New Car Pricing Reviews and Specs
New car buying made easy and hassle free.
Home  |  Reviews  |  Chevrolet  |  Silverado 2500HD 4WD
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended Cab Shown
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD -
Review
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Review

Heavy duty pickup trucks are an American phenomenon and none more so than the venerated Chevrolet. The first Chevy truck came out as World War I was drawing to a close, before the grandfathers of most Americans alive today were born. From the time they had wooden cabs and wooden wheel spokes, they've always been some of the hardest working, best looking pickup trucks on the road, and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD is no exception. Even better, its only competition comes from America: the Ford F-250 Super Duty, the Dodge Ram 2500 and the Silverado's first cousin, GMC Sierra 2500HD.

The 2500HD 4WD comes in three cab sizes. Regular Cab has two doors and holds two adults comfortably. Extended Cab has two regular sized front doors with small back doors. It claims more, but still only holds two adults in comfort. The extra room works best for children or gear. Crew Cab has two full sized doors and can hold five normal sized adults in comfort.

The bed on the Regular Cab is eight foot long. On the other two models you can get either the eight foot bed or a shorter six and a half foot bed that will fit in your garage - maybe.

The power plant in the 2500HD 4WD has an emphasis on power. There is a choice of gasoline or diesel. Gasoline is a 340 horsepower 6.0 liter variable valve timing V8. The diesel is a 365 horsepower 6.6 liter V8. Either gets a six-speed heavy duty automatic transmission with overdrive and tow/haul mode.

This type vehicle is not required to show fuel efficiency numbers, but it is a work truck (although it can be a very nice work truck) and work means fuel. Don't expect anything over ten miles per gallon, anywhere. Likewise, the 2500 HD is not required to test with NHTSA, but accident safety should not be a critical concern. These trucks are much more likely to damage than be damaged. Safety features include locking pickup tailgate, antilock brakes with electronic braking assistance, airbags, tire pressure monitor and electronic parking aid.

In the farming and ranching country out west, where pickup trucks have always been popular, back in the 1960's, as they became plusher, people started calling them "Cowboy Cadillacs." That term applies today more than ever. Just a few of the many available features on the 2500HD include adjustable foot pedals, leather wrapped steering wheel, six-disc CD changer, DVD player; premium sound system, navigation system, OnStar and a hands free cell phone system.

Again, these trucks are for work and they're not cheap. Base price on the 2500HD 4WD is $29,570. But these trucks play as hard as they work, and to many of us they look as good as any sports car.


Bookmark and Share

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Specs
Doors:
4
Bodystyle:
Extended Cab
Drive:
2
Vehicle Class:
Full-Size Pickup 2WD 3/4 Ton
MPG:
13/18
Wheelbase:
157.5''
Overall Length:
249.2''
Seating Capacity:
5/6
Front Headrooom:
41.3''
Front Legroom:
41.3''
Towing Capacity:
13000/13000 lbs.
Final Assembly Location:
N/R
Engine Size:
6.00L
Number of Cylinders:
8
Type:
Gas
Camshaft:
Overhead Valve
Compression Ratio:
9.60
Horespower:
360 @5400rpm
ABS Brakes:
STD
Driver Air Bag:
STD
Passenger Air Bag:
STD
Side Air Bag:
N/A
Child Safety Locks:
STD
Integrated Safety Seats:
N/A
Height:
79.9''
Width:
76.6''
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Review

2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually 4WD
0.0% - 1.9% Financing/Cash. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) [Includes] Customer Cash. (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Cash. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Bonus Cash. (Req's Financing through Ford Credit) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
College Student Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 1/3/2011)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 4/5/2010)

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD
Military Cash. (Req's Proof of Past or Present Military Service) (Exp: 3/31/2010)

2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD
0.0% - 1.9% Financing/Cash. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) [Includes] Customer Cash. (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Cash. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Bonus Cash. (Req's Financing through Ford Credit) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
College Student Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 1/3/2011)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 4/5/2010)

2009 Ford F-150 Styleside 2WD
0.0% - 1.9% Financing/Cash. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) [Includes] Customer Cash. (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Cash. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Bonus Cash. (Req's Financing through Ford Credit) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
College Student Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 1/3/2011)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 4/5/2010)

2010 Ford F-150 Styleside 4WD
0.0% - 6.9% Financing/Cash. Models ex in Midsouth & Southwest Regions. [Includes] Customer Cash. (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Cash. Models ex in California, Midsouth, Mountain West & Southwest Regions. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Cash. Models in California, Midsouth, Mountain West & Southwest Regions. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
Bonus Cash. (Req's Financing through Ford Credit) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
College Student Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 1/3/2011)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 4/5/2010)
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Pricing
2500 Extended Cab LT 2WD Long Bed
Base Invoice Price: $30,294
Base List Price: $32,750
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,719
Dealer Holdback: $982
Target Price: $30,721
Options
2500 Extended Cab LT 2WD Short Bed
Base Invoice Price: $30,252
Base List Price: $32,705
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,717
Dealer Holdback: $981
Target Price: $30,678
Options
2500 Extended Cab LT 4WD Long Bed
Base Invoice Price: $33,208
Base List Price: $35,900
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,882
Dealer Holdback: $1,077
Target Price: $33,697
Options
2500 Extended Cab LT 4WD Short Bed
Base Invoice Price: $33,166
Base List Price: $35,855
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,880
Dealer Holdback: $1,076
Target Price: $33,654
Options
2500 Extended Cab LTZ 2WD Long Bed
Base Invoice Price: $35,090
Base List Price: $37,935
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,987
Dealer Holdback: $1,138
Target Price: $35,622
Options
2500 Extended Cab LTZ 2WD Short Bed
Base Invoice Price: $35,048
Base List Price: $37,890
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,984
Dealer Holdback: $1,137
Target Price: $35,579
Options
2500 Extended Cab LTZ 4WD Long Bed
Base Invoice Price: $38,004
Base List Price: $41,085
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $2,150
Dealer Holdback: $1,233
Target Price: $38,605
Options
2500 Extended Cab LTZ 4WD Short Bed
Base Invoice Price: $37,962
Base List Price: $41,040
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $2,148
Dealer Holdback: $1,231
Target Price: $38,562
Options
2500 Extended Cab Work Truck 2WD Long Bed
Base Invoice Price: $27,694
Base List Price: $29,940
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,608
Dealer Holdback: $898
Target Price: $28,069
Options
2500 Extended Cab Work Truck 2WD Short Bed
Base Invoice Price: $27,653
Base List Price: $29,895
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,606
Dealer Holdback: $897
Target Price: $28,026
Options
2500 Extended Cab Work Truck 4WD Long Bed
Base Invoice Price: $30,608
Base List Price: $33,090
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,770
Dealer Holdback: $993
Target Price: $31,042
Options
2500 Extended Cab Work Truck 4WD Short Bed
Base Invoice Price: $30,567
Base List Price: $33,045
Destination Charge: $995>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,768
Dealer Holdback: $991
Target Price: $30,999
Options
Posted by: Anonymous on September 04, 2009
if it says its supposed to be a 4wd, I think the specs should show it as well...
  Add a comment
Name:
Bold Italics Underline Add Link Add Image Quote You Tube Video Google Video 
 
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Photos
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
What is this?
close
Quote Help
Home  |  News  |  Car Quote  |  Reviews  |  Articles  |  Finance  |  Insurance  |  Hybrids  |  Dealers  |  Site Map  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us  |  Twitter  |  Facebook
RSS 2.0
Data Powered by IntelliChoice
© 2007 CarSeek - All Rights Reserved