Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed) , which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 92.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) , which took 7.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 87.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.73 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.20 seconds at 90.40 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.6sec 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed)
Average 0–60 6.73sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.20sec @ 90.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.0sec 2011 LT Diesel
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

Across 3 verified runs, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD ranges from 6.6 to 7.0 seconds 0–60, with a 6.73-second average.

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 3 years

2024

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed)
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.3 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
92.3 mph
Engine
6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed)

2017

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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
6A
MPG EPA
13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)

2011

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 87.9 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
87.9 mph
Engine
6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)

How we verify Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 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 3500HD trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD on record is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed) , which runs 0–60 mph in 6.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.10 seconds at 92.3 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) , which takes 7.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD reaches 60 mph in 6.73 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.20 seconds at roughly 90.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 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 and Motor Trend. 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

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 3500HD can do, not a single marketing claim.

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