2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7l Turbo Diesel

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo Diesel

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: 10 of 15 decision facts sourced.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo Diesel: 14 of 17 decision facts sourced.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo Diesel
Starting MSRP$48,195 chevrolet.comNot yet sourced
Engine6.6L V8 gas engine chevrolet.comTurboMax® Engine chevrolet.com
Horsepower401 horsepower chevrolet.com350 max available horsepower chevrolet.com
Torque464 lb.-ft torque chevrolet.com455 lb.-ft. max available torque chevrolet.com
DrivetrainNot yet sourced4-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov
Transmission10-speed Allison® automatic transmission chevrolet.comAutomatic 10-spd fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA overallNot rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov5 stars nhtsa.gov
Recalls (model year)2 nhtsa.gov2 nhtsa.gov
Owner complaints (NHTSA)13 nhtsa.gov323 nhtsa.gov
Basic warrantyNot yet sourced3 years or 36,000 miles chevrolet.com
Powertrain warrantyNot yet sourced5 years or 60,000 miles chevrolet.com
Cargo volume83.5 cu. ft. chevrolet.comNot yet sourced
Max towing22,420 lbs. chevrolet.com9,400 lbs. max available towing chevrolet.com
Max payloadNot yet sourced2,340 lbs. max available payload chevrolet.com
Combined MPGNot yet sourced24 mpg fueleconomy.gov
Annual fuel costNot yet sourced$3,950 fueleconomy.gov

Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.

Not yet sourced — 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Drivetrain, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Max payload. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo Diesel: Starting MSRP, Seating, Cargo volume. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD if

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  • Neither publishes seating yet.

Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the Silverado 2500HD leads with more torque (464 lb‑ft vs 455 lb‑ft), fewer owner complaints (13 vs 323) and higher towing capacity (22,420 lb vs 9,400 lb). The Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo Diesel carries a 5-star NHTSA overall rating; the Silverado 2500HD is not rated. Only the Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo Diesel publishes basic warranty (3 yr / 36,000 mi); the Silverado 2500HD does not. Neither publishes seating yet.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD lists at $331.53 while 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7l Turbo Diesel lists at $56,000 — 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD undercuts 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7l Turbo Diesel by $55,668.47 (16791%).

Winner: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: 8.2/10

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7l Turbo Diesel: 7/10

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Spec-by-spec comparison

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7l Turbo Diesel
Starting MSRP$48,195—
Engine6.6L V8 gas engineTurboMax® Engine
Horsepower401 horsepower350 max available horsepower
Torque464 lb.-ft torque455 lb.-ft. max available torque
Transmission10-speed Allison® automatic transmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Displacement6.6L2.7L

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

What works

  • High towing capacity of 22,420 lbs
  • Powerful 401 hp V8 engine
  • Large cargo volume of 83.5 cu. ft

What doesn't

  • Two recalls in model year
  • Higher owner complaints count (13)

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7l Turbo Diesel

What works

  • 5‑star overall NHTSA safety rating
  • Turbo diesel provides strong torque
  • Lower owner complaint count (323)

What doesn't

  • Lower towing capacity of 9,400 lbs
  • Two recalls in model year

Bottom line

Our pick: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.

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