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Used 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a heavy-duty pickup truck with increased payload and towing capabilities compared to the standard full-size pickup from Chevy (the Silverado 1500). The 3500HD is available in four trims: Work Truck (WT), LT, LTZ and High Country. The base WT is aimed squarely at those looking to use the 3500HD as a workhorse at the job site. The LT is the minimum if you want your family to be comfortable, while the LTZ adds luxuries such as leather seating and dual-zone climate control. The High Country adds an upscale flair with ventilated front seats and navigation.

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is offered in regular-cab, double-cab and crew-cab body styles with a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive. All cab styles can be had in either single rear-wheel (SRW) or dual rear-wheel (DRW, or dually) configuration. The regular and double cabs are available only with an 8.2-foot long bed, while SRW crew-cab models can be configured with the long bed or a shorter 6.5-foot standard bed.

All models come standard with a 6.0-liter V8 (360 horsepower, 380 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic, while the optional turbocharged 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) is paired to a more robust Allison 1000 six-speed. Buyers can add a bi-fuel option to the 6.0-liter engine, allowing it to run on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG).

Standard equipment for the regular-cab WT trim includes 18-inch steel wheels (17-inch wheels with DRW), manual tow mirrors, a seven-pin wiring harness with a trailer brake controller, rubberized floors, vinyl upholstery, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, a driver information display, power door locks, manual crank windows, a rearview camera, air conditioning, cruise control, and a tilt-only steering wheel. Also standard are the MyLink 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, voice controls, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay compatibility. The double- and crew-cab WT models get power windows.Optional on the WT is OnStar (with 4G LTE connection and Wi-Fi hotspot) and satellite radio.

The LT trim adds those optional infotainment features plus an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen, alloy wheels, heated mirrors, a remote-locking EZ Lift & Lower tailgate, remote locking and unlocking, full power accessories, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, cloth upholstery, an upgraded driver information display and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Above the LT, the LTZ trim includesfoglights, power-folding mirrors, a power-sliding rear window with defogger, remote engine start, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, power-adjustable and heated front seats, driver's seat memory settings, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a 110-volt household-style power outlet.

At the top of the ladder, the High Country comes with side-assist steps, cargo box tie-downs, a spray-in bedliner, a navigation system, power-adjustable pedals, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, upgraded leather upholstery and a Bose audio system. Also included is the Driver Alert package, which brings lane departure warning and forward collision warning.

Some features on the upper trims can be added to the lower trims as options. Other extras, depending on trim, include the 4WD-only Z71 Off-Road package, a sunroof, a rear-seat entertainment system, a hard or soft tonneau cover, and gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch preparation.

Which Silverado 3500HD trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're interested in purchasing a 3500HD for your business and you'd like the bare-bones trim level, then feel free to go with the base Work Truck. Otherwise, we recommend the next level up, the LT. The LT gets a larger 8-inch touchscreen and cloth upholstery with carpeted floors. And, since you're probably doing some towing with your 3500HD, we recommend upgrading to the more powerful 6.6-liter diesel V8. Get the LT Convenience package (a power-adjustable driver's seat, remote start and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel) to boost the Silverado's livability.

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Silverado 3500HD Work Truck
Silverado 3500HD LT
Silverado 3500HD LTZ
Silverado 3500HD High Country
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Work Truck
6.0L 8cyl 6A
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LTZ
6.0L 8cyl 6A
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6.0L 8cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
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standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
360 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Engine torque
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Engine displacement
6.0 l
6.0 l
6.0 l
6.0 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/70R18
265/70R18
265/70R18
265/70R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
chrome alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
51.8 ft.
51.8 ft.
51.8 ft.
51.8 ft.
Curb weight
6,423 lb.
6,423 lb.
6,423 lb.
6,423 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
Height
78.4 in.
78.4 in.
78.3 in.
78.4 in.
Length
239.5 in.
239.5 in.
239.5 in.
239.5 in.
Bed Length
6'7”
6'7”
6'7”
6'7”
Wheelbase
153.7 in.
153.7 in.
153.7 in.
153.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Leg Room
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
Rear Head Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
64.3 in.
64.3 in.
64.3 in.
64.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, cloth
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, vinyl
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, vinyl
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, cloth
Cocoa/Dune, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents, leather
Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray Piping and Stitching, leather
Saddle, leather
Exterior
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Silver Ice Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Summit White
Havana Metallic
Red Hot
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Silver Ice Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Summit White
Havana Metallic
Red Hot
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Silver Ice Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Summit White
Havana Metallic
Red Hot
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Black
Graphite Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Havana Metallic