Chevrolet Silverado2500hd 2017 Owner's Manual

SILVERADO HD 2017

3500 HD Crew Cab L ong Box High Country 4x4 DRW in Black with available features.

CONFIDENCE THAT STRETCHES FOR MILES.

Massive torque numbers. Legendary transmissions. Advanced trailering technology. These are the cornerstones of the Silverado HD, delivering everyday towing confidence.

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Pair our newly redesigned and available Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 — now creating a class-leading 445 horsepower and an incredible 910 lb.-ft. of torque — with the Allison® transmission and Silverado 3500HD can pull the big loads without breaking a sweat.

Confidence and capability are going to be with you year after year, since Silverado models are the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the

road.

It’s easy to see why J.D. Power named Silverado HD “Most Dependable Large Heavy Duty Pickup, Two Years in a Row.”

HIGH COUNTRY

3500 HD Crew Cab L ong Box High Country 4x4 DRW in Black with a vailable features an d 2500HD Crew C ab Standard Box High Countr y 4x4 in Black wi th availabl e features.

BOLD LOOKS TAKEN TO NEW HEIGHTS.

Body-color front and rear bumpers plus chrome wheels (SRW models), 6-inch assist steps, mirror caps, door handles and grille inserts guarantee High Country is at home wherever you roam.

CHEVY TRUCK CAPABILITY. High Country

has all the utility you expect, with a Trailering Package, cargo tie-downs, a spray-in bedliner, halogen projectorbeam headlamps and a power-sliding rear window.

REDEFINING RUGGED. Heated and

ventilated perforated leather-appointed front bucket seats come equipped with 12-way power adjustment for constant comfort. And for 2017, the High Country interior is available in two colors: Saddle and all-new Jet Black.

1 MyLi nk functiona lity varies by mode l. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Map covera ge availabl e in the United S tates, Puert o Rico and Cana da.

A 7-speaker Bose® premium sound system, Chevrolet MyLink with Navigation and 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen, a remote vehicle starter system and a rear vision camera are the foundation of the ultimate Silverado HD interior.

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1. A SHINING EXAMPLE OF STRENGTH.

Available chrome-accented uplevel mirrors are heated and poweradjustable with integrated turn signal indicators.

2. COMFORTABLE IN ANY SITUATION.

The exclusive Saddle or all-new Jet Black leather-trimmed interior includes full-feature front bucket seats and embroidered head restraints.

3. PREMIUM HIGH COUNTRY FEATURES.

Standard for 2017 are a heated leatherwrapped steering wheel, poweradjustable pedals and the Driver Alert Package with Front and Rear Park Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and the Safety Alert Driver Seat.

4. A NAME TO BE PROUD OF. Distinctive

badging helps High Country stand tall in any crowd.

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SPECIAL EDITIONS

Available 2500HD Midnight Edition, which inclu des the Z7 1 Off-R oad Packa ge. Shown on C rew Cab Sta ndard Box LT 4x4 in Black with av ailable Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.

MIDNIGHT EDITION. Everything’s better

after dark in the Silverado HD Midnight Edition. It includes the Z71 Off-Road Package, Black 18-inch wheels, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac® off-road tires, Black bumpers and grille, Black Chevy bowtie emblems, bigger, bolder Z71 door badge, a spray-in bedliner and more. Available on 2500HD Crew Cab LT and LTZ as well as 3500HD Crew Cab LTZ (late availability).

CUSTOM SPORT EDITION. Available

on 2500HD Crew Cab LT and LTZ, the Custom Sport Edition includes 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels, Front and Rear Park Assist, a spray-in bedliner, a body-color grille and bumpers, and chrome door handles, mirror caps and bodyside moldings.

Availa ble 2500HD C ustom Sport Ed ition.

Shown on Cre w Cab Standard Box LTZ

4x4 in Summit W hite with a vailable

Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.

POWERTRAINS

3500 HD Regular Cab Long Box W T 4x4 DRW in

Summit White with available Duramax 6.6L

Turbo-Diesel engine and other features. Shown with

dealer-installed Toolbox and 6-inch Rectangular

Assist S teps from Chevr olet Acce ssories .

1 910 lb .-ft. of torqu e @ 1600 rpm with a vailable Du ramax 6.6L Turbo -Diesel V8 e ngine.

NEW DURAMAX 6.6L TURBO-DIESEL.

There are more than 1 million Duramax® Diesel engines with Allison® transmissions on the road today with over 100 billion miles of experience. We’ve taken that

piston design. The crankshaft has larger connecting rod journals, and an active drain crankcase oil separator allows for better operation when you’re pulling

big loads. proven power and perfected it in an all-new available engine that churns out an earthshaking 910 lb.-ft. of torque,

a class-leading 445 horsepower and all the towing confidence you’ll ever need.

HIGH-INTAKE INDUCTION SYSTEM.

The patent-pending induction system in

the Duramax Diesel uses two air inlets —

through the new hood scoop and near

the fender — to satisfy the intake needs

STRONGER THAN EVER. To create a 19%

increase in max torque, we rethought nearly everything. The cylinder heads are stronger and stiffer, and our taller

of this powerful engine, improve

performance and help ensure water

and debris intake is a non-issue, even

in extreme conditions. engine block allows for a more robust

ACOUSTIC ENHANCEMENTS. The added

horsepower and torque are benefits you can feel. But we didn’t stop there. This engine also boasts reduced noise and vibration with acoustic rocker covers, isolated injectors, a full-length acoustic lower oil pan and an all-new fuel system.

EXTREME TEMPS? NO PROBLEM.

Duramax glow plugs heat up rapidly and, together with Direct Injection, can help your Silverado HD start quickly in extreme cold temperatures. At the other end of the spectrum, the engine oil cooler, transmission cooler and turbo intercooler will give you confidence when climbing steep grades in the hottest conditions.

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THE LEGENDARY ALLISON TRANSMISSION.

To handle the 910 lb.-ft. of torque1 generated by the Duramax Diesel, Chevy engineers chose Allison, makers of military tank transmissions.

VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 ENGINE.

This powerplant, with a cast iron cylinder block, deep-skirt design and crossbolted main bearing caps, has been a dependable workhorse for millions of Chevy truck owners.

TOWING

3500 HD Crew Cab S tandard Box LT 4x4 in Butte Red Metallic with available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine, LT Convenience Package and dealerinstalled 4-inch Round Chrome Tubular Assist S teps from Chevr olet Acce ssories .

CONFIDENCE IS KING. Silverado HD has

the horsepower, torque and transmission necessary to pull everything from a fishing boat to a front-end loader. But it doesn’t end there. We’ve equipped it with features that give you the ability to help control and stop the heaviest trailers.

FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK PREP PACKAGE.

The biggest trailers require the best equipment. That’s where the Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package

comes in. Available on every cab, this package includes a hitch platform ready to accept a gooseneck ball or fifth-wheel hitch, a box-mounted trailer harness, a spray-in bedliner for added durability and convenience, and all the necessary box and bedliner holes drilled and capped.

3500 HD Crew Cab L ong Box LTZ

4x4 DRW in Silv er Ice Metallic

with available features.

DIGITAL STEERING ASSIST. Delivering

enhanced control on the highway and in the parking lot, this advanced technology provides many of the same characteristics you’ll get with Electric Power Steering, including ease of handling, stability at high speeds, maneuverability at low speeds, and excellent feel and response. Standard on Crew Cab LT, LTZ and High Country models and also on 4-door Double Cab LT and LTZ models equipped with a diesel engine.

1 Requires b umper hitch a nd spray-in b edliner. Not ava ilable wit h drop-in bed m at, drop-i n bedliner o r bed rug.

1. REAR VISION CAMERA. The available

rear vision camera’s dynamic guiding lines help when hitching a trailer.

2. DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE SYSTEM.

This system helps reduce the amount of conventional braking needed while towing or traveling downhill.

3. INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER.

For control and easy monitoring of your trailer brakes, an integrated trailer brake controller is standard on 3500HD and available on 2500HD.

4. FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING HITCH.

When you need to handle the biggest trailers, it all starts with a durable fifth-wheel hitch. Available as a dealerinstalled Chevrolet Accessory,

these hitches feature an easy drop-in design and standard receivers that fit most ball mount assemblies.

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1 Requires available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine. 2 Non-GM warranty. CURT™ provides a 10-year limited manufacturer’s warranty (limited lifetime warranty on selected pro ducts). For deta ils on the warra nty provide d by CURT™ Manuf acturing, p lease call (877 ) 287-8634.

Trailering Camera System home screen

shown. This available accessory allows

you to view multip le angles of your trailer

on your Silverado HD touch-screen.

CONFIDENCE YOU CAN SEE AND FEEL.

The Trailering Camera System, available from Chevrolet Accessories, helps eliminate blind spots, enhances your ability to line up your trailer and hitch

TOW UP TO 23,300 LBS.

3500HD has the brute strength to tow massive loads — up to 23,300 lbs. of fifth-wheel trailering and up to 20,000 lbs.

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of conventional towing. when backing up, and can even let you keep an eye on important cargo such as horses or livestock in the trailer.

1 Requ ires 3500HD Regul ar Cab 4x4 DRW with a vailable Du ramax 6.6L Turbo -Diesel V8 e ngine. 2 Before you buy a vehicle or use i t for trailering, c arefully rev iew the Traileri ng section of the Owne r’s Manual. The wei ght of passen gers, cargo and options or acce ssories may re duce the amou nt you can tow. 3 Requ ires 3500HD DRW whe n properly equipp ed with availa ble Duramax 6 .6L Turbo-Die sel V8 engine .

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HILL START ASSIST. To give you extra

time to switch from the brake pedal to

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the accelerator without rolling back, Hill Start Assist holds the brakes momentarily or until you press the accelerator.

STABILITRAK WITH TRAILER SWAY CONTROL.

To keep your truck and your trailer heading in the same direction, StabiliTrak® with Trailer Sway Control automatically detects a swaying trailer and applies both the vehicle and the trailer brakes (if properly equipped) to help bring it back in line.

PAYLOAD

2500 HD Crew Cab S tandard Box LTZ 4x4 in Bu tte Red Met allic with available Duramax 6. 6L Tur bo-Diesel V8 e ngine, Z71 Off-R oad Package a nd other fea tures.

READY TO BEAR THE LOAD. Go ahead,

pile it on. Silverado HD provides a roll-formed steel pickup box along with big payload numbers across the entire Regular Cab, 4-door Double Cab and Crew Cab lineup. Head to the specs section at the back of this catalog for all the details.

EZ LIFT & LOWER TAILGATE. Dampened

by a torsion spring, the EZ Lift & Lower tailgate is standard on LT, LTZ and High Country. It opens smoothly with no thud and can be closed with one hand, so you can load and unload cargo easily.

CONVENIENT CARGO BED LAMPS.

Available LED lamps under the bed rails illuminate the bed — perfect for those times when the work day turns to work night or when the tonneau cover is on.

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