The new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Truck
Chevrolet has given the gas and diesel versions of the 2500 HD notable updates for the 2024 model year. The 6.6-liter gas-powered V8 now comes with the Allison 10-speed automatic that's already been proven on the diesel model. The result for Smyth Crossing buyers is 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. The 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 now has more power and torque with 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque. Maximum towing capacity in the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is 22,500 pounds and the maximum payload is 3,975 pounds. All in all, it's one very capable heavy-duty truck.
The new Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Truck
The muscular 6.6-liter Duramax® turbodiesel V8 in the Silverado 3500 HD has raised its game for the 2024 model year. The diesel powertrain now gives you 470 horsepower and substantially more torque, coming in at 975 pound-feet. When it's equipped with the Duramax® diesel, the Chevy Silverado 3500 HD can hit 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds. The 6.6-liter gasoline V8 engine rolls with the Allison 10-speed automatic transmission which should improve both acceleration and fuel economy.
The conventional towing capacity in the new Chevy Silverado 3500 HD ranges from 14,500 pounds up to 20,000 pounds. When it's equipped with fifth-wheel towing, the Chevy Silverado 3500 is even stronger, with a towing capacity ranging from 17,800 lbs up to a mind-boggling 36,000 pounds. Maximum payload with a rear-wheel drive dual rear-wheel gas-powered version maxes out at 7,234 pounds.
The new GMC Sierra 2500 HD Truck
The standard engine in the new 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is a 6.6-liter gas-powered V8 with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. Like the heavy-duty Chevy Silverado trucks, the GMC Sierra 2500 HD now comes with a capable 10-speed Allison automatic transmission. The anticipated acceleration time from zero to 60 mph is about 7 seconds, something that will impress our Knippa and Batesville customers.
If you want more muscle, you can move up to the 6.6-liter turbocharged Duramax® diesel V8 engine. It now delivers 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque. The conventional towing capacity for the GMC Sierra 2500 HD is 14,500 pounds and when dually diesel models are equipped with the Max Trailering package you can tow up to 20,000 pounds. The maximum payload ranges from 3,381 pounds up to 3,850 pounds depending on the configuration.
The new GMC Sierra 3500 HD Truck
The GMC Sierra 3500 HD truck for 2024 starts with a 6.6-liter V8 gas-powered engine that's good for 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8 can crank out 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque. It's expected that the new turbodiesel will reach 60 mph in about 6.9 seconds. The maximum conventional towing capacity in the GMC Sierra 3500 HD is 20,000 pounds when it's equipped with the diesel engine. With a fifth-wheel configuration, towing capacity for La Pryor drivers gets as high as 31,800 pounds.
We can help you get the right Chevy or GMC heavy-duty truck
As you can see, you'll find some awesome choices in heavy-duty GM trucks at our dealership. We invite you to look over our new heavy-duty truck inventory online and come take a closer look at Uvalde Chevrolet in Uvalde, TX.
