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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is a major mid-cycle refresh that updates nearly every part of the truck. It is a meaningful update rather than a carryover year.
About the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
4th-generation Silverado HD (introduced for 2020); 2024 is the major mid-cycle refresh and the first year of the refreshed version.
Chevrolet positions the Silverado 2500 HD as a true heavy-duty work truck that can also stretch from simple jobsite duty to upscale towing and off-road use. Its core appeal is big towing and hauling capability, a wide trim spread, a durable bed, and camera-based trailering help that makes a large truck easier to use. Compared with rivals, Chevrolet leans hard on everyday usability: strong gas and diesel powertrains, bed practicality, and towing technology that supports both work and recreation.
The lineup runs from the work-first Work Truck to the luxury-focused High Country, while LT serves as the everyday heavy-duty truck with the major cabin technology upgrade. LT and higher trims feature a 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver display, and High Country adds premium leather, broad camera coverage, and heated and ventilated front seats. The new ZR2 combines heavy-duty capability with a lifted suspension, specialized off-road dampers, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The 6.6-liter gas V8 switches to an Allison 10-speed automatic on every trim. The 6.6-liter Duramax diesel increases to 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque.
Styling
The lineup receives a refreshed front end with a new grille, bumper, and lighting treatment. High Country also gains new interior details, a new standard 20-inch wheel design, and a Midnight Edition package.
Safety
Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane departure warning, and a following-distance indicator become standard across the lineup. Automatic high beams also become standard on LT, LTZ, and High Country.
Tech
LT and higher trims receive a redesigned dashboard with a 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital driver display. Trailer-focused technology also expands.
Lineup structure
The first Silverado HD ZR2 joins the range with a 1.5-inch suspension lift, specialized Multimatic dampers, skid plates, Off-Road Mode, and a locking rear differential.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 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 | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp | 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 | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 17600–22050 lb | 17600–21600 lb | 18500 lb | 17600–21600 lb | 17600–22050 lb | 18100–18700 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2–43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3–6 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a full redesign?
No. The 2024 Silverado 2500 remains part of the fourth generation introduced for 2020, but it receives a substantial mid-cycle refresh with updated styling, powertrains, cabin technology, and safety equipment.
What changed under the hood for the 2024 Silverado 2500?
The gas-powered 2024 Silverado 2500 gains an Allison 10-speed automatic on every trim, replacing the previous six-speed transmission. The 6.6-liter Duramax diesel also rises to 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque.
What changed inside the 2024 Silverado 2500?
LT and higher trims gain a redesigned dashboard with a 13.4-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital driver display. The touchscreen system includes built-in Google services and navigation.
Is the Silverado 2500 ZR2 new for 2024?
Yes. The 2024 model year introduces the first Silverado HD ZR2, a factory off-road trim with a 1.5-inch lift, specialized Multimatic dampers, skid plates, Off-Road Mode, and a locking rear differential.
What safety features became standard on the 2024 Silverado 2500?
The 2024 Silverado 2500 makes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane departure warning, and a following-distance indicator standard across the lineup.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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“Excellent vehicle for hauling, towing and provides exceptional power and performance”
“Reliable transportation. Strong and does the work that I need for it to do without issues.”