2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

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Rating7.2
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$29,255 - $46,230
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Notable towing and hauling capabilities

Impractical driver position

Upgraded chassis and suspension components

Sturdy build quality

Subpar cargo room

Smooth and composed ride

Comfy seats

Specs & Features

$32,300

price

322 hp @ 4400 rpm

horsepower

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

6.0L 8cyl 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab competes with the Ford F-350 SuperDuty Regular Cab, the RAM 3500 Regular Cab, and the GMC Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP of $29,255 gets you a 6.0L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $36,135, this single powertrain is found in all 2 trims. This engine produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. The Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab offers only an 8-feet cargo bed, with 4,566 pounds of maximum payload capacity. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 13,000 pounds. 

Buying Advice

Skip the base trim and opt for the LT trim for the best value. It comes with features like 18-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, darker tinted rear windows, keyless entry, full power accessories, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, carpeted floor coverings, cloth seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and more. 

Trims

    Work Truck
    $29,255 onwards
    • 18-inch painted steel Wheels
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Vinyl Seat trim
    LT
    $31,895 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    LTZ
    $40,345 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl 6A
    • Horsepower: 322 hp @ 4400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.4 sec15.0 sec-
    6.4 sec15.0 sec-
    2011 RAM 2500

    Ranked #2

    6.8 sec14.9 sec-
    6.9 sec--
    7 sec-162 mph
    7 sec-162 mph

    2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      ---36 gal.-
      15 mpg18 mpg17 mpg34 gal.510/680 mi.
      15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg34 gal.510/680 mi.
      ---35 gal.-
      ---36 gal.-
      ---36 gal.-

      2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        225 in.80 in.77.4 in.-133.7 in.
        2011 RAM 2500

        Ranked #1

        231 in.78.9 in.76.2 in.7.8 in.140 in.
        227.6 in.104.9 in.76.5 in.-137 in.
        227 in.79.9 in.76.6 in.8.5 in.137 in.
        225 in.80 in.77.4 in.-133.7 in.
        225 in.80 in.77.6 in.9.1 in.133.7 in.

        2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.3 cu.ft.121.2 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          60.7 cu.ft.159.7 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.
          8.7 cu.ft.38.8 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          --83.1 cu.ft.
          75.5 cu.ft.98.6 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.

          2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            12.7 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.98 ft.
            13 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            101 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2011 RAM 2500

            Ranked #5

            ---98 ft.
            14.3 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              14500 lbs.-4632 lbs.-
              17800 lbs.10200 lbs.3704 lbs.5596 lbs.
              17800 lbs.10200 lbs.3704 lbs.5596 lbs.
              16500 lbs.12700 lbs.4050 lbs.5855 lbs.
              16500 lbs.-4130 lbs.-
              14500 lbs.-4632 lbs.-

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