The light-duty Silverado 1500 was praised by the Edmunds.com review crew for staying true to its old-school roots and candor, which anyone here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse can appreciate! The future-forward environment bears a massive amount of promise and luster, but some of the remaining rigs of the current time bring about a sense of comfort and value. Presiding as one apt and incredibly able pickup truck, the Silverado 1500 is available in a variety of trim levels, beginning with the base Work Truck.
This year marks the first time that Chevy has applied the element-conquering off-road treatment to the Silverado HD, with the first arrival at the tree-root-conquering races being the suspension components from the Z71 version. The sleek new black exterior front and rear bumpers bring about a certain flair that also extends to the set of unique 20-inch wheels, and a few other details that can be made out from the single officially released image of the Silverado HD Trail Boss.
The heavy-duty Trail Boss is based on LT and LTZ models, and Chevy has made a few other small changes to the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD lineups. What’s under the hood remains a perpetually hot topic, as it is the solid foundation for the final product and the element that sets the tone for the entire package. The HD comes standard with a 401-horsepower gas-powered 6.6-liter V8, along with the Duramax diesel 6.6-liter V8 making 470 horses and 975 lb-ft as another option. Another cool and personal-touch additive is the Trail Boss bed decals, along with red recovery hooks.
The High Country trim will receive Adaptive Cruise Control as standard equipment in 2025, and a stealth Black-Out Package will be available on the HD custom trim. The Silverado HD rides on a beefed-up version of the GM T1 platform, with production taking place by the resilient and hard-working men and women at the GM Flint Plant in Michigan. Staying true to its roots and seeing some notable updates to the technology and interior does a lot to help this truck be more competitive when pitted up against its hulking rivals.
The Edmunds review crew nailed the 60-mph mark in about 7 seconds from a standstill, then took the HD on a drive through an urban landscape where handling held secure. The Google-powered voice recognition system allows the driver to adjust climate control or even check out the newest podcast you’ve been dying to hear! The several available exterior cameras help when parking and the rear-cross traffic warning system offers a helpful buzz when navigating retail parking lots or busy streets. The Silverado 1500 has won many of the pickiest large-size truck fans over with its loads of towing power, and a commanding view of the road.
The U.S. News & World Report auto review crew ranked the 2025 Silverado as a “well-rounded half-ton truck that’s equally at home on the job site or pulling family road-trip duty.” Easygoing handling, intuitive infotainment operation, and a lineup of potent engines make the Silverado the first choice of ranchers, contractors, and small business owners nationwide. The cabin is handsome, incredibly well-built, and filled with great tech features. Affectionately hailed for “putting its head down and going about its business”, the 2025 Silverado Trail Boss is relatable, gritty, and always down for clutching its hard-earned keep!
