2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a simpler trim lineup built around Work Truck, LT, and LTZ, with the former LT1/LT2 split replaced by a single LT trim. Otherwise, this is largely a carryover year with no major redesign or broad mechanical update.
About the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
GMT900 heavy-duty Silverado generation, introduced for 2007; 2009 is its third model year, before the much more heavily revised 2011 Silverado HD.
Chevrolet positioned the Silverado 2500HD as a heavy-duty pickup that could do serious towing and hauling work without feeling crude every day. Its selling point was a blend of big-truck capability, a comparatively quiet cabin, comfortable seats, and easy-to-understand controls. In this class, the Silverado’s edge was not flashy tech but the way it mixed jobsite strength with a cabin and ride that felt more livable for commuting, long highway runs, and family use.
The 2009 Silverado 2500HD ranges from the function-first Work Truck to the more comfortable LT and upscale LTZ. The LT adds power accessories, cruise control, cloth seating, and a CD/MP3 stereo, while the LTZ has heated leather seats, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, Bose audio, and a heavy-duty trailering package.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl / V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd Allison w/Overdrive / Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd Allison w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 312–365 hp | 360–365 hp | 360–365 hp |
| Torque | 373–660 lb-ft | 380–660 lb-ft | 380–660 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 13000 lb | 13000 lb | 13000 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 34.3–39 in | 34.3–39 in | 34.3–39 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 5 | 3–6 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Side Steps | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?
The main 2009 change is a simplified Work Truck, LT, and LTZ trim structure, with the old LT1/LT2 split replaced by one LT trim. The truck otherwise carries over without a major styling, chassis, safety, or technology update.
Was the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD redesigned?
No, the 2009 Silverado 2500HD was not redesigned. It is the third model year of the heavy-duty Silverado generation introduced for 2007, and its chassis, cab choices, and overall design remain largely unchanged.
Did the 2009 Silverado 2500HD get different engines?
No, the core engine lineup did not change for 2009. It retains the 6.0-liter gas V8 and the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel.
How do the 2009 Silverado 2500HD trims differ?
The Work Truck focuses on durable, straightforward equipment; the LT adds everyday comforts such as power accessories, cruise control, and cloth seating; and the LTZ adds heated leather seats, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, Bose audio, and towing-oriented hardware.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD have Bluetooth?
Yes, the 2009 Silverado 2500HD LTZ has Bluetooth phone connectivity. The LTZ also has heated leather front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bose audio, and remote start.