Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

The Silverado HD’s exterior styling is inspired by the look of the 2022 Silverado 1500, with the C-shaped LED graphic lamps that surround the headlights forming the most dynamic aspect. The headlights themselves are now a single unit, no longer bisected by the grille. That grille is also new, and includes a giant Chevrolet bowtie logo, while the truck’s menacing hood air scoop now prominently features the word “Chevrolet.”

The new High Country Midnight Edition brings all of the top-shelf High Country’s extra equipment, but in a “bold, color-keyed appearance,” according to Chevrolet.

The Silverado 2500HD and Silverado 3500HD will be available in regular cab, double cab, and crew cab in standard- and long-bed lengths. Dual rear-wheel models (known as a “dually”) are available on the 3500HD.

Much attention has been paid to the Silverado HD’s interior—it looks considerably more modern and inviting than before. The biggest differences are the adoption of the Silverado 1500’s configurable 12.3-inch instrument panel, and a wide, 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system that’s canted with a 6-degree tilt toward the driver. Wireless device charging is available, as is a head-up display that projects important information to the driver on the windshield. Of note, the base Work Truck and Custom trims use a carryover cabin.

The up-level High Country trim gets leather-wrapped surfaces, open-pore wood trim, and contrasting stitching and piping for a true luxury-truck effect.

The standard engine will remain a 401-hp, 6.6-liter gasoline V8 pumping out 464 lb.-ft. of torque. The big news is the adoption of a 10-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous six-speed unit. Thanks to the smaller steps between gears, Chevy says the new transmission allows the engine to stay closer to its peak power more often. It’s also likely to improve the big truck’s fuel mileage.

The optional choice remains the Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 mated to an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission. For 2024, this burly powerplant sees an increase to 470 hp along with a prodigious 975 lb.-ft. of torque. That torque figure is an important number when it comes to heavy-duty pickups because low-end power is a big aid when climbing up steep grades with a trailer in tow.

To that end, the Max Tow package will now be available across all Silverado 2500HD trims, with a towing capacity of up to 22,500 pounds in conjunction with the turbodiesel engine—an increase from up to 18,500 pounds with the outgoing version. The Silverado 3500HD with the turbodiesel and a dual rear-wheel setup can tow up to a whopping 36,000 pounds, which is the same as before.

Silverado HDs can be equipped with some intriguing towing-specific features. This includes an ability to warn the driver if the pickup-truck and trailer weight exceeds the vehicle’s gross combined weight rating (GCWR). There’s also a new Adaptive Cruise Control with Trailer feature which Chevy says takes into account the additional drag of a trailer when accelerating and the increased braking distances due to the trailer’s extra weight.

Active Safety and Driver AssistanceWe’re very happy to see that Chevrolet has made some key active safety equipment standard equipment across all trims of the 2024 Silverado HDs. This includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning. Adaptive cruise control is a new optionally available driver assistance feature.

GM’s Super Cruise active driving assistance system, which is available on the Silverado 1500, was not added to the HD models.