2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Reviews, Pricing & Specs

$29,560 to $46,425

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Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line large pickup truck is the Silverado 3500HD. Minimal changes, such as adding a couple of exterior color options...

Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line large pickup truck is the Silverado 3500HD. Minimal changes, such as adding a couple of exterior color options and minor changes to some of the available packages, are the only differences between the 2012 and 2011 versions.

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD comes available in three trim levels: Work Truck, LT and LTZ. Each trim level is available with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or 4-wheel drive (4WD), runs on regular gas and gets equipped with a Vortec 6.0-liter VVT V8 SFI engine. Each powerplant is paired with a heavy-duty Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission and reaches 322 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. An optional Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine, married to a heavy-duty Allison 6-speed transmission that maxes out at 335 or 397 hp and 685 or 765 lb-ft of torque—depending on chassis and bed setup—is also available.

The Work Truck and LT trim levels of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD can be built as a Regular, Extended or Crew cab, while the LTZ trim can be built only as an Extended or Crew cab. Regular and Extended cabs come with a long bed, while and Regular and Crew cabs can be configured with either a standard or long bed.

Standard equipment on all trims of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD includes air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, power steering, vinyl bench seats, 4-speaker sound system with AM/FM radio and painted 17-inch steel wheels. Upgrading to the LT trim adds power heated exterior mirrors, power front windows, cloth bench seats, keyless entry, CD/MP3 player and 17-inch chrome overlay wheels. Buyers choosing the LTZ trim will also receive as part of the standard package steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, leather bucket seats, heated power driver's and passenger seats, 7-speaker Bose sound system with AM/FM radio and 6-CD/MP3 changer with USB port, rear window defroster, halogen fog lights and polished forged aluminum 18-inch wheels.

As far as safety features go, the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD comes equipped with driver's and right-front passenger airbags with optional side-curtain airbags, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes with dynamic rear proportioning, rear parking assist and an electronic stability control system with trailer sway control and hill start assist.

Numerous packages are also available for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, including the snow plow prep package, two suspension packages and a trailering package. Speaking of trailering, the Silverado 3500HD is capable of hauling 13,900 pounds when configured with a gas engine and up to 23,000 pounds when matched with the turbodiesel. The Silverado 3500HD’s high-strength, fully boxed steel frame allows it to haul a payload maxing out at slightly more than 7,200 pounds, thanks in part to the tow/haul mode that can be activated when needed.

Between power, performance and payload, the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has its bases covered. Hauling-wise, the Silverado 3500HD finds itself on an even playing field with similar offerings from Ford, Dodge and even sister brand GMC. While lacking a luxury level that some of the other heavy-duty pickups offer, the Silverado 3500HD more than makes up for it in sheer workability.

by CarGurus Editorial Team

Published May 31, 2022

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3.0

2 reviews

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by Hank T

Awesome trucks!!!! Lots of power and reliability perfect work truck

February 18, 2022

by Anonymous

To much money for those many miles. Nice looking truck to have those many miles

May 28, 2021

Trims & specs

Work Truck LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $30,160	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Crew Cab RWD specifications
Base MSRP $34,870	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $30,940	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $35,065	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $37,825	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Extended Cab LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $36,485	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Extended Cab LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $33,530	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $33,895	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $33,115	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Extended Cab LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $40,540	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Extended Cab LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $43,690	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis Work Truck 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $32,710	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis LT 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $34,860	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Crew Cab LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $35,595	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $38,020	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Extended Cab LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $33,235	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $38,550	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Work Truck Extended Cab LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $36,190	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $46,080	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Crew Cab 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $45,885	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Crew Cab LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $42,930	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $33,910	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Crew Cab RWD specifications
Base MSRP $42,735	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $42,715	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $32,495	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis LT Crew Cab RWD specifications
Base MSRP $36,445	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis LT RWD specifications
Base MSRP $31,710	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis LT Crew Cab 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $39,595	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis LT LWB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $31,885	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis Work Truck LWB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $32,885	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis Work Truck RWD specifications
Base MSRP $29,560	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis Work Truck LWB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $29,735	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis LT LWB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $35,035	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $36,135	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

Chassis Work Truck Crew Cab RWD specifications
Base MSRP $33,180	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Extended Cab LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $40,800	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Extended Cab LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $43,950	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Crew Cab LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $43,275	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LTZ Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $46,425	Seating 5
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Extended Cab LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $37,535	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Extended Cab LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $40,685	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Extended Cab LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $36,230	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Extended Cab LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $39,380	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Crew Cab LB RWD specifications
Base MSRP $38,015	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Crew Cab LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $41,165	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Crew Cab RWD specifications
Base MSRP $37,820	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Crew Cab 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $40,970	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT LB DRW 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $37,060	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT Crew Cab LB DRW RWD specifications
Base MSRP $39,565	Seating 6
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

LT LB 4WD specifications
Base MSRP $35,645	Seating 3
Engine N/A	Cargo Capacity N/A
Combined MPG N/A	Drivetrain N/A

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Overview

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Trims & specs

Work Truck LB RWD

Work Truck Crew Cab RWD

Work Truck LB DRW RWD

Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD

Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD

Work Truck Extended Cab LB DRW 4WD

Work Truck Extended Cab LB DRW RWD

Work Truck LB DRW 4WD

Work Truck LB 4WD

LTZ Extended Cab LB DRW RWD

LTZ Extended Cab LB DRW 4WD

Chassis Work Truck 4WD

Chassis LT 4WD

Work Truck Crew Cab LB DRW RWD

Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD

Work Truck Extended Cab LB RWD

Work Truck Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD

Work Truck Extended Cab LB 4WD

LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD

LTZ Crew Cab 4WD

LTZ Crew Cab LB RWD

LT LB DRW RWD

LTZ Crew Cab RWD

LT Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD

LT LB RWD

Chassis LT Crew Cab RWD

Chassis LT RWD

Chassis LT Crew Cab 4WD

Chassis LT LWB RWD

Chassis Work Truck LWB 4WD

Chassis Work Truck RWD

Chassis Work Truck LWB RWD

Chassis LT LWB 4WD

Chassis Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD

Chassis Work Truck Crew Cab RWD

LTZ Extended Cab LB RWD

LTZ Extended Cab LB 4WD

LTZ Crew Cab LB DRW RWD

LTZ Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD

LT Extended Cab LB DRW RWD

LT Extended Cab LB DRW 4WD

LT Extended Cab LB RWD

LT Extended Cab LB 4WD

LT Crew Cab LB RWD

LT Crew Cab LB 4WD

LT Crew Cab RWD

LT Crew Cab 4WD

LT LB DRW 4WD

LT Crew Cab LB DRW RWD

LT LB 4WD

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