Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V-8 with Allison 10-Speed Automatic

When the job calls for maximum muscle, the available Duramax diesel 6.6-liter V-8 is the go-to choice. Rated at 470 horsepower and a mountain-moving 975 lb-ft of torque, this engine is tuned for confident launches, steady grade-climbing, and relaxed, low-rpm cruising with heavy trailers. It is paired with the Allison 10-speed automatic transmission, which spreads out ratios to keep the Duramax in its power band, reduces busy shifting on hills, and improves throttle response while towing. The powertrain’s hardware is engineered for durability, from the cooling strategy to the stout driveline components compatible with single- or dual-rear-wheel setups. If you tow or haul regularly, the Duramax and Allison combination will feel effortless on the highway and composed on challenging terrain.

36,000-Pound Max Towing and Advanced Trailering Camera System

Capability is the 3500 HD’s calling card, and the numbers tell the story: tow up to 36,000 pounds with the diesel and carry up to 7,442 pounds of payload when properly configured. But power is only part of the equation—control matters more. Chevrolet backs up the muscle with an available trailering technology suite that includes up to 14 camera views, so you can monitor hitch alignment, bed contents, side views, and even see virtually through your trailer with Transparent Trailer View. Available adaptive cruise control integrates with trailering, helping you maintain set speeds with a load behind you. Together, these systems streamline the checklist from hookup to highway merge and make backing into tight job sites or campground slots simpler and safer.

Google Built-In Infotainment with 13.4-Inch Touchscreen

From the LT trim and up, the Silverado HD integrates a large 13.4-inch touchscreen with a Google-based infotainment interface. The system supports voice commands, features physical volume and tuning knobs for quick adjustments on bumpy roads, and keeps your smartphone seamlessly connected via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Trailering profiles live right in the interface, letting you store maintenance notes, lights checklists, and key settings for multiple trailers. Select models also offer an integrated wireless charging pad to reduce cord clutter. The result is a truck that is as smart as it is strong, allowing you to route around traffic, manage trailer functions, and stay in touch with the crew without fumbling through menus.

Crew Cab Space, Comfort, and Clever Storage

Comfort matters when your truck doubles as your office. The crew cab’s longer wheelbase provides generous rear legroom and easy access, while rear-seat passengers benefit from dedicated vents and available climate controls. Premium touches such as available heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel make four-season use more enjoyable. The dash is designed with big, glove-friendly switchgear, and storage solutions abound—an expansive center console, underseat compartments, and smart bins built into seatbacks on select models help keep valuables and tools organized. For drivers who spend long days on the move, available convenience features like a head-up display reduce distraction by projecting key info into your line of sight.

Available Safety and Driver Assistance for Towing

Every Silverado HD can be equipped with a robust suite of driver-assistance features engineered to support towing and daily driving. Available Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking provide a layer of confidence in stop-and-go traffic, while available blind-spot monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert help when changing lanes or navigating crowded lots with a trailer in tow. The multi-view camera system adds angles that simply are not possible with mirrors alone, including bed and hitch views for easier alignment and trailering-focused perspectives that help reduce guesswork at low speeds. These technologies do not replace driver skill; they enhance it—keeping you more aware of surroundings and potential hazards, particularly when maneuvering a long and heavy rig.