CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD carries the heavy-duty pickup lineup into a new model year with a broadened trim range, two new exterior colors, and a simplified drivetrain strategy on the mid-tier trims. Chevrolet now offers seven distinct trims — WT (Work Truck), Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2, the newly added ZR2 Bison, and High Country — each available with the proven 6.6L V8 gasoline engine or the 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, paired exclusively with the Allison 10-speed automatic transmission.

What's New for 2026

• ZR2 Bison joins the lineup — a factory-lifted, Multimatic DSSV-damped off-road flagship built on AEV-designed hardware (in the tradition of the Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison), adding Boron-steel skid plates, beadlock-capable 17-inch wheels, and reinforced steel front/rear bumpers above the standard ZR2.
• 4WD is now standard on LT and LTZ — Chevrolet dropped the 2WD configuration from both trims for MY2026, so every LT and LTZ Silverado 2500 HD ships four-wheel drive from the factory. WT and Custom continue to offer both RWD and 4WD; ZR2, ZR2 Bison, and High Country remain 4WD-only as before.
• Two new exterior colors: White Sands (color code G42), available exclusively on Custom and ZR2 (and carried onto ZR2 Bison), and Polar White Tricoat (color code G4J), an exclusive premium color for High Country.
• Modest MSRP increases across the board versus MY2025, consistent with GM's routine model-year pricing adjustments (including the December 2025 destination-freight increase to $2,795).
• Engine specifications carry over unchanged: 401 hp / 464 lb-ft from the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T, and 470 hp / 975 lb-ft from the 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel L5P.

Variant Overview

Available Trims: WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2, ZR2 Bison (new), High Country

Engine Specifications

6.6L V8 Gasoline (L8T, standard)

• Power: 401 hp (299 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
• Torque: 464 lb-ft (629 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm
• Direct injection, variable valve timing, regular unleaded fuel

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 (L5P, available)

• Power: 470 hp (350 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
• Torque: 975 lb-ft (1,322 Nm) @ 1,600 rpm
• Turbocharged, B20 biodiesel compatible, DEF aftertreatment system
• Optional integrated Power Take-Off (PTO) provision on WT, Custom, and LT

Transmission: Allison 10-speed automatic across every trim and engine, with Tow/Haul mode, grade braking, and manual shift capability.

Drivetrain by Trim (MY2026 change)

• WT / Custom: RWD or 4WD available
• LT / LTZ: 4WD standard — Chevrolet discontinued the 2WD configuration for these trims starting MY2026
• ZR2 / ZR2 Bison / High Country: 4WD standard (unchanged)

Towing & Payload Capacity

Maximum Towing (when properly equipped)

• 6.6L V8 Gas: up to 18,500 lbs conventional / 18,700 lbs fifth-wheel/gooseneck
• 6.6L Duramax Diesel: up to 20,000 lbs conventional / 22,070 lbs fifth-wheel/gooseneck

Maximum Payload

• 6.6L V8 Gas: up to 3,689 lbs (Regular Cab, Long Bed, RWD)
• 6.6L Duramax Diesel: up to 3,615 lbs (Regular Cab, Long Bed, 4WD)

Dimensions (Crew Cab, Standard Bed)

• Overall Length: 250.0 in
• Width: 81.9 in (without mirrors)
• Height: 79.8 in
• Wheelbase: 159.0 in
• Ground Clearance: 10.1 in
• Bed Volume: 69.5 cu ft
• Curb Weight: ~6,686 lbs (varies by configuration/engine)
• GVWR: 10,000–11,000 lbs (varies by configuration)
• Fuel Tank: 36 gallons

Available Colors by Trim (MY2026)

• Standard (no-cost) colors: Summit White, Black, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Red Hot
• Premium colors: Cypress Gray, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Slate Gray Metallic (select trims), White Sands (G42, new for 2026 — Custom and ZR2/ZR2 Bison only), Polar White Tricoat (G4J, new for 2026 — High Country exclusive)

Color availability by trim

• WT: Summit White, Black, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Red Hot
• Custom: Summit White, Black, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Red Hot, Slate Gray Metallic, White Sands
• LT: Summit White, Black, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Red Hot, Cypress Gray
• LTZ: Summit White, Black, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Cypress Gray, Radiant Red Tintcoat
• ZR2 / ZR2 Bison: Summit White, Black, Sterling Gray Metallic, Red Hot, Slate Gray Metallic, Cypress Gray, White Sands
• High Country: Summit White, Black, Sterling Gray Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat, Polar White Tricoat

Key Features by Variant

WT (Work Truck)

17-inch Ultra Silver steel wheels; vertical heated power trailering mirrors; Durabed with 12 tie-downs (500 lbs/corner); CornerStep rear bumper; vinyl seating; Chevrolet Infotainment 3 with 7-inch touchscreen; wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto; Chevy Safety Assist suite (Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning); standard trailering package with integrated brake controller.

Custom

20-inch machined-aluminum wheels with Grazen Metallic accents; all-terrain tires; body-color bumpers; cloth seating; deep-tinted rear glass; SiriusXM with 360L.

LT (now 4WD standard)

13.4-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium touchscreen with Google built-in; 12.3-inch driver information center; keyless open/start; 17-inch machined-aluminum wheels; chrome bumpers; EZ Lift power tailgate; available Z71 Off-Road Package, Max Trailering Package, Snow Plow Prep Package.

LTZ (now 4WD standard)

18-inch six-spoke machined-aluminum wheels; perforated leather heated 10-way power front seats with driver memory; heated steering wheel; LED projector headlamps and taillamps; power-folding/extending mirrors with auto-dimming glass; dual-zone automatic climate control; remote start; hitch view camera; 120V power outlets.

ZR2 / ZR2 Bison

1.5-inch suspension lift; 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires; Multimatic DSSV dampers; electronic locking rear differential; red recovery hooks; enhanced skid-plate protection; unique ZR2 badging. ZR2 Bison adds Boron-steel front and rear bumpers, Bison-branded Boron-steel skid plates, and 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels for the most demanding off-road duty cycles.

High Country

Perforated leather seating with authentic wood trim; chrome exterior accents; 6-inch assist steps; 13.4-inch Infotainment 3 Premium with Google built-in; Bose Premium Sound System; HD Surround Vision; front/rear Park Assist; Bed View Camera; heated and ventilated front seats; power-adjustable pedals.

Safety & Driver Assistance (all trims)

Chevy Safety Assist: Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, HD Rear Vision Camera. Available upgrades include HD Surround Vision (360-degree, up to 14 views), Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Front/Rear Park Assist, Safety Alert Seat, and Rear Pedestrian Alert.

Trailering Technology

Integrated trailer brake controller, hitch guidance with backup assist, Transparent Trailer View, Trailer Angle Indicator, Trailer Light Test, and Side Blind Zone Alert with trailer coverage across the range; Advanced Trailering Camera Package and in-vehicle trailering app available on upper trims.

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD continues to anchor Chevrolet's heavy-duty truck lineup, now spanning seven trims from the work-focused WT to the off-road ZR2 Bison and the luxury-appointed High Country — with unchanged best-in-class Duramax torque, a simplified 4WD-standard mid-range, and two fresh color options for buyers seeking a distinct look for MY2026.