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2022 Silverado 3500HD trim level differences

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is available in regular-cab, double-cab (a four-door extended cab with a small back seat), and crew-cab configurations. All three cab styles marry to a long cargo bed, but the crew cab offers a shorter standard bed to improve maneuverability. Depending on the version you choose, the Silverado 3500HD offers a choice between WT (Work Truck), LT, LTZ and High Country trim levels.

A 6.6-liter gasoline-fueled V8 engine (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft) is standard, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) is an option and uses a 10-speed automatic. Both engines power the truck's rear wheels through a single or dual rear-wheel axle, and four-wheel drive is available.

WT
The entry-level Work Truck is budget-friendly but offers a short list of standard features:

  • 18-inch steel wheels
  • All-terrain tires
  • Black bumpers and exterior trim
  • Trailering mirrors
  • Trailering equipment
  • Locking tailgate
  • Air conditioning
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Manual door locks and windows (on regular cabs)
  • Power door locks and windows (on double and crew cabs)
  • Rubberized vinyl floor covering
  • Vinyl upholstery
  • 40/20/40-split front bench seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear bench seat (on double and crew cabs)
  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Two-speaker audio system on regular cab (six-speaker on double and crew cabs)
  • Bluetooth for two devices simultaneously
  • Two USB ports
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Safe teen driver monitoring system
  • Backup camera with hitch guidance lines
  • Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)

LT
Choose the LT trim level for a Silverado 3500HD that's also suited for use once the workweek is over. It adds:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Chrome bumpers and grille trim
  • Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
  • Tinted glass
  • Low-effort tailgate (Chevy's EZ Lift) with power lock and release
  • Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
  • Cruise control
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Carpeting and vinyl floor mats
  • Underseat storage for front seat
  • 4.2-inch digital driver information display in gauge cluster
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Chevrolet Connected Services with onboard Wi-Fi
  • Satellite radio

LTZ
The LTZ trim level is only available with crew cabs. It adds more refinement and upscale details, such as:

  • Enhanced trailering technology (added security and monitoring)
  • Electronic variable steering assist (reduces long-distance fatigue)
  • Active electronic transfer case (4WD models only)
  • Additional chrome exterior trim
  • LED headlights, foglights and taillights
  • Power-folding/extending and auto-dimming exterior mirrors
  • Keyless entry and engine start
  • Remote engine start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats with driver's seat memory
  • Household-style power outlets in cab and bed
  • Heated, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • 8-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system
  • Additional second-row USB ports and 12-volt power outlet
  • 120-volt AC outlet in the cabin and in the bed
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Expanded version of satellite radio
  • High-definition backup camera with hitch guidance lines

High Country
This is the most luxurious version of the Silverado 3500HD, equipping the truck with:

  • Standard 4WD with push-button control of 4WD mode
  • 20-inch polished alloy wheels
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Chrome side assist steps
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • LED cargo bed lighting
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Power tailgate
  • Upgraded 8-inch driver information display
  • Navigation system
  • Front bucket seats with center storage console
  • Carpeted floor mats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Bose premium sound system
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Bed-view camera
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Silverado 3500HD 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 warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Chevy offers many of the standard features found on the upper trim levels as options for the lower trims. Additionally, optional equipment highlights include:

  • Z71 off-road package (upgraded suspension, skid plates, hill descent control)
  • Power take-off system (converts engine power to operate electrical equipment)
  • Power-retractable side steps
  • Hard folding tonneau cover for the bed
  • Multi-Flex tailgate (offers several configurable settings for various cargo requirements)
  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Trailering camera system (can display multiple trailer-based camera views on the touchscreen to aid with towing)
  • 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)

Which 2022 Silverado 3500HD trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though the Silverado 3500HD is built for work, chances are you'll want it to have more than just the basics. That's why we recommend the LT trim, which is available with all three cab styles. The Silverado 3500HD LT has a more upscale interior than the more affordable Work Truck and serves as your ticket to a wider range of optional features that help you better configure the truck to personal preferences.

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Silverado 3500HD Work Truck
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Work Truck
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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6.6L 8cyl 6A
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
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
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
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
Engine displacement
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 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
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/65R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
Curb weight
6,647 lb.
6,647 lb.
6,647 lb.
6,947 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.2 in.
11.2 in.
11.2 in.
11.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
Height
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
Length
250.0 in.
250.0 in.
250.0 in.
250.0 in.
Bed Length
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
Wheelbase
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.
Front Leg Room
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.
Rear Head Room
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.
Rear Shoulder Room
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

True Cost to Own®
$72,255
$74,745
$79,747
$85,460
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.96
$1
$1.06
$1.14
Depreciation
$12,649
$14,123
$16,761
$15,578
Financing
$6,161
$6,600
$7,947
$10,143
Taxes & Fees
$3,874
$4,106
$4,900
$6,217
Fuel
$30,727
$30,727
$30,727
$33,529
Insurance
$6,350
$6,695
$6,918
$7,146
Maintenance
$9,845
$9,845
$9,845
$9,980
Repairs
$2,649
$2,649
$2,649
$2,867
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, vinyl
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black/Umber, leather
Exterior
Black
Greenstone Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Red Hot
Northsky Blue Metallic
Black
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Greenstone Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Red Hot
Northsky Blue Metallic
Black
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Greenstone Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Red Hot
Northsky Blue Metallic
Black
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Greenstone Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic
Cherry Red Tintcoat
Northsky Blue Metallic