floor itself isn't completely flat, but that only takes a small amount of utility away.

Continue reading Edmunds Expert Rating below

Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA doesn't rate heavy-duty pickups for fuel economy, so we don't have anything to compare our real-world data with. In general, we saw around 13 mpg in combined driving during our time with the 2500, and you expect to see a number in that range, especially if you opt for the diesel.

Value

8/10

Is the Silverado 2500HD a good value? This is the Silverado's strong suit. The High Country trim we tested is the highest possible trim you can get in a 2500, and the build quality of this truck was top-notch. It doesn't have some of the premium materials (like a leather-covered dash) that rivals do, but it sharply undercuts other top-spec competitors on price and, frankly, a truck that's built to work doesn't benefit too much from the extra leather our 2500 didn't have. In general, a Silverado HD is priced a bit less than the competition, and we think you're getting your money's worth.

Wildcard

7/10

The Silverado 2500HD is meant for those who truly need its immense towing capabilities or those who live way outside a city and could comfortably make use of this burly diesel pickup. We think the truck's styling is appropriately macho for the class, though it's not really memorable enough to really stand out.

Which Silverado 2500HD does Edmunds recommend?

Chevy hasn't released official information on the 2025 Silverado 2500HD as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's 2500HD we like the LT trim level. It provides the best value and offers a built-in trailer brake controller, which seems like a must-have on a truck you'd only buy if you really needed to tow. It also comes with a 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system and navigation.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD models

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Silverado 2500 HD. We expect the 2025 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is available in a wide range of configurations. You choose from regular-cab, extended-cab (Double Cab), and crew-cab styles paired with a standard or a long cargo bed. Six trim levels are available: WT (Work Truck), Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2 and High Country. However, not every trim level is available with every combination of cab and bed. Keep reading for our rundown of the Silverado 2500HD's powertrains and significant features and options.

A 6.6-liter gas V8 is standard and makes 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. The optional turbocharged diesel also displaces 6.6 liters, and it makes a stout 470 hp and 975 lb-ft. Both engines employ a 10-speed automatic transmission to power the rear wheels. A four-wheel-drive system is available (standard on the ZR2 and High Country).

WT
Standard equipment for the base version of the truck includes:

17-inch steel wheels
Trailering mirrors
Trailering equipment
Vinyl upholstery and floor covering
40/20/40-split front bench seat
60/40-split folding rear bench seat (on double and crew cabs)
Power windows
Power door locks
Remote keyless entry
Push-button start
Air conditioning
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Custom
Builds on WT equipment with:

20-inch aluminum wheels
All-terrain tires
Power-adjustable trailering mirrors
Cloth upholstery and carpeted floors
Cruise control

LT
With the LT trim, the Silverado 2500HD has:

17-inch aluminum wheels
Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
Low-effort tailgate (EZ Lift)
Upgraded interior design and materials
Digital instrumentation panel
13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Google built-in technology (provides enhanced voice command functionality and Google services integration)
Integrated navigation system

LTZ
The LTZ trim level adds several upscale features, including:

18-inch aluminum wheels
Enhanced trailering technology
Electronic variable steering assist
Upgraded two-speed transfer case (4WD)
LED headlights
Automatic windshield wipers
Heated steering wheel
Heated, power-folding and auto-dimming trailering mirrors
Remote start
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Leather upholstery
Power-adjustable, heated front seats
Memory for the driver's settings

ZR2
The ZR2 off-road performance model adds:

18-inch black aluminum wheels
Mud-terrain tires
Four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case
Electronic locking rear differential
Hill descent control
1.5-inch suspension lift
Performance off-road shocks
Frame-mounted front recovery hooks
Aluminum skid plates
Spray-in bedliner
Power tailgate
Ventilated front seats
Heated rear outboard seats
Seven-speaker Bose premium sound system
Wireless smartphone charger
Safety package (see below)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the ZR2 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

High Country
This loaded-up Silverado 2500HD sheds the ZR2's off-roading hardware but keeps the other upgrades, plus:

20-inch aluminum wheels
Chrome side assist steps
LED cargo bed lighting
Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Many standard features on the upper trim levels are available on the lower trims as stand-alone options or in packages. And depending on the trim level, you can equip this truck with:

Z71 off-road package (upgraded suspension, skid plates, hill descent control)
ZR2 Bison Edition (ZR2 only; adds special 18-inch wheels and upgraded bumpers and skid plates)
Trailering camera system (can display multiple trailer-based camera views on the touchscreen to aid with towing)
Gooseneck/fifth-wheel towing hitch package
Power takeoff unit (diverts engine power while idling to a large attachment; only available with diesel engine)
Configurable tailgate (Chevy's Multi-Flex)
Sunroof
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between your Silverado and the vehicle in front)
Head-up display
Digital rearview mirror

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2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: Another off-road trim joins the lineup

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Towing and Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

Which Silverado 2500HD does Edmunds recommend?

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