2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Model Review | Towing Capacity, Engines, & Colors
When you need a durable companion to help you conquer challenging tasks, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD takes power, innovation, and capability to the next level. This heavy-duty pickup truck boasts impressive performance for a range of jobs and offers several premium creature comforts — all packed into a bold, durable body. Ready to learn more? The truck pros at W-K Chevrolet Buick GMC have crafted this 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD review to give you an insight into the two engine options, three cab configurations, and exterior colors available.
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2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Engines & Performance
Bring robust power with you wherever the job demands in the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Featuring one standard gas engine or an available turbo diesel engine, this truck is designed to be tailored to your performance needs. Whichever V8 engine you choose, both are paired with a smooth-shifting Allison® ten-speed automatic transmission and can be configured with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD).
From the worksite to the homestead, the Silverado 2500 HD excels in towing and hauling. The standard 6.6L gas V8 engine offers the highest payload capacity at 3,689 pounds. When you want to up your towing game, the 6.6L Duramax® V8 turbo diesel engine delivers up to 975 pound-feet of torque for a 20,000-pound maximum conventional towing capacity and a 22,430-pound fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing capacity.
For those looking to take their adventures to rougher roads, the Silverado 2500 HD offers two exceptionally trail-ready trims: the ZR2 and Trail Boss. On the ZR2, you can find rugged features like Multimatic DSSV™ dampers, enhanced ground clearance from a factory-installed 1.5-inch lift, a rear electronic-locking differential, and 35-inch Goodyear® Wrangler Territory® MT tires for effortless exploration across rugged terrain. The Trail Boss trim combines blacked-out style with impressive capability, featuring Z71 shocks and suspension, black exterior accents, red recovery hooks, and 20-inch wheels with BFGoodrich® all-terrain tires.
See the accompanying chart for engine specifications.
| Engine | 6.6L gas V8 | 6.6L Duramax V8 turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 464 lb.-ft. | 975 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | |
| Max. Conventional Towing Capacity | 16,000 lbs. | 20,000 lbs. |
| Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Capacity | 18,700 lbs. | 22,430 lbs. |
| Max. Payload Capacity | 3,689 lbs. | 3,615 lbs. |
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Exterior Design
Stand out wherever you roam in the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. This truck boasts an athletic build with a blend of eye-catching accents and durable functionality. Choose from 17-, 18-, 20-, or 22-inch wheel options, and opt for vibrant LED exterior lighting to illuminate even the darkest paths. When you want a truck that adapts to your needs, the Silverado 2500 HD comes with a Multi-Flex tailgate, which offers six different functions to help make accessing, loading, and unloading cargo a breeze. Additionally, the integrated BedSteps and a CornerStep rear bumper add even more convenience, even when your truck is hooked up to a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer.
Available exterior features include:
- 17-, 18-, 20-, or 22-in. wheel options
- All-terrain tires
- Two front recovery hooks
- Integrated BedSteps
- CornerStep rear bumper
- Heated, power-folding/extending vertical trailering mirrors with auto-dimming upper glass
- Animated LED projector headlamps with LED turn signals and daytime running lamps
- LED taillamps, cargo bed lighting, and fog lamps
- Rainsense™ windshield wipers
- Skid plates
- Chevytec spray-on bed liner
- Power-sliding rear window with defogger
- Multi-Flex tailgate
- Power up/down tailgate
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Cab & Bed Options
Whether you’re riding solo or running with the pack, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD offers multiple cab and bed configurations to suit your needs. When you want to keep it simple, the regular cab offers a single row for up to three riders and is paired exclusively with a long bed. The double and crew cabs each seat up to six passengers and are available with either standard or long bed configurations. If you like to maximize your cargo-carrying solutions, the long bed offers up to 83.5 cubic feet of cargo space compared to 69.5 cubic feet of space in the standard bed.
See the accompanying chart for cab and bed dimensions.
| Configuration | Regular cab, long bed | Double cab, standard bed | Double cab, long bed | Crew cab, standard bed | Crew cab, long bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | Three | Six | Six | ||
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 44.5 / - in. | 44.5 / 35.2 in. | 44.5 / 43.4 in. | ||
| Overall Length | 235.5 in. | 240.5 in. | 256.5 in. | 250 in. | 266 in. |
| Box Length | 98.2 in. | 82.2 in. | 98.2 in. | 82.2 in. | 98.2 in. |
| Cargo Volume | 83.5 cu.-ft. | 69.5 cu.-ft. | 83.5 cu.-ft. | 69.5 cu.-ft. | 83.5 cu.-ft. |
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Interior Design & Technology
Flexible, adaptive, and packed with amenities, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is crafted to provide exceptional comfort after a hard day’s work. Front-row configurations include either a bench seat or captain’s chairs, and you can choose from hardy vinyl, cloth, or leather seat upholstery. When you need expanded comfort on long rides, the Silverado 2500 HD offers heated and ventilated front seats with up to ten-way power adjustability. Additionally, available heated rear seats grant cold-weather comfort to travelers in the back row.
Effortlessly access a range of innovations in the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. A 7-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system comes standard, but higher-level trims offer an intuitive 13.4-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system. Additionally, you can upgrade to a user-friendly 12.3-inch digital driver display, which houses essential driving information to optimize your drive. Features like wireless smartphone integration, wireless charging, and Wi-Fi® hotspot capability make staying connected easy. When you’re in need of enhanced entertainment, opt for the available Bose® seven-speaker sound system, complete with a Richbass® subwoofer.
Available interior features include:
- Vinyl, cloth, or leather seat upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Ten-way power front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Up-level rear seat with seat back and under-seat storage
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Power sunroof
- All-weather floor liners
Available technology features include:
- 7-in. Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system
- 13.4-in. Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system
- Bose seven-speaker sound system with Richbass subwoofer
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Bluetooth®
- Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- Wireless charging
- Universal home remote
- In-vehicle trailering app
- Head-up display
- 120V power outlets in cab and bed
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Driver Assistance & Towing Tech
Keep work and play on the same level with an advanced suite of driver assistance technologies in the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Six standard safety features help keep you aware of your surroundings, including automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, and forward collision alert, to name a few. Plus, available front and rear park assist help make parking easy, even when you have a fully loaded bed.
Towing can be tricky at times. That’s why the Silverado 2500 HD helps optimize your hauling jobs with eight available cameras that offer a variety of views — 14 to be exact. Three hitch views help you keep an eye on your trailer hitch when you need to. Five parking views help make backing your trailer into tight spots a cinch. Additionally, six driving views let you go beyond just the trailer, keeping your eye on your vehicle and its surroundings.
Available driver assistance features include:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Front pedestrian braking
- Lane departure warning
- Following distance indicator
- Forward collision alert
- IntelliBeam® automatic high beams
- Front and rear park assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Trailer side blind zone alert
- Safety alert seat
Available camera views include:
- Hitch view
- HD surround view
- Rear top-down view
- Front camera view
- Rear camera view
- Rear side camera view
- Front side view
- Front top-down view
- Bed view
- Pic-in-pic side view
- Transparent trailer view
- Rear camera mirror
- Rear trailer view
- Inside trailer view
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Colors Available
- Red Hot
- Lakeshore Blue Metallic
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Summit White
- Black
- Slate Gray Metallic
- Cypress Gray
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
- Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Trims Available
- WT $47,495*
- Custom $50,695*
- LT $54,095*
- LTZ $64,795*
- ZR2 $73,295*
- High Country $75,095*
May not represent actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary)
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.