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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 review

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Pros

  • Strong power and quick acceleration
  • High-tech interior is standard on most trim levels
  • Spacious cabin with plenty of storage
  • Available 360-degree camera system makes towing easier

Cons

  • Can't quite match the top payload ratings
  • Tall, broad hood hinders forward visibility

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The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 gets much-needed updates

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is a large heavy-duty pickup truck that occupies the sweet spot of value and capability, for those times when you need more towing capacity than a Silverado 1500 but not as much as a 3500. It competes with the Ford F-250, the Ram 2500, and its own corporate sibling, the GMC Sierra 2500.

For 2024, the Silverado 2500 sports a grille and headlights with updated styling. LT trims and higher receive an updated interior, which features a 13.4-inch touchscreen display and a 12.3-inch screen for the gauge cluster. The available 6.6-liter turbocharged V8 diesel engine gets a sizable bump in power to 470 hp and 975 lb-ft of torque. This raises the maximum tow rating to 22,500 pounds when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories. Both the diesel and standard gas V8 engines get a new 10-speed transmission that replaces the six-speed from years prior. Finally, there's a new ZR2 off-road version of the truck that's primed to take your adventures farther off the beaten path than before.

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What is new for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

  • The Custom, High Country, LTZ, and Work Truck trims have been discontinued for 2024.
  • The LT trim now comes with Rear Defroster and Smart Key as standard equipment.

What We Like 

  • Slick operating system: The Silverado's 13.4-inch display is faster than the Ram's Uconnect® and features a higher-resolution display than Ford's SYNC®. The Silverado’s Google-based infotainment setup is much quicker to respond and easy to get the hang of. It's not too menu-heavy, and the smartphone integration boots up quickly.  

  • Strong and smooth diesel powertrain: The tested diesel engine easily gets up to speed and is well suited for highway passing or climbing up a hill. The new 10-speed transmission feels perfectly married to the engine. The shifts are quick enough, and there are no head-toss-inducing hard shifts. 

  • Good interior ergonomics: The controls are tactile and easily within arm's reach; everything is where it should be. The knobs, buttons, and switches are all big, which means they should be easy to use if you're wearing gloves.  

 What Needs Improvement 

  •  Visibility: The Silverado 2500's large size and height can make seeing other vehicles a challenge. Wide-angle side mirrors help to some extent, but their size can also hinder visibility to the front. Looking over your right shoulder to check your blind spot often yields a view of the rear pillar instead.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

4 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

3
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Silverado 2500 9th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 features and specs

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LT 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Gooseneck Tow Hitch
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Long Bed
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.6L

Horsepower

401

Torque (ft-lbs)

464

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

36

Wheelbase

141.55"

Overall length

235.59"

Width

81.75"

Height

79.94"

Leg room

F 44.53"

Head room

F 43.11"

Front tires

LT245/75R17

Rear tires

LT245/75R17

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

1450/14500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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