Note: This performance review was created when the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado HD was new.
Performance: | 9.1 |
Reviewers say that most buyers should be happy with the Silverado HD's performance, no matter which model or engine they opt for.
No matter which engine buyers chose, reviewers say buyers should be happy with the powertrains in the Silverado Heavy Duty trucks. The Silverado HD comes standard with a 6.0 liter V8 gasoline engine mated to a six speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission or a 6.6 liter V8 Duramax Diesel engine mated to an Allison 1000 series six-speed automatic transmission. The 6.0 liter engine makes 353 horsepower and 380 pound feet of torque at 4200 rpm, while the 6.6 liter makes 363 horsepower and 660 pound feet of torque at 1600 rpm.
The EPA has not rated the fuel economy of either engine.
Reviewers are pleased with the handling and braking performance of both the Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500.
Properly configured, 2500 models can tow up to 13,000 pounds and haul 3,929 pounds. Reviewers who tested the towing capabilities of the Silverado HD trucks report positive experiences.
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