For the 2020 and 2021 model years, the Chevy Silverado HD is offered in Work Truck (WT), Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country trim levels. And data shared by GM with dealers at the beginning of December shows that the Work Truck (WT) is the slowest-turning of these five models among the Crew Cab configuration.
Incidentally, as of the beginning of December, the WT accounted for around 40 percent of Silverado HD Crew Cab dealer inventory. Since having the slowest-turning model make up most of the inventory isn’t a great business practice, GM is recommending that Chevrolet dealers adjust this by ordering more non-WT 2021 Silverado HD models, particularly those in the Custom and LT trim levels.
Chevy Silverado HD LTZ
In the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD Crew Cab range, the most affordable model is the 2500HD WT RWD Standard Bed with the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, which produces 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. Base MSRP, including a destination freight charge of $1,595, is $40,495. The lowest priced version that GM is suggesting dealers begin to order instead is the Custom with the same body style and drivetrain, which has a base MSRP of $42,895.
The equivalent to the least expensive 2500HD in the 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500HD lineup has a base MSRP of $41,695. The 3500HD is not offered in a Custom trim level, so the most affordable model GM is recommending to its dealers in that range is the $45,395 LT.
The 2021 Chevy Silverado HD is also offered as a Regular Cab Long Bed, a Double Cab Standard Bed, Double Cab Long Bed, or Crew Cab Long Bed. The box length in Short Bed models is 82.25 inches, compared with 98.27 inches for Long Bed vehicles.
The alternative engine is the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. This engine is mated to a ten-speed “Allison” automatic gearbox, while the gasoline unit is paired with GM’s heavy-duty six-speed automatic. Depending on trim level, the diesel models are approximately $10,000 more expensive than the gasoline ones, plus a further $995 if the transmission includes Integrated Power Take-Off (PTO).
Rear-wheel-drive is standard on nearly all models. Four-wheel drive is standard on the range-topping High Country variants and available as an option on all other trim levels.
Silverado HD sales rose nearly 10 percent to 37,322 units in Q3 2020. For the first nine months of the year, Silverado HD sales are up 4.3 percent to 99,374 units.
Chevrolet Silverado Sales Breakdown - Q3 2019
| Model | Q3 2019 / Q3 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | +16.6% | 155,482 | 133,329 | -2.9% | 412,259 | 424,403 |
| Silverado LD | +18% | 119,641 | 101,390 | -0.6% | 314,067 | 315,993 |
| Silverado HD | +7.1% | 34,212 | 31,939 | -12.1% | 95,249 | 108,410 |
| Silverado MD | * | 1,629 | 0 | * | 2,943 | 0 |
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Maybe, but that is the Ugliest front end I’ve ever seen on a truck ever produced!! I’m sure that has a lot to do with it..the truck is a workhorse, but, you still have to look at it.
In the HD market, especially in the lower trims, looks have very little to do with it. They don’t seem to be producing enough regular and double cab trucks.
I bought the 2021 regular cab LT Z/71 model and love it some don’t like the looks but I do I think it looks boss and lots of power plus a smooth ride I like the longer bed also and carry way more than other brands
I order my 3500 sle regular cab long bed in March , I’m told it will be made the week of Jan the 4th , sure hope so
Time for a front facial redo, because if you have to chose between the ugly Chevy HD, Super duty or even the Ram HD, I’ll purchase the GMC 😊
Bingo! That’s why I just switched from a Chevrolet HD to a GMC HD.
And now you’ve learned the concept of market segmentation.
Same reason why econoboxes are purposely ugly.
I’m still not a fan of the Silverado HD front facial (and while the front end has grown on me a little (keyword “little”), I’m much more inclined to head over to GMC or RAM for my next pickup). And as an aside, the price of these new trucks also has me holding onto my 2012 HD for a few more years too.
Never understood the logic of high prices making people wait longer. They’re getting more expensive, and your vehicle is depreciating. So, from a financial standpoint, it doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Several reasons.
– you keep the vehicle longer because it cost more so you want it to spread over a longer period. I don’t like spending over $4000 a year on my vehicles but I don’t mind keeping them for decades.
– you want to spend a couple years more saving so you can reasonable afford the new model and not have a 7 year mortgage payment for a vehicle worth a fraction of what you paid after 7 years.
– you’re hoping that prices adjust back to a somewhat reasonable level either by straight price adjustment or offering a more basic model (neither of which will actually ever happen)
Not saying these are great reasons but they’re all explanations I’ve heard
I think this speaks to GMs poor marketing strategy to the commercial and municipal government sectors. The WT trucks are typically used in this capacity. These buyers aren’t purchasing for looks. Ford currently owns this market, by far. I thought GM would step up their game after they released their Medium Duty HD line. That has not happened to date.
Agreed that Ford does dominate but in my area I see an awful lot of Ram trucks being purchased by local municipalities and commercial users. Very few GM trucks it seems.
Low bid.
The big reason Ford dominates is that they are low bidder.
Most of their deals are done with bid contracts and Ford has really gotten aggressive. They move a lot of trucks but they make very little on the deals.
Same on police vehicles.
GM will do these deals if there is money there but breaking even is no way to help the company. It does keep plants busier but does little for profits and stock.
When it is all said and done GM makes more money off their trucks than the other two brands. Ford took a hit on the aluminum bodies as the price of aluminum has gone up.
Ram moves a lot of trucks but discounts the crap out of them.
GM did the major discount deal before the bail out. It did little to save them even moving more trucks. It did keep the plants working as the contracts made it difficult to shut them downs.
GM aún no ha perfeccionado una buena camioneta con excelentes detalles siempre las haces simple y el más caro en el mercado
Probably because of the stupid way they model theses things for the dealers. You have to take so many of this or that to get the other really good stuff kind of BS.
If I had to quests, maybe it’s because they are only offering them in white?????? How about some different colors? That might help. Most people don’t want to look like a contractor.
I can’t recall an uglier truck front end design. The first time I saw it, I thought they were joking.
Totally disagree with you guys on looks. Chevy HD and normal 1500’s are best looking trucks by far.
I agree with Kirk K. This front end has to be completely REDONE. Worst front end on a pickup today. I’m ready to buy, but I will wait.
Just bought a GMC. Could not park that ugly Chev monster in my driveway without destroying my property values !
Whaaaa! want some cheese with that whine ?
The looks aside. One issue is the drivetrain on the gas HD’s. Only having a 6 speed with a single gear ratio of 3:73’s is a problem. The power output of the 6.6 is decent, but when compared to the Ram 6.4 with an 8 speed and the Ford 7.3 with a 10 speed all with the ability to select from multiple rear drive ratios options, GMs position here isn’t very good. HD gas engines work best when they are geared correctly. They don’t have the torque the large diesel engines do to carry very far from shift point to shift point when towing heavy. The more gears the easier it is for a HD gas engine to perform well when towing.
I don’t get why GM chose the 6 speed for this truck, when they have 10 speeds on the shelf. I don’t get why 4.10s is not an option. I also wish the 6.6 gas made another 50 hp.
I have a ’20 Chevy 3500 CC DRW Duramax and 2018 Chevy 3500 CC SRW Duramax. I really the trucks. I am good with the looks of the ’20. However the L5P in comparison to the other two is low on torque compared to both Ram and Ford….by a lot. That needs to be addressed. They got competitive on the tow ratings, but there is more to do.
I’m guessing the 10 speed not being there was a supply problem. I believe I remember seeing something about how the 10 speed is in short supply for the half tons even so I’m guessing there were no extras for the HD yet, hopefully that changes.
And I’d assume the 3.73 was the only option for gas ratings but that shouldn’t be a problem with HD trucks, unless they still factor into CAFE in some way.
The real truth is this!!! GM makes a much higher profit on the upper end 25/3500 models so the only reason that the W/T models only account for 40% of sales is that is all that Chevy will build for us. WT crew cabs fly off our lot as soon as they hit because the are the market leader in innovation and most people think the new front end looks rugged and tough like a truck should look. You wussies out there crying about a Dodge or GMC is prettier, work truck are designed to work and anyone that pays more for a GMC because the grille is prettier, well I won’t even say what I am thinking lol! Also Mary Barrara thinks that low inventory levels make our sale price higher, OMG, what tunnel is she stuck in? Companies look for reputation, dependability, convenience, and PRICE!!!! A truck comm. truck buyer doesn’t care about an aggressive grille but what can this truck do for my fleet. I ought to know I have been selling them for 38 years!!!!!!!!!!
It’s funny, GM is saying do not order WT versions on the HD units. How about no more black interiors. I just check 2020 and 2021 inventory at 25 miles of my zip code. Of the 2021, 74 trucks, 69 of them with black interior. The other four dark exteriors. I’ve said it many times, put the designers and marketing from New Mexico to Florida during June, July and August and give them black rentals with black interiors including cleaning the black interiors. I would guarantee that the next year there would be a change to more lighter colors for the interior.
Numbers on the 3 are very similar
Ram 410 Hp and 429 torque
Ford 430 Hp and 475 torque
Chevy 401Hp and 464 torque
I went from a 2006 Chevy 2500 HD LBZ diesel to a new 2020 2500HD gas and the new gas pulls my 5th wheel about the same.
2006 LBZ was 360 Hp and 650 torque, not a new diesel so the difference is minimal. If I had a new diesel I would not have gone to a gas engine,
Extremely happy with looks and performance of the truck, in town mileage another issue, but it’s brand new so time will tell.
When it comes to towing, it’s all about torque and rear end gear ratio.
I have been pulling camping trailers for 20 years and the new gas with the 3.73 rear pulls my 11K fifth wheel with ease, out runs the 2018 6.0 with 4.10’s my friend has pulling his trailer. I know it’s not a diesel like I had before, but I don’t need it with the size trailers I pull. I will never exceed a 35 footer as I couldn’t get it in my driveway