Open Today Sales: 9 AM-7 PM
LUCAS CHEVROLET
The 2026 Silverado 2500HD comes with gas or Duramax diesel power and three cab styles. Six trims span WT to High Country, with different cabin features, trailering equipment and off-road hardware.
The 6.6L gas V8 produces 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. The 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel delivers 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft. Both have ten-speed automatic transmissions, with different output and trailering ratings.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 6.6L gas V8 | 401 horsepower; 464 lb-ft |
| 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 | 470 horsepower; 975 lb-ft |
| Gas transmission | Ten-speed automatic |
| Duramax transmission | Allison ten-speed automatic |
The hitch makes a difference to the towing limit. A properly equipped Duramax with Max Trailering can tow up to 20,000 pounds conventionally or up to 22,050 pounds with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch. Gas conventional towing reaches up to 16,000 pounds when properly equipped.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Gas conventional | Up to 16,000 pounds |
| Duramax with Max Trailering, conventional | Up to 20,000 pounds |
| Duramax with Max Trailering, gooseneck/fifth-wheel | Up to 22,050 pounds |
The cab choices are Regular, Double and Crew Cab. Regular Cab seats three, and Crew Cab seats up to six. Cab, engine and equipment all affect the truck’s towing and payload ratings.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Regular Cab | Three occupants |
| Crew Cab | Up to six occupants |
| WT front seating | 40/20/40 split bench with under-seat storage |
| Custom upholstery | Cloth |
| LTZ upholstery | Perforated leather |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 235.59 inches |
| Wheelbase | 142.00 inches |
| Width at rear fenders, without mirrors | 81.75 inches |
| Height | 79.94 inches |
| Front shoulder room | 66.06 inches |
| Front hip room | 60.90 inches |
WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2 and High Country make up the six trims. LT adds the larger center touchscreen and driver cluster. LTZ includes trailering technology and power-folding, power-extending trailering mirrors.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| LT and above | 13.4-inch center touchscreen; 12.3-inch driver cluster |
| LTZ | In-Vehicle Trailering App; power-folding and power-extending trailering mirrors |
| Across the lineup | Integrated trailer brake controller standard |
| Custom wheels | 20-inch machined aluminum with Grazen Metallic accents |
| Custom cruising equipment | Cruise control |
| LT tailgate | EZ Lift assist, power lock and release |
| Standard braking | Four-wheel antilock disc brakes |
ZR2 has a 1.5-inch factory lift, Multimatic DSSV dampers, a rear electronic locking differential and an Autotrac two-speed transfer case. Its towing and payload limits apply to that off-road truck’s cab, engine and equipment.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1.5-inch factory lift; Multimatic DSSV dampers |
| Traction | Rear electronic locking differential |
| Transfer case | Autotrac two-speed |
| ZR2 tires | 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT |
| ZR2 wheels | 18-inch Gloss Black with etched ZR2 logo |
| ZR2 ground clearance | 11.6 inches |
The gas Crew Cab example has a 3,426-pound payload rating. Ratings vary with trim, cab, engine and equipment. Occupants, accessories, cargo and the trailer’s load on the truck count toward the carrying limit on its label.
Basic warranty coverage lasts three years or 36,000 miles. Gas powertrain coverage is five years or 60,000 miles; Duramax powertrain coverage is five years or 100,000 miles. Lucas Chevrolet provides maintenance for both engines.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic warranty | Three years or 36,000 miles |
| Gas powertrain | Five years or 60,000 miles |
| Duramax powertrain | Five years or 100,000 miles |
There are six: WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2 and High Country. LT and higher trims have a 13.4-inch center touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver cluster. ZR2 adds off-road suspension and traction hardware. Cab, engine and trailering packages affect the truck’s towing and payload ratings.
The Duramax diesel has an Allison ten-speed automatic. The gas V8 also uses a ten-speed automatic. Gas output is 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque; the Duramax delivers 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft. Towing capacities differ with the engine, hitch and trailering package.
No. The standard integrated trailer brake controller operates trailer brakes; it does not raise the truck’s towing or payload limit. Cab, engine, hitch and trailering package determine the matching rating. The load includes passengers, cargo and the weight the trailer places on the truck.
LT and higher trims have the 13.4-inch center touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver cluster. LTZ adds the In-Vehicle Trailering App and power-folding, power-extending trailering mirrors. An integrated trailer brake controller is standard across the lineup. These features accompany the cab, engine and bed choices.
No. Conventional and gooseneck or fifth-wheel towing have different ratings. A properly equipped Duramax with Max Trailering supports up to 20,000 pounds conventionally and up to 22,050 pounds with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel connection. Gas conventional towing reaches 16,000 pounds when properly equipped.
No. High Country sits above ZR2 in the 2500HD lineup. ZR2 specializes in off-road hardware: Multimatic DSSV dampers, a rear electronic locking differential, a 1.5-inch factory lift and an Autotrac two-speed transfer case. High Country is a separate trim with its own cabin equipment.
Lucas Chevrolet matches 2500HD trucks to the trailer’s loaded weight and hitch type. Our team handles cab and bed choices, passenger space, financing and test drives. The truck’s own towing and payload ratings govern how much it can pull and carry.
Lucas Chevrolet offers Silverado 2500HD test drives, a trade-in appraisal and financing. Our service team handles maintenance for the gas V8 and Duramax diesel.
