This year's Silverado has definitely been a hot
topic here around the lot and offices of the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! The 2019 3500
HD is built on the GM's full-size K2 platform, which is still shared with
the GMC Sierra HD. Available in crew-cab configuration with both long and
standard beds, the knowledgeable folks on duty at Trucks.com featured
a blog this past week presenting the “quick facts” regarding the truck and its
awesome capabilities. It is available in 8 trims: Work Truck, LT, LTZ, and High
Country, all with the option of either single or dual rear wheel variants.
The top-of-the-line High Country trim is really
where the element of outright luxury and prime allure in a heavy-duty vehicle
shines through: you snag 20-inch chromed-aluminum wheels, heated and vented
custom leather-appointed front seats, a 6-inch chrome assist step, and a
premium Bose audio system. Warranties are one trait that can be the most
important deciding factor in a purchase, and all 2019 Silverado HD trucks are
covered by a 3 year/36,000 miles limited bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5/year
50,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. The standard wheels on the 2019
Silverado 3500 HD are 18-inch painted steel, with 17-inch polished
forged-aluminum wheels available on higher-trim models.
The dimensions of the 2019
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD vary depending on what options you choose. If you
go with the crew cab featuring the long box, it has a 167.7-inch wheelbase,
151.1-inch length from front bumper to back of cab and a 95.98-inch width at
rear fenders. Opting for the crew cab with standard box offers 153.7-inch
wheelbase, 151.1-inch length from front bumper to back of cab, and a 95.98-inch
width where the rear fenders are. The 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD uses a
six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode and Auto Grade Braking to
reduce the amount of conventional braking in demand while performing a tow, or
driving downhill.
Anyone that has a harder-than-average day ahead of
them will appreciate the towing ability of 23,100 pounds that the Silverado
3500 HD provides: this requires the Crew Cab two-wheel-drive dual
rear-wheel version, with use of the fifth-wheel hitch and Duramax 6.6-Liter
Turbo-Diesel V8. Two airbags come as standard, and you have the option of
adding single-stage front and seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front
seats and head-curtain airbags for the front as well as rear. The standard
infotainment system in the LT trim puts to use an 8-inch color touchscreen,
which is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. No matter which trim
you select, you will still enjoy remote keyless entry, steering wheel audio
controls, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
“Muscular, functional, and aerodynamic” were the
qualities that the Autoblog.com review staff liked most about the
Silverado, and we can't say that we would argue: we know why scores of
customers prefer this well-made model over what Ford and Dodge have to offer.
We have been happy about the strides we have made over the years to keep loyal
return buyers happy: The Silverado is one of those fine pieces of craftsmanship
that is not just average, but amazing and is always ready for anything that is
thrown at it.
