The fourth-generation Chevy Silverado HD was refreshed for the 2024 model year, with the subsequent 2025 Chevy Silverado HD debuting a few important updates and changes, including the new Silverado HD Trail Boss. As expected, the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD once again provides impressive capabilities when it comes to towing and hauling. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD payload ratings.
You might expect the 3500 to have a higher price ceiling than the 2500, but the most expensive Silverado HD is actually a 2500 model. It’s because the ZR2 trim is 2500-only, and that can get really pricey. Here’s the options list for the most expensive possible 2025 Chevy Silverado HD.
| RPO/Color Code | MSRP | |
|---|---|---|
| 2500 HD ZR2 | $73,095 | |
| 6.6L V8 Duramax turbodiesel engine | L5P | $9,490 |
| ZR2 Bison Edition | ULV | $9,135 |
| Black power-retractable assist steps | B3L | $2,295 |
| Technology Package | CWM | $1,840 |
| Hard folding truck bed cover by RealTruck Advantage | VOZ | $1,495 |
| Power sunroof | CF5 | $995 |
| Multi-Flex audio system by Kicker, LPO | SAX | $895 |
| Dark Essentials Package, LPO | PDB | $550 |
| Gooseneck / 5th Wheel Prep Package | Z6A | $545 |
| Gooseneck Hitch Package | SNO | $325 |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | R6P | $299 |
| Universal Vehicle Module | UG1 | $295 |
| Dual 220-amp primary and 170 auxiliary amp alternators | KHF | $230 |
| Console-mounted safe, LPO | S1O | $230 |
| High idle switch | UF3 | $200 |
| Upfitter switches | 9L7 | $150 |
| Heavy-Duty Front Spring / Camper Package | F60 | $45 |
| Total | $102,109 |
A few other expensive factory options include black power-retractable assist steps (B3L) for $2,295, a hard folding truck bed cover by RealTruck Advantage (VOZ) for $1,495, a power sunroof (CF5) for $995, and a gooseneck/5th wheel prep package (Z6A) for $545. There’s also a Technology Package (CWM) for $1,840, which adds a rear camera mirror, a 15-inch color head-up display, and adaptive cruise control.
Some dealer-installed LPO options also raise the price tag. They include a Multi-Flex audio system by Kicker (LPO SAX) for $895, the Dark Essentials Package (PDB) for $550, and a console-mounted safe (S1O) for $230.
All of the options in the table above bring the price of the most expensive 2025 Chevy Silverado HD up to $102,109. We also optioned the most expensive Silverado 3500, which was a Duramax-equipped High Country model with a long bed, and the highest we can get the price tag is $100,084.
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OK I get it. Thank you!
The question should be, ‘ How expensive is the cheapest Silverado’?
About 65 TO 70 thousand for a nicely equipped LT Trailboss with the gas engine. Which begs the question, why buy a 1500?
Because if you have no need for a HD, the trade offs are huge. Much worse gas mileage, much rougher ride, much harder to park and fit in places, the list goes on. Question is, if you only need a half ton, why buy a 3/4 ton? You aren’t saving any money, you are just spending more. And no, the AFM equipped engines aren’t much less reliable. The issues you hear get inflated are few and far between in the grand scheme of things.
Sounds like a real truck to me. Not a thinly disguised four-door pick up with a short box for soccer moms and grocery getters.
“if you only need a half ton, why buy a 3/4 ton?”
Durability. A 2500 will go 200,000 miles without a second thought. The much more car-like 1500 will need at least one set of brakes, a set of ball joints, and a transmission before 150,000. The 2500 gets you a lot more truck for comparable features and price.
Have to say this, but yes a 2500 can take more pounding than a 1500.
There is a reason why in Syria for example, armed groups used 2500 class Chevrolet/GMC trucks (also some 1500 and 3500, but those were less in no) in addition to their Toyotas.
I bought a 2025 1500 LTZ with the Max tow package. Pretty much the same capabilities as the 2500HD and easier to get in and out of tight spaces. Especially backing a trailer down a long narrow drive. I also bought a Range device to disable DOD and Autostop.
Liar. What are you talking about? A 1500 with Max Tow isn’t remotely close to the capabilities of a 2500.
A 2025 1500 has a MAX payload of 2,260 lbs — all as a 2WD, regular cab and ZERO options. A more realistic payload is ~1,850 lbs with any kind of cab and options, but most are probably ~1,700 lbs. Way less if you’re into a higher trim, crew cab, and especially the 3.0L diesel. A 1500 LT and above trim with options and 3.0L has less payload than my 2014 GMC Acadia (1,557 lbs), which is already weighed down by dual sunroof glass and SLT trim.
My 2024 2500 LT, crew cab, 6.6L gasser, standard box, with basically every major option, has over 3,400 lbs of payload. A 2500 basically nets you DOUBLE the amount of payload compared to a 1500 of comparable options!
Check your door sticker, man.
Range will not do anything to save your lifters. They still can fail. Yes, even the ones downvoting me can be aware of this.
Also, you NEED to remove it when going for servicing, otherwise if you have an issue, your dealer can deny coverage or to help you…
So if the average American has less than $ 10,000 in the bank, is anyone walking in and writing a check for one of these ?
I’ve said it before but I think GM has dramatically raised prices on pickups to offset their big losses on EVs. And, it’s not fair to consumers.
GM is entitled to make a profit off of their pickups or any other product they make but why should a Silverado truck buyer be subsidizing someone else’s EV. Set up an eight percent margin on everything and all the sudden EV prices climb substantially, truck prices come down at least 20 percent and the ancient and cheap-to-produce Chevy Express drops from $50,000 to $32,000 or less. Contractors are way overpaying on such a rudimentary vehicle to help fund somebody else’s luxury Lyriq EV. It’s very off-putting.
I realize the profit margin has always been different for each model. Historically inexpensive cars didn’t make much money while higher-end luxury cars or a Suburban kept GM in business. Some years ago, wealthier buyers purchasing a Corvette helped GM to offer a Cruz to young, first-time buyers. That’s fair. Today though it’s been turned on its head with middle class truck buyers paying for part of the cost of a Hummer EV for higher-income consumers. I think that’s very unfair.
Decide if the priorities are:
pulling a trailer (gooseneck packages), OR:
plowing snow (dual alternator and outfitter packages), OR:
treating yourself (Bison package), OR:
looks (power steps and “dark essentials” packages)
… and spec to that. If either of the first two are the priority then you need a WT. If it’s the last two then get a 1500.
This is the reason China is making better and affordable cars. I would love to support my country but I can’t afford it. You guys in Detroit just don’t get it. Soon, I hate to say, you all will be out of jobs. Sad!