Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork 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 | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,600 (best) | $46,800 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 36 gal | 36 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 hp | 401 hp |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft | 464 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.6 L | 6.6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HDWork Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 14,500 lbs | 14,500 lbs |
| Payload | 3,759 lbs | 4,583 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 6,203 lbs (best) | 6,329 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | 11.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 142 in | 142 in |
| Length | 235.6 in | 235.6 in |
| Width | 81.8 in | 81.8 in |
| Height | 79.9 in | 80.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDWork Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 2500 HD | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $45,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $46,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $47,300 MSRP | Work Truck $48,000 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $47,500 MSRP | Work Truck $48,700 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $49,100 MSRP | Work Truck $49,900 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $49,300 MSRP | Work Truck $50,300 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $48,400 MSRP | Work Truck $50,500 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $50,100 MSRP | Work Truck $51,700 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $50,300 MSRP | Work Truck $49,600 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $51,900 MSRP | Work Truck $50,800 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $52,100 MSRP | Work Truck $51,500 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $48,800 MSRP | Work Truck $52,700 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $49,000 MSRP | Work Truck $53,100 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $50,600 MSRP | Work Truck $53,300 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $50,800 MSRP | Work Truck $54,500 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $51,600 MSRP | LT $53,400 MSRP |
| 16 | Custom $51,800 MSRP | LT $54,800 MSRP |
| 17 | Custom $53,400 MSRP | LT $55,600 MSRP |
| 18 | Custom $53,600 MSRP | LT $57,000 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $52,200 MSRP | LT $57,200 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $54,200 MSRP | LT $57,400 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $54,400 MSRP | LT $58,800 MSRP |
| 22 | LT $56,000 MSRP | LTZ $64,100 MSRP |
| 23 | LT $56,200 MSRP | LTZ $64,300 MSRP |
| 24 | LTZ $62,900 MSRP | LTZ $65,700 MSRP |
| 25 | LTZ $63,100 MSRP | High Country $74,500 MSRP |
| 26 | ZR2 $72,800 MSRP | High Country $74,700 MSRP |
| 27 | High Country $73,200 MSRP | High Country $76,400 MSRP |
| 28 | High Country $73,400 MSRP | — |