2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel: 12 of 15 decision facts sourced.
2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel: 11 of 15 decision facts sourced.
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel | 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $48,195 chevrolet.com | $46,855 ramtrucks.com |
| Engine | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 chevrolet.com | High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 ramtrucks.com |
| Horsepower | 470 horsepower chevrolet.com | 430 HORSEPOWER ramtrucks.com |
| Torque | 975 lb.-ft. torque chevrolet.com | 1,075 LB-FT ramtrucks.com |
| Drivetrain | Not yet sourced | 4x2 / 4x4 ramtrucks.com |
| Transmission | 10-speed Allison® automatic transmission chevrolet.com | TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic ramtrucks.com |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov | 4 stars nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 2 nhtsa.gov | 7 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 8 nhtsa.gov | 26 nhtsa.gov |
| Basic warranty | 3 years or 36,000 miles chevrolet.com | Not yet sourced |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years or 60,000 miles chevrolet.com | 10-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain ramtrucks.com |
| Cargo volume | 83.5 cu. ft. chevrolet.com | Not yet sourced |
| Max towing | 22,420 lbs. chevrolet.com | 20,000 LB ramtrucks.com |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel: Drivetrain, Seating, Max payload. 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel: Basic warranty, Seating, Cargo volume, Max payload. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick the Chevrolet Silverado if you need the highest horsepower (470 hp) and the greatest towing capacity (22,420 lbs). Both are capable heavy‑duty trucks, but the Silverado excels in power while the Ram excels in torque and safety.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel lists at $68,995 while 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel lists at $69,500 — 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel undercuts 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel by $505 (1%).
Winner: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel: 7.8/10
2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel: 7.2/10
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2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel | 2026 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $48,195 | $46,855 |
| Engine | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 | High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 |
| Horsepower | 470 horsepower | 430 HORSEPOWER |
| Torque | 975 lb.-ft. torque | 1,075 LB-FT |
| Transmission | 10-speed Allison® automatic transmission | TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic |
| Displacement | 6.6L | — |
Our pick: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Diesel.
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