2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Engine & Tow Specs

Find the massive towing power and robust engine options you expect from a heavy-duty truck with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Featuring two 6.6L V8 engine options, you can get the level of power and capability you need. Compare the key specs for the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD engines using the following research guide created by the Chevy truck pros at Medlin Chevrolet. Continue your research with our model review and examine the standard features of each model using our trims page. Find the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD for sale at Medlin Chevrolet. at our Chevy dealership in Ayden, NC, and set up a test drive to get an in-person look at this heavy-duty truck. We're just a short drive from Greenville and Kinston, NC. Contact us online or by calling 252-746-4032 if you'd like more information.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Engine Specs

Gas or diesel — which do you want? The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is available with a gas or diesel V8 engine, each with dynamic performance and serious power. For the top horsepower and torque numbers, you'll want the Duramax® turbo diesel engine. While you get over 460 pound-feet of torque with the gas V8, the turbo diesel makes a stunning 975 pound-feet of torque, which is available at just 1,600 revolutions per minute (RPM).

See the performance specs for both engines in the following table.

Engine	6.6L gas V8	6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8
Horsepower	401 HP	470 HP
Torque	464 lb.-ft.	975 lb.-ft.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Towing Capacity

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is built for big-time towing power. With the Duramax V8 engine and a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, plus the Max Trailering Package, your maximum towing capacity with the Silverado 2500 HD is 22,430 pounds. The upgrades you get with the Max Trailering Package include the frame, leaf springs, and shocks from the 3500 HD truck, a 12-inch rear axle, and gooseneck/fifth-wheel prep provisions.

In addition to the mechanical components needed for heavy-duty towing, the Silverado 2500 HD is available with several unique trailering technologies. Enjoy the enhanced visibility provided by up to 14 camera views including a new enhanced transparent trailer view for both fifth-wheel and conventional trailers. Look for your truck with available features like trailer side blind zone alert and adaptive cruise control with trailering for greater towing convenience and confidence.

See the conventional and gooseneck/fifth-wheel towing capacity for both engine options in the following chart.

Engine	Max. Conventional Towing	Max. Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Towing
6.6L gas V8	16,000 lbs.	18,700 lbs.
6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8	20,000 lbs.	22,430 lbs.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Payload

Are you looking for a truck designed to carry heavy loads in the bed? The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 offers a maximum payload capacity of over 3,600 pounds with either engine option. To support your bed-hauling work, every Silverado 2500 HD includes 12 cargo tie-downs rated at 500 pounds per corner. Access the front or rear of the bed easily using the integrated side BedSteps and CornerStep rear bumper or via the available six-function Multi-Flex tailgate.

The maximum payload capacity for both engines is in the following table.

Engine	Max. Payload
6.6L gas V8	3,689 lbs.
6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8	3,615 lbs.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Drivetrain

On the way to the wheels, all the power in your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD goes through an Allison® ten-speed automatic transmission. While this transmission was included with the turbo diesel engine in the 2023 model year, it's included with the gas engine in the 2024 model year as well. Tow/haul mode and auto grade braking help optimize performance on your long-haul drives.

The WT, Custom, LT, and LTZ trims offer both engines with either two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), while the ZR2 and High Country pair both engines with 4WD only. Every trim except the ZR2 includes a standard automatic locking rear differential with an Eaton® locker. The ZR2 gets a rear electronic-locking differential.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD for Sale at Medlin Chevrolet

Find your new heavy-duty truck for sale at Medlin Chevrolet in Ayden, NC. We carry a range of new Silverado 2500 HD trucks so you can find the workhorse with the engine and options you want. Browse our available inventory and schedule a test drive to get started. We're located just a short drive away from Greenville and Kinston, NC — view our hours and directions page to plan your visit.Have a question? Contact our team online or by calling 252-746-4032.

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