Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,600 | $23,185 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.6 L (best) | 6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 14,500 lbs (best) | 12,000 lbs |
| Payload | 3,759 lbs | 4,658 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 6,203 lbs | 4,942 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | 10.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 142 in (best) | 133 in |
| Length | 235.6 in (best) | 224.5 in |
| Width | 81.8 in (best) | 79.7 in |
| Height | 79.9 in (best) | 76.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work 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 2500 HD | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $45,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $47,300 MSRP | Work Truck $26,040 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $47,500 MSRP | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $49,100 MSRP | Work Truck $28,035 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $49,300 MSRP | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $48,400 MSRP | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $50,100 MSRP | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $50,300 MSRP | Work Truck $29,060 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $51,900 MSRP | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $52,100 MSRP | Work Truck $31,050 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $48,800 MSRP | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $49,000 MSRP | LS $24,110 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $50,600 MSRP | LS $27,125 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $50,800 MSRP | LS $27,500 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $51,600 MSRP | LS $29,120 MSRP |
| 16 | Custom $51,800 MSRP | LS $29,740 MSRP |
| 17 | Custom $53,400 MSRP | LS $27,545 MSRP |
| 18 | Custom $53,600 MSRP | LS $27,740 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $52,200 MSRP | LS $30,140 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $54,200 MSRP | LS $30,280 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $54,400 MSRP | LS $32,140 MSRP |
| 22 | LT $56,000 MSRP | LS $32,520 MSRP |
| 23 | LT $56,200 MSRP | LT1 $25,480 MSRP |
| 24 | LTZ $62,900 MSRP | LT1 $28,455 MSRP |
| 25 | LTZ $63,100 MSRP | LT1 $29,025 MSRP |
| 26 | ZR2 $72,800 MSRP | LT1 $30,385 MSRP |
| 27 | High Country $73,200 MSRP | LT1 $31,140 MSRP |
| 28 | High Country $73,400 MSRP | LT1 $28,730 MSRP |
| 29 | — | LT1 $28,980 MSRP |
| 30 | — | LT1 $31,505 MSRP |
| 31 | — | LT1 $31,710 MSRP |
| 32 | — | LT1 $33,400 MSRP |
| 33 | — | LT1 $33,825 MSRP |
| 34 | — | LT2 $30,895 MSRP |
| 35 | — | LT2 $31,240 MSRP |
| 36 | — | LT2 $33,170 MSRP |
| 37 | — | LT2 $33,330 MSRP |
| 38 | — | LT2 $33,585 MSRP |
| 39 | — | LT2 $34,445 MSRP |
| 40 | — | LT2 $35,855 MSRP |
| 41 | — | LT2 $36,500 MSRP |
| 42 | — | LT3 $32,375 MSRP |
| 43 | — | LT3 $32,720 MSRP |
| 44 | — | LT3 $34,650 MSRP |
| 45 | — | LT3 $34,810 MSRP |
| 46 | — | LT3 $35,065 MSRP |
| 47 | — | LT3 $35,925 MSRP |
| 48 | — | LT3 $37,335 MSRP |
| 49 | — | LT3 $37,980 MSRP |