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2025 Chevy Silverado HD Trail Boss Incoming

The 2024 Chevy Silverado HD got its big debut last year, revealing a model refresh that includes new exterior styling, an overhauled cabin, new tech features, and powertrain upgrades. In addition, the 2024-model-year refresh introduces the new Silverado HD ZR2, a fresh off-roader trim level aimed squarely at enthusiasts. Now, GM Authority has learned that Chevy is set to launch a new Silverado HD Trail Boss model, adding yet another option for those buyers looking to play in the dirt.

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2 Bison out on the trail.

2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2 Bison

According to sources familiar with the matter, the new Chevy Silverado HD Trail Boss will debut for the 2025 model year, completing the Bow Tie brand’s range of Trail Boss trucks, which also includes the Silverado 1500 Trail Boss, the Colorado Trail Boss, and the upcoming Silverado EV Trail Boss.

While the ZR2 will remain the range-topping off-roader package for these models, the new TrailBoss will continue to be offered as the more affordable off-roader entry, slotting above the Z71 package and below the ZR2 package in terms of pricing and capability.

As for feature details on the forthcoming 2025 Chevy Silverado HD Trail Boss package, Trail Boss models typically combine the content of the Z71 package, including off-road suspension and shocks, along with all-terrain tires. Sources also indicate that the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD Trail Boss will be available exclusively in a Crew Cab body style with a single rear-wheel layout.

The 2025 Chevy Silverado HD Trail Boss will likely have a suspension lift, while the powertrain lineup will include either the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, rated at 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque, or the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax engine, rated at 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque. Both powertrains will mate to the Allison-branded 10-speed automatic transmission as standard.

As always, GM Authority will be there to bring you all the latest on the upcoming 2025 Chevy Silverado HD Trail Boss, so make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevy Silverado news, Chevy news, GM business news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. This is more my style than the ZR2. I don’t want all the luxuries of cooled leather seats and DSSV shocks as they don’t make a big difference on ride from the reviews and the high level luxuries add cost and deduct payload. I would like to see GM make this an option package rather than a trim level, but if they must they should follow the Silverado rather than the Colorado. Allow a nicely equipped LT level (not base trim) and I hope they don’t do any stupid domed black hood like the Silverado, just keep the stock one. I am sure black wheels are coming (those will be changed asap as that fad needs to die). Just take the ZR2 lift and change the shocks and keep the selectable locker on a 34″ tire, boom, done. Split the difference from the LT and ZR2 just like the Silverado and you have a winner.

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    1. Keep in mind that there is more than one way to bring a Trail Boss to market. One way is to base it on/around the Work Truck (Silverado Trail Boss Custom or Colorado Trail Boss), while the other is to base it on/around the LT (Silverado Trail Boss LT). The latter would have a lot of the luxuries you discuss, PERHAPS including the ventilated (NOT cooled) seats.

      PS: don’t hold your breath for this to be a package.

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      1. Yeah, I hope they change their ways but I am not holding my breath either. I would like to add meat and potatoes to a trim level (suspension and drivetrain) without the flash (black trim) and keep the chrome bumpers like Ford. One can wish…

        The LT TB doesn’t have HUD, Memory seats (though that is nice when the wife needs to use it but that is very rare), power steering column, Super cruise; nor are ventilated seats an option (heated is but not vented) among other things. As you said it is based on the LT which to me is the ideal trim. So hopefully Chevy goes the LT route or offer both ala LD Silverado.

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  2. Do you think it will break down 3 times in 6 months like Andre’s Colorado TrailBoss over on TFL?

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    1. this write up is not about the colorado’s/ it is about the silverado’s. Totally different animal.

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  3. The 1500 Trail Boss rides like a log wagon. No way I would be interested in a HD 2500 version. They look nice but ride and drive mean more to me.

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    1. if you want to feel like riding in a boat, go get an F150. Even the Tremor trim tends to float and roll.

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  4. Yawn, another lifted truck for guys who are short, fat, out of shape, and have ego problems!!

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  5. will it have 35s?

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    1. GM “engineers” decided to put 35in tires on the Colorado Bison but only 33in tires on the Silverado ZR2… the new HD will likely be 32in tires to keep up with GM logic LOL!

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  6. When are “they” going to come out with a Trail Boss Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban?? Will a Silverado 2 inch lift kit fit on a Tahoe??

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  7. 10 speed transmission? Only more added to the problems. Will it to also have AFM? I will stick to my 2011 silverado, with AFM delete, on-star delete, after cranking issues. It only has 125,000 miles. I bet this trail boss is over 100,000. I only paid 19,000 for my silverado in 2014. It is a awesome vehicle. They just don’t make them like they used to, and way more expensive.

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  8. So basically just a Z71 package with a factory lift and some stickers?

    Sure…why not? It will be an add on to a bunch of trims. Should sell well.

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  9. I know 2022 the L8T motor on the 2500 has deleted the AFM so all the people worrying over that can relax

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