“So far so good. GM working on a check engine light to do with emission problem. I think GM should include fifth wheel brackets in all 2500 and 3500 trucks.”
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for 2017 is an all-new optional 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel with substantially more power and torque, plus a new hood-scoop air intake. This is a meaningful mechanical update, not a full redesign.
About the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
3rd-gen Silverado HD (2015-2019), third model year; 2017 is the big diesel-update year rather than a full redesign.
Chevrolet positions the Silverado 2500 as a heavy-duty pickup for serious towing and hauling, with a wide spread from basic work-truck duty to luxury-truck comfort. Its core appeal is big-truck capability without giving up easy-to-use cabin tech and everyday drivability. Compared with rivals, the Silverado 2500 leans on a broad trim range, strong diesel performance, and familiar truck controls instead of trying to feel radically different from a traditional heavy-duty pickup.
The 2017 Silverado 2500 ranges from the job-focused Work Truck to the more versatile LT, while LTZ adds heated leather seating and other comfort features. High Country is the luxury flagship, with navigation, Bose audio, wireless charging, ventilated leather front seats, and added driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The optional 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel is new, with a major increase in power and torque. The 6.0-liter gas V8 and six-speed automatic carry over, while the natural-gas powertrain is dropped from every trim.
Styling
Diesel trucks gain a functional hood-scoop air intake. The basic body, cab choices, and overall exterior design carry over.
Safety
Teen Driver becomes standard on every trim. Lane departure warning also becomes standard on High Country.
Tech
The rearview camera becomes standard on LT, and High Country gains a standard heated steering wheel.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive / Automatic, 6-Spd Allison w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd Allison w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd Allison w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 360–397 hp | 360–397 hp | 360–397 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 380–765 lb-ft | 380–765 lb-ft | 380–765 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 13000–14500 lb | 13000–14500 lb | 13000–14500 lb | 13000–14500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 61–76.3 cu-ft | 61–76.3 cu-ft | 61–76.3 cu-ft | 61–76.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6–40.9 in | 34.6–40.9 in | 34.6–40.9 in | 40.9 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 5–6 | 3–6 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Side Steps | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change from the 2016 to the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The biggest change is the all-new optional 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel, which brings substantially more power and torque along with a new hood-scoop air intake. Teen Driver also becomes standard across the lineup.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 fully redesigned?
No. The 2017 Silverado 2500 keeps the same basic structure, cab lineup, and trim ladder from the existing generation. Its major update is the new Duramax diesel rather than a complete redesign.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 still have the 6.0-liter gas V8?
Yes. The 6.0-liter gas V8 and six-speed automatic carry over for 2017. The natural-gas powertrain offered previously is dropped from all four trims.
What became standard on the 2017 Silverado 2500 trims?
Teen Driver becomes standard on every 2017 Silverado 2500 trim. High Country also makes its heated steering wheel and lane departure warning standard, while LT gains a standard rearview camera.
What changed on the outside of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Diesel-powered 2017 Silverado 2500 trucks gain a hood-scoop air intake. Beyond that diesel-specific change, the truck’s basic exterior design carries over.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
4.1
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
(238 reviews)
“I would tell them not to buy it! I have had nothing but problems with it and it only has 16000 miles on it! It has been in the shop 4-5 times already.”
“I hate this truck compared to my 2006 pickup. It's so much heavier sprung that it rides rougher than hell. I can't have the seat tilt for my back where I want it without moving the seat farther forward than I need it for leg room.”