Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | Pro |
| Body style | Truck (Regular 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 | 2007 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,585 (best) | $46,700 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 34 gal | 36 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500 ClassicWork Truck | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 4,658 lbs (best) | 3,689 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,942 lbs (best) | 6,267 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in (best) | 10.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 133 in | 142 in (best) |
| Length | 224.5 in | 236.3 in (best) |
| Width | 79.7 in | 81.8 in (best) |
| Height | 76.7 in | 79.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ClassicWork Truck | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500 Classic | GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $23,585 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $46,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $26,440 MSRP | Pro $48,600 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $26,875 MSRP | Pro $48,800 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $28,435 MSRP | Pro $50,400 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $29,115 MSRP | Pro $50,600 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $26,815 MSRP | Pro $49,500 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $27,060 MSRP | Pro $51,400 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $29,410 MSRP | Pro $51,600 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $29,605 MSRP | Pro $53,200 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $31,400 MSRP | Pro $53,400 MSRP |
| 11 | Work Truck $31,845 MSRP | SLE $53,500 MSRP |
| 12 | LS $24,510 MSRP | SLE $55,600 MSRP |
| 13 | LS $27,525 MSRP | SLE $55,800 MSRP |
| 14 | LS $27,900 MSRP | SLE $57,400 MSRP |
| 15 | LS $29,520 MSRP | SLE $57,600 MSRP |
| 16 | LS $30,140 MSRP | SLT $64,700 MSRP |
| 17 | LS $27,895 MSRP | SLT $65,000 MSRP |
| 18 | LS $28,090 MSRP | AT4 $71,600 MSRP |
| 19 | LS $30,490 MSRP | AT4 $71,800 MSRP |
| 20 | LS $30,630 MSRP | Denali $75,000 MSRP |
| 21 | LS $32,490 MSRP | Denali $75,200 MSRP |
| 22 | LS $32,870 MSRP | AT4X $83,700 MSRP |
| 23 | LT1 $25,880 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $93,800 MSRP |
| 24 | LT1 $28,855 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $94,100 MSRP |
| 25 | LT1 $29,425 MSRP | — |
| 26 | LT1 $30,785 MSRP | — |
| 27 | LT1 $31,540 MSRP | — |
| 28 | LT1 $29,080 MSRP | — |
| 29 | LT1 $29,330 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LT1 $31,855 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LT1 $32,060 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LT1 $33,750 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT1 $34,175 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT2 $31,420 MSRP | — |
| 35 | LT2 $31,725 MSRP | — |
| 36 | LT2 $33,695 MSRP | — |
| 37 | LT2 $33,815 MSRP | — |
| 38 | LT2 $34,060 MSRP | — |
| 39 | LT2 $34,920 MSRP | — |
| 40 | LT2 $36,330 MSRP | — |
| 41 | LT2 $36,975 MSRP | — |
| 42 | LT3 $32,725 MSRP | — |
| 43 | LT3 $33,070 MSRP | — |
| 44 | LT3 $35,000 MSRP | — |
| 45 | LT3 $35,160 MSRP | — |
| 46 | LT3 $35,415 MSRP | — |
| 47 | LT3 $36,275 MSRP | — |
| 48 | LT3 $37,685 MSRP | — |
| 49 | LT3 $38,330 MSRP | — |