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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is largely a carryover, with no redesign or major powertrain, styling, safety, or screen upgrade. The main change is that heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on the LTZ trim rather than optional.
About the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
4th-generation Silverado HD (2020-2023 pre-refresh), fourth model year before the major 2024 update.
Chevrolet markets the Silverado 3500 as a heavy-duty truck for people who tow, haul, and work with real weight on a regular basis. Its core appeal is straightforward: big-truck capability, a choice of gas or diesel V8 power, strong trailering hardware, and a wide spread of trims from basic work truck to upscale tow rig. Compared with lighter pickups, the Silverado 3500 is about workload first, with towing tech and cabin comfort added on top as you move up the range.
The range stretches from the job-focused Work Truck, with easy-clean vinyl flooring and a 7-inch touchscreen, to the more polished High Country, with navigation, Bose audio, and heated and ventilated front seats. LT is the practical middle ground, while LTZ adds stronger everyday comfort and towing tools, including power front seats and an in-vehicle trailer app.
What changed, by category
Tech
LTZ models gain standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel; both were optional for 2022.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 6.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V8, 6.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp |
| Torque | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 14500–20000 lb | 20000 lb | 14500–20000 lb | 20000 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 6 | 3–6 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Side Steps | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| SD Card Slot | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main change to the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The main change is on the LTZ trim: heated front seats and a heated steering wheel become standard instead of optional. The rest of the truck is largely unchanged from 2022.
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 redesigned?
No, the 2023 Silverado 3500 was not redesigned. It remains part of the fourth-generation Silverado HD introduced for 2020 and keeps the same basic styling, structure, powertrains, and screen setup.
Did the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 get a new engine or transmission?
No, its powertrains carry over. The 6.6-liter gas V8 remains paired with a 6-speed automatic, while the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel continues with an Allison-branded 10-speed automatic.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
No, the two model years are very similar overall. The clearest reason to favor a 2023 is on LTZ models, where heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard rather than optional.
Which 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trim has the most comfort features?
High Country is the luxury-focused trim for 2023. Its notable equipment includes heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, navigation, Bose audio, driver-seat memory, and power-folding trailering mirrors.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
4.1
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
(116 reviews)
“Mirror blind spot. Safety features need work. Rattles in the front. Pulls great for the type of load I pull. Nice ride.”
“Great truck for my line of work, MPG is poor but most are with this style truck, it can handle my line of work great.”