2022 Chevy Silverado HD Diesel Specs

Whether you’ve got your eye on the Silverado 3500 or the Silverado 2500 Duramax Diesel, there are plenty of heavy-duty options within the 2022 Silverado HD Diesel lineup. So, why choose something like the Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel over the competition? The team at Walt Massey Chevrolet is here to go through the Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel and Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel specs, so you can see how the high-torque performance will make your Laurel, MS drives even better. See how the Silverado HD Diesel specs compare to the other configurations in the lineup, and visit Walt Massey Chevrolet to learn more about the Silverado in person.

Silverado HD Diesel vs. Gas Specs

Between the Silverado HD models, both the 2500 and 3500 share the same engine specs. Below, you’ll find a comparison of the traditional V8 gas engine vs. the Duramax turbo-diesel. The diesel delivers strong horsepower and torque, and as you’ll see, the HD Diesel towing figures are truly exceptional.

6.6L V8 Gas engine

• 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque
• 3.73 rear axle ratio
• Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission
• Capless fuel fill

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine

• 445 hp and 910 lb-ft. of torque
• 3.42 rear axle ratio
• Exhaust brake
• Engine block heater
• Capped fuel fill
• Winter grille cover
• Paired with an Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill located in fuel door

2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel

The Silverado 2500 Duramax Diesel has become a fast favorite in Columbia, MS, thanks to its capable performance and versatile design. The Chevy Silverado 2500 line has a towing maximum of 18,510 pounds with up to 910 lb-ft of torque in its turbo-diesel configuration, which means you can make easy work out of the hardest tasks. The Silverado 2500 is also slightly lighter, which results in a slightly more maneuverable and more efficient ride than the 3500.

2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel

If you need supersized capabilities, the Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel brings even bigger performance to the Petal, MS roads. While the Chevy Silverado 3500 diesel and gas options share the same engines as the Silverado 2500, the Silverado 3500 boosts the maximum towing potential to a whopping 36,000 pounds. That’s because the 3500 has a more robust suspension system and higher maximum gross vehicle weight rating than the 2500, so it is better equipped to handle bigger challenges. While this may decrease the fuel economy, the towing advantages can’t be underestimated.

Explore the Silverado HD Diesel at Walt Massey Chevrolet

Want to learn more about the Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel or the Silverado 2500 Duramax Diesel? Contact us at Walt Massey Chevrolet. Our team can get you behind the wheel of both vehicles, so you can see which truck has what you need to succeed in Hattiesburg. Visit our showroom today!