What's the Difference Between 1500 vs. 2500 vs. 3500?

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs.  2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 2025 Chevy Silverado 3500
$37,000 Starting MSRP* $45,300 $46,500
420 hp Max horsepower 470 hp 470 hp
495 lb-ft Max torque 975 lb-ft 975 lb-ft
13,300 pounds Max towing capacity 22,070 pounds 36,000 pounds
2,260 pounds Max payload capacity 4,133 pounds 7,237 pounds

 

Whether you need to add a new pickup to your Farmers Branch-area business fleet or want to upgrade your tow rig for your family’s outdoor adventures past the Richardson area, there is a new Chevrolet Silverado for every task. So, what are the differences among the 1500 vs. 2500 vs. 3500? Explore more about the light-duty and heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado truck models in this guide from the team at Galleria Chevrolet!

 

 

Engine Specs: What Are the Differences Among the 1500 vs. 2500 vs. 3500?

No matter which model you choose, every Silverado is offered with a choice of powerful engines from basic tasks to the toughest jobs around the Grapevine area. Compare the engine options and horsepower and torque ratings of the different 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD pickup models below:

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  • 2.7L TurboMax™ Engine: 310 hp / 430 lb-ft of torque
  • 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: 355 hp / 383 lb-ft of torque
  • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: 420 hp / 460 lb-ft of torque
  • Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine: 305 hp / 495 lb-ft of torque

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

  • 6.6L V8 Gasoline Engine: 401 hp / 464 lb-ft of torque
  • 6.6L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine: 470 hp / 975 lb-ft of torque

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

  • 6.6L V8 Gasoline Engine: 401 hp / 464 lb-ft of torque
  • 6.6L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine: 470 hp / 975 lb-ft of torque

 

Towing & Payload: What Are the Differences Among the 1500 vs. 2500 vs. 3500?

Whether hauling cargo around Carrollton or towing a work trailer, camping trailer, boat, or other recreational vehicle across the state, there is a Chevrolet Silverado ready to put in work. Explore the towing capabilities and payload capabilities of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD trucks below:

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