Manufacturers like Chevy know you can’t rest on your laurels. If you want to remain one of the best-selling truck brands in America, you need to put your money where your mouth is. Following the success of the initial fourth-generation Silverado models, many wondered if Chevy could maintain momentum going into the 2024 model year. However, the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD lives up to the hype and is an excellent follow-up to the 2023 model. Trucks like the Silverado HD are known for pushing the envelope with staggering performance that redefines what a pickup is capable of. The Silverado lineup of pickup trucks is the second-best-selling vehicle in the United States for a reason. It includes the capable yet less-pricey Silverado 1500, the Silverado 2500 HD, and the massive Silverado 3500 HD.
The Silverado 2500 HD is one of Chevy’s most substantial pickup trucks—right behind its slightly larger brother, the Silverado 3500 HD. The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD starts at an MSRP of $43,400 for the base trim.[a] This base trim allows for plenty of customization and provides everything many drivers want right from the start. The base Silverado 2500 HD is already jam-packed with features, but the other four trims improve details like wheel size, interior materials, infotainment options, seating, and more. The Silverado 2500 HD is one of the most capable trucks available for the 2024 model year, owing to its immense power and durability and Chevy’s continued greatness when it comes to manufacturing some of the industry’s best engines and incorporating them into its beloved trucks.
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The two powertrains from the 2023 model return: a 6.6L gasoline V8 engine and a 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 engine. The gasoline option outputs the same 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque that it has offered for several years. However, the base powertrain for the 2024 Silverado 2500 HD has received an upgrade. The six-speed automatic transmission that was previously paired with the gasoline engine has been replaced by the same 10-speed Allison automatic transmission that comes with the Duramax. This not only keeps things simple to remember, but it’s an advantage for those who wish to stick with the gasoline-powered engine.
Although the transmission has changed for the gasoline engine, the largest difference comes down to its towing capacity. The maximum towing capacity of the gasoline-powered V8 engine has seen a sizable leap from 17,370 lbs in 2023 to 18,700 lbs in 2024. Thanks to the changes to the 2024 Silverado 2500 HD, the gasoline-powered V8 can now tow more than the turbo-diesel engine in the models that preceded it and has a higher payload capacity. However, if you are interested in the optional Duramax engine, get ready for even more improvements. Chevy knows that the diesel powertrain is a popular choice among serious pickup truck drivers owing to its raw power.
The horsepower and torque of the 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 engine have been enhanced over the previous model. The diesel powertrain in the 2023 Silverado 2500 HD creates 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque, while its successor now outputs a total of 470 hp and 975 lb-ft of torque. That may not seem like much, but the shift to a more potent diesel-powered V8 engine means significantly higher towing ratings. While the 2023 Silverado 2500 HD sports a maximum towing capacity of 18,510 lbs, the 2024 truck can tow up to 22,500 lbs, which is a 21.5% increase. The payload capacity with this engine has also seen a subtle improvement, going from 3,715 lbs to 3,850 lbs.
The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD has numerous features designed to make your work and personal life more convenient. From advanced towing features to small details like the CornerStep rear bumper, this three-quarter-ton model is the best friend of anybody who uses their truck for serious work. The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD has a healthy amount of standard features, including the Multi-Flex tailgate.
The Multi-Flex tailgate has half a dozen adjustable positions and will change your life. Thanks to the Multi-Flex tailgate, you can securely load longer cargo because one of the positions forms a load stop when the tailgate is down. You can also fold down the top portion of the tailgate to create a work surface where you can put your tools, sign any paperwork, or eat your lunch. The lower half of the tailgate can be used in several ways, including as a step to help you climb into the bed, or you can fold it down to better reach your cargo. The trim you buy may also come with a bed view camera––if yours doesn’t, there’s a strong chance you can add one.
One change that goes a long way is Chevy's infotainment tech. The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD still comes standard with a seven-inch touchscreen. However, the top trims now come with Chevy’s improved 13.4-inch display instead of an eight-inch screen. This is a highly-anticipated change as the 2500 HD’s less powerful sibling––the Silverado 1500––received this upgrade for the 2022 model. The 2023 Silverado 2500 HD’s lack of a new and improved infotainment center was one of the criticisms leveled at it, and Chevy has rectified this with the 2024 model. Regardless of which infotainment center your truck has––the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System or the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium System––you’ll get features like a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Chevy is one of the brands that has invested a tremendous amount of money into the development and deployment of high-tech safety suites. The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist, meaning this pickup truck contains some of the best driver-assist features available. With any 2024 Silverado 2500 HD, you'll benefit from features like Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Front Pedestrian Braking. Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian Braking are driver-assist features that can automatically bring your truck to a stop before a collision occurs.
The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD doesn't sport the "Heavy Duty" designation for nothing. The heavy-duty line of Chevy pickup trucks are some of the best that money can buy. Why does anyone purchase a heavy-duty truck like the Silverado 2500 HD? The answer has always been because of its capabilities. Not just any capabilities but ones only achievable with a heavy-duty truck like the Silverado 2500 HD. The choice between a 6.6L V8 gasoline engine or a 6.6L V8 Duramax turbo-diesel helps give the Silverado 2500 HD the power it needs, but many other features combine to make it an incredible workhorse.
Some of the most noteworthy capabilities of the Silverado 2500 HD are found in its towing tech. Several trim levels offer useful towing features, but the top trims include a trailering app that provides you with detailed information about your trailer, including tire pressure and temperature. Additionally, the app includes tools to help you test the trailer's lights and more. The in-vehicle trailering app makes your life easier when you tow, and if you buy a 2024 Silverado 2500 HD with the hitch view, you’ll have a camera pointing at your hitch, which helps most with when you’re reversing your truck to attach it to a trailer.
The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD also supports HD Surround View, which uses a handful of cameras around the truck to create several camera angles you couldn’t see otherwise. These camera angles include a birds-eye top-down view of your truck and a bed view in models with the available bed camera. If you want a truck that performs fantastically in off-roading situations, then you should consider the brand-new Silverado 2500 HD ZR2. The ZR2 comes with 35-inch all-terrain tires, a 1.5-inch suspension lift, skid plates, and some of the best suspension offered in any truck. Off-roading capabilities are a large draw of the Silverado HD models, and even lower trim levels can easily take part in some light off-roading, thanks to 10 inches of ground clearance and a 4x4 drivetrain.