When you're on the job from sunup to sundown, the worst time to find out your truck doesn't have it is when it's in the middle of it. Long–lasting and dependable, the 2012 Silverado 2500HD is engineered with durable advanced technologies: a strong powertrain for big towing numbers, a sturdy frame to handle large payload and deliver a smooth ride, and secure trailering features to help keep it all under control. In other words, it's very capable indeed in all the areas that matter. From the work you do, to the life you live, Chevy Runs Deep.
Silverado 2500HD is better than ever. New for 2012 are the Z71 Appearance Package and new exterior colors.
For 2012 Chevy added new color choices, bringing Silver Ice Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Black Granite Metallic and Graystone Metallic to the lineup.
Even trucks that work for a living should look good while doing it, so now there is an HD Z71 appearance package for LT and LTZ models that includes a body–colored bumper, grille with chrome mesh, door handles and mirrors, unique Z71 decals, foglamps, bright doorsill plates and 18" polished forged–aluminum wheels with all–terrain tires.
Silverado 2500HD LT shown in Light Cashmere Color/Dark Cashmere color.
Silverado 2500HD LTZ interior in Light Titanium color/Dark Titanium color
Silverado 2500HD LTZ interior shown in Light Titanium color/Dark Titanium color.
Silverado 2500HD instrument panel.
Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab LT interior shown in Ebony.
If your pickup truck doubles as your office, you're in luck because Silverado is loaded with creature comforts like dual glove boxes and cavernous storage areas. In addition, you'll find:
Color choices now include Light Cashmere color with Dark Cashmere color and Dark Titanium color with Light Titanium color. Silverado LTZ with Ebony interior now features dramatic metal brush appearance.
The available heated, leather–appointed front seats and a leather–wrapped steering wheel take your Silverado to a new level of comfort.
A new option for the 2012 Silverado LTZ is the available heated—and cooled—front seats for year long comfort.
Silverado offers Tow/Haul Mode that enhances performance while pulling a trailer or hauling heavy loads. When activated, this feature modifies the automatic transmission shift schedule and helps reduce throttle pedal activity by the driver while traveling over rolling terrain. Cruise Grade Braking, which uses transmission downshifts to allow engine compression braking to slow the vehicle and its load, works in and out of Tow/Haul Mode on the Vortec® 6.0L engine.
Together, the reliable available Duramax® Diesel and the available legendary Allison transmission have been proving themselves in the field and on the job for over a decade.
Duramax Diesel has impressive torque and horsepower, as well as impressive towing numbers.
Heavy–duty Allison® six–speed transmission harnesses the power of the available Duramax. To make sure it can handle that amount of torque, we beef Silverado up with:
For 2012, the Vortec® 6.0L V8 engine, standard on Silverado 2500HD, can operate on E85, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline8. As a mostly renewable fuel, it can reduce our dependence on petroleum and help reduce tailpipe emissions.
The regular cab Silverado 2500HD with a diesel engine can tow 17,800 lbs.6, and the regular cab equipped with a gas engine has a maximum payload capacity of 4,212 lbs.7
Our chassis features a high–strength, fully–boxed steel frame that lets Silverado 2500HD shoulder up to 4,212 lbs. of payload7,9. The suspension has big, strong components to handle large loads and provide the ride quality the driver deserves.
Silverado 2500HD LTZ shown in Light Titanium Color/Dark Titanium color.
NavWeather brings the local forecast and current condition information right to the vehicle's navigation screen. It broadcasts both local weather conditions and 5 day forecast along your route. In the case of threatening weather, you will see National Weather Service warnings in your area. Local Forecast is included with NavTraffic11 as part of the 3 month trial. Learn more about NavTraffic.
New for 2012, Silverado offers a new Touch–Screen Navigation and Entertainment system. Up to 30GB hard drive lets you store your favorite music. Features include DVD–playback, voice recognition, and, when equipped, integration with NavWeather and NavTraffic®11, a choice of 2D or 3D full–color map displays, rear view camera, plus a pause–and–play feature that gives you the ability to pause a live radio broadcast. Available on LTZ.
Updates you on the performance of your engine, transmission, safety features and more via email, or real–time from an Advisor while driving. Standard for the first six months on most models.
Available Rear Vision Camera helps you see certain stationary objects located behind the vehicle when travelling in reverse at low speeds. Very useful when hooking up a trailer!
Silverado takes you a long way from anywhere, which makes the reach of OnStar advanced technology that much more valuable. In a collision, vehicle sensors can automatically alert a trained OnStar Advisor, who can request that emergency help be sent to your exact location, even if you can't respond. And when work calls you to unfamiliar terrain, Turn–by–Turn Navigation gives you voice–guided directions to help you find your way. It's all standard on most models for six months.
Stay connected to your Silverado with the myChevrolet16 app with the connectivity of OnStar® RemoteLink™17. Check diagnostics, contact roadside assistance, routine maintenance and more. Available from the iTunes Store and Android Marketplace.
Make, answer and end calls without taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes from the road. Just tap the steering-wheel controls and you're in touch. Bluetooth wireless technology14 for select phones is standard on LTZ models.
Connects your MP3 player or music–loaded flash drive to the audio system.
Silverado pickup truck offers the available, durable heavy–duty Allison® six–speed transmission, plus a number of other components that give you confidence when you're towing or hauling a heavy load.
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System helps you keep on the road and in control. The control module compares your steering input with the vehicle's actual response and then, if necessary, makes small, individual applications to help keep you on track. StabiliTrack includes Hill Start Assist which, on uphill inclines greater than 5%, automatically engages to hold the truck stationary for about a second after the brake is released. This gives you time to accelerate before the truck can roll backward. Also included is Trailer Sway Control—even more assurance—and something Ram doesn't offer. Working in conjunction with StabiliTrak, the Trailer Sway Control feature senses trailer way and automatically applies the truck's brakes to help reduce sway and help maintain control.
Diesel Exhaust Brake System on the available Duramax® Diesel, it uses the technology of a variable vane geometry turbo to create back pressure to slow the vehicle down. That means reduced brake fade, prolonged brake life, and more confidence on steep grades. Auto Grade Braking automatically downshifts the transmission to help show the truck—and give you more control—when you apply the brakes while descending long, steep grades. Big, Strong Brakes: Large rotors and calipers improve brake pedal feel and result in shorter pedal travel. With Intelligent Brake Assist, the calipers are preloaded, so when the system senses a panic–braking situation, the brakes can be fully applied more quickly. Silverado also includes an available integrated trailer brake controller—an extra measure of security when you need it. Click here to read more about vehicle safety.
2012 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD
