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Your vehicleHome›Chevrolet›Silverado 2500HD›2022› Work Truck (WT) Diesel
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Work Truck (WT) Diesel 2WD

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What the Work Truck (WT) Diesel adds over the Work Truck (WT) Gas

SpecWork Truck (WT) GasWork Truck (WT) Diesel
Curb weight (maximum)6105 lbs6968 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)6105 lbs6968 lbs
Aspirationnaturally aspiratedtwin turbo
Horsepower401 hp445 hp
Torque464 lb-ft910 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)6.6L V-8 gasoline or E85 FlexFuelDuramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel
Valve configurationOverhead-valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timingOverhead-valve, four valves per cylinder
Fuel tank capacity36 gal28 gal
Gross vehicle weight rating10000 lbs10550 lbs
Payload capacity3979 lbs3715 lbs
Final drive ratio3.73.4
Transmission speeds610

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter355 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter360 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance10.2 in
Overall height79.9 in
Overall length235.5 in
Overall width81.8 in
Wheelbase141.6 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count8
Engine displacement6600 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel
Valve configurationOverhead-valve, four valves per cylinder

Engine Output

Horsepower445 hp
Torque910 lb-ft

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity28 gal

Headroom

Front headroom43.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom44.5 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room66.1 in

Steering

Steering typeHydraulic power-assisted recirculating ball

Suspension

Front suspension typeShort long arms independent front suspension with torsion bars
Rear suspension typeSemi-elliptic three-stage multi-leaf spring

Tires

Tire sizeLT245/75R17 ALS

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.4
Transmission speeds10
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)6968 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)6968 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating10550 lbs
Payload capacity3715 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialsteel

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety3 std · 0 opt

  • Hydraulic power-assisted Hydroboost brake booster, four-wheel disc brakes
  • Stabilitrak electronic stability assist
  • four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Stabilitrak electronic stability assist

Exterior3 std · 0 opt

  • 17-in. steel or aluminum wheels
  • 18-in. steel or aluminum wheels
  • 20-in. aluminum wheels

Powertrain4 std · 0 opt

  • 6.6L V-8 gasoline or E85 FlexFuel engine (401 hp / 464 lb.-ft.)
  • Allison 10L1000 10-speed automatic transmission (6.6L diesel)
  • Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel engine (445 hp / 910 lb.-ft.)
  • Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission (6.6L gas)

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

  • Hydraulic power-assisted recirculating ball steering; includes Digital Variable Steering Assist on LTZ and High Country
  • Semi-elliptic three-stage multi-leaf spring rear suspension
  • Short long arms independent front suspension with torsion bars

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Silverado 2500HD. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Work Truck (WT) Diesel

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck (WT) Diesel add over the Work Truck (WT) Gas?

Against the Work Truck (WT) Gas, 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.