2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has 4 trim levels. It starts from Silverado which is the base trim and goes all the way to the posh Denali trim. The Silverado trim level retails at $40,195 for 2WD and $43,195 for 4WD. The ultra-posh top-trim Denali starts at $57,795 for 2WD and $60,795 for 4WD. With every trim level, you get a good number of configurations to be it bed length, transmission, and 3 engine options. A 6.0L Vortec Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine that generates 360 horses and 380-pound feet of torque @ 4200 rpm.

Then you have the same 6.0L V8 but it is CNG/LPG capable, a behemoth 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 developing 445 horses and massive 910-pound feet of torque. The 6.0L V8 SFI engine is available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and Duramax diesel gets Allison 6-speed automatic transmission.

Trim	Silverado 2500HD 2WD	Silverado 2500HD 4WD	Silverado 2500HD LT
MSRP	$33,310	$36,265	$37,875
Key Features	High-capacity air cleaner Outside,	Leather-wrapped steering wheel with	The automatic locking rear differential Digital Steering Assist Outside,
	manual-adjustable Black mirrors	cruise and audio controls	power-adjustable, power-folding heated mirrors
	Solar-absorbing glass Air conditioning	Remote Locking Tailgate	8" diagonal GMC Infotainment System with Navigation Front and rear carpeted floor mats
	Manual tilt steering column	High-capacity air cleaner	Remote Keyless Entry
	7" diagonal GMC Infotainment System	Digital Steering Assist
	6-speaker audio system	Air conditioning
		Manual tilt steering column
		6-speaker audio system

There are 6 optional packages that are available with Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. These are convenience Package, Silverado convenience plus package, 5th wheel prep package or as they say Gooseneck, Hitch Package, Protection Package, and essential package.

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If you're looking for a trim that is loaded with creature comfort, LT trim suits most of your needs. With this trim, you get the optional Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel engine giving you the best torque and towing capacity.

"No matter the trim, all Silverado 2500HD trucks can be equipped with either a stout 6.0-liter V-8 that produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque or a diesel-drinking, turbocharged 6.6-liter V-8 with 445 horses and a tarmac-tearing 910 lb-ft."-CarandDriver

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is an all-round truck with great performance and excellent capability. It has 3 engine options with a choice of gasoline, CNG/LPG capability, and Diesel engine. A 6.0L Vortec Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine that generates 360 horses and 380-pound feet of torque @ 4200 rpm. Then you have the same 6.0L V8 but it is CNG/LPG capable, a behemoth 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 developing 445 horses and massive 910-pound feet of torque. The 6.0L V8 SFI engine option is available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and Duramax diesel gets Allison 6-speed automatic transmission to handle the immense torque.

Models	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	GMC Sierra 2500HD WT	Ford F350 Superduty XL	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab
MSRP	$40,195	$39,595	$36,745	$36,145
Engine	6.0L l8	6.0L l8	6.2L l8	5.7L l8
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	360 hp @ 5400 rpm	360 hp @ 5400 rpm	385 hp @ 5750 rpm	383 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	380 lb.-ft @ 4200 rpm	380 lb.-ft @ 4200 rpm	430 lb.-ft @ 3800 rpm	400 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm

In comparison, Ford F-250 is the most powerful at 385 horses and 430-pound feet of torque. RAM 2500 comes in second at 383 horses and generating 400-pound feet of torque from its 5.7-Liter V8. All competitors have 6-speed automatic transmission. In terms of price, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is the most expensive at $40,195 whereas RAM 2500 is the cheapest of the lot at $36,145.

Acceleration

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 6.0L gasoline V8 engine which develops enough power to propel this truck to 60MPH in 7.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile 15.9 seconds. Pretty impressive figures for a heavy-duty pick-up truck.

Models	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	GMC Sierra 2500HD WT	Ford F350 Superduty XL	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab
0-60 MPH	7.5 sec	7.5 sec	8.5 sec	8.8 sec
Quarter mile	15.9 sec	15.9 sec	18.1 sec	17.2 sec
Engine	6.0L	6.0L	6.2L	5.7L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

In comparison, GMC and Chevy are the fastest to 60 MPH and quarter-mile with times of 7.5 seconds and 15.9 seconds respectively. RAM 2500 comes last with a time of 8.8 seconds in 0-60 MPH run but comes third in quarter-mile with a time of 17.2 seconds. Ford F-250 comes last in a quarter-mile time of 18.1 seconds but takes 8.5 seconds from 0-60 MPH.

Ride & Handling

2020 Chevrolet Silverado is a well-built truck with some good-looking spec sheet. Cornering is not something you would love to do with this vehicle as the amount of body-roll plagued in this truck can be fatal mostly due to the height of this vehicle. The steering is well-weighted and provides stability when cruising straight, but it's hard to judge what the tires are doing around turns. 

These vehicles are designed for a new and progressive generation that sees this vehicle as a lifestyle and not like an average Joe vehicle. The transmission is smooth and performs reasonably well. The Silverado 2500 HD is even bigger than the outgoing version, adding nearly 3 inches of overall interior space in crew cab models. Rear seat riders benefit with nearly 3 inches of additional leg room than the outgoing version

Braking

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 13.8 ventilated discs in the front and 14.1 ventilated discs in the back. It weighs in at 6,242 pounds and takes about 138 feet to stop from 60 MPH. These brakes don't inspire much confidence. Under hard braking, the pedal can go all the way to the floor.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	GMC Sierra 2500HD WT	Ford F350 Superduty XL	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab
Brake Front (in.)	13.8	13.8	14.3	14.2
Brake Rear (in.)	14.1	14.1	14.3	14.1
Curb Weight (lbs.)	6,242	6,242	6,060	6,306
60-0 MPH (ft.)	138	138	140	135.5

In comparison, Ford F-250 super duty has bigger brakes at 14.3 inches in both front and rear but has a dismal stopping distance of 140 feet. It is also the lightest truck at 6,060 pounds. RAM 2500 is the heaviest at 6,306 pounds but has the best stopping distance at 135.5 feet. Chevrolet and GMC are twins that's why they are equal in every respect.

Heavy-duty pick-up trucks have very high fuel consumption that is why they are not rated for fuel economy.  Most of the government organizations do not rate the trucks for their efficiency, because they are meant to be workhorses, not fuel-efficient vehicles. 

"While it might not be the most luxurious vehicle in the class, this 2500HD has a totally livable interior. The overall design is dated, but the materials quality is sufficient."-Edmunds

Seating & Comfort

2020 GMC 2500HD has good interior comfort. With Crew updates every year, the interior gets little knick-knack changes. These trucks can take up to 6 passengers and offer a list of endless features that keep everyone at ease. The tall stance and long wheelbase provide ample amount of headroom and legroom. You'll find big, well-bolstered and comfortable seats no matter which seating position you're in. The seats are wide with sufficient contours to hold you in place, and they provide great road-trip comfort.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	GMC Sierra 2500HD WT	Ford F350 Superduty XL	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab
Passenger capacity	4	4	4	4
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	42.8/64.8/45.2	42.8/64.8/45.2	40.8/66.7/43.9	41.0/66.0/41.0
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.5/64.3/40.9	40.4/63.6/38.5	40.4/65.6/43.6	39.9/65.7/40.3

With 42.8 inches of headroom and 45.2 inches legroom, Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Chevrolet 2500HD are the best among the competition. Ford F-250 Superduty has the best shoulder room, be it front and rear at 66.7 inches and 65.6 inches respectively. At the rear, Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD have the best headroom 40.5 inches.

Cargo Capacity

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a big bed that has a massive cargo volume of 61 cu. Ft. It is enough to carry large suitcases when on a trip or heavy equipment when you're on work.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	GMC Sierra 2500HD WT	Ford F350 Superduty XL	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab
Cargo Volume (ft.3)	61.0	61.0	65.4	57.5

In comparison, Ford F-250 Superduty has the best cargo volume of 65.4 cu. ft, GMC and Chevy have the same cargo volume of 61 cu. Ft. RAM 2500, due to its small exterior dimensions than the competition, has the least cargo volume of 57.5 cu. Ft.

Infotainment System

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 7-inch infotainment system. The touchscreen is really intuitive and easy to use Voice-activated technology comes standard which helps in keeping the hands more at the steering column than on the screen. Rest it has a host of features such as Apple car play, android auto, Bluetooth streaming, etc.

 

"Gone for the next generation in favor of brash styling, cherish the business-like looks of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD while they last."

If anyone wanted to create a statue representing the finest in American manufacturing, just putting a 2020 Silverado HD on a pedestal would be sufficiently monumental. It’s big and impressive, yet also coherent, with justification for every shape and dimension, especially details like the air intake in the hood of the diesel version. 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 239.5 inches in length, 80.5 inches in width and 78.2 inches in height. The wheelbase of 153.7 inches opens up a lot of room for passengers inside the cabin. A good ground clearance of 9.6 inches gives it easy clearance over road undulations and a massive advantage over any terrain.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	GMC Sierra2500HD WT	Ford F350 Superduty XL	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab
Curb weight (lbs.)	6,242	6,242	6,060	6,306
Length(in)	239.5	239.5	250.0	237.4
Width(in)	80.5	80.5	80.0	79.5
Height(in)	78.2	78.2	78.3	76.9
Ground clearance (in)	9.6	9.6	8.5	6.1
Wheelbase (in)	153.7	153.7	160.0	149.0
Track width (in) F/R	68.8/68.8	68.8/68.8	67.2/67.2	66.4/66.4

In comparison, Ford F-250 Superduty is longest at 250 inches and has the largest wheelbase at 160 inches. Such a wheelbase provides superb space inside the cabin. GMC and Chevrolet are widest at 80.5 inches and have really good cabin space. RAM 2500 is the heaviest and smallest in the segment. Also, RAM also doesn't have room inside the cabin as competitors.

Towing Capacity

GMC might not be a comfortable or a luxurious truck (Apart from the Denali trim) but it sure does know how to handle a hard hitting. With best-in-class towing capacity, Silverado proves it mettle in the heavy-duty segment and builds a rugged rapport against its competitors.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	GMC Sierra 2500 HD WT	Ford F-250 Super Duty XL	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab
Drive Train	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Power Train	6.0L	6.0L	6.2L	5.7L
Weight (lbs)	13000	13000	12900	11520

In comparison, Chevrolet and GMC have an equal towing capacity of 13,000 pounds, the best in the segment. Ford F-250 Superduty has a towing capacity of 12,900 pounds which is pretty good considering it is the lightest truck in the segment. Ram 2500 has the least towing capacity of 11,520 pounds.

The outgoing model earned four stars from the NHTSA, with a perfect five-star rating in side crash testing, but a middling three-star rating for front crash safety. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD gets some really good safety technologies that make this truck a safe bet when you're carrying loved ones. Some of the features are: -

• 6 airbags
• Daytime Running Lamps
• Rear Vision Camera
• StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

 

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs GMC Sierra 2500HD

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are identical twins. They share almost equal exterior dimensions, engine, and performance, seating and comfort, cargo space, etc. They are exactly the same, just the exterior is a little different and come under different company logos. Both can tow massive amounts of loads and are very capable. The only difference is $1,000 between these two.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs Ford F-350

Ford has been producing the best-selling heavy-duty pickup trucks for decades. Ford F-350 has got a cyborg look and looks a truck that can be a transformer. Ford has some serious pedigree and heritage that proves its mettle. With an exhaustive list of safety tech, creature comfort features, it is superior to Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD in most areas. The Acceleration department is the only place where the latter exceeds but nobody buys these trucks for drag strips.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs Ram 2500HD

RAM 2500HD is a really good competition to Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD but only in terms of price and engine performance. In other spheres, GMC has a solid lead over RAM. RAM does have really good interior quality but the in terms of space inside the cabin GMC is a notch above. RAM also lags behind in towing capacity, exterior dimensions, etc. Reliability might raise a question as RAM is better than GMC in after-sales and longevity.

If Ram is the affordable workhorse for the masses, Silverado is the upmarket-ish and a little premium package. The generation change of the Silverado has given the platform a new life. It is better, lighter, powerful. With everything next to perfect this vehicle does justice to the bare-bone work truck concept. There are very few things you will hate about this truck as most of the things inside it are great and it makes it a pretty good package.