Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8

The available 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 delivers 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque, the muscle you need for confident fifth-wheel, gooseneck, and conventional towing. When properly equipped, Silverado HD diesel models can tow up to 36,000 pounds. This engine pairs with the Allison 10-speed automatic to keep torque on tap and heat in check during sustained grades. Whether you spec single or dual rear wheels, the Duramax V8 brings relaxed highway passing, reassuring throttle response at low rpm, and a calm demeanor with heavy trailers. If you regularly haul equipment, livestock, or large RVs, this powertrain is the benchmark for relentless pulling confidence.

Allison 10-Speed Automatic

Both gas and diesel Silverado 2500 HD models utilize the Allison 10-speed automatic transmission, engineered for precision control and durability under load. Its close ratios help the truck accelerate smoothly yet keep engine speeds low during steady-state cruising. When terrain turns challenging, the transmission’s smart calibration enhances grade braking and helps manage momentum coming down steep descents. The result is predictable response with or without a trailer attached, translating your right-foot inputs into confident motion. For daily driving, the refined shift logic minimizes hunting for gears and contributes to the calm, composed ride that owners value over long days behind the wheel.

Advanced Trailering System with 14-View Camera

Trailering confidence starts with seeing everything around you. The Silverado HD’s available 14-view camera system includes a Transparent Trailer View that can virtually “see through” compatible trailers to help with lane changes and merging. Additional views support backing into tight sites, checking cargo, aligning to a hitch, and scanning for obstacles beside or behind the trailer. The integrated Advanced Trailering System lets you create and store trailer profiles, track maintenance reminders, and control select functions via a compatible smartphone app. Paired with features like trailer-specific Adaptive Cruise Control and available blind-spot monitoring that accounts for trailer length, the Silverado HD makes towing less stressful and more precise.

Google Built-In with 13.4-Inch Touchscreen

Every Silverado HD includes a touchscreen with Chevy’s Google built-in interface for intuitive navigation, voice control, and app integration. Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep your digital life close at hand. On LT, LTZ, Trail Boss, High Country, and ZR2, a 13.4-inch touchscreen is standard, bringing a crisp, expansive display that makes camera views, trailering menus, and infotainment feel effortless to manage. Available wireless charging reduces cable clutter, while thoughtfully placed physical knobs and buttons for core functions make on-the-move adjustments easy, even with gloves on. It is a cabin designed to work smarter, not harder, every single day.

Safety Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control

The Silverado HD is available with a suite of driver-assistance technologies that bolsters confidence on busy highways and crowded jobsites. Highlight features include available Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking, available Blind Zone Steering Assist for safer lane changes, available Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and available Adaptive Cruise Control that is tuned to work while you are towing. These systems provide alerts and, when equipped, can support braking or steering to help mitigate certain scenarios. Combined with the multi-view camera system, the Silverado HD’s safety tech is designed to help you see more, react faster, and feel more settled at the wheel, even with a trailer in tow.