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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2

Estimated Price: $72,800* (Crew Cab 4WD Diesel only, excl. dest.) / ~$74,995* (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 ZR2 Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type: Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 ONLY (ZR2 — no gas option)*

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

Max Power: Diesel only: 470 hp @ 2,800 rpm*

Max Torque: Diesel only: 975 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm*

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: Diesel only: Common-Rail Direct Injection + Turbocharger*

Turbo Charger: ✅* (diesel only — ZR2 turbocharged Duramax)*

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

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

Drive Type: 4WD std (ZR2 — AWD/RWD not available)*

Truck Capability

Cab Style: Crew Cab only*

Bed Length Options: 6.75-ft only (ZR2 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 2,910 lbs / 1,320 kg (ZR2 — reduced by off-road equipment)*

Max Towing Capacity: Diesel only: Up to 18,500 lbs conventional (ZR2 — limited by off-road suspension)*

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

Tongue Weight Rating: Up to 1,850 lbs / 839 kg (ZR2 diesel)*

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: Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 ONLY (470 hp / 975 lb-ft, 10A) — ZR2 has no gas option*

Additional Features — Truck Capability: Diesel ONLY — ZR2 Suspension Pkg (Multimatic DSSV dampers, factory lift, e-locking front + rear diffs), 35-in Goodyear Territory MT tires, 18-in black beadlock-capable wheels, integrated trailer brake controller std, Multi-Flex tailgate std (new 2026), HD Surround Vision std w/ Tech Pkg (now std for 2026), front & rear steel recovery hooks, skid plates, AEV ZR2 Bison upgrade available, Trailering App, max 18,500 lbs conventional tow*

Fuel & Performance

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

MPG: Diesel only: ~11/15 (ZR2, 35-in AT tires reduce efficiency)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 36 gal (diesel only)*

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

Battery & Charging

Will be updated soon.

Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension: ZR2 Suspension Pkg: Multimatic DSSV (Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve) dampers + factory lift*

Rear Suspension: Solid Rear Axle, Leaf Springs (ZR2 — off-road tuned)*

Shock Absorbers Type: Multimatic DSSV position-sensitive dampers (ZR2-exclusive, same tech as Corvette Z06)*

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

Steering Column: Tilt/Telescoping (ZR2)*

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): ~7.5 sec (diesel only)*

Wheel Size: 18-in (ZR2 — beadlock-capable)*

Wheel Type: 18-in Black Beadlock-Capable Aluminum (ZR2 — fits 35-in MT tires)*

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): ~82.8 in / 2,103 mm (ZR2 — factory lift raises height)*

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

Seating Capacity: 5 (Crew Cab — bucket seat config)*

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

No. of Doors: 4 (Crew Cab)*

Ground Clearance: ~11.2 in / 284 mm (ZR2 — lifted suspension)*

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering: ✅*

Air Conditioner: ✅* (dual-zone auto climate — ZR2)*

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅* (manual tilt/telescoping — ZR2)*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅* (10-way power, heated & ventilated ZR2-exclusive perforated leather w/ Strike Yellow stitching)*

Automatic Climate Control: ✅*

Adaptive Cruise Control: ✅* (ZR2 — std w/ Tech Pkg, now std for 2026)*

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts: ✅*

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

Cruise Control: ✅* (adaptive std — ZR2)*

Parking Sensors: ✅* (ZR2 — front & rear std w/ Tech Pkg)*

Keyless Entry: ✅*

Central Console Armrest: ✅*

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

Lane Change Indicator: ✅* (ZR2 — std w/ Tech Pkg)*

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

Additional Features - Comfort: Dual-zone auto climate, 10-way power ZR2-exclusive perforated leather seats (Strike Yellow stitching), ZR2-specific 13.4-in touchscreen w/ off-road displays, 12.3-in digital cluster, Google Built-In, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ZR2 locking diff controls, Multimatic DSSV damper display, adaptive cruise std (Tech Pkg now std for 2026), HD Surround Vision std, Multi-Flex tailgate std, e-locking front + rear diffs, skid plates, steel recovery hooks, 35-in MT tires*

Interior

Tachometer: ✅* (12.3-in digital cluster + ZR2 off-road readouts)*

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: ✅* (leather-wrapped, heated — ZR2)*

Glove Box: ✅*

Additional Features - Interior: ZR2 perforated leather w/ Strike Yellow stitching, 13.4-in Google touchscreen, 12.3-in digital cluster, ZR2 off-road performance display (diff lock status, suspension mode, terrain info), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, 4x USB, heated steering wheel, Trailering App, ambient lighting, ZR2-exclusive interior badging*

Upholstery: ZR2-exclusive perforated leather (Strike Yellow stitching)*

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: ✅* (18-in black beadlock-capable alloy — ZR2)*

Rear Spoiler: N/A (pickup truck)*

Side Stepper: ❌ (ZR2 — ground clearance priority)*

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

Integrated Antenna: ✅* (shark fin antenna)*

Chrome Grille: ❌ (matte black ZR2-exclusive grille w/ ZR2 badge)*

Projector Headlamps: ✅* (LED projector headlamps — ZR2)*

Fog Lights: ✅* (LED off-road auxiliary lights opt. — ZR2)*

Sunroof: ❌ (ZR2 — structural)*

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

Tyre Size: LT325/60R18 (35-in Goodyear Territory MT — ZR2-exclusive)*

Tyre Type: All-Terrain / Mud-Terrain (Goodyear Territory MT — ZR2)*

LED DRLs: ✅*

LED Headlamps: ✅* (LED projector — ZR2)*

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

Additional Features - Exterior: Matte black ZR2 grille, 18-in black beadlock-capable wheels, 35-in Goodyear Territory MT tires, ZR2-specific front/rear fascias, front & rear recovery hooks, underbody skid plates (front diff, transfer case, fuel tank, rear diff), factory lift, LED projector headlamps, LED taillamps, ZR2 badging, AEV ZR2 Bison upgrade avail.*

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 — ZR2)*

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 (Tech Pkg now std 2026), HD Surround Vision std (Tech Pkg), BSW std, RCTA std, front/rear park assist std, e-locking front + rear diffs (ZR2 off-road safety), hill descent control, trailer brake controller std*

Entertainment & Communication

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 13.4-in (ZR2)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 13.4-in*

USB Ports: 6x USB*

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

Speakers: 8 (ZR2)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 13.4-in HD touchscreen, Google Built-In, ZR2 off-road display (suspension, diff, terrain), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM 360L, 6x USB, wireless charging, Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar 3-yr*

Towing Capability

Max Towing Capacity: Diesel only: 18,500 lbs conventional (ZR2)*

Ground Clearance: ~11.2 in / 284 mm (ZR2 — lifted)*

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