It has been thrilling to witness big trucks become so massively popular over the last few years here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse. They are now becoming much easier to live with as daily drivers, while boasting a winning visual first impression. The 2024 Chevy Silverado HD now has been graced with some of the best technology in interior materials of any truck in the segment, with the Bison and ZR2 off-road trims allowing you to tackle the trail with well-equipped confidence.
Even if hauling and towing do not make up a large chunk of your daily duties, the Silverado 2500 makes an excellent case for itself in terms of all-around appeal. The Motor1.com auto blogging team renders the LT model l as the most ideal balance of luxury and capability for a great price, as it offers an extra-large touch screen, real wood, and real leather accents. The entire HD line is completely updated for 2024, with the awesome extra touch of a brand-new 13.4-inch touchscreen and configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
GM’s latest infotainment technology is very responsive and well laid out, and there’s a wireless charging pad situated directly under the edge of the center with sweet grips to keep your phone in place during any unforeseen bumps in the road. Even as its stance in the lineup as a designated “work truck”, it boasts premium leather seats and the added touch of aluminum and a glossy wood finish inside. This testing crew’s model immediately caught the group’s attention with 10-way power adjustability and lumbar support for the driver, which savvily adds living room-grade comfort to the cabin.
While you’re weighing the many options and building your ultimate family-friendly rig, check out the Option Group here at the Powerhouse: this provides you with dual-zone climate control and three 3-prong 120 Volt outlets inside to equip you with all the extra power you'll need. Powertrain duty is handled by the gas-powered 6.6-liter V8, and our very own signature favorite in the form of the Duramax turbo diesel 6.6-liter V8. The gas engine brings 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque to the table, with the diesel upping the haul-ready stakes to 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft.
Even though the Silverado weighs over 7,000 lbs, the throttle response is excellent, thanks to the improved low-end torque and very precise shifting from the 10-speed automatic. During a few tight turns on Florida’s Panhandle highways, the Silverado offered up a very controlled and lightweight steering quality, along with minimal body roll. Off-road Bilstein Shocks offer the perfect balance of boulder-conquering capability with a very smooth, on-road driving experience. The 2500 Crew Cab with a standard bed and 6.6-liter diesel engine can tow up to 20,000 pounds, thanks to the much larger 12.0-inch rear axle on the 3500 HD’s frame.
The All-Star Edition sets its lofty sights on towing as a priority, and comes equipped with adaptive cruise control, enhanced transparent trailer view, a trailer blind side alert, and a gross combined weight rating alert. Other safety features on the 2024 Silverado include front pedestrian braking, a forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. The adaptive cruise function works even while a trailer is trustily hooked up and does a fantastic job of accounting for the trailer’s extra weight and aerodynamic drag if you suddenly need to slow down for incoming traffic.
