What Engines are available in the 2020 Silverado Heavy Duty Lineup?

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD Power Specs and Engines

The lineup of heavy-duty pickups from Chevrolet provides precise power for every project. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Silverado 3500HD lineups share two engine options that offer peak power during every scenario. See just how much power the heavy-duty lineups from Chevrolet have to offer in this guide to the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD power specs and engines.


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2020 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Engine Options

The 2020 Silverado lineup offers 2500HD and 3500HD models that share two engine options in their lineup – a standard gas-powered engine and a diesel-powered engine. The standard 6.6-liter V8 engine with direct injection is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission in the 2500HD and 3500HD and generates 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. Drivers looking for a diesel engine option can opt for the Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 engine mated to an Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission. This combination generates 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque in diesel 2500HD and 3500HD models.

2020 Silverado 2500HD Power Specs

Maximum Payload

  • Regular Cab
    • V8 Gas – 3,979 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 3,715 pounds 
  • Double Cab
    • V8 Gas – 3,854 pounds 
    • V8 Diesel – 3,657 pounds 
  • Crew Cab
    • V8 Gas – 3,862 pounds 
    • V8 Diesel – 3,597 pounds 

Maximum Conventional Trailering

  • Regular Cab
    • V8 Gas – 14,500 pounds 
    • V8 Diesel – 14,500 pounds 
  • Double Cab
    • V8 Gas – 14,500 pounds 
    • V8 Diesel – 14,500 pounds
  • Crew Cab
    • V8 Gas – 14,500 pounds 
    • V8 Diesel – 18,500 pounds 
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2020 Silverado 3500HD Performance

Max Payload

  • Regular Cab (Single Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 4,534 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 4,217 pounds
  • Regular Cab (Dual Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 7,442 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 6,532 pounds
  • Double Cab (Single Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 4,391 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 4,148 pounds
  • Double Cab (Dual Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 6,985 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 6,059 pounds
  • Crew Cab (Single Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 4,398 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 4,185 pounds
  • Crew Cab (Dual Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 6,894 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 5,892 pounds

Max Conventional Trailering

  • Regular Cab (Single Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 14,500 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 14,500 pounds
  • Regular Cab (Dual Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 16,800 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 20,000 pounds
  • Double Cab (Single Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 14,500 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 14,500 pounds
  • Double Cab (Dual Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 16,400 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 20,000 pounds
  • Crew Cab (Single Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 14,500 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 20,000 pounds
  • Crew Cab (Dual Rear Wheels)
    • V8 Gas – 16,300 pounds
    • V8 Diesel – 20,000 pounds
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