Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 19 recorded runs

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 19 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Diesel Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed), which took 9.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.36 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.68 seconds at 88.93 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.2sec 2017 LT Diesel Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

Average 0–60 7.36sec Across 19 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.68sec @ 88.9 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.1sec 2001 LS Extended

Across 19 verified runs, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ranges from 6.2 to 9.1 seconds 0–60, with a 7.36-second average.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 0–60 times by model year

19 tests · 9 years

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Model Year 9

2024

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.47 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.97 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#02

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Z71 Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

6.4sec 0–60

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14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.90 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #2 of 19

#03

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Z71 Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

6.4sec 0–60

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14.90s ¼ mi @ 93.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.90 sec
Trap Speed: 93.1 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 10A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #3 of 19

#07

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2 Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

6.6sec 0–60

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15.10s ¼ mi @ 91.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.10 sec
Trap Speed: 91.8 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 10A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #7 of 19

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2 Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

2020

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.78 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.25 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#04

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Z71 Diesel Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

6.5sec 0–60

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15.00s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 19

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Z71 Diesel Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

#05

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Diesel Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

6.5sec 0–60

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15.00s ¼ mi @ 91.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 91.3 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 10A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #5 of 19

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Diesel Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 Diesel Crew Cab (6'10.2" ft. Bed)

6.6sec 0–60

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15.10s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.10 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 16.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #8 of 19

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 Diesel Crew Cab (6'10.2" ft. Bed)

#13

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Custom Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

7.5sec 0–60

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15.90s ¼ mi @ 89.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.90 sec
Trap Speed: 89.8 mph
Engine: 6.6L V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #13 of 19

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Custom Crew Cab (6'10.2" Bed)

2017

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.35 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#01

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Diesel Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

6.2sec 0–60

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14.80s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 19

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Diesel Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

#06

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 Diesel Crew Cab (8.2 ft. Bed)

6.5sec 0–60

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15.00s ¼ mi @ 91.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 91.8 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 19

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 Diesel Crew Cab (8.2 ft. Bed)

2016

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.40 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#12

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Diesel Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

7.4sec 0–60

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15.80s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 86.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 19

#18

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Diesel Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

9.0sec 0–60

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17.00s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 18.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #18 of 19

2015

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#11

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Diesel Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

7.2sec 0–60

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15.60s ¼ mi @ 86.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.60 sec
Trap Speed: 86.8 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #11 of 19

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Diesel Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

2012

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.70 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#09

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

7.1sec 0–60

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15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.70 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #9 of 19

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

2011

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.93 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#10

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Diesel Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

7.1sec 0–60

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15.50s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 88.0 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #10 of 19

#14

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Diesel Crew Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

7.7sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 87.7 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 13.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #14 of 19

#15

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

8.3sec 0–60

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16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 86.2 mph
Engine: 6.0L V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 6A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #15 of 19

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

2001

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.95 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#16

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Diesel Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

8.8sec 0–60

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16.60s ¼ mi @ 81.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.60 sec
Trap Speed: 81.9 mph
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 15.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #16 of 19

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Diesel Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

#19

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

9.1sec 0–60

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17.00s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 8.1L V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 10 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #19 of 19

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)

1999

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#17

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Extended Cab (6.5 ft. Bed)

8.9sec 0–60

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16.80s ¼ mi @ 84.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 84.2 mph
Engine: 6.0L V8
Drivetrain: 4x4
Transmission: 4A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #17 of 19

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Extended Cab (6.5 ft. Bed)

How we verify Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD on record is the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Diesel Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed), which runs 0–60 mph in 6.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.80 seconds at 93.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Extended Cab (6.6 ft. Bed), which takes 9.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 19 verified runs, a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD reaches 60 mph in 7.36 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.68 seconds at roughly 88.9 mph.

We have verified test data for 9 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD can do, not a single marketing claim.

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