A Comprehensive Review of the Silverado HD Engine Performance

A charcoal gray Chevy Silverado is parked on a dirt road.

 

Drivers searching for a heavy-duty pickup truck can’t go wrong with the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD lineup. Consisting of two powerful models, the Silverado 2500 and the Silverado 3500, this selection of Chevy pickup trucks offers unparalleled power for the Bellevue roads. While the Silverado HD speed tests may not win any awards, these trucks are built to handle the toughest jobs, whether towing, hauling, or venturing off the beaten path outside of Papillion. Learn more about the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD performance statistics for each engine, as well as the features under the hood, with this guide from Woodhouse Chevrolet.

2024 Chevy Silverado HD Performance Statistics

The 2024 Chevy Silverado HD lineup offers two engines, a gas V8 and a diesel V8. Though neither of these engines has ever had Silverado HD speed tests done, their goal isn’t to work fast — it’s to work hard. See how much output and towing capacity each engine provides in the breakdown of the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD engine performance below:

6.6L V8 Gas Engine

  • 401 hp
  • 464 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed Allison® automatic transmission
  • 19,090-pound maximum towing capacity

6.6L Duramax® V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine

  • 470 hp
  • 975 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed Allison® automatic transmission
  • 36,000-pound maximum towing capacity

2024 Chevy Silverado HD Engine Performance Features

To complement the exceptional 2024 Chevy Silverado HD performance statistics each engine is capable of, every Silverado HD model boasts several standard and available performance features under the hood. Built to maximize your performance around Council Bluffs, IA, you can find available features for the Chevy Silverado HD such as:

  • Autotrac® two-speed transfer case with push button controls
  • 720 cold-cranking amps heavy-duty battery
  • Auxiliary 730 cold-cranking amps battery
  • External engine oil cooler
  • External auxiliary transmission oil cooler
  • Heavy-duty air filter
  • Hill Descent Control
  • Power Take-Off
  • Off-road suspension package
  • StabiliTrak stability control system
  • Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control
  • And more!

Feel the Power of a New Chevy Silverado HD at Woodhouse Chevrolet Today!

Whether you want to hear the roar of the engines in person or conduct your own Silverado HD speed test before buying, contact Woodhouse Chevrolet! Our team will be happy to put you behind the wheel in Omaha to experience everything these Chevy pickup trucks have to offer. If you’d prefer to continue your research, see how the Silverado HD compares to the GMC Sierra HD when put to the test.

 

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