Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD vs Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LT1 | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,245 (best) | $45,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 36 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 401 hp (best) |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 464 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 6 L | 6.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 10,300 lbs | 14,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 3,129 lbs | 3,759 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,471 lbs (best) | 6,203 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 10.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 153 in (best) | 142 in |
| Length | 239.7 in (best) | 235.6 in |
| Width | 79.7 in | 81.8 in (best) |
| Height | 77 in | 79.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LT1 $29,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $45,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LT1 $32,615 MSRP | Work Truck $47,300 MSRP |
| 3 | LT2 $31,085 MSRP | Work Truck $47,500 MSRP |
| 4 | LT2 $34,280 MSRP | Work Truck $49,100 MSRP |
| 5 | LT3 $32,970 MSRP | Work Truck $49,300 MSRP |
| 6 | LT3 $36,165 MSRP | Work Truck $48,400 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Work Truck $50,100 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Work Truck $50,300 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Work Truck $51,900 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Work Truck $52,100 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Custom $48,800 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Custom $49,000 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Custom $50,600 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Custom $50,800 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Custom $51,600 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Custom $51,800 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Custom $53,400 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Custom $53,600 MSRP |
| 19 | — | LT $52,200 MSRP |
| 20 | — | LT $54,200 MSRP |
| 21 | — | LT $54,400 MSRP |
| 22 | — | LT $56,000 MSRP |
| 23 | — | LT $56,200 MSRP |
| 24 | — | LTZ $62,900 MSRP |
| 25 | — | LTZ $63,100 MSRP |
| 26 | — | ZR2 $72,800 MSRP |
| 27 | — | High Country $73,200 MSRP |
| 28 | — | High Country $73,400 MSRP |