The 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is for sale here in Northeast Florida with a choice of 2 engines, the 6.6L gas V8 or the Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel V8. Beyond the engine, the cab and bed you pick change the towing rating, and the trim decides the camera and trailering technology, the screen and the cabin. Gordon Chevrolet is the Home of No Bull Pricing: competitive prices, no huge add-on stickers or equipment packages, no gimmicks or games, and trades wanted but not required.
Let the loaded weight of your trailer pick the engine. Both choices are 6.6L V8s, and the Duramax turbo-diesel makes more than twice the torque of the gas engine. The gas V8 is standard on all 6 trims, and the Duramax is available on every one of them (on a WT Regular Cab it needs a WT convenience package, and on the Custom the Custom Value Package):
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L gas V8 | 401 hp | 464 lb-ft | Allison 10-speed automatic |
| Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 | 470 hp | 975 lb-ft | Allison 10-speed automatic |
Conventional (ball-hitch) towing ratings change with the cab and the bed as well as the engine:
| Cab and Bed | 6.6L Gas V8 | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab, long bed | 14,500 lb | 14,500 lb |
| Double Cab, standard bed | 14,500 lb | 14,500 lb |
| Double Cab, long bed | 16,000 lb | 17,900 lb (2WD), 17,600 lb (4WD) |
| Crew Cab, standard or long bed | 16,000 lb | 18,500 lb; 20,000 lb with the NHT Max Towing package |
Each Duramax rating is without the NHT Max Towing package unless the cell names it (on a Regular Cab the package leaves the 14,500 lb rating unchanged), and each gas V8 rating is the same with 2WD or 4WD.
In a Regular Cab or a standard-bed Double Cab, both engines carry the same rating, so in those trucks the diesel buys you torque rather than a bigger trailer. The gas V8's highest conventional rating comes on a Double Cab long bed or a Crew Cab. Above that you need the Duramax, and its Crew Cab with the NHT package carries the highest conventional rating Chevrolet lists for the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD.
The NHT package adds a 3500 HD frame, leaf springs and shocks and a 12-inch rear axle. It requires the Duramax, the Gooseneck / 5th Wheel Prep Package and 18-inch or 20-inch wheels; the WT and Custom also need a convenience package, and some wheel choices and the WT's pickup-bed delete rule it out. It is offered on the WT, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country, but not on the ZR2, any Double Cab or a 2WD Regular Cab. The 22,070 lb figure Chevrolet headlines is a 5th-wheel or gooseneck rating, and it belongs to the 2WD Crew Cab long bed with the Duramax and the NHT package.
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Six trims make up the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD lineup. The table runs from the lowest launch price to the highest and shows the cabs and drive each trim is built in, plus the equipment it adds over the trim named in its row:
| Trim | MSRP at Launch (2026) | Cab and Drive | What It Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck (WT) | $45,900 | Regular, Double or Crew Cab; 2WD or 4WD | The starting point: a vinyl 40/20/40 front bench and a 7-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Custom | $49,200 | Double or Crew Cab; 2WD or 4WD | Deep-tinted glass, color-keyed carpeting with rubberized-vinyl floor mats, SiriusXM with a 360L trial and high-gloss black bumpers (over the WT) |
| LT | $52,600 | Regular, Double or Crew Cab; 4WD | A 13.4-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch Driver Information Center, Keyless Open and Start, 120-volt outlets in the cab and the bed, and the EZ Lift tailgate (over the Custom) |
| LTZ | $63,300 | Crew Cab; 4WD | Leather-appointed seating, 10-way power front seats with driver memory, heated front seats and steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and power trailering mirrors (over the LT) |
| ZR2 | $73,200 | Crew Cab, standard bed; 4WD | Multimatic DSSV dampers, a rear locking differential, a 1.5-inch suspension lift, 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires, and heated and ventilated front bucket seats (over the LT) |
| High Country | $73,600 | Crew Cab; 4WD | Heated and ventilated front bucket seats, Bose audio, a power up/down tailgate and 20-inch bright-finish aluminum wheels (over the LTZ) |
Each figure is the trim's 2026 starting MSRP at launch, excluding destination.
If the truck works a job site most days, start with the WT; if it also does weekend duty, the Custom adds carpet and tinted glass. The LT is the first trim with the large touchscreen and keyless start, so it suits a truck you drive every day.
At launch, the step from the LT to the LTZ was $10,700. For frequent towing, that money brings power trailering mirrors and Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, plus heated, power-adjustable front seats. The ZR2 and High Country launched $400 apart, so let the kind of driving you do decide. The ZR2 builds on the LT with off-road hardware; the High Country builds on the LTZ with more comfort and the cameras and alerts covered below.
Once you know the engine, 3 more choices narrow your search for a 2500 HD, and the cab and bed also change the towing rating:
Our 2500 HD listings let you filter by trim, engine, cab type, box (bed) type and drivetrain.
Every 2026 Silverado 2500 HD comes with Automatic Emergency Braking and 8 years of OnStar Basics, and the WT, Custom, LT and LTZ pickups carry the HD Rear Vision Camera.
Camera and trailering technology is where the trims part ways. The LTZ and the High Country include Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, plus the In-Vehicle Trailering App. The ZR2 and the High Country come with these cameras, alerts and aids:
If the 2500 HD is more truck than your trailer calls for, a new Silverado 1500 is the lighter-duty choice, and our 2026 Silverado 1500 overview covers it in depth. For more truck than a 2500 HD, the 3500 HD is the next step up; look for one in our new heavy-duty Silverado listings. If a Ram 2500 is on your list too, our Silverado 2500 HD vs Ram 2500 comparison puts the two trucks side by side.
When a 2500 HD fits your trailer and your budget, these steps get you behind the wheel:
You will find us at 1166 Blanding Blvd in Orange Park, near I-295 Exit 12, on what we call the money-saving end of Blanding Blvd. After the sale, you can book a service visit online whenever the truck is due.
Our new 2500 HD listings show which trims we have today, and if yours is not there, send us a note with the trim, cab and engine you want.
No. Chevrolet's heavy-duty pickups, the 2500 HD among them, are not rated by the EPA, so there is no EPA fuel economy figure for this truck.
Chevrolet's bumper-to-bumper limited warranty covers the truck for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. When it needs warranty work, you can schedule warranty service with us online.