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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country

Estimated Price: $73,200* (Crew Cab RWD Gas, excl. dest.) / ~$75,395* (incl. dest.) — approx.*

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The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a heavy-duty workhorse built for buyers who need serious capability that goes well beyond what a light-duty pickup can offer, available across six trim levels — WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country — in Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab configurations with standard or long bed options. Two proven powertrains anchor the lineup: the 6.6L V8 gas engine (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) for everyday work duty, or the legendary available Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 (470 hp, 975 lb-ft) for maximum pulling power — both paired with a 10-speed automatic and available 4WD, delivering up to 36,000 lbs of towing capacity when properly equipped. Every 2026 Silverado 2500HD comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist including forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and IntelliBeam high-beam assist, while the LT and above add a 13.4-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and an available integrated trailering camera system with multiple trailer-view angles. The off-road ZR2 tops the capability ladder with Multimatic DSSV dampers, a lifted suspension, skid plates, and an available AEV Bison package for extreme off-road builds, while the flagship High Country delivers premium perforated leather seating, open-pore wood trim, a 15-inch head-up display, and available power takeoff unit for diesel-equipped trucks — making the Silverado 2500HD as capable on the worksite as it is refined on the road.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type: 6.6L V8 Gas std / Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 opt.*

Displacement: 6.6L / 403 cu in (both gas and diesel)*

Max Power: Gas: 401 hp / Diesel: 470 hp*

Max Torque: Gas: 464 lb-ft / Diesel: 975 lb-ft*

No. of Cylinders: 8 (V8 — both gas and diesel)*

Valves Per Cylinder: 2 (gas, OHV) / 4 (diesel, OHV w/ 4-valve head)*

Fuel Supply System: Gas: DI / Diesel: Common-Rail DI + Turbo*

Turbo Charger: ❌ (gas) / ✅ (diesel)*

Transmission Type: Allison® 10-Speed Automatic (std with both engines)*

Gearbox: Allison® 10-Speed Automatic w/ Tow/Haul mode*

Drive Type: RWD std / 4WD opt. (High Country)*

Truck Capability

Cab Style: Crew Cab only*

Bed Length Options: 6.75-ft only (High Country Crew Cab)*

Bed Length — This Config (ft/in): 81.1 in (6.75-ft only)*

Bed Width — Floor Max (in): 65.3 in*

Bed Width — Between Wheelhouses (in): 50.6 in*

Bed Depth (in): 20.9 in*

Bed Material: High-Strength Roll-Formed Steel w/ EZ-Lift & Lower Tailgate*

Payload Capacity: Up to 3,064 lbs / 1,390 kg (High Country)*

Max Towing Capacity: Gas: 16,000 lbs / Diesel: 20,000 lbs conventional / 22,500 lbs gooseneck*

Towing Configuration: Class IV Receiver Hitch (2-in) w/ 7-pin + 4-pin connectors std / Gooseneck-Prep Pkg opt.*

Tongue Weight Rating: Up to 1,600 lbs / 2,000 lbs*

Integrated Trailer Brake Controller: ✅* (std all 2026 trims — new for 2026, previously optional)*

Trailer Sway Control: ✅* (std all trims)*

Tow/Haul Mode: ✅* (std all trims — Allison 10-speed)*

Max Engine Options Available: 6.6L Gas V8 OR Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 — both 10A*

Additional Features — Truck Capability: All LTZ features + HD Surround Vision std, Multi-Flex tailgate std, Super Cruise std (hands-free highway + trailering), massaging leather seats, open-pore wood trim, adaptive cruise w/ trailer awareness, power-retractable assist steps opt., High Country Midnight Edition available (blacked-out pkg)*

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type: Gas: Regular Unleaded (87 oct min) / Diesel: B20 Biodiesel capable*

MPG: Gas: ~12/17 / Diesel: ~13/18*

Fuel Tank Capacity: Gas: 36 gal / Diesel: 36 gal*

Top Speed: N/A (not published — electronically limited for safety on HD trucks)*

Battery & Charging

Will be updated soon.

Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension: Independent Double A-Arm, coil-over (High Country)*

Rear Suspension: Solid Rear Axle, Leaf Springs*

Shock Absorbers Type: Conventional*

Steering Type: Recirculating Ball, Electric Power Steering (EPS)*

Steering Column: Power Tilt/Telescoping w/ Memory (High Country)*

Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: Ventilated Disc (rear disc — HD standard)*

Braking (60-0 mph): N/A (not published)*

0-60 mph (Tested): ~8.5 sec (gas) / ~7.5 sec (diesel)*

Wheel Size: 20-in (High Country)*

Wheel Type: 20-in Bright Machined Aluminum (High Country)*

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (ft/mm): 248.0 in / 6,299 mm (Crew Cab 6.75-ft only)*

Width (ft/mm): 96.8 in / 2,459 mm (w/ mirrors)*

Height (ft/mm): ~77.5 in / ~79.5 in*

Boot Space (litres): N/A (pickup truck — see Truck Capability section for bed volume)*

Seating Capacity: 5 (Crew Cab)*

Wheel Base (ft/mm): 167.7 in / 4,260 mm (Crew Cab 6.75-ft)*

No. of Doors: 4 (Crew Cab)*

Ground Clearance: ~9.0 in / ~10.0 in*

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering: ✅*

Air Conditioner: ✅* (dual-zone auto climate — High Country)*

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅* (power tilt/telescoping w/ memory — High Country)*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅* (10-way power, heated & ventilated + massaging premium leather — High Country)*

Automatic Climate Control: ✅*

Adaptive Cruise Control: ✅* (High Country std — w/ trailer awareness)*

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts: ✅*

Rear AC Vents: ❌ (Regular Cab) / ✅ (Double/Crew Cab — all trims)*

Cruise Control: ✅* (adaptive std — High Country)*

Parking Sensors: ✅* (High Country std)*

Keyless Entry: ✅*

Central Console Armrest: ✅*

Gear Shift Indicator: ✅* (column shift indicator on cluster/touchscreen)*

Lane Change Indicator: ✅* (High Country std)*

Follow Me Home Headlamps: ✅* (std all trims)*

Additional Features - Comfort: Dual-zone auto climate, 10-way power heated & ventilated + massaging premium leather seats, power tilt/telescoping steering, 13.4-in touchscreen, 12.3-in digital cluster, Google Built-In, Bose 10-speaker audio, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power-folding/extending mirrors, LED projector headlamps, HD Surround Vision std, Multi-Flex tailgate std, Super Cruise std (hands-free + trailer towing), adaptive cruise, HUD opt., High Country exclusive open-pore wood trim, 20-in bright aluminum wheels, High Country Midnight Edition opt.*

Interior

Tachometer: ✅* (12.3-in digital cluster)*

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: ✅* (leather-wrapped, heated — High Country)*

Glove Box: ✅*

Additional Features - Interior: Premium perforated leather (heated, ventilated, massaging), open-pore wood trim, 13.4-in Google touchscreen, 12.3-in digital cluster, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bose 10-speaker, wireless charging, 4x USB, heated steering wheel, power steering w/ memory, HUD opt., Trailering App, Super Cruise std, ambient lighting, High Country Midnight Edition opt. (all-black interior treatment)*

Upholstery: Premium Perforated Leather (heated, ventilated, massaging — High Country)*

Exterior

Adjustable Headlamps: ❌ (auto-leveling std)*

Rear Window Wiper: ❌ (pickup truck — no rear window wiper)*

Rear Window Washer: ❌ (pickup truck)*

Rear Window Defogger: ✅* (rear window defroster std)*

Alloy Wheels: ✅* (20-in bright machined alloy — High Country)*

Rear Spoiler: N/A (pickup truck)*

Side Stepper: Power-Retractable Assist Steps opt. (High Country)*

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators: ✅* (LED turn signals in mirrors)*

Integrated Antenna: ✅* (shark fin antenna)*

Chrome Grille: ❌ (black w/ High Country emblem + chrome surround)*

Projector Headlamps: ✅* (LED projector headlamps — High Country)*

Fog Lights: ✅* (LED — High Country)*

Sunroof: Opt.*

Boot Opening: EZ-Lift & Lower power-assist tailgate (manual swing) std all trims*

Tyre Size: LT265/60R20 (High Country)*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

LED DRLs: ✅*

LED Headlamps: ✅* (LED projector — High Country)*

LED Taillights: ✅* (LED taillamps std all trims)*

Additional Features - Exterior: Black w/ High Country emblem, 20-in bright machined aluminum wheels, LED projector headlamps, LED taillamps, chrome exterior accents, power-retractable running boards opt., spray-in bedliner opt., High Country Midnight Edition opt. (black wheels, blacked-out trim)*

Safety

ABS: ✅*

Central Locking: ✅*

Anti-Theft Alarm: ✅*

No. of Airbags: 6*

Driver Airbag: ✅*

Passenger Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag-Rear: ✅* (side curtain — Double/Crew Cab only)*

Safety Rating: N/A (NHTSA does not crash-test HD pickups over 8,500 lb GVWR)*

Day & Night Rear View Mirror: ✅* (auto-dimming std — High Country)*

EBD: ✅*

Seat Belt Warning: ✅*

Door Ajar Warning: ✅*

Engine Immobilizer: ✅*

Speed Alert: ✅*

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock: ✅*

Additional Features - Safety: Chevy Safety Assist + Adaptive Cruise std, Super Cruise std, HD Surround Vision std, BSW std, RCTA std, front/rear park assist std, trailer brake controller std, HUD opt.*

Entertainment & Communication

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 13.4-in (High Country)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 13.4-in*

USB Ports: 6x USB*

Tweeters: ✅* (LT and above — premium audio)*

Speakers: 10 Bose (High Country)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 13.4-in HD touchscreen, Google Built-In, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM 360L, 6x USB, wireless charging, Bose 10-speaker, Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar 3-yr*Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 13.4-in (High Country)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 13.4-in*

USB Ports: 6x USB*

Tweeters: ✅* (LT and above — premium audio)*

Speakers: 10 Bose (High Country)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 13.4-in HD touchscreen, Google Built-In, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM 360L, 6x USB, wireless charging, Bose 10-speaker, Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar 3-yr*

Towing Capability

Max Towing Capacity: Gas: 16,000 lbs / Diesel: 20,000 lbs / 22,500 lbs gooseneck*

Ground Clearance: ~9.0 / ~10.0 in*

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