2021 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Review

The Silverado's base engine is a 6.6-liter gasoline-powered V8 (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft) that's paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. Optional is a 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) that comes with a 10-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive is optional. A dual rear-wheel setup is also available to increase the maximum towing capacity.

WT
The entry-level Work Truck is big on capabilities and short on creature comforts, with standard features that include:

• Steel wheels
• Black bumpers and exterior trim
• Locking tailgate
• Trailering mirrors
• Trailering equipment
• Power windows and door locks (on double and crew cabs)
• 40/20/40-split folding bench seats
• Vinyl upholstery
• Manual door locks and windows
• Single-zone automatic climate control
• 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Bluetooth for two devices simultaneously
• Two USB ports
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

LT
Stepping up to the next trim adds a lot of features to make the Silverado feel less like a U-Haul rental. Feature highlights that include:

• Alloy wheels
• Power-adjustable, heated mirrors
• Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
• Chrome bumpers
• Low-effort tailgate (Chevy's EZ Lift)
• Cruise control
• Remote keyless entry
• Cloth upholstery
• Carpeting and floor mats
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Chevrolet Connected Services with onboard Wi-Fi
• Satellite radio

LTZ
The LTZ trim adds more refinement and luxury by including several features that are comparable to those on some upper-tier SUVs:

• Enhanced trailering technology (added security and monitoring)
• Electronic variable steering assist (reduces long-distance fatigue)
• Chrome exterior trim
• LED headlights and foglights
• Power-folding/extending and auto-dimming mirrors
• Keyless entry and engine start
• Remote engine start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable, heated front seats
• Household power outlets
• Heated steering wheel
• 8-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system
• Additional second-row USB ports
• Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• High-definition rearview camera with hitch guidance

High Country
At the top of the lineup, the High Country goes all-in with a full complement of luxury features that include:

• Standard 4WD
• All-terrain tires
• Body-colored bumpers
• Chrome side assist steps
• Power-sliding rear window
• LED cargo bed lighting
• Spray-in bedliner
• Power tailgate
• Upgraded driver information display
• Navigation system
• Ventilated front bucket seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Bose premium sound system
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Bed-view camera
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Silverado 2500HD and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

Many standard features on the upper trim levels are available on the lower trims as options. Other major options, depending on the trim level, include:

• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
• Forward collision mitigation (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)
• Trailering camera system (can display multiple trailer-based camera views on the touchscreen to aid with towing)
• Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
• Z71 off-road package (upgraded suspension, skid plates, hill descent control)