2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Silverado 2500 HD Engines & Towing

Handle heavy hauls with the energetic engines under the hoods of the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2025 Silverado 2500 HD. The Silverado 1500 has four options, which include three gas engines and one turbo diesel, while the Silverado 2500 HD has two, including one gas and one turbo diesel engine. You can harness up to 420 horsepower with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine in the Silverado 1500, while the Silverado 2500 HD unleashes 470 horsepower with its 6.6L Duramax® V8 turbo diesel engine. When properly equipped, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds, while the Silverado 2500 HD can handle up to 22,430 pounds.

View engine specifications in the following table.

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Silverado 2500 HD Cab & Bed Sizes

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2025 Silverado 2500 HD share access to similar versatile and helpful cab and bed options. Seat between three to six passengers based on which cabin you choose, including the regular, double, and crew cabs. Handle your cargo needs with the short or standard bed on either truck, and additionally the short bed with the Silverado 1500.

View can and bed specifications in the following table.

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Silverado 2500 HD Interior Design

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2025 Silverado 2500 HD have plenty of interior amenities to keep you and your crew cozy on every outing. Relax into available heated and ventilated seats upholstered in vinyl, cloth, or perforated leather seat upholstery in either truck. You can find front bucket seats or a 40/20/40 split front bench seat depending on your cab with a 60/40 split rear bench seat in the two-row cabs. Both front and rear bench seats have handy under-seat storage compartments.

Shared available interior features include:

• Vinyl, cloth, and perforated leather seat upholstery
• Ten-way power front seats
• 40/20/40 split front bench seat
• 60/40 split rear bench seat (double and crew cabs)
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Heated, wrapped steering wheel
• Under-seat storage
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
• Power-sliding rear window
• Power sunroof

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Silverado 2500 HD Connectivity Technology

Stay connected on the go inside the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2025 Silverado 2500 HD with a host of intuitive technology waiting at your fingertips. The available Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system brings next-level capabilities to either pickup truck, and you’ll be able to access Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® hotspot capability, and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ in either. For help towing, the available in-vehicle trailering app offers digital tools and helpful camera angles to help make the most of every trip.

Shared available technology features include:

• 12.3-in. color driver information center
• 13.4-in. Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi hotspot capability
• SiriusXM® with 360L capability
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Google built-in
• Wireless charging
• Two speakers (regular cab), six speakers (double and crew cab), or Bose® seven-speaker premium sound system
• In-vehicle trailering app

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Silverado 2500 HD Towing & Safety Assistance Features

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2025 Silverado 2500 HD have advanced driver assistance features to help you on every outing. Both pickup trucks have the Chevy Safety Assist suite, which includes automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, and forward collision alert. You can enjoy a high-resolution view with HD rear vision cameras, the available HD surround vision system, or the bed view camera. You can also utilize the available trailer side blind zone alert and hitch view for an enhanced trailering experience.

Shared available safety features include:

• Chevy Safety Assist
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Front pedestrian braking
  • Lane-keep assist with lane departure warning
  • Following distance indicator
  • Forward collision alert
  • IntelliBeam® automatic high beams
• HD rear vision camera
• HD surround vision 
• Bed view camera
• Trailer side blind zone alert
• Rear cross-traffic alert braking
• Front and rear park assist
• Hitch view
• Safety alert seat

Learn More About the Chevy Silverado 1500

Find out more about the versatile Chevy Silverado 1500 with our other helpful resources. Our Silverado 1500 review covers general specifications, capabilities, and exterior colors. See our Silverado 1500 trims guide for an in-depth look at each trim level.

Learn More About the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

If you’re interested in seeing more of what the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD has to offer, check out our Silverado 2500 HD review page for general information and exterior colors. For a breakdown of each trim's standard features, view our Silverado 2500 HD trims guide.