2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a highly customizable full-size pickup truck. It features a choice of two cargo beds, three cabin sizes and three drivetrains. The 2500HD will appeal to truck shoppers who need a truly hard-working and rugged vehicle with outstanding towing and hauling capabilities: With a conventional hitch, the 2500HD can tow up to 12,000 pounds.

The Silverado 2500 can seat from three to six people, depending on cabin size. The roomy four-door Crew Cab is the one to get for if you routinely transport lots of people, not just cargo and trailers.

The 2500’s standard engine is a 6.0-liter V8 that delivers 300 horsepower and 360 pound-feet of torque, or you can upgrade to a 6.6-liter turbocharged diesel V8 that produces 300 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque, or a gas-powered 8.1-liter V8 that provides 330 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is standard and 4-wheel drive (4WD) is optional.

While the Silverado 2500 certainly succeeds at its mission as a heavy-duty worker, keep in mind this is a large vehicle that can feel ungainly while cornering or navigating crowded parking lots. It also has a firmer ride than many less-heavy-duty trucks offer.

What’s New in the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

• No notable changes.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs. the Competition

The Silverado 2500HD doesn’t have the hard-working pickup market all to itself. These direct rivals are also worth consideration:

• Ford F-250: Excellent towing capability, highly customizable, strong engine lineup.

• Ram 2500: Potent engines, smooth suspension, impressive towing and hauling capacity.

• GMC Sierra 2500HD: Upscale interior, equally adept at towing and hauling, powerful drivetrains.

Where the Silverado 2500HD Sits in the 2004 Chevrolet Lineup

The Silverado 2500HD shares showroom space with other Chevy trucks, including the Silverado 3500HD, Avalanche 1500, Silverado 1500 and Colorado.

What’s the Best 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trim for You?

Which Trim Is the Best Value?

The Work Truck is the least expensive model. It comes with vinyl upholstery, rubber flooring, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, manual windows and locks, and air conditioning.

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Best Trim for Fuel Economy

Because of their size, the EPA does not rate the fuel economy of heavy-duty full-size trucks like the Silverado 2500HD.

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Best Trim for Cargo Space

The Silverado 2500HD comes with an 8-foot or 6.5-foot cargo bed. Bigger will be better for anyone who needs more cargo volume.

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Best Trim for Towing

Either of the Silverado 2500HD’s optional engines can tow 12,000 pounds with a traditional ball hitch. The truck’s maximum fifth-wheel towing capacity of 16,100 pounds comes with the 8.1-liter engine in a RWD regular-cab truck.

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Top-of-the-Line Trim

The LT trim adds leather upholstery, a Bose stereo with a CD changer, remote keyless entry, automatic headlights, fog lights, chrome exterior trim, heated front seats, heated side mirrors, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and power-adjustable front seats.

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Should I Buy an Older Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Instead?

This generation of Silverado 2500HD hit Chevrolet showrooms for the 1999 model year. There should be plenty of used examples available, but remember that these trucks are used for hefty tasks; make sure any used model you’re considering has a full service history.

You can find a used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with Carfax used car listings. Each used car comes with a free Carfax vehicle history report.

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