2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: 11 of 15 decision facts sourced.
2026 Ram 1500 Limited: 13 of 17 decision facts sourced.
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 2026 Ram 1500 Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | Not yet sourced | $42,025 ramtrucks.com |
| Engine | 6.6L V8 gas engine chevrolet.com | Not yet sourced |
| Horsepower | 401 horsepower chevrolet.com | 540 HORSEPOWER ramtrucks.com |
| Torque | 464 lb.-ft. torque chevrolet.com | 521 ramtrucks.com |
| Drivetrain | Not yet sourced | 4x2 / 4x4 ramtrucks.com |
| Transmission | 10-speed Allison® automatic transmission chevrolet.com | Automatic 8-spd fueleconomy.gov |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov | 4 stars nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 2 nhtsa.gov | 9 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 8 nhtsa.gov | 103 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 years/100,000 miles ramtrucks.com |
| Cargo volume | 83.5 cu. ft. chevrolet.com | Not yet sourced |
| Max towing | 22,420 lbs. chevrolet.com | 11,610 LB ramtrucks.com |
| Max payload | Not yet sourced | 2,360 LB ramtrucks.com |
| Combined MPG | Not yet sourced | 20 MPG City/25 MPG Highway ramtrucks.com |
| Annual fuel cost | Not yet sourced | $3,200 fueleconomy.gov |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Starting MSRP, Drivetrain, Seating, Max payload. 2026 Ram 1500 Limited: Engine, Basic warranty, Seating, Cargo volume. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD if you need maximum towing capacity (22,420 lbs) and larger cargo space.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD lists at $72.99 while 2026 Ram 1500 Limited lists at $355 — 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD undercuts 2026 Ram 1500 Limited by $282.01 (386%).
Winner: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: 8/10
2026 Ram 1500 Limited: 7.5/10
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2026 Ram 1500 Limited: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 2026 Ram 1500 Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.6L V8 gas engine | — |
| Horsepower | 401 horsepower | 540 HORSEPOWER |
| Torque | 464 lb.-ft. torque | 521 |
| Transmission | 10-speed Allison® automatic transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Max towing | 22,420 lbs. | 11,610 LB |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA | 4 stars |
Our pick: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
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