2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

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$33,960 - $58,360
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on July 15, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Highly competitive performance and towing capabilities

Standard mirror size isn't too appealing.

Adds more features to the standard feature list.

Delightfully hushed and refined ride quality.

The wide roof pillars lead to dull visibility.

Feels solid inside out.

Diesel engine is a rather pricey affair.

Specs & Features

$37,940

price

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

horsepower

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 8cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab is a prominent contender in the fullsize pickup truck segment, competing primarily with the GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab, Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular Cab, and the RAM 2500 Regular Cab. Prices start off at MSRP $33,960 with the base Work Truck trim, reaching all the way to the top LT trim carrying an MSRP of $41,450, for a total of 2 trims being offered. With multiple powertrain and cab options available across multiple trims, there is a Silverado 2500HD for everyone. The Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab offers 2 exciting powertrains, each offered as rear-wheel drive and a 4-wheel drive

The base engine is a 6.0L V8 engine capable of making 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This engine is rated for a towing capacity of 14,500 pounds. The second engine is a larger 6.6L turbocharged V8 engine making 445 horsepower and carrying a towing capacity of 18,500 pounds. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab only comes with a 8.2 ft bed. All in all, the Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab delivers an exciting package, both in terms of performance and looks. The rugged and masculine exteriors are offered in 10 attractive colors.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD regular cab can be availed in 2 trim levels and 4 different configurations. While each of the configurations are potent enough, we particularly recommend the LT trim as it offers more standard features and optional equipment than the base Work Truck trim. 

Trims

    Work Truck
    $33,960 onwards
    • 17-inch painted steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Manual front air conditioning
    LT
    $38,325 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    LTZ
    $46,095 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    High Country
    $55,015 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.9 sec--
    6.7 sec15.1 sec110 mph
    7 sec--
    7.1 sec--
    7.2 sec15.2 sec124 mph
    7.3 sec--

    2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg17 mpg16 mpg36 gal.395/553 mi.
      2018 RAM 2500

      Ranked #1

      28 mpg34 mpg31 mpg32 gal.-
      16 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.

      2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        224.4 in.80.12 in.77.8 in.8.8 in.133.6 in.

        2018 RAM 4500

        Ranked #1

        234 in.97 in.80 in.14 in.145 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.8 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.9 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        231 in.79.5 in.77.3 in.8.1 in.139.8 in.
        2018 RAM 2500

        Ranked #3

        231 in.78.9 in.73.3 in.6 in.140.5 in.

        2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          76.3 cu.ft.119.7 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.91.5 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.-78.5 cu.ft.
          2018 RAM 3500

          Ranked #4

          34.4 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.60.8 cu.ft.
          76.3 cu.ft.-61 cu.ft.
          --61 cu.ft.

          2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            61 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.98 ft.
            19.1 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.19.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            61 cu.ft.-61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            -7.2 cu.ft.-99 ft.
            2018 RAM 2500

            Ranked #6

            60.9 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              2018 RAM 3500

              Ranked #1

              31210 lbs.11730 lbs.4080 lbs.3691 lbs.
              21500 lbs.13000 lbs.4060 lbs.5909 lbs.
              18500 lbs.13200 lbs.4250 lbs.5683 lbs.
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              2018 RAM 2500

              Ranked #5

              17980 lbs.11710 lbs.3050 lbs.3359 lbs.

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