2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Review, Trims, Specs, Price, New Interior Features, Exterior Design, and Specifications

$34,600 - $61,800

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review: Playing Catch-Up Is Paying Off

by Michael Butler

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has traditionally taken a back seat while the Ford F-250 and the Ram 2500 duke it out for the heavy-duty full-size truck trophy in the USA, but 2020 brings with it a full redesign and a new standard engine. Yes, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is better than ever before. Under the hood, you can now find a 401-horsepower V8 engine as standard, but you still get the option of going with that fabulous 910 lb-ft Duramax diesel motor that can haul up to 18,510 lbs. This pickup truck also features an interior that is much more modern, and with a relatively low base price, you can build quite the pickup with money to spare.

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Exterior Design 6 /10
Performance 10 /10
Fuel Economy 7 /10
Interior & Cargo 9 /10
Infotainment & Features 10 /10
Reliability 9 /10
Safety 8 /10
Value For Money 9 /10

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Changes: What's the difference vs. 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

The entire Silverado range was redesigned for the 2020 model year, including the 2500HD. The optional diesel engine remains unchanged from the previous model, although it does come paired with an all-new ten-speed automatic transmission, and a new 6.6-liter V8 engine replaces the former 6.0-liter variant. Other changes include a reinforced chassis, heavy-duty universal joints, and an overhauled exterior. This has resulted in a new-generation pickup that has the towing capacity to match its aggressive looks. Some other notable changes to the exterior include a power liftgate and a sidestep to make accessing the cargo bay even easier.

Pros and Cons

Powerful new base motor
Excellent cargo and payload capacities
Spacious interior
Lots of optional extras

It's not fuel-efficient
Optional extras add up quickly
Lower models lack safety features

Best Deals on 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country

$57,986

56,013 miles

Good Deal

$7,400 below

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck (WT)

$49,995

21,053 miles

Fair Deal

Average price

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT

$64,300

14,350 miles

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country

$69,190

38,728 miles

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trims

See trim levels and configurations:

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain	Price (MSRP)
Work Truck (WT)	6.6L V8 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive	$34,600
LT	6.6L V8 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive	$38,600
Custom	6.6L V8 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive	$39,400
LTZ	6.6L V8 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive	$49,100
High Country	6.6L V8 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	Four-Wheel Drive	$61,600

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2020 Silverado 2500HD Exterior

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Dimensions

Length 250.0 in
Wheelbase 158.9 in
Height 79.8 in
Max Width 81.9 in

2020 Silverado 2500HD Performance

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Engine and Transmission

Engines

6.6L Turbo V8 Diesel, 6.6L V8 Gas
Transmissions

10-Speed Automatic, 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains

4X4, RWD

2020 Silverado 2500HD Interior

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Seating and Interior Space

Seating capacity

6-seater

Front Leg Room 44.5 in
Front Head Room 43.0 in
Rear Leg Room 43.4 in
Rear Head Room 40.1 in

2020 Silverado 2500HD Trunk and Cargo Space

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2020 Silverado 2500HD Safety and Reliability

Warranty

Warranty Note:
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note \
Basic:
3 Years \ 36,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note:
HD Duramax Diesel: 5 Years \ 100,000 Miles; Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years
Rust-Through:
6 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Corrosion:
3 Years \ 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note:
HD Duramax Diesel: 5 Years \ 100,000 Miles; Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years
Maintenance Note:
1 Year \ 1 Visit

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

NHTSA safety ratings are not available at this time.

Verdict: Is the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD A Good truck?

After a thorough review of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, one thing is certain: Chevrolet has pulled all the stops to get the Silverado on par with its competitors from Ford and Ram, and for the most part, it has succeeded. The new gasoline V8 engine provides excellent torque outputs and pulling power, although it is thirsty and its reliability is yet to be ascertained, and Chevrolet has done well to address some styling and design issues. The exterior of the Silverado is an attractive one, and while the interior might not be as refined as that of the Ford F-250, it's still a very comfortable place to sit in. There's also a lot of optional tech on offer. The Silverado 2500HD is a highly capable machine on and off-road and starts with an asking price in the mid $30k mark. We think Chevrolet has done a great job of bringing the Silverado 2500HD truck up to speed, and we would recommend checking one out before heading to a Ram or Ford showroom.