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 6.60 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 7.00 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
6.60sec
2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed) · stock
Average 0–60
6.73sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.20sec
@ 90.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.00sec
2011 LT Diesel
Across 3 verified runs, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD ranges from 6.60 to 7.00 seconds 0–60, with a 6.73-second average.
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Performance Overview
Heavy-duty diesel performance defines the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD across 3 verified tests spanning 2011 to 2024. In this sample, every recorded truck is a dual-rear-wheel crew cab diesel, tracing the model’s acceleration development through three generations. The GMT900 HD era (2007–2014) is represented by the 2011 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW, which ran 0-60 in 7.0 seconds as the earliest benchmark. That truck used the turbocharged LML Duramax V8 rated at 397 hp, establishing the baseline for the Silverado 3500HD’s modern test history.
Performance improved in the K2XX HD generation (2015–2019) as the L5P Duramax arrived with 445 hp. The 2017 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW lowered the mark to 6.6 seconds to 60 mph, while quarter-mile performance for the dataset centers in the low-15-second range. In the current T1XX generation, output rises to 470 hp, and the 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW matches the model-best 6.6-second 0-60 run while also recording the quickest quarter-mile at 15.1 seconds @ 92.3 mph. As tested today, the Silverado 3500HD remains a diesel-only performance data set, with the current generation equaling the nameplate’s fastest verified acceleration result.
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 0–60 Times by Generation: GMT900 to T1XX
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1XX | 2020–present | 6.60s | 6.60s — 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed) | 1 | The T1XX generation (2020–present) averaged 6.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed) at 6.60 seconds. Output was 470 hp across 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 configurations. |
| K2XX | 2015–2019 | 6.60s | 6.60s — 2017 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) | 1 | The K2XX generation (2015–2019) averaged 6.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2017 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) at 6.60 seconds. Output was 445 hp across 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 configurations. |
| GMT900 | 2007–2014 | 7.00s | 7.00s — 2011 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) | 1 | The GMT900 generation (2007–2014) averaged 7.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2011 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) at 7.00 seconds. Output was 397 hp across 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 configurations. |
T1XX
2020–present
Avg 0–60
6.60s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
1
2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed)
The T1XX generation (2020–present) averaged 6.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed) at 6.60 seconds. Output was 470 hp across 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 configurations.
K2XX
2015–2019
Avg 0–60
6.60s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
1
2017 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)
The K2XX generation (2015–2019) averaged 6.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2017 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) at 6.60 seconds. Output was 445 hp across 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 configurations.
GMT900
2007–2014
Avg 0–60
7.00s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
1
2011 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)
The GMT900 generation (2007–2014) averaged 7.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2011 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) at 7.00 seconds. Output was 397 hp across 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 configurations.
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 3 years
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.10
sec
Recorded Tests
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed)
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 92.3 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 470 hp
- Torque
- 975 lb-ft
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD performance FAQs
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The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD reaches 60 mph in 6.6 seconds in High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW 4x4 form with the 8'2.3" bed. That run is also the quickest Silverado 3500HD 0-60 time on record. The same truck is rated at 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft from the turbocharged L5P diesel V8.
The fastest Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD on record is the 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW with the 8'2.3" bed, posting a 6.6-second 0-60 time. It also has the quickest quarter-mile result among recorded tests at 15.1 seconds with a 92.3-mph trap speed. That truck uses the 470-hp, 975-lb-ft L5P turbo-diesel V8.
The fastest stock Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is the 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW with the 8'2.3" bed at 6.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All three recorded Silverado 3500HD tests are production trucks, so the fastest overall result and fastest stock result are the same here. Its best quarter-mile is 15.1 seconds at 92.3 mph.
A T1XX Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is as quick as 6.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. The fastest recorded T1XX example is the 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW with the 8'2.3" bed. Across the recorded T1XX tests, the average 0-60 time is also 6.6 seconds, with output listed at 470 horsepower from a turbocharged diesel powertrain.
A K2XX Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD runs 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds in the quickest recorded example. That truck is the 2017 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW with the 8.2-foot bed. Across recorded K2XX tests, the average is 6.6 seconds, and the generation’s listed output reaches 445 horsepower from a turbocharged diesel setup.
A GMT900 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD posts a 7.0-second 0-60 time in the quickest recorded run. The fastest example is the 2011 LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW with the 8.2-foot bed. Across recorded GMT900 tests, the average is also 7.0 seconds, with listed output at 397 horsepower from a turbocharged diesel powertrain.
The High Country diesel and the quickest recorded LT diesel are effectively tied. The 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW runs 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, and the best LT Diesel Crew Cab DRW result is also 6.6 seconds. Looking at all LT diesel tests, the LT averages 6.8 seconds across two runs, while the lone High Country test is 6.6 seconds.
Across all recorded Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.73 seconds. The quickest run is 6.6 seconds and the slowest is 7.0 seconds. There are 3 total verified tests on record, all from production trucks, which gives a tight spread between the fastest and slowest Silverado 3500HD acceleration results.
The quickest Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD quarter-mile time on record is 15.1 seconds at 92.3 mph, set by the 2024 High Country Diesel Crew Cab DRW with the 8'2.3" bed. Across all 3 recorded tests, the average quarter-mile result is 15.2 seconds at 90.4 mph. That makes the fastest truck only a tenth quicker than the overall average.
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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