What's New in the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
For 2017, Chevrolet improves the 3500HD's Duramax diesel engine, giving it a new air-injection system that pumps horsepower to 445 and torque to stump-pulling 910 lb-ft. Teen Driver is added as standard equipment, and there is a new Alaskan Edition package that adds snow plow prep, 18-inch black wheels and DuraTrac tires, trailer towing mirrors, amber roof lights and a spray-in bed liner. See the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD models for sale near you
Which Silverado 3500 is the Best?
It's hard to recommend the best Silverado 3500HD for you, largely because there are so many trim levels and models available. Our suggestion: Take a long look at the choices and pick the one that suits you best. Want to haul around the whole family? That'll be the Crew Cab. Looking to haul a huge trailer? Go for the turbodiesel. Either way, regardless of the model you pick, you're likely to find something for just about everyone. Find a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD for sale
How Much Does a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Cost?
As you might expect, the Silverado 3500HD offers a long list of available trim levels, body styles and configurations. There are Regular Cabs, Crew Cabs and Double Cabs. There are regular beds and long beds, the aforementioned gasoline or diesel engines, and 2- or 4-wheel drive. Shoppers even have the ability to choose between two or four rear wheels, depending on the payload capacity needed.
In terms of trim levels, the Silverado 3500HD offers four. There's a base-level Work Truck (WT), a midlevel LT, an upscale LTZ and a luxurious High Country.
Choose the Work Truck ($35,805), and you'll find only basic transportation. Designed for use on gritty job sites, this model includes only an AM/FM stereo with an auxiliary port (but no CD player), vinyl seating, air conditioning and little else. It's so basic that items most drivers take for granted, such as keyless entry and power mirrors, aren't even standard.
For a few more creature comforts, you'll need to step up to the LT ($39,960). It includes a more generous list of standard equipment, ranging from power mirrors and tinted glass to alloy wheels, a CD player, satellite radio and Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system.
Next up is the LTZ ($48,525), which is only available in Double Cab or Crew Cab configurations. It includes features such as fog lights, larger alloy wheels, chrome trim, a larger center touchscreen, leather upholstery with heated front seats, a backup camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-folding mirrors and an automatic locking rear differential.
Topping the range is the exclusive High Country ($55,910), which is only offered in Crew Cab guise. Designed to roughly mimic the GMC Sierra Denali, the Silverado 3500HD High Country primarily adds appearance upgrades, including 20-inch alloy wheels, body-color bumpers, chrome side steps, full-leather front bucket seats, carpeted floor mats, special trim and a unique interior design with a center console. It also adds a navigation system, a Bose sound system, front and rear park assist, and wireless charging system.
As you might expect, options are plentiful. In addition to the 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine and dually rear wheels, the truck offers everything from work-ready features -- such as a heavy-duty trailer package, 4-wheel drive, power adjustable pedals and rear park assist -- to high-end convenience features, including a lane-departure warning system and forward-collision alert.