HEAVY DUTY WITHOUT THE HEAVY WEIGHT.
Weight robs a truck of its power and efficiency. In Silverado
HD, the strategic use of high-strength steel, aluminum and
other premium materials enabled engineers to create a
Silverado that is stronger and more capable than previous
model years.
A / FULLY BOXED FRAME The HD frame uses high-strength
steel for the fully boxed frame rails. Nine cross-members
provide lateral support. The front frame segments are
hydroformed, a process that minimizes weight without
sacrificing strength. Mounted to the rear frame are 3"-wide
leaf springs that help achieve a maximum payload rating of
7180 lbs
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on the Regular Cab model. The torsion-bar front
suspension helps create Front Gross Axle Weight Ratings of
up to 6000 lbs.
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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 steel, including the pillars, roof rails and
rocker panels.
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 6 million miles of durability testing on proving
grounds and tough test roads. What about the real world?
Final on-road testing in excess of 7 million miles brought
total test miles to more than 13 million.
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B
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Requires 3500HD Regular Cab DRW 2WD with Vortec 6.0L V8 engine. These maximum payload ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it to haul people or cargo, carefully review the vehicle loading section of the Owner’s Manual
and check the carrying capacity of your specific vehicle on the label on the inside of the driver’s door jamb.
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Requires available Snow Plow Prep Package.
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These maximum payload ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it
to haul people or cargo, carefully review the vehicle loading section of the Owner’s Manual and check the carrying capacity of your specific vehicle on the label on the inside of the driver’s door jamb.
Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Standard Box LTZ 4WD
with Duramax Diesel engine shown in Deep Ruby
Metallic with a maximum payload rating of 2590 lbs.
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