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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT

Estimated Price: $52,200* (Regular Cab RWD Gas, excl. dest.) / ~$54,395* (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 LT 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. (LT)*

Truck Capability

Cab Style: Regular Cab, Double Cab, Crew Cab*

Bed Length Options: 6.75-ft or 8-ft*

Bed Length — This Config (ft/in): 81.1 in / 96.0 in*

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 3,689 lbs / 1,673 kg (LT Crew Cab — best payload in crew config)*

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 above + In-Vehicle Trailering App, 13.4-in touchscreen, integrated trailer brake controller std, NHT Pkg opt. (up to 20K lbs diesel), 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Pkg opt., HD Surround Vision opt., Multi-Flex tailgate opt., Pro Power Onboard 2.0 kW opt., Trail Boss Pkg opt. (Z71 off-road lift)*

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 (LT)*

Rear Suspension: Solid Rear Axle, Leaf Springs*

Shock Absorbers Type: Conventional*

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

Steering Column: Tilt/Telescoping*

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 (LT)*

Wheel Type: 20-in Aluminum (LT)*

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (ft/mm): Same range by config*

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: 3 / 6 / 6 by cab*

Wheel Base (ft/mm): Same range by config*

No. of Doors: 2 / 4 by cab*

Ground Clearance: ~9.0 in / ~10.0 in*

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering: ✅*

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

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅* (manual tilt/telescoping)*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅* (10-way power, heated cloth — LT)*

Automatic Climate Control: ✅* (dual-zone — LT+)*

Adaptive Cruise Control: ❌ (LT)*

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts: ✅*

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

Cruise Control: ✅* (standard cruise)*

Parking Sensors: Opt.*

Keyless Entry: ✅*

Central Console Armrest: ✅*

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

Lane Change Indicator: Opt. (LT — Blind Spot Warning)*

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

Additional Features - Comfort: Dual-zone auto climate, 10-way power heated cloth seats, 13.4-in touchscreen, 12.3-in digital cluster, Google Built-In, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated steering wheel, LED reflector headlamps w/ animated signature, In-Vehicle Trailering App, trailer brake controller std, Trail Boss Pkg opt. (Z71 off-road), keyless entry, push-button start*

Interior

Tachometer: ✅* (12.3-in reconfigurable digital cluster — LT+)*

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

Glove Box: ✅*

Additional Features - Interior: Heated cloth, 13.4-in Google touchscreen, 12.3-in digital cluster, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Google Maps/Assistant, 8-speaker audio, wireless charging, 4x USB, heated steering wheel, Trailering App, ambient lighting opt.*

Upholstery: Cloth (heated — LT)*

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 alloy — LT)*

Rear Spoiler: N/A (pickup truck)*

Side Stepper: Opt. (LT)*

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

Integrated Antenna: ✅* (shark fin antenna)*

Chrome Grille: ✅* (chrome grille — LT)*

Projector Headlamps: ❌ (LED reflector w/ animated signature — LT)*

Fog Lights: ❌ (LT)*

Sunroof: Opt.*

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

Tyre Size: LT265/60R20 (LT)*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

LED DRLs: ✅*

LED Headlamps: ✅* (LED reflector w/ animated signature — LT)*

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

Additional Features - Exterior: Chrome grille, 20-in aluminum wheels, LED reflector headlamps w/ animated signature, LED taillamps, power-assist tailgate opt., spray-in bedliner opt., Trail Boss Pkg opt. (Z71: lifted 2-in, 18-in AT wheels, skid plates, Rancho shocks)*

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: ✅*

EBD: ✅*

Seat Belt Warning: ✅*

Door Ajar Warning: ✅*

Engine Immobilizer: ✅*

Speed Alert: ✅*

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock: ✅*

Additional Features - Safety: Chevy Safety Assist + In-Vehicle Trailering App safety alerts, rear view camera, BSW opt., RCTA opt., trailer brake controller std, Lane Change Alert opt. (w/ BSW pkg), front/rear park assist opt.*

Entertainment & Communication

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 13.4-in (LT)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 13.4-in*

USB Ports: 6x USB (LT+)*

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

Speakers: 8 (LT)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 13.4-in HD touchscreen, Google Built-In (Maps/Assistant/Play Store), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM 360L trial, 6x USB, wireless charging, Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar 3-yr trial*

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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