Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Model Years and History

The Silverado HD 2500 and 3500 carry over into 2026 with minimal changes.

The Silverado HD 2500 and 3500HD roll into 2025 with minimal changes.

The Silverado HD lineup gets a refreshed exterior for 2024.

The 2023 Silverado HD lineup carries over with minimal changes.

The 2022 Silverado HD lineup receives a new Greenstone Metallic paint color but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

After an extensive redesign in 2020, the 2021 Silverado HD lineup receives minor changes to features and equipment. Special Edition models are also being introduced.

The Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup has been totally redesigned for the 2020 model year. The new trucks are wider, longer and taller than the ones they replace, while the wheelbase for crew cab models has also grown by around five inches, offering more interior room. In addition, two new engine options have been added to the lineup as well as a new 10-speed automatic transmission. Styling on the new Silverado is bold and aggressive, and for the first time, the 2500HD and 3500HD models have a distinct look and front fascia when compared to more mainstream1500 models.

Ahead of a reported redesign for 2020, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD remain mostly unchanged. Regular-cab models have been discontinued, however, and a Mosaic Black Metallic exterior paint is new. A Buildout Edition is available on LTZ trims. It includes special badging and decals, chrome accents, a bedliner, and front and rear park assist.

The Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD remain mostly unchanged for the 2018 model year, however a few new features and options have been added. A rear-vision camera is standard as is a MyLink radio system on the WT model. Also new for 2018 are several new colors and a revised front grill.

The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty didn't get a lot of major changes, but one particularly impressive update was that the 6.6L turbodiesel now makes 445 horsepower and 910 lb-feet of torque, up from 397 hp and 765 lb-feet in 2016.

The Chevrolet Silverado HD range gets a few improvements for 2016 after a full redesign last year. The most notable change is the addition of a 5th wheel trailering prep package, which also includes a spray on bedliner to help protect the truck. A new digital steering assist system aids maneuverability and responsiveness, while various enhancements to Chevrolet's MyLink system improve the performance of the infotainment system. Lastly, wireless phone charging is available on the Silverado HD for the first time.

For 2015, the Chevrolet Silverado HD range receives a full exterior and interior redesign. Exterior styling changes match those found on the Silverado 1500 and result in improved aerodynamics and air flow. Interiors have also been restyled to improve comfort, quietness, and storage space. Stabilitrak with Trailer Sway Control is now standard on all models, and new 6.5- and 8-foot beds include standard "CornerStep" bumpers, EZ Lift and Lower tailgates and an LED bed light for nighttime work. In terms of performance, maximum payload has increased from 7,222 pounds to a best-in-class 7,374 pounds. Best-in-class conventional tow rating is now 19,600 pounds, up from 18,000, while maximum fifth-wheel tow rating is up from 22,500 to 23,200 pounds.

For 2015, the Chevrolet Silverado HD range receives a full exterior and interior redesign. Exterior styling changes match those found on the Silverado 1500 and result in improved aerodynamics and air flow. Interiors have also been restyled to improve comfort, quietness, and storage space. Stabilitrak with Trailer Sway Control is now standard on all models, and new 6.5- and 8-foot beds include standard "CornerStep" bumpers, EZ Lift and Lower tailgates and an LED bed light for nighttime work. In terms of performance, maximum payload has increased from 7,222 pounds to a best-in-class 7,374 pounds. Best-in-class conventional tow rating is now 19,600 pounds, up from 18,000, while maximum fifth-wheel tow rating is up from 22,500 to 23,200 pounds.

The Chevrolet Silverado HD range gets a few minor improvements, the biggest of which is a standard 4.10 axle, which increases the gasoline powered version's tow rating by 4,500lbs. A bi-fuel, compressed natural gas engine is also newly available for 2014 as is a spray on bed liner.

The heavy-duty Chevy Silverado pickup carries into 2013 with no significant changes, though Deep Ruby Metallic and Blue Topaz Metallic are new exterior colors, and the 6-speed transmission found on the 6.0L V8 gas models will now feature the same grade-braking capabilities in normal driving mode as it previously did in tow/haul mode.

The heavy-duty Silverado pickup carries into 2012 mostly unchanged, but a few new options have become available. The LT trims gain, depending on the region, a Texas Edition and Custom Sport Truck package, essentially identical, that include 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, power-adjustable camper mirrors, heavy-duty trailering, locking rear differential, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls, power seats, fog lamps, running boards and chrome accents. On the LTZ, a new Z71 Appearance Package is available that includes 18-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, body-colored trim, off-road suspension. An LTZ Plus Package is also new, which includes a universal garage door opener, powr-adjustable pedals and rear park assist.

For 2011, the Silverado HD line gets several updates, including greater towing and payload capacities as well as an all-new chassis. A new front bumper and grille have also been fitted. New 18- and 20-inch wheels are available on single rear wheel models. The base 6.0L V8 returns largely unchanged, while the 6.6L Duramax diesel now delivers 397 horsepower and an impressive 765 pound-feet of torque. 3500 models are rated to tow up to 20,000 pounds and have a payload capacity of just over 6,300 pounds--all while delivering an 11 percent increase in fuel efficiency. Both the 2500 and 3500 are still available in a multitude of configurations to suit every work or play application imaginable.

Nothing significant has changed for the 2010 Silverado heavy-duty trucks, though they are still available in a multitude of configurations to suit every work or play application imaginable.

Following a complete redesign in 2007 and few changes last year, the Chevy Silverado enters 2009 with only superficial updates, mainly in the realm of package updates. Interior Plus and Exterior Plus packages add conveniences such as steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, remote start, an EZ-Lift tailgate, fog lamps, and, in Extended and Crew Cab models, dual-zone climate control. GM's StabiliTrak stability control system is now standard on standard-box Extended and Crew Cab trucks, while XM NavTraffic, a rearview camera and a new version of OnStar also enter the mix. Imperial Blue Metallic and Black Granite Metallic replace Dark Blue Metallic and Desert Brown Metallic on the exterior color palette.

The Chevy Silverado, completely redesigned for 2007, enters 2008 with few changes. A six-way power seat adjuster is now available on 1LT models, a high idle switch is a new option, and XM satellite radio is standard across all trims. Two new reds (Dark Cherry Metallic and Deep Ruby Metallic) replace Sport Red Metallic. Dual-rear-wheel 3500HD models now ride on 17-inch wheels rather than 16-inchers.

The heavy-duty versions of Chevrolet's full-size pickup, the Silverado--called the 2500HD (three-quarter-ton) and 3500 HD (one-ton)--are all-new for 2007, and improved in nearly every way. With styling that better differentiates them from the light-duty version, a more luxurious interior, more standard safety features, and a revised powertrain lineup, GM's new pickups have been highly anticipated. Also, the Z71 Off Road package is available on the heavy-duty models for the first time.