The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD come in numerous models, including:
- Regular Cab Long Box: 2500HD (2WD and 4×4), 3500HD SRW 2WD and 3500HD SRW/DRW 4×4
- Extended Cab Standard Box: 2500HD 2WD and 4×4
- Extended Cab Long Box: 2500HD 2WD and 4×4, and 3500HD SRW/DRW 2WD and 4×4
- Crew Cab Standard Box: 2500HD 2WD and 4×4
- Crew Cab Long Box: 2500HD 2WD and 4×4, and 3500HD SRW/DRW 2WD and 4×4
In turn, these models come in three trims – WT, LT and LTZ.You can compare the 2500HD trims here.
On the exterior of both the 2500HD and the 3500HD, you will find numerous Optional features such as:
- Cargo Management System: configurable, sliding hook system in pickup bed
- Exterior Plus Package: remote start, universal home remote, locking tailgate, EZ Lift tailgate, foglamps
- EZ Lift Tailgate Package: lockable EZ Lift tailgate (only available with Exterior Plus or LTZ Plus Packages)
- Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Both these babies are powered by a Vortec 6.0L V8 with 360 hp (322 hp in 3500HD Big Dooley models) and 380 lb.-ft. of torque (312 hp and 373 lb.-ft. of torque with box delete), which is Standard across all the three trims. You also have an Optional Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo engine with 365 hp and 660 lb.-ft. of torque on all the three trims.
Rear View of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ Crew Cab
Additional Standard/Optional packages on both the 2500HD and 3500HD include:
- Skid Plate Package: frame-mounted shield protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case on 4×4 models
- Snow Plow Prep Package: 15-amp power for backup and roof emergency light, high-flow front bumper, Skid Plate Package, and electrical relays (4×4 models only; see dealer for additional ordering information)
- Suspension Package, Z71 Off-Road: 36mm shock absorbers, off-road jounce bumpers and rear locking differential, Skid Plate Package, and Z71 decals on rear-quarter panels (SRW models only; requires trailering equipment)
Heavy-duty trailering equipment on the Silverado include trailer hitch platform with 2.5-inch receiver and 2-inch adapter, seven-wire harness mated to seven-way sealed connector, automatic locking rear differential, trailer brake control jumper harness under dash and sealed connector for center
high-mounted brake lamp (not available with pickup box or rear-bumper delete). These are Standard on the LTZ trim and Optional on the WT and LT trims.
Transmission is six-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode as Standard on all trims while it is Allison 1000 Series, six-speed automatic with engine-grade braking and Tow/Haul mode as Optional on all three trims.
Standard safety and security features include driver and right-front passenger air-bags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and OnStar with one year Safe and Sound Plan as Standard on all three trims. The Brake Controller with an ABS-integrated trailer is Optional on all three trims.
Inside the Chevy 2500HD and 3500HD, you will find mostly Optional features such as:
- Interior Plus Package: six-way power driver seat, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth wireless technology for select compatible phones
- Sunroof: power-sliding with Express-Open and wind deflector
- Window: power, full-drop, rear (Extended Cab only)
- Climate (temperature) control: single-zone, manual
- Climate (temperature) controls: dual-zone, automatic (Ext. and Crew Cab only)
- Rearview camera system
A Peak Inside the Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Seating options are essentially in Vinyl, Cloth, Premium Cloth or Custom leather appointed, as per the trims.
An AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player is Standard on all trims with an MP3-compatible in-dash six-disc CD changer (not available with DVD entertainment system) Optional on the LT and LTZ trims. Other Optional features include Bluetooth wireless technology for select compatible phones, Bose speaker system, DVD entertainment system (Crew Cab models only), and Touch-screen navigation radio. XM Radio with three trial months is Standard across the trims.
The exterior color options in the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD include Deep Ruby Metallic, Black, Imperial Blue Metallic, Victory Red, Summit White, Blue Granite Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Silver Berch Metallic, and Dark Cherry Metallic. Black Granite Metallic is also available as an extra-cost color.
So, why these beasts? I would say, why not, especially if you are a hardcore Chevy fan? After all, these are surely the strongest members of the Chevy truck family and if you consider the impressive ergonomics and ample storage room, particularly in the LTZ model, you have no reason to look anywhere else! For a Pictorial Review of the 2500HD, Watch this Video.