Heavy-Duty Capability: The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

Tough jobs call for a powerful truck that can take on any task without damage. If you’re in the market for a brand-new work truck, consider the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. Our Athens Chevy dealer is sharing everything you need to know about the Silverado 3500 before hitting the lot!

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD: A Guide From Our Chevy Dealer

Power

The Chevy Silverado 3500 HD has a standard 6.6L V8 gas engine that offers 401 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 464 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. The available 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine provides 470 horsepower at 2800 rpm, 975 lb.-ft. of torque at 1600 rpm, and a maximum towing capacity of up to 36,000 pounds! Both engines are paired with an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission.

Safety

The Silverado 3500 has several assistive safety functions built in, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and Front Pedestrian Braking. These functions use cameras and sensors to alert you to potential hazards in your truck’s path. Other safety features in the Silverado 3500 include StabiliTrak electronic stability control, Teen Driver, Buckle to Drive, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams.

Entertainment

The Silverado 3500 HD has a 7-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM radio. Once you’ve used Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to sync your smartphone to your truck, you can use Bluetooth voice activation to make hands-free phone calls to anyone in your contacts! With a SiriusXM radio subscription, you’ll have endless entertainment options, including music channels and live sporting events.

Seating

The front bench seat in the Silverado 3500 is a 40/20/40 split bench that includes under-seat storage for extra tools, emergency items, or travel essentials. The driver and front passenger seats both have 4-way manual controls for optimal comfort. In the double cab Silverado model, the rear seat is a 60/40 bench that can be folded down on either side for more cargo room in the cabin.

Exterior

The Silverado3500 HD is an extra-large pickup with a commanding presence. Notable exterior features include the 18-inch all-terrain blackwall tires, steel-painted silver wheels, black bumpers, black door handles, and black outside power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors.

The CornerStep rear bumper helps you access your cargo bed without losing your footing while the cab-mounted bed lamps keep your workspace well-lit at any hour. Twelve standard cargo tie-downs rated at 500 pounds per corner allow you to haul extra-heavy loads with ease.

Where can you see the Silverado 3500 HD and other top models from the Chevy lineup? Head over to Bacon Auto Ranch in Athens, TX, to check out our available Chevrolet lineup or take a look at our online catalog.

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