In addition to its heavy-duty workhorse capabilities, 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is quick, comfortable, and high-tech. This heavy-duty truck can even hold its own in off-road terrain, delivering a surprisingly nimble performance.
In addition to its heavy-duty workhorse capabilities, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is quick, comfortable, and high-tech. This heavy-duty truck can even hold its own in off-road terrain, delivering a surprisingly nimble performance.
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD was specially designed for heavy-duty towing and hauling, a fact that’s evident in its list of performance features. The standard engine, a 401-horsepower V8, is mated to a six-speed transmission, creating a potent combination for hauling heavy loads. To max out the Silverado’s towing capabilities, upgrade to the Duramax turbodiesel V8, a powerhouse that spits out 445 horses and 910 pound-feet of torque.
The 2021 Silverado 2500HD offers a wide range of truck bed and body style combinations, making it perfect for a wide range of heavy-duty drivers.
Three cabin options: regular, extended Double Cab, and Crew Cab offer roomy, supportive seating. With its rear jump seats, the Double Cab is great for drivers who occasionally need extra seats or in-cabin cargo space. Crew Cab models are even roomier, with a full-size backseat that’s so spacious and comfortable this truck can double as a family hauler.
There are two bed options, a long, 98.27-inch bed and the standard, 82.25-inch bed. The regular cabin comes standard with the long bed, but the other two cabin options can be had with either bed.
Here’s a look at the cabin and bed size configurations available for your Silverado 2500HD:
Since body style, powertrain, and equipment vary from model to model, max towing and hauling capabilities also vary.
Equipped for conventional towing, Silverado 2500HD trucks with the diesel engine, crew cab, and standard bed tow more than other models, with max tow ratings of up to 18,500 pounds.
To move maximum payloads, you need the gas-powered V8 engine, regular cabin, and long bed; these Silverado 2500HD models can haul payloads weighing up to 3,979 pounds.
Before you order your new truck, make sure your desired trim and body style configuration can stand up to your towing and hauling needs.
With its all-American style and rugged stance, you can’t miss this heavy-duty truck as it cruises by. Exterior features like the standard cargo tie-downs and BedStep make it easy to organize and access your work gear. Not to mention, with so many wheel options and chrome flourishes, you can dress your Silverado 2500HD up to suit your own personal tastes. You can even add luxury features, like a power sunroof and a power locking and releasing tailgate.
Inside, the Silverado 2500HD is always roomy and utilitarian, with plenty of storage space for your everyday items. As you move up the trim levels, however, this heavy-duty truck starts to get luxurious. Leather-appointed seating, dual-zone climate control, heated seats, and carpeted flooring are all available to give you the star treatment on your way to work.
Every Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD trim model comes standard with everything you need to stay connected, including Bluetooth wireless and a pair of USB ports to charge devices. The basic Infotainment 3 system features a 7-inch touch screen and complete smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upgraded versions of the system offer a bigger, 8-inch touch screen and navigation technology. Optional tech features, like the Head-Up Display and Bose premium audio system, give the cabin extra pizzazz.
This heavy-duty truck is also a safe driver since all come standard with stability and traction control and a wealth of airbags. Every Silverado 2500HD trim model gives you an extensive look at what’s behind it, via the Rear Vision Camera and the Teen Driver system helps you keep young drivers within speed limitations and geo fences that you create.
And you can also equip this heavy-duty truck with the kind of high-tech driving aids that alert you to danger, like lane departure warning and the safety alert seat. The upgraded version of the rearview camera displays in the rearview mirror, making it even easier to keep an eye out for obstacles. In fact, you can add a variety of cameras to your Silverado 2500HD to help you keep an eye on your truck bed or blind spots.
Choose from five Silverado 2500HD trim models: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ, and High Country. As you work your way up the list, each of these heavy-duty trucks adds to the last with comfort features, street-smart technology, and performance gear.
The entry-level Work Truck includes all the basics so its heavy-duty powertrain will have you hauling heavy workloads with the best of them. Utility features, including trailering equipment, trailering mirrors, and a rearview camera, make it easy to transport a sizable trailer. The Work Truck is also notable for its infotainment lineup, which includes an easy-to-use touch-screen interface and cutting-edge smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Custom adds to the base lineup with head-turning exterior details, including a body-color grille and LED signature taillamps.
With the LT, drivers and passengers enjoy greater modern comfort and convenience, with standard cloth seating and a power-locking tailgate. The LT also upgrades your infotainment experience with a bigger touch screen.
Next up is the luxurious LTZ, a heavy-duty Silverado truck dressed up in extra chrome trim and 18-inch Silver wheels. Inside, heated, leather-appointed seats and dual-zone automatic climate control create a very cushy ride.
The High Country takes the LTZ’s luxury comfort features and adds more in posh style. Flourishes like ventilated front seats, a spray-in bedliner, and a Bose premium audio system put the final touches on this upscale truck.
Unfortunately, the EPA doesn’t calculate fuel mileage for heavy-duty trucks like the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Should something go unexpectedly wrong, every brand new Silverado 2500HD truck has you covered. Chevy’s impressive warranty thinks of just about everything, so all you have to do is get your heavy-duty truck back to the dealership for a quick fix.
This heavy-duty truck was fully redesigned for the 2020 model year, but we don’t expect any drastic changes any time soon. However, we do expect Chevy to continue to update this powerhouse from year to year, keeping things competitive. And we’ll be the first to let you know how the Silverado 2500HD has changed!