•12 May 20252025 Chevrolet Silverado HD means business
When it comes to raw power, commanding presence, and everyday practicality, few vehicles make a statement quite like the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDDesigned for those who demand more from their vehicle, whether on the worksite, towing across the country, or simply enjoying the open road. The Silverado HD is a heavy-duty pickup that doesn’t just meet expectations, it surpasses them.
Now updated for the 2025 model year, the Silverado 2500 HD arrives with refreshed styling, an expanded colour palette, and even more cutting-edge technology. All while maintaining the core strengths that have made it GMSV’s flagship: V8 diesel muscle, exceptional towing capability, and a luxurious, feature-rich interior.
Bolder and more refined
The 2025 Silverado 2500 HD stands out with a design update that’s bold, blacked-out, and tough. A more aggressive front fascia is joined by blacked-out bumpers, gloss-black 20-inch alloy wheels with black centre caps, and red recovery hooks. The look is finished with, black beltline mouldings, darkened Chevrolet bowties, and the Z71 badging for that unmistakable off-road presence signalling that this truck is ready for work or adventure.
Adding further personality, the exterior palette has grown to six colour options, including three new hues: Cypress Grey, Sterling Grey Metallic and Radiant Red, alongside returning favourites like Lakeshore Blue, Summit White, and Black. It’s now easier than ever to personalise your Silverado to suit your style or fleet.
Unmatched power and control
At the heart of the 2025 Silverado 2500 HD is a serious performer. The 6.6-litre Duramax turbo-diesel V8 produces 350kW and a massive 1322Nm of torque, paired with an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD isn’t just about grunt, it’s a towing specialist. With a 4.5-tonne max. braked towing capacity (when equipped with a 70mm tow ball), the Silverado 2500 handles big caravans, boats, trailers, horse floats and work rigs with ease. Towing support features include:
- Adaptive cruise control with trailer integration
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- In-vehicle trailering app with custom trailer profiles
- 14 available camera views, including hitch guidance, cargo bed view, and surround vision
- Vertical power-adjustable trailering mirrors
Premium comfort meets everyday functionality
Step inside and you’re welcomed by a refined, spacious cabin that blends American toughness with Australian practicality. Leather-appointed seating, real woodgrain accents, and intuitive controls elevate the interior experience, whether it’s a long haul or a short job run.
The front seats are heated and ventilated, the rear outboard seats are heated, and the steering wheel is leather-wrapped and heated. A dual-zone climate control system, power sunroof, and 12-way power front seats ensure the Silverado HD feels like a high-end SUV inside without sacrificing the rugged usability expected from a pickup.
Technology is front and centre, with 25.7 inches of screen space combining a digital instrument cluster and a large infotainment touchscreen. The system includes:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charging
- Seven-speaker Bose Premium Sound System with Richbass woofer
- Configurable 13.4-inch infotainment screen
- 12.3-inch digital driver display
- Rear camera mirror and head-up display
Tough truck, smart safety
Chevrolet hasn’t just engineered the Silverado HD to tow heavy and look good, they’ve loaded it with cutting-edge safety features designed for today’s roads.
Standard safety tech includes:
- Forward collision alert with low-speed AEB
- Lane departure warning
- Lane change alert with side blind zone alert
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Front pedestrian braking
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control
- Rear parking assist
- 360-degree camera
- Trailer side blind zone alert
Utility that works as hard as you do
At its core, the Silverado 2500 HD is built for hard work. The large tray offers best-in-class volume at 1968 litres, lined with a Chevytec spray-on bedliner for durability. There are 12 fixed tie-downs, LED cargo area lighting, and a power-operated tailgate for added convenience.
On the road or off-road, the Chevrolet Silverado HD has the toughness to go the distance. Thanks to Z71 off-road suspension, twin-tube Rancho shocks, hill descent control, and underbody skid plates, the 2500 HD feels as at home in the bush as it does on the blacktop.
Other practical features include an automatic locking rear differential, 4WD with Autotrac 2-speed transfer case, hill start assist and an off-road driving mode.
Ownership experience
The Silverado 2500 HD is backed with a 3-year/100,000km warranty and three years of roadside assistance, offering peace of mind from the moment you drive away. Service intervals are set at 12 months or 12,000km. GMSV also offers a wide range of genuine accessories, allowing owners to further tailor their Silverado for touring, towing, or work.
Pricing for Australia
Here’s how the MY25 Chevrolet Silverado range shapes up locally:
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ Premium – $166,500 AUD*
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 – $141,500 AUD*
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium – $130,500 AUD*
*Pricing includes GST, but excludes dealer delivery, government charges, on-road costs, and optional extras. Prestige paint is available for an additional $1250.
From worksites to highways, bush tracks to boat ramps, the Silverado 2500 HD is more than a vehicle, it’s a mobile powerhouse, built for Australians who demand more from their everyday drive. For more information or to book a test drive, head to the GMSV website.
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