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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD: real cost in California

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
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Cheapest trim, WT · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$46,200the advertised price
Drive away$53,492with fees and tax
Loan payment$827/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,498/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $53,492Insurance $16,832Fuel $27,901Interest and lost return $22,222Maintenance and plates $11,762

$53,492 to drive away + $78,717 to run it for 6 years − $24,330 back at resale = $107,879, or $1,498 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$53,492
Running it, 6 yrs+$78,717
Back at resale−$24,330
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$46,200
Feesfreight $2,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,880
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,412
Fuel13,500 mi a year at 17 MPG
+$27,901
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,832
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,189
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$11,033
Maintenanceestimate
+$8,444
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,318
Resale after 6 years53% of MSRP, you get this back
−$24,330
True cost $107,879 ÷ 72 months$1,498 a month

The car

Size and space
BodyRegular Cab, Long Bed, Double Cab, Standard Bed, Double Cab, Long Bed
Seats3, 6
Cargo98.27" bed
Engine and fuel
Engine401–470 hp gas or diesel, 2WD, 4WD
0–60 mph5.9–6.6 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingUp to 18,500 lb
Tires17", 18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years53% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

Every trim: auto braking.
WT 2WD$46,200$53,492$107,879✓ $1,498/mo314,50017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 2WD$47,900$55,345$109,672$1,523/mo614,50017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 2WD$48,100$55,563$109,882$1,526/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
Custom 2WD$49,500$57,089$111,991$1,555/mo614,50017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
Custom 2WD$49,700$57,307$112,202$1,558/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 2WD$49,700$57,307$111,678$1,551/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 2WD$49,900$57,525$111,889$1,554/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
Custom 2WD$51,300$59,051$113,888$1,582/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
Custom 2WD$51,500$59,269$114,104$1,585/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 4WD$52,500$60,359$115,272$1,601/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 4WD$52,900$60,795$115,721$1,607/mo314,50017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
Custom 4WD$54,100$62,103$117,410$1,631/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 4WD$54,900$62,974$117,829$1,637/mo614,50017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 4WD$55,100$63,192$118,040$1,639/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 4WD$56,700$64,936$119,857$1,665/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$56,815$65,062$121,172$1,683/mo314,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
LT 4WD$56,900$65,154$120,068$1,668/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$57,890$66,233$122,409$1,700/mo614,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$58,090$66,451$122,620$1,703/mo617,90022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$59,690$68,195$124,653$1,731/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$59,890$68,413$124,627$1,731/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No— No
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$61,415$70,075$126,777$1,761/mo614,50022 MPG— No✓ Yes— No— No— No
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$61,615$70,293$126,988$1,764/mo617,90022 MPG— No✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic$62,490$71,247$127,742$1,774/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$62,890$71,683$128,256$1,781/mo314,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$63,215$72,037$128,780$1,789/mo618,50022 MPG— No✓ Yes— No— No— No
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$63,415$72,255$128,996$1,792/mo618,50022 MPG— No✓ Yes— No— No— No
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO)$63,485$72,331$128,891$1,790/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LTZ 4WD$63,600$72,457$127,952$1,777/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
LTZ 4WD$63,800$72,675$128,163$1,780/mo616,00017 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$63,885$72,767$129,305$1,796/mo314,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$64,890$73,863$130,408$1,811/mo614,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$65,090$74,081$130,619$1,814/mo617,60022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$65,885$74,947$131,552$1,827/mo614,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic$66,015$75,089$131,853$1,831/mo618,50022 MPG— No✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$66,085$75,165$131,769$1,830/mo617,60022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$66,690$75,824$132,429$1,839/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$66,890$76,042$132,640$1,842/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO)$67,010$76,173$132,902$1,846/mo618,50022 MPG— No✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$67,685$76,909$133,557$1,855/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$67,885$77,127$133,768$1,858/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No— No✓ Yes
ZR2$73,500$83,247$139,015$1,931/mo616,00017 MPG— No— No— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
LTZ 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$73,590$83,345$140,133$1,946/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
LTZ 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$73,790$83,563$140,343$1,949/mo618,50022 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
High Country 4WD$73,900$83,683$139,437$1,937/mo616,00017 MPG— No— No— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
High Country 4WD$74,100$83,901$139,648$1,940/mo616,00017 MPG— No— No— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
ZR2 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8$83,490$94,135$152,605$2,120/mo618,50021 MPG— No— No— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
High Country 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$83,890$94,571$151,358$2,102/mo618,50022 MPG— No— No— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
High Country 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$84,090$94,789$151,569$2,105/mo618,50022 MPG— No— No— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
WT2WD
✓ $1,498/mo
True cost
Sticker $46,200Drive-away $53,4926 yrs $107,879Seats 3Tows 14,500Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT2WD
$1,523/mo
True cost
Sticker $47,900Drive-away $55,3456 yrs $109,672Seats 6Tows 14,500Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT2WD
$1,526/mo
True cost
Sticker $48,100Drive-away $55,5636 yrs $109,882Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
Custom2WD
$1,555/mo
True cost
Sticker $49,500Drive-away $57,0896 yrs $111,991Seats 6Tows 14,500Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
Custom2WD
$1,558/mo
True cost
Sticker $49,700Drive-away $57,3076 yrs $112,202Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT2WD
$1,551/mo
True cost
Sticker $49,700Drive-away $57,3076 yrs $111,678Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT2WD
$1,554/mo
True cost
Sticker $49,900Drive-away $57,5256 yrs $111,889Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
Custom2WD
$1,582/mo
True cost
Sticker $51,300Drive-away $59,0516 yrs $113,888Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
Custom2WD
$1,585/mo
True cost
Sticker $51,500Drive-away $59,2696 yrs $114,104Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT4WD
$1,601/mo
True cost
Sticker $52,500Drive-away $60,3596 yrs $115,272Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT4WD
$1,607/mo
True cost
Sticker $52,900Drive-away $60,7956 yrs $115,721Seats 3Tows 14,500Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Custom4WD
$1,631/mo
True cost
Sticker $54,100Drive-away $62,1036 yrs $117,410Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT4WD
$1,637/mo
True cost
Sticker $54,900Drive-away $62,9746 yrs $117,829Seats 6Tows 14,500Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT4WD
$1,639/mo
True cost
Sticker $55,100Drive-away $63,1926 yrs $118,040Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT4WD
$1,665/mo
True cost
Sticker $56,700Drive-away $64,9366 yrs $119,857Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
WT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,683/mo
True cost
Sticker $56,815Drive-away $65,0626 yrs $121,172Seats 3Tows 14,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
LT4WD
$1,668/mo
True cost
Sticker $56,900Drive-away $65,1546 yrs $120,068Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
WT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,700/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,890Drive-away $66,2336 yrs $122,409Seats 6Tows 14,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,703/mo
True cost
Sticker $58,090Drive-away $66,4516 yrs $122,620Seats 6Tows 17,900Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,731/mo
True cost
Sticker $59,690Drive-away $68,1956 yrs $124,653Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,731/mo
True cost
Sticker $59,890Drive-away $68,4136 yrs $124,627Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
Custom6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,761/mo
True cost
Sticker $61,415Drive-away $70,0756 yrs $126,777Seats 6Tows 14,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
Custom6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,764/mo
True cost
Sticker $61,615Drive-away $70,2936 yrs $126,988Seats 6Tows 17,900Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic
$1,774/mo
True cost
Sticker $62,490Drive-away $71,2476 yrs $127,742Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,781/mo
True cost
Sticker $62,890Drive-away $71,6836 yrs $128,256Seats 3Tows 14,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Custom6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,789/mo
True cost
Sticker $63,215Drive-away $72,0376 yrs $128,780Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
Custom6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,792/mo
True cost
Sticker $63,415Drive-away $72,2556 yrs $128,996Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD — No
WT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO)
$1,790/mo
True cost
Sticker $63,485Drive-away $72,3316 yrs $128,891Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LTZ4WD
$1,777/mo
True cost
Sticker $63,600Drive-away $72,4576 yrs $127,952Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LTZ4WD
$1,780/mo
True cost
Sticker $63,800Drive-away $72,6756 yrs $128,163Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,796/mo
True cost
Sticker $63,885Drive-away $72,7676 yrs $129,305Seats 3Tows 14,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,811/mo
True cost
Sticker $64,890Drive-away $73,8636 yrs $130,408Seats 6Tows 14,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,814/mo
True cost
Sticker $65,090Drive-away $74,0816 yrs $130,619Seats 6Tows 17,600Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,827/mo
True cost
Sticker $65,885Drive-away $74,9476 yrs $131,552Seats 6Tows 14,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Custom6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic
$1,831/mo
True cost
Sticker $66,015Drive-away $75,0896 yrs $131,853Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,830/mo
True cost
Sticker $66,085Drive-away $75,1656 yrs $131,769Seats 6Tows 17,600Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,839/mo
True cost
Sticker $66,690Drive-away $75,8246 yrs $132,429Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,842/mo
True cost
Sticker $66,890Drive-away $76,0426 yrs $132,640Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Custom6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO)
$1,846/mo
True cost
Sticker $67,010Drive-away $76,1736 yrs $132,902Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,855/mo
True cost
Sticker $67,685Drive-away $76,9096 yrs $133,557Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,858/mo
True cost
Sticker $67,885Drive-away $77,1276 yrs $133,768Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
ZR2
$1,931/mo
True cost
Sticker $73,500Drive-away $83,2476 yrs $139,015Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise — NoHeated seats — NoSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LTZ6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$1,946/mo
True cost
Sticker $73,590Drive-away $83,3456 yrs $140,133Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
LTZ6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$1,949/mo
True cost
Sticker $73,790Drive-away $83,5636 yrs $140,343Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesAdaptive cruise ✓ YesHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
High Country4WD
$1,937/mo
True cost
Sticker $73,900Drive-away $83,6836 yrs $139,437Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise — NoHeated seats — NoSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
High Country4WD
$1,940/mo
True cost
Sticker $74,100Drive-away $83,9016 yrs $139,648Seats 6Tows 16,000Fuel use 17 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise — NoHeated seats — NoSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
ZR26.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8
$2,120/mo
True cost
Sticker $83,490Drive-away $94,1356 yrs $152,605Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 21 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise — NoHeated seats — NoSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
High Country6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$2,102/mo
True cost
Sticker $83,890Drive-away $94,5716 yrs $151,358Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise — NoHeated seats — NoSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
High Country6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$2,105/mo
True cost
Sticker $84,090Drive-away $94,7896 yrs $151,569Seats 6Tows 18,500Fuel use 22 MPGBlind spot — NoAdaptive cruise — NoHeated seats — NoSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).
Feature
WT 2WD$46,200
Custom 2WD$49,500
WT 2WD$49,700
Custom 2WD$51,300
WT 4WD$52,500
LT 4WD$52,900
Custom 4WD$54,100
LT 4WD$54,900
LT 4WD$56,700
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$56,815
LT 4WD$56,900
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$57,890
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$61,415
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic$62,490
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$62,890
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$63,215
WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO)$63,485
LTZ 4WD$63,600
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$63,885
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$64,890
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$65,885
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic$66,015
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$66,085
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$66,690
Custom 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO)$67,010
LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$67,685
ZR2$73,500
LTZ 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$73,590
High Country 4WD$73,900
ZR2 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8$83,490
High Country 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$83,890
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $795
+ $595
+ $795
+ $595
+ $795
+ $735
+ $595
+ $1,335
+ $795
+ $1,335
+ $795
+ $795
+ $735
+ $795
+ $1,245
+ $735
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $795
+ $595
+ $795
+ $595
+ $795
+ $735
+ $595
+ $1,335
+ $795
+ $1,335
+ $795
+ $795
+ $735
+ $795
+ $1,245
+ $735
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
✓
✓ from High Country 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
Adaptive cruise
+ $500
+ $1,050
+ $500
+ $1,050
360° camera
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
✓
+ $1,245
✓ from High Country 4WD
Parking sensors
+ $795
+ $595
+ $795
+ $595
+ $795
+ $735
+ $595
+ $1,335
+ $795
+ $1,335
+ $795
+ $795
+ $735
+ $795
+ $1,245
+ $735
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
✓
✓ from High Country 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
✓
Cooled seats
+ $1,815
+ $1,815
Heated steering wheel
+ $400
+ $400
+ $400
+ $400
+ $400
+ $400
+ $400
Heated rear seats
+ $1,050
+ $1,050
Dual-zone climate
+ $985
+ $985
+ $985
+ $985
✓
+ $985
+ $985
+ $985
✓
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
+ $1,315
+ $1,315
+ $525
+ $1,315
+ $525
+ $525
+ $525
+ $525
+ $525
+ $525
✓
✓
Power liftgate
+ $335
+ $335
+ $335
+ $335
+ $1,815
+ $335
+ $335
+ $335
+ $1,815
Wireless phone charging
+ $1,815
+ $1,815
Power driver's seat
+ $1,315
+ $1,315
+ $985
+ $1,315
+ $985
+ $985
+ $985
+ $985
+ $985
+ $985
✓
✓
Tech and audio
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓
✓ LT 4WD to LT 4WD
✓
✓
✓ LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD to LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
✓ LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD to LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
✓
Premium sound system
+ $1,815
+ $1,815
✓
✓ from High Country 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
Head-up display
+ $1,340
+ $1,340
+ $1,340
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓
✓ LT 4WD to LT 4WD
✓
✓
✓ LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD to LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
✓ LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD to LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
✓
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ WT 4WD to LT 4WD
✓
✓ WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic to LT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
✓ from WT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO)
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $995
+ $995
LED headlights
+ $4,030
+ $4,030
✓
+ $4,030
+ $4,030
✓ ZR2 to LTZ 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
✓
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free drivingMassaging seatsMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the WT WT 2WD (93 items)
  • 6.6L V8 Gas engine
  • Durabed
  • Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System with 7" diagonal color touchscreen
  • Charge / Data USB ports
  • Trailering Package
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • 3.73 rear axle ratio
  • Lowered GVWR, 10,000 lbs.
  • Push Button Start
  • Heavy-Duty Air Filter
  • Air filtration monitoring
  • Automatic locking rear differential
  • Rear wheel drive
  • External engine oil cooler
  • External auxiliary transmission oil cooler
  • Heavy-duty 720 cold-cranking amps battery
  • 170-amp alternator
  • Integrated trailer brake controller
  • Fully boxed frame
  • Black recovery hooks
  • Suspension Package
  • Steering
  • 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
  • Brake pad wear indicator
  • Capless fuel fill
  • Single-outlet exhaust
  • 17" steel painted Silver wheels (Not available to order at this time)
  • 17" LT245/75R17E all-season, blackwall tires
  • 17" LT245/75R17E all-season, blackwall spare tire
  • Spare tire carrier lock
  • Black front bumper
  • Black rear bumper
  • CornerStep rear bumper
  • Side BedStep
  • Black beltline moldings
  • Cargo tie-downs
  • Halogen headlamps
  • IntelliBeam
  • Incandescent taillamps with stop and reverse lights
  • Lamps, cargo area, cab mounted integrated with center high mount stop lamp, with switch in bank on left side of steering wheel
  • Black outside power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors
  • Cab-mounted cargo area lamps
  • Solar-absorbing glass
  • Standard tailgate
  • Tailgate and bed rail protection caps
  • Locking tailgate
  • Tailgate without EZ Lift
  • Black door handles
  • 2-speaker audio system
  • Wireless phone projection
  • Bluetooth for phone connectivity to vehicle infotainment system
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
  • 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with under-seat storage
  • Bluetooth
  • 4-way manual driver seat
  • 4-way manual front passenger seat
  • Rubberized vinyl floor covering
  • Steering wheel
  • Manual tilt steering column
  • Instrument cluster 6-gauge cluster featuring speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer, voltage and oil pressure
  • 3.5" diagonal monochromatic Driver Information Center
  • Instrumentation
  • Compass located in instrument cluster
  • Power windows with driver express-up/down
  • Power windows with front passenger express-down
  • Power door locks
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Cruise control
  • 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet
  • Single-zone climate control
  • Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
  • Assist handles
  • Chevrolet Connected Access capable
  • 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit 1
  • Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
  • Corrosion Limited Warranty 1
  • Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 1
  • Roadside Assistance Program and Available Courtesy Transportation 1
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Front Pedestrian Braking
  • StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • 6 airbags
  • OnStar services capable
  • HD Rear Vision Camera
  • Hitch Guidance
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Following Distance Indicator
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Buckle to Drive
  • Teen Driver
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Tire Fill Alert
  • OnStar Basics

Recalls

6 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Silverado 2500 HD models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Tires2024, 2025 · 8 vehicles
The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.Recall 26V530000 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment2026 · 5,861 vehicles
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ...Recall 26V114000 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment2026 · 3,408 vehicles
These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production.Recall 25V815000 at NHTSA ↗
Latches/locks/linkages2024 · 131,231 vehicles
The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in Park.Recall 24V894000 at NHTSA ↗
Latches/locks/linkages2024 · 570,434 vehicles
The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.Recall 24V060000 at NHTSA ↗
Steering2024 · 3,893 vehicles
The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.Recall 23V549000 at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
How much is a 2026 Silverado 2500 HD in California?
$53,492 to drive away for the WT, from a $46,200 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $827 loan payment, about $1,611 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,498 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
From 14,500 lb to 18,500 lb, depending on the trim.

Colors

Red HotLakeshore Blue MetallicSterling Gray MetallicSummit WhiteBlackWhite SandsCypress Gray+$395Radiant Red Tintcoat+$495Polar White Tricoat+$995

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