Head-to-head
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD wins clearly, 96 to 56.5, on safety.
A
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a pickup truck; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHT…
vs
F2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a pickup truck; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's …
More Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD head-to-heads More Ford F-250 Super Duty head-to-heads Every Silverado 3500HD vs F-250 Super Duty model year
Verdict · default weights
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Clear winThe Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD wins clearly, 96 to 56.5, on safety.
Safety 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD leads by 59.3
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HDoverall 96 | 2025 Ford F-250 Super Dutyoverall 56.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 94 | 34.7 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 96 | 56.5 | |||||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Ford F-250 Super Duty: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Ford F-250 Super Duty: base trim XL 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD wins
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 56).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 17 filed with NHTSA).
What they share
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
- A 5-year powertrain warranty.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
39 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 8 |
| Engine displacement | — | 6,800 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 6.8L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas |
| Fuel injection system | — | Sequential multi-port electronic |
| Valve configuration | — | Pushrod and rocker arms, two valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 405 hp |
| Torque | — | 445 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.73 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 10 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | — | 78.9 in |
| Overall length | — | 232 in |
| Overall width | — | 80 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 141 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 3 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 43.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 6,455 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 5,697 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 10,000 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 4,268 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent twin I-beam with coil springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Solid axle, leaf springs |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric assist hydraulic recirculating ball |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 363 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 363 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | LT245/75R17E BSW A/S |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 34 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 3 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 66.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
94 features · differences first, then sharedSafety26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC, Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist) | — | opt |
| Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection | — | opt |
| 360-Degree Camera Package | — | opt |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert with Trailer Coverage | — | opt |
| Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | — | opt |
| Driver and Passenger frontal and side airbag/curtain | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | opt |
| Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid) | — | opt |
| Safety Canopy® System (incl. side-curtain airbags) | — | std |
| Driver Alert | — | opt |
| Front Parking Sensors | — | opt |
| Hill Descent Control™ (FX4 Off-Road Package) | — | opt |
| Rear Parking Sensors w/ Reverse Brake Assist | — | opt |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | — | std |
| Automatic High Beam | — | opt |
| Belt-Minder® front safety belt reminder – chime and flashing warning light on instrument cluster if belts not buckled | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert with Trailer Coverage | — | opt |
| Brakes – Power four-wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | — | std |
| Four-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) – Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)/Traction Control/Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist | — | opt |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – SRW/F-350 DRW only | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | — | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass Connect™ – Remote start via app | — | std |
| Head-Up Display | — | opt |
| FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | — | std |
| FordPass Connect™ with 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – Connected Navigation | — | opt |
| FordPass Connect™ – Locate parked vehicle | — | std |
| AM/FM stereo MP3 player (speakers; four (4) with Regular Cab, six (6) with SuperCab and Crew Cab) | — | std |
| Steering wheel – audio and SYNC® controls | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – 8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Wireless Phone Connection, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (40/Console/40 only) | — | opt |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Access with Push-button Start (PEPS) | — | opt |
| Remote Start System | — | opt |
| Pro Power Onboard – 2KW | — | opt |
| Upfitter Switches; (6) (Located in overhead console) | — | opt |
| Vehicle Integration System 2.0 (18A) | — | opt |
| 120V/400W outlets; one (1) dash mounted and one (1) in rear console | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning – Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) | — | opt |
| Rapid-Heat Supplemental Cab Heater (6.7L Power Stroke® Diesel engine) | — | opt |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat (four-way power-adjustable track, two-way power recline and two-way power lumbar) | — | opt |
| Front Heated/Ventilated Seating | — | opt |
| Front Heated/Ventilated Seating | — | opt |
| Easy Entry Driver's Seat w/ Memory | — | opt |
| Rear Heated Seats (40/console/40 seat on Crew Cab) | — | opt |
| Memory Power-Adjustable Pedals and Steering Wheel | — | opt |
| 8-way power driver & passenger seat (four-way power-adjustable track, two-way power recline and two-way power lumbar) | — | opt |
| HD vinyl, 40/20/40 split bench w/center armrest, cupholder and storage; manual lumbar (driver's side only) | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed seating surfaces | — | opt |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | opt |
| Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel with memory (King Ranch® and Platinum) | — | opt |
| Rearview Mirror – electrochromic self-dimming | — | opt |
| 12" LCD Productivity Screen: includes menus for Gauge Setup, Trip Computer, Fuel Economy and Towing/Off-Road applications | — | opt |
| 4.2" LCD Productivity Screen (menus for Gauge Setup, Trip Computer, Fuel Economy and Towing/Off-Road applications) | — | std |
| Interior Work Surface (req. 40/20/40 seat) | — | opt |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | — | opt |
| Sun visors – color-coordinated cloth; both driver and passenger w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors | — | opt |
| Tilt and Telescoping steering wheel/column (Manual on XL, XLT and Lariat) | — | std |
| Floor Mats – color-coordinated carpet (includes rear mats on SuperCab & Crew Cab) | — | opt |
| Floor covering – color-coordinated, full carpet | — | opt |
Exterior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector Headlamps | — | opt |
| Power-folding with Autofold, PowerScope® Telescoping, Power Glass Trailer Tow Mirrors with Heat, Turn Signal, Memory, High-Intensity LED Security Approach Lamps, Utility Lighting System (LED Side-mirror Spotlights) | — | opt |
| LED Box Lighting (incl. LED Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)) | — | opt |
| LED Fog Lamps | — | opt |
| Manually telescoping/folding trailer tow with power/heated glass, heated convex spotter mirror | — | std |
| Quad beam halogen jewel effect Headlamps | — | std |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | — | opt |
| AutoLamp (Auto On/Off Headlamps) | — | std |
| Splash Guards/Mud Flaps – Front (F-450 only); also with Power Deployable Running Boards on F-350 DRW | — | std |
Powertrain14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 410 Amp Dual Alternators (250+160 Amp) – standard on King Ranch® and Platinum | — | opt |
| 4x2 drivetrain (standard on XL only) | — | std |
| 4x4 drivetrain (standard beginning at XLT) | — | std |
| 6.7L 4 Valve OHV Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel B20 – optional on all trims | — | opt |
| 6.7L High Output Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel B20 – optional on all trims | — | opt |
| 6.8L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas engine – standard on XL, XLT, Lariat | — | std |
| 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas engine – standard on King Ranch and Platinum F-250; optional on XL, XLT, Lariat | — | opt |
| Dual Battery (Dual AGM 68 AH) – standard with diesel engines; optional with gas engines | — | opt |
| Electronic Locking Rear Differential | — | opt |
| Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) (4x4 only) | — | std |
| Engine Block Heater (incl. grille cover) | — | opt |
| TorqShift® Ten-Speed Automatic with Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Eco, Slippery Roads, Tow/Haul (6.7L Diesel / 7.3L Gas) | — | opt |
| TorqShift®-G Ten-Speed Automatic with Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Eco, Slippery Roads, Tow/Haul (6.8L Gas) | — | std |
| Transmission Power Take-Off Provision (includes Transmission mounted live drive and stationary mode PTO) | — | opt |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selectable Drive Modes: Tow/Haul | — | std |
| 2.5" Built Ford Tough® Trailer Hitch Receiver | — | std |
| 3" Built Ford Tough® Trailer Hitch Receiver (F-350 DRW Crew Cab 6.7L High Output Diesel w/ 4.10 Axle and F-450 Crew Cab) | — | std |
| 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package (53W) | — | opt |
| Tough Bed® (spray-in bedliner; includes tailgate-Guard, black box bed tie-down hooks and black bed attachment bolts) | — | opt |
| Trailer Brake Controller (incl. Smart Trailer Tow Connector) | — | opt |
| Trailer Tow Package – 7-wire harness w/relays & 7/4 pin connector | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 12 · 0 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (4), Service Brakes (3), Power Train (3)
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V129000 · 11,807 vehicles
Ford F-250 Super Duty
Safety Signal 56 F
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 8 · 1 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 17 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (5), Steering (4), Suspension (3)
Do-not-drive advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V401000 · 2,345 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Power Train 26V119000 · 11,431 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Diesel 25V306000 · 5 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V163000 · 11,621 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 7 trims |
| Powertrains | — | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | — | — |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | — | — |
| EPA annual fuel cost | — | — |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD or the 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD wins clearly, 96 to 56.5, on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD scores 96 and the 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty 56.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD or the 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 8 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and the 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD wins: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 56) and has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 17 filed with NHTSA). What they share: a 3-year basic warranty, 36,000-mile basic coverage, and a 5-year powertrain warranty.