King Of The Road! (Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 2024 Review)

Detailed review and test of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, including driving, interior, price, towing and more.
The largest vehicle you can drive on a car licence, the Chevy Silverado 2500 Heavy Duty, has just been facelifted for a mid-2024 update.
Fresh enhancements include bolder front-end styling and a retuning of the monstrous Duramax 6.6-litre turbo-diesel V8 engine, which offers 350kW and a whopping 1322Nm.
Available in a single high-spec grade from $163,000 before on-roads, the big Chevy can tow up 4500kg (with a road licence) and offers a host of bespoke features and tech to bolster its impressive towing capabilities.
Huge, comfy and luxurious, we find out whether the massive 6.4-metre behemoth truly is the king of the open road.
Time codes:
0:00 - intro
0:09 - Pricing
0:32 - Big diesel V8
1:03 - Variant grade
1:19 - Facelift
1:39 - Dimensions
2:07 - Tricky mirrors
2:42 - Cargo area
3:30 - Payload
3:56 - Interior
4:24 - Screen overload
5:04 - RHD conversion
5:46 - Exhaust braking
6:10 - Lots of cameras
6:58 - Cabin storage
7:40 - Trailer checklist
8:05 - Row two
9:50 - On road
10:00 - Touring comfort
10:50 - Tech aids
11:54 - Around town
12:14 - Ride and handling
13:20 - Engine revisions
14:48 - Suspension format
15:08 - Fuel economy
15:49 - Ownership
16:18 - Manoeuvring
16:38 - Off-roading
18:14 - Towing capability
19:52 - Towing cameras
20:51 - Verdict
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[@markminnis6659]

I just purchased one absolutely amazing lovely to drive

[@taringaturi6950]

These are bang for buck if youre intending on towing. Isuzu Trucks with the All Terrain Warrior upgrades are between 150k - 200k Likewise with Canter, Iveco and Hino. They have more carrying capacity than a 200-300 series Cruisers and Y62 Patrol and price for that matter and of course the top branded utes we have here. Definitely a win for the Chev 2500!

[@brendanlesko2306]

Absolutely love the vehicle . I exhibit at most the the Agricultural field days across Australia and I’ve spoken to plenty of owners already . I hear Nothing but praise for this beast. The first thing most will say to me is : Don’t buy a RAM … Buy one of these .

[@hellothere4342]

This would be perfect vehicle to tow my jetski around.

[@robguz1007]

💯 then parking on top of a protected dune would suit me👌🏽 don't forget to leave your rubbish behind 😊

[@hellothere4342]

@robguz1007 you know I'll have to park across 3 parking spots and hopefully taking up a handicapped parking spots too. I personally don't mind these cars,I'll never own one myself but geez these cars attract a certain kind of operator.

[@TriNguyen-qq5ul]

I'm buying tattslotto and powerball tonight 😂😂

[@jponyboyace]

Thought my 88k was a lot USA….wow mine is a high country……midnight edition….absolute love it!!!..my 6.2 LTZ scared me with the possibly dropping Valve as noted in the 20 trucks!!!

[@rotoehu9266]

I got cutoff last week in my Silverado 1500, time to trade it in for one of these

[@aarone8013]

I look forward to seeing one on Mt Speculation Track!

[@acde9355]

Thanks for sharing. I reckon this big truck has a better value for money than the Toyota LC300. Why? Because this truck offers a bus's engine!!!

[@GR8Tmate]

I can think of a few dozen reasons why it’s not better than a LC300. 1. Reliability 2. Warranty 3. Servicing Cost 4. Insurance cost 5. Availability of parts especially outback 6. Ease of parking 7. Ease of Driving 8. Ease to walk around 9. Availability of aftermarket products LAST BUT NOT LEAST - RESALE VALUE. No thanks Chevy 🤮

[@paulllatorraca128]

I own a 2006 Silverado 2500hd 6.6 Duramax. I'm presently have a new frame installed. I absolutely love this vehicle. The new ones a awsome but way out of my pocket book.

[@user-pi3pl3qe3l]

Nice truck , would have one if I could afford it.

[@Jon651]

I am excited to see that Australia is finally getting into "serious" US pick-up trucks, but I think you are missing out by not getting to use all of the ability this truck has to offer. For example, in the US the Silverado 2500HD has an available option called the "Max Towing Package", which actually outfits the truck with a 1-ton (3500HD) frame, suspension and running gear for even more capacity/capability. Imagine being able to tow a 9000+ kg on the hitch or 10,000kg on a gooseneck/5th-wheel hitch in the bed with this truck...

[@MullinPerformance]

Man, whats with that side step? The Aussie's put wings on the bed.

[@behindthebuild8016]

Would be good to see standard testing info like 0-100 and 80-120 overtaking. Also your camera man needs to actually filming the things you’re talking about with the storage section. Looking at the storage bin lid shows the viewer nothing

[@milescrommando4622]

Definitely a rig worth buying for towing caravans....not like those toy Thai utes. Merica!!!

[@tuberity]

ha ha they would've loved that test in Bradman's Ave, Maroochydore, streets there have barely enough space width with the shoulder parking on both sides. Then add cyclists!

[@GR8Tmate]

So imagine trying to park the thing in a driveway in somewhere like Sunshine Cove 🤣.

[@bn8535]

It's absolutely a towing weapon, but at $170k you can buy a hilux/ranger and an around-town car and a little boat and campground fees and diesel and a ton of beers for a year.

[@blackpointer-oi9pg]

I have a 4 ton boat and excavator the hilux doesn't work

[@bn8535]

@@blackpointer-oi9pg Fair so you do commercial work? So buy a commercial truck. Isuzu NPR for $85k (comes with a tipper), then another fun car, then a camper trailer......the list goes on

[@blackpointer-oi9pg]

@bn8535 when your doing nearly 2000km a week the truck is hard on the body over time I have run the 4wd light rigid for years but now have permanent medical issues but the ram changed everything and the isuzu 4wd almost same price as 3500 ram horses for courses the 3500 does everything I need

[@bn8535]

@@blackpointer-oi9pg Fair enough. Just saying this $170k yank tank is bad value, but if what you have is works for you then it's all good.

[@rich7447]

@@bn8535 My 24 F450 King Ranch was only the equivalent of $150,000 AUD in the US ($98k US). I'm guessing that the conversion costs and taxes have a lot to do with the price of the 2500HDs in Australia.

[@chandamusonda6883]

The only one that can compete with this would be the F250. They Chevy is nice though, all that money and you're getting alot of goodies with it. And the best part it comes in Diesel.

[@hi9580]

Not (officially) available in Australia

[@dointheokecoke5548]

Here in Aus its sem-me not sem-i 5:45

[@antonminos1737]

Just put on a set of 35s on for offroading 👍👍👍👍

[@zemaniak22]

AUS car prices are insane

[@user-rk6el7jv4z]

Where can I buy this monster in Queensland?

[@patrickflaherty3253]

At any GMSV dealer if you search online for locations.

[@user-rk6el7jv4z]

​@@patrickflaherty3253 THX! I HAVE CHECKED 3 OF THEM IN BRISBANE, BUT FIND THE PRICE IS AROUND10% MORE THAN WHAT YOU SHOWED IN THE SHORTS.

[@rich7447]

That's a short bed (6.75'). It's not even the biggest version of the 2500HD.

[@TheHayabusa09]

Difficult to justify the $60-70k cost for the RHD conversion alone..

[@zambacan]

I struggle to believe that 14.5 l/100 km economy figure. Seem good frankly for this size vehicle. It’s all bit excessive. If your caravan is that big then maybe stay home.

[@Ozgrade3]

are you jelous that you don't have a large caravan? I;ll give you a tip, that's not even a large caravan. BTW I have a GMC 3500 (which is even bigger than the Silverado) and tow a 38 foot 5th wheel.

[@zambacan]

@@Ozgrade3 no i don’t understand why people like to haul a home around. I prefer camping and am not a fan of caravan parks. Camper trailer I understand. Isn’t it about going to locations that are special away from your normal life …off the beaten track ?

[@rich7447]

That works out to 16 mpg which is what I get out of the much bigger F450.

[@nigelupton9030]

Agree, it's too high & will drop to mid 12s once it's run in.

[@zambacan]

@@Ozgrade3 not jealous.. I don’t see the appeal of that at all.

[@c.s2001]

Don’t worry everyone. With Albo’s Net Zero policies, this manufacturer will be leaving “The Building “ very shortly.

[@--Nath--]

That would be a good thing, although Albo isn't proposing any such thing, sadly.

[@c.s2001]

@@--Nath-- the Government is. You are mistaken. Isuzu may have to leave Australia because of the Carbon offset/ net zero policies. Do some research please.

[@vladthe3rd414]

@@c.s2001 Tesla said they were lying. Is Elon a liar?

[@Ozgrade3]

@@--Nath--yes he is, the tax hike on the Silverado will be about $70,000 - the aim is eliminate these vehicles (and Rangers, Hiluxes etc) from the market.

[@nessbrown8403]

Rubbish in the US

[@babeyoulove1883]

Chevrolet for 163K ? No thank you... One of the most unreliable brand in the whole world...

[@gabrielrocha560]

I hear that about all brands the unreliability it depends on who you are listening to Their all made to make them money bottom line My brand has been great so far

[@GAlan-nn6mu]

When you’re hauling ass across the U.S. towing upwards of a 20,000 lb. fifth wheel nothing else can handle it. Whether it be GM, Ford, or RAM. I’ve owned them all and it’s just personal preference as all get it done.

[@rich7447]

@@GAlan-nn6mu Absolutely correct. Each manufacturers offering has their pros and cons, but there isn't a bad truck among them. I recently moved from Ram to Ford specifically because Ford was the only one offering a wide track front end in a pickup.