Note: This interior review was created when the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD was new.
Interior: | 7.2 |
Overall, reviewers feel that the Silverado HD’s interior is acceptable, but say that the interior seems dated compared with more recently updated competitors from Ford and Ram. Plus, the Silverado’s top-of-the-line LTZ trim can’t match rivals’ premium offerings, like the Ram Laramie Longhorn or the Ford King Ranch. Still, testers find most features easy to use, and say that the optional navigation system is intuitive.
Reviewers don’t have much to say about the Silverado HD’s seats, but those who mention them say they’re comfortable. Extended cab models’ rear seats are smaller than those found in crew cabs, so reviewers say that if you plan to have adults in the back row of your truck, you should opt for the larger cab. Leatherette seats are standard on the base 2500HD WT, with a no-cost option to choose cloth-covered seats instead. One reviewer notes that the lack of a telescoping steering wheel may make it difficult for some drivers to find a comfortable position.
The Chevy Silverado HD is equipped similarly as other heavy-duty work trucks, so its base trim is pretty sparse. Reviewers note that the optional navigation system is particularly intuitive and easy to use. Standard features include air conditioning, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and an AM/FM radio. Some common features like an auxiliary input jack, power windows and a power driver’s seat are not available on the base 2500HD WT trim. However, this is typical in a class where many consumers are more concerned with what’s under the hood than what’s in the cabin.
LT trims come standard with features like power windows, a CD player and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Upgrading to top-of-the-line LTZ trims adds dual-zone climate control, a premium sound system, Bluetooth phone connectivity and leather upholstery. One reviewer comments that the buttons on the LTZ trim’s dash can be too small to be easy to use. Most test drivers note that the Silverado HD LTZ can’t match the levels of luxury seen in the Ford Super Duty King Ranch or Ram Laramie Longhorn trims, and that all Silverado models are beginning to look dated, with cabin build quality that can’t compare.
The Chevy Silverado HD trucks have lots of room in the cabin to stow small items like binders and electronics that can’t go in the truck bed. Chevrolet has not released interior cargo capacity numbers, but the rear seats in extended and crew cabs fold up to create a flat load floor. As with any truck, if you know you’ll want to store or transport a lot of cargo in the cab, you’ll be better off with an extended or crew cab model, since regular cab HD Silverados don’t offer much space behind the seats.
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