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 3"-wide leaf springs
that help achieve a best-in-class maximum payload rating
of 7374 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.
2
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 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.
C
B
A
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Requires 3500HD Regular Cab DRW 2WD with Vortec 6.0L V8 engine. Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
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Requires available Snow Plow Prep Package.
3
Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers,
optional equipment and cargo.
Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Standard Box
LTZ 4WD shown in Deep Ruby Metallic with
a maximum payload rating of 2793 lbs.
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