While Chevy Silverado HD sales were down three percent in Q2 2024, overall Chevy Silverado sales still show the truck as the second most popular pickup line in North America behind the Ford F-Series, with Silverado purchases rising five percent year-over-year in the second quarter.
Now, sales figures show that one trim level of the Chevy Silverado HD is turning lightning-fast, with vehicles remaining on the lot for just a little more than two weeks on average before finding a new home.
The ZR2 trim level of the Chevy Silverado HD is the fastest-turning trim of the truck, with 18 days as the average turning time, which is extremely quick in the automotive market. For comparison, Chevy inventory overall stood at 64 days supply in July, meaning it would take slightly more than two months for all dealership stock to sell out if no new vehicles arrived at the rate of sales at that time.
A MotorTrend test at the start of the year suggests some possible reasons why people are buying up Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 trucks almost as fast as they can reach the dealership, with the publication declaring that its testing left “one beefy heavy-duty off-road truck standing alone at the top of the mountain.” The Silverado HD ZR2 won this accolade with its smooth ride over rugged terrain, good braking, and pleasant towing experience, with the truck remaining “quiet and comfortable yet hugely capable” with up to 18,500 pounds in tow.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD introduces the Chevy Silverado HD Trail Boss package, which is offered on the LT and LTZ trim levels. The Trail Boss is positioned below the ZR2 package in the list of off-road options for the pickup. The Trail Boss package (RPO code WPK) is priced at $4,005 on the LT trim level and $3,755 when combined with the LTZ trim level.
Pricing for the 2025 Silverado HD starts at $47,295 for the 2500 HD WT trim level with a Regular Cab and Long Bed, and tops out at $87,585 starting MSRP for the 3500 HD High Country with Crew Cab, Long Bed, Dual-Rear-Wheel configuration, four-wheel drive, and diesel engine. Destination freight charge of $1,995 is included in these prices, and the official configurator for the 2025 model year is currently live.
The 2025 model year introduces a number of changes and updates to the Chevy Silverado HD, including expanded availability of the Front and Rear Park Assist feature (RPO code UD5). Adaptive Cruise Control is now standard on the High Country trim, while a new Universal Vehicle Module (RPO code KGU) designed for upfitters is offered as an option on all 2025 Silverado HD trim levels.
When it comes to aesthetics, the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD is dropping two paint colors, Auburn Metallic (paint code G48) and Dark Ash Metallic (paint code G6M), while replacing them indirectly with a single new tint, Cypress Gray (paint code GBD). Five wheel designs offered in 2024 are being discontinued, with only a single new roller style – the 20-inch High Gloss Black painted wheel (RPO code SRI) – added to the lineup.
A new factory-installed Custom Blackout Package (RPO code CWK) can be optioned on the Custom trim level for 2025. This includes black badging and the first-ever black wheels offered on the Custom trim. At the same time, the Midnight Edition (RPO code WJP) package gets reduced availability, offered only on the High Country trim rather than the LT and LTZ trims as well.
Production of the 2025 Silverado HD model year began on July 29th, 2024. The pickup continues to be underpinned by the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at two locations, including both the GM Flint plant in Michigan and the GM Oshawa plant in Canada.
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Ugh…a lifted truck
You don’t like a more off road oriented truck, don’t buy one. But lot’s of farmers and ranchers can use such trucks to their advantage. Unfortunately but certain, there will be quite a few sold just to people who never use them for what they are intended for.
Hmmm, forgot to mention no AFM. Could be truck owners are tired of waiting to get their engine replaced. The only reason I considered the HD over the Max Tow on the LTZ. I needed something I could fit in a parking structure so no HD. Will have to get a Range AFM delete for the 6.2 when it comes in. I did an AFM delete on my 6.2 in my 2015 Yukon and with a proper tune, I could get 27-28 mpg on 2 lane highways at 60mph. Makes me wonder about GM anymore.
You could have got 28-29mpg if you left it alone, it works…
I left it alone until the lifters failed. Only reason they lasted as long as they did was running Amsoil instead of the garbage Dexos.
How is it GM can offer Adaptive Cruise Control on an HD, but still can’t figure out Lane Keep Assist on the HD?
Supercharge it and watch how many back orders they receive.
I own a 2024 Chevy 2500 HD LT Z71. These things don’t belong where any of the ZR2 features would actually matter. They just weigh too much and will sink in soupy mud and soft sand. Just a bunch of money-grabbing features for no one who will ever use them; but, I guess good on GM for selling a lot of dupes.
Even if one did need an HD ranch truck, just buy a WT, Custom, or, I guess an LT if you wanted the tech features, do all the work aftermarket and save $30-$50k. Anyone taking a 7,500 lbs or more vehicle, this tall and wide, on a true off-road course is an idiot. Especially one that costs $100k.
Funny, tests have shown otherwise and they serve a solid purpose. Try towing a trailer off road, you want more clearance, traction and capability and prefer not to get beat up with the ride. These trucks aren’t dedicated off road vehicles. They are to get your equipment off road, take your family to some scenic places where the pavement ends after towing a 5th wheel, and getting you around the deer lease or ranch. They aren’t being used to mud bog on weekends or expected to hit the rubicon, but the off road additions help it from getting stuck in the first place.
Funny, these things are just as wise as a half-ton and only a foot longer. With nearly triple the payload they can handle a ton more work with a small sacrifice in off road ability to the half tons. Makes it easy to decide.
I just wish this was offered as a package and not tied to the top box checker trims. You should be able to order a WT or LT with the ZR2 goodies. All these options are gearing more towards the suburban dad who doesn’t use or have a use for these trucks. Offering it on lower levels would open it up more for those who could actually make use of the features.
Yeah, you missed the point, as per usual with your account. Though you did actually confirm what I said nearing the end. No one is questioning the need to get onto some land or the capability.
GM sells and markets this as an “off-road” “go anywhere” vehicle package, when it really should be: “better have some solid earth under you” for that 4-ton automobile.
The ZR2 is for people with more money than brains. A lift, big tires, suspension dampeners, and skids can all be added aftermarket for a heck of a lot less than what a base ZR2 costs. Hardly any of these trucks are going to see anything past a dirt road going to the campground. There are barely any towables that could actually survive a situation where the ZR2 features would come into play, and ZERO fifth wheels that would survive the journey.
The point I’m belaboring to make is: This vehicle only exists because of rich boys with big toys. That’s it. Anyone else is going aftermarket for 1/2 the cost or buying an actual off-road vehicle, if that’s their intended purpose.
Not really. Many don’t have the time or inclination to chase down aftermarket. Not everything is about money, often it is about time. Many want something out of the box to fit there needs. Aftermarket requires time to research right parts, time to research for a good mechanic, time to get it all done.
Then you have to deal with all the different warranties from 3rd party as opposed to OEM.
Who are you to judge other people’s time and needs? Not everyone uses $$$ as their #1 consideration.
And then the warranty is gone. What aftermarket front locker are you going with? GM engineered everything to work in concert. Also, have fun adding the Multimatic shocks to a truck that lacked them from the factory. Have you priced 4 aftermarket, remote reservoir shocks for a hd pickup? Talk about for rich boys.
Now if they can just keep the transmissions from blowing up. 🙁
Leaving the Bison package out of this article was very odd. Is the writer unaware of it?
I call BS. I love in CT one of the top states of income. Ive been waiting out GM. ive also been tracking the 2500 ZR2 thats at every dealer in CT & on transit. This model sits for months. Ive seen well over 100 days. Seem to be alot being sold in the 45day range. Dont believe the hipe.