HEAVY DUTY WITHOUT THE HEAVY WEIGHT.
Weight robs a truck of its power and efficiency. In Silverado
HD, the strategic use of high-strength steels, aluminum
and other premium materials enabled engineers to create
a new Silverado that is stronger and more capable than
previous models.
A / FULLY BOXED FRAME The HD frame is engineered using
high-strength steel for the fully boxed frame rails. The front
frame segments are hydroformed, a process that minimizes
weight without sacrificing strength, so Silverado HD has the
strength and stiffness to tackle the toughest heavy-duty
demands. Mounted to the rear frame are 76 mm (3")-wide leaf
springs that help achieve a best-in-class maximum
payload rating of 3345 kg (7374 lb.) on the Regular Cab
model.
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The torsion-bar front suspension helps create Front
Gross Axle Weight Ratings of up to 2722 kg (6000 lb.).
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B / HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL Its frame is highly refined,
precisely tuned to help squelch vibration for a smoother ride
and confident handling. And to help create a quiet cab, about
two-thirds of the HD’s cab structure is made from
high-strength steels, including the pillars, roof rails and
rocker panels. It’s a fortress of strength that rests on
hydraulic body mounts that enhance the smooth,
comfortable ride.
C / ROLLED, NOT STAMPED Even the HD pickup bed benefits
from tougher steels. HD features a roll-formed steel pickup
box, which is lighter, stronger and more durable than
traditional stamped-steel boxes used by major competitors.
PROOF IS IN THE POUNDING To help validate the design and
materials for the new Silverado HD, the trucks underwent
more than 9 million km (6 million mi.) of durability testing on
proving grounds and tough test roads. What about the real
world? Final on-road testing in excess of 11 million km (7
million mi.) brought total test kilometres to almost 21 million
(13 million mi.).
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B
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Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Standard Box
LTZ 4x4 shown in Deep Ruby Metallic with a
maximum payload rating of 1267 kg (2793 lb.).
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Requires 3500HD Regular Cab 4x2 DRW with standard Vortec 6.0L V8 engine. Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo; payload capacities are approximate. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive
data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
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Requires available Snow Plow Prep Package.
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Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo; payload capacities are approximate.
