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# Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Model years 2018–2027

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a heavy-duty pickup truck nameplate from Chevrolet, designed for commercial work, towing and hauling. Across its model years, cab and bed choices, engines, drivetrains, payload, towing ratings and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time.

![](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GMDMAX37.webp>)

### [Latest](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#latest-coverage>)

### [News](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#hub-news>)

### [Comparisons](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#comparisons>)

### [Videos](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#videos>)

### [Recalls](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#recalls>)

### [Known Problems](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#known-problems>)

### [Reliability](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#reliability>)

### [Related](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/#related>)

## Latest Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Coverage

The newest reporting across every Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD topic.

### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-duramax-vs-ford-power-stroke-cummins/>)

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-duramax-vs-ford-power-stroke-cummins/>)

[The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

### [2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

[GM’s new 8.3-liter Duramax on display with an engineer at the powertrain event.](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

### [2027 GM 8.3L Duramax: 555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft and a whole new diesel](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax is a big engine, and I mean that literally. Walking around the display at GM’s powertrain…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

[Read all coverage →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/?coverage=latest>)

## News

News across Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD model years.

### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-duramax-vs-ford-power-stroke-cummins/>)

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-duramax-vs-ford-power-stroke-cummins/>)

[The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

### [2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

[GM’s new 8.3-liter Duramax on display with an engineer at the powertrain event.](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

### [2027 GM 8.3L Duramax: 555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft and a whole new diesel](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax is a big engine, and I mean that literally. Walking around the display at GM’s powertrain…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

[Read all news →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/?coverage=news>)

## Comparisons

Head-to-head comparisons featuring Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.

### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-duramax-vs-ford-power-stroke-cummins/>)

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-duramax-vs-ford-power-stroke-cummins/>)

[Read all comparisons →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/?coverage=comparisons>)

## Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Videos

Videos associated with Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD model-year coverage.

### [GM’s 2027 HD Gas V8: More Power, Better Cooling—No Dipstick!](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/video/2822950/>)

[Watch on PUTT Video →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/video/2822950/>)

### [1230 LB-FT of Torque! GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Diesel Explained by an Engineer](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/video/2822951/>)

[Watch on PUTT Video →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/video/2822951/>)

[Watch all videos →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/?coverage=videos>)

## Recalls

Recent safety campaigns and repair information.

### [2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500, GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 Recall: 2.7K Roof Rail Airbag Issue](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/06/2018-2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-2500-3500-gmc-sierra-1500-2500-3500-recall-2-7k-roof-rail-airbag-issue/>)

A recall for 2,785 2018-2019 Silverado 1500/2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 vehicles due to an issue with roof-rail airbags. General…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/06/2018-2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-2500-3500-gmc-sierra-1500-2500-3500-recall-2-7k-roof-rail-airbag-issue/>)

[2024 Chevy Silverado HD Recall](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2024/02/2020-2024-chevy-silverado-hd-recall-tailgates-opening/>)

### [2020-2024 Chevy Silverado HD recall: Tailgates opening](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2024/02/2020-2024-chevy-silverado-hd-recall-tailgates-opening/>)

There is a new 2020-2024 Chevy Silverado HD recall due to the power-unlatching tailgate failing. This affects GMC Sierra HD…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2024/02/2020-2024-chevy-silverado-hd-recall-tailgates-opening/>)

[Read all recalls →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/?coverage=recalls>)

## Known Problems

Reported issues and known problems across Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD model years.

[towtruck dustin youtube screen cap of brand new silverado hd being loaded doa](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/06/2024-2026-chevrolet-silverado-2500-known-issues-transmission-recalls-valve-body-fails-random-tailgate-opening-and-tech-annoyances/>)

### [2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Known Issues: Transmission Recalls, Valve Body Fails, Random Tailgate Opening, and Tech Annoyances](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/06/2024-2026-chevrolet-silverado-2500-known-issues-transmission-recalls-valve-body-fails-random-tailgate-opening-and-tech-annoyances/>)

The first four years (2020-2023) of the current-generation Silverado heavy-duty knocked out a lot of initial problems for this new…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/06/2024-2026-chevrolet-silverado-2500-known-issues-transmission-recalls-valve-body-fails-random-tailgate-opening-and-tech-annoyances/>)

[Read all known problems →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/?coverage=problems>)

## Reliability & Engine Coverage

Engine reporting, engineer interviews and ownership coverage.

[The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

### [2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-hd-6-6l-gas-v8-engine-updates/>)

[GM’s new 8.3-liter Duramax on display with an engineer at the powertrain event.](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

### [2027 GM 8.3L Duramax: 555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft and a whole new diesel](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax is a big engine, and I mean that literally. Walking around the display at GM’s powertrain…

[Read story →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2026/09/2027-gm-8-3l-duramax-diesel-engine-explained/>)

[Read all reliability →](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/?coverage=reliability>)

## Related Vehicles

[Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-3500hd/>)
[Ram 2500](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/>)
[Ram 3500](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-3500/>)



## Browse model years

- [2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2018-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2019-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2020-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2021-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2022-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2023-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2024-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2025-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2026-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)
- [2027 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/2027-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/>)

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