Maximum power and towing capability in new Silverado HD lineup comes from the proven Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel with 1233 Nm of torque. Its towing capability is increased up to 52 percent with driveline improvements including the addition of the all-new Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission — a legendary Duramax/Allison® combination that contributes to the Silverado HD’s 15.8 tonne max towing rating*, when properly equipped.

A diesel after-run feature specifically for use following a demanding towing situation is an additional new technology for the Duramax engine. The after-run allows the engine to keep running for up to 15 minutes to allow it to cool down using the fan and circulating coolant. If the driver puts the truck in park when an after-run situation is needed, an alert will appear on the driver information cluster directing them to keep the engine running for cool down. Should the customer ignore the message and exit the vehicle, the truck will restart on its own via remote start mode for cool-down. At that point the customer can walk away and the truck will turn itself off when the engine reaches an acceptable temperature.

The all-new Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission combined with improved driveline components is better at transferring all of the Duramax’s torque to the pavement, allowing more torque to be put to the ground in lower gears, enhancing the overall driving dynamics and trailering with smoother gear changes and shorter steps between them. It also supports smart engine braking, which can help reduce brake wear. The Duramax/Allison® combination’s standard axle ratio is lowered to 3.42:1, which reduces engine speed, therefore enhancing refinement.

For customers powering other equipment with their trucks on the job site, an all-new, factory-integrated engine-driven Power Take Off (PTO) is available and eliminates the need for an aftermarket unit. Exclusively offered with the Allison® 10-speed transmission on select diesel models, it’s the first fully integrated PTO system of its kind in the HD truck segment, with the PTO’s drive gear operated via chain to direct engine power. And because it is engine-driven rather than turbine-driven, owners can use the PTO while the vehicle is idling. A button inside the cab enables the PTO, and a mode selector allows adjustment of load and torque output.

TOW/HAUL MODE

To accelerate when trailering or hauling heavy loads, Tow/Haul mode raises transmission upshift points. It also raises downshift points using engine compression to help slow your Silverado HD instead of merely braking.

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTRE

Silverado HD’s new available 10.5 cm diagonal colour Driver Information Centre (DIC) lets you choose from a menu of display themes to select what information you see and how you see it.

Z71 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE

The available Z71 Off-Road Package features suspension upgrades designed for rugged off-road terrain, including Rancho® twin-tube shocks, an Underbody Skid Plate Package, all-terrain Tyres and Hill Descent Control. Inside and out, the Z71 has rugged looks, with a unique Z71 gauge cluster, including a unique Off-Road screen in the Driver Information Centre, and grille. Custom Z71 graphics on the instrument cluster and pickup box, as well as brushed-aluminium sill plates and special interior accents, make this truck not only tough but stylish.

• All-new Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission is matched with the available Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel engine for a 52 percent increase in max towing to 15.8 tonne on properly equipped models.
• Autotrac active two-speed transfer case on 4x4 models electronically controls “4 Auto” mode, allowing the truck to seamlessly shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive based on road conditions.
• Advanced Trailering System technologies and new transparent trailer view: The in-vehicle trailering system features an available total of 15 available camera views (requires an installed accessory camera), such as HD Surround Vision and other unique views including a transparent trailer feature to help provide added confidence when towing. 

• HD-exclusive sculpted exterior design features the most differentiation from the Silverado 1500 ever — the roof is the only shared sheet metal.
• BedSteps feature and larger CornerSteps makes it easier to load or reach items in the cargo bed, which is designed to hold a pair of size-12 boots and up to 220 kg.
• Larger cab enables more spacious interiors with Crew Cab models adding about 7.6 centimetres in overall length.

The Silverado 2500HD features an interior designed to bring you three key things: more comfort, less noise and a seamless connection to your digital world.

• Air Conditioning – dual-zone climate control
• Driver Information Centre - with 10.5 cm diagonal colour display. Includes driver personalised, warming messages, odometer, trip odometer and vehicle information
  Steering wheel - leather wrapped with audio and cruise control
• OPTIONAL Steering wheel - heated
  Steering column - tilt-wheel and telescope manual operation
• OPTIONAL Cruise control Defroster - rear-window electric
  Power equipment - power door locks and windows
  Floor covering - colour-keyed carpeting with rubberised vinyl floor mats
  Front and rear park assist - ultrasonic
• OPTIONAL Power adjustable pedals
  Rear view camera system with dynamic grid lines
• OPTIONAL Remote start system
  Remote keyless entry
  Rearview mirror with inside rearview auto-dimming feature, included with outside heated power-adjustable vertical chrome-capped camper mirror
• OPTIONAL Sill plates - brushed metal on Z71
• OPTIONAL Sunroof - power sliding with express-open
  Windows - power with driver express up-and-down and express down on all other windows
• OPTIONAL Power rear sliding window with rear defroster
• Windshield wipers - interval control
• Silverado 2500HD Chevrolet MyLink 10.5cm diagonal colour screen radio
• Single slot CD/MP3
• Bluetooth for phone
• 6-speaker audio system, Bose premium audio system with six speaker (7 speaker including subwoofer when ordered with bucket seats)
• Seats - front full-feature leather-appointed bucket seats cushions and setbacks
• OPTIONAL Seats - front 40/20/40 leather appointed split bench
• OPTIONAL Heated and cooled perforated leather-appointed front bucket seats - requires front bucket seats
   

The impressive appearance of the Silverado HD is enough to tell you this full-size pickup is ready for whatever you throw at it. Plenty of tray space, easy-lift tailgate and an ingenius step-up are all part of the ready-for-work package.

• Bumpers - rear, chrome, with Cornerstep bumper
• Bumpers - front chrome
• OPTIONAL Side steps - chromed tubular with 15 cm rectangular design
• Door handles - chrome
• Moldings - bodyside, chrome
• Grille surrounds - chrome
• Headlight - halogen projector-beam
• OPTIONAL Lights - under-rail LED lighting, cargo box
• OPTIONAL Exterior towing mirrors - heated, power-adjustable manual-folding/extension; black
• Exterior mirrors - chrome-cap heated, power-adjustable/power-folding
• Tailgate - Tailgate Assist and quick release
• Tailgate - locking with EZ-lift and lower tailgate feature
• OPTIONAL Cargo box - movable tie-downs, high-mounted (4)
• Recovery hooks - front frame-mounted (black)
• Cargo box - box rail caps
• Tyre carrier - outside spare, winch-style includes lock
• OPTIONAL Roll-up tonneau cover
• OPTIONAL Spray-in bedliner
• Wheelhouse liners rear
   

Silverado HD was engineered to tow heavy loads in extreme conditions, thanks to a host of trailering technologies like Stabilitrak, Trailer Sway Control, the Diesel Exhaust Brake and Hill Start Assist. 

HANDLING

• Air cleaner - high capacity
• Alternator - 150 amps
• Auxiliary external transmission oil cooler
• Auxiliary external engine oil cooler
• Battery - heavy-duty maintenance-free run-down protection and retained accessory power
• Brakes - 4 wheel disc with 4-wheel antilock
• Eaton heavy-duty automatic rear differential
• Frame - fully boxed with hydro-formed front section
• Exhaust - aluminized stainless steel muffler and tailpipe
• OPTIONAL Exhaust brakes - switch activated
• OPTIONAL High idle switch
• Integrated trailer brake controller
• Stabilitrak Stability Control System Suspension - front independent with torsion bars, includes 51mm twin-shock absorbers and 33mm front stabiliser bar
• Rear axle - 3.73 radio
• Rear multi-leaf, semi-elliptical with urethane jounce bumpers
• Steering - power
• Tow Haul Mode
• OPTIONAL Trailer wiring provisions
• 18" wheels

POWER

• Engine - Duramax 6.6 litre Turbo-Diesel V8 with direct injectio
• Transmission - Allison 1000 series 6-speed automatic includes tow-haul mode and electronic Powertrain Grade Braking

Six standard airbags, including dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions; includes Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag.

• Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation technology, Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist
• Tyre Fill Alert
• Rear Vision Camera is standard on Work Truck, Custom and LT; HD Rear Vision Camera is standard on LTZ and High Country and is OPTIONAL on LT
• HD Surround Vision with two Trailer View camera provisions is OPTIONAL on LTZ and High Country
• Rear Camera Mirror is OPTIONAL on all models
• WT Safety Package is OPTIONAL on Work Truck and includes Front and Rear Park Assist, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Also includes chrome front and rear bumpers
• Safety Package is OPTIONAL on LT and LTZ. Content includes Front and Rear Park Assist, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert