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The Chevy and the GMC continue to be mechanically identical, but they’re more different than ever in other respects.. We compare power, torque, towing, payload and pricing for these heavy duty trucks. Last week, GM started shipping the 2020 Silverado HD and 2020 Sierra HD to dealers. The 2020 GMC Sierra HD and the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD are both all-new.. Both trucks boast impressive capabilities, like class-leading towing capacity. Whats the difference in a 2500 and a 2500HD other than having a different hood and Grille. Are there other noticable differences like suspension, brakes, and engine mount positions? 2020 Chevy Silverado HD vs. 2019 Ram HD vs. 2019 Ford Super Duty pickup trucks. Refreshing or Revolting: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD vs. GMC Sierra HD Which heavy-duty GM truck is the better looker. Alex Nishimoto Words. 2) Will have the AutoTrak T-case (like the 1/2 tons and 2000 Silverado body 2500's used) instead of the 261/263 that the HD's are equipped with 3) Lighter spec T-bars on the front 4) Lighter spec rear spring leaves 5) 9.5 rear axle instead of the 10.5 or 11.5 that the HD's use. Our first drive review of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks, including information about its diesel and gas engine, towing and payload capacity, and new tech features. Like the Silverado 1500, the new HD truck doesn't feel as fresh as we hoped an all-new truck would. For the 2020 model year, Chevrolet is completely redesigning its Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks. 2020 Chevy Silverado HD vs. 2019 Ram HD vs. 2019 Ford Super Duty pickup trucks. Comparing The Chevy Suburban 3500HD To The Regular Suburban 18. by Alex Luft ... though in the non-HD model it is paired with a 3.42 axle. 1500HDs and 2500s were about equal. The “High Country” badging is fixed on the front-quarter panel near the A-pillar, and “2500 HD” is on towards the front wheel and half down on the front door. I'm looking a 2500 (non-HD) 4wd, extended cab with the 6.0ga Re: 2500 non-HD Trucks Originally Posted by oldmember2 Hi buddy, in 88-98 the HD was 8600 GVW and up if it was a dully, the light duty 3/4 ton was 7200 GVW. I just purchased the HD hood and Grille for my 2008 chevy silverado 1500. the hood lined up, but the grille doesnt. Feb 23, 2019. Not really a whole lot of difference, The HD stands for 'Heavy Duty'. My Suburban 2500 is a non-HD 3/4-ton. i already got everything painted to match my truck so if yall can tell me where my problem is it would help me out so much! It's plenty capable and a good evolution, but Ford and Ram best it in some important ways. 1) GVWR 8600 vs 9200 (like mkwl already mentioned). In previous model years, there were non-HD 2500s, and 1500HDs as well. 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country Crew Cab 4×4. Editor’s note: You may also be interested in reading more of Autotrader’s model vs. model car comparison reviews as well as the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 car review and the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 car review. It has full-floater axles, compared to the half-ton semifloaters, but not as high of a load rating as the HD trucks.