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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Quality Review

November 5, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

offers a driving environment straight out of a Tahoe or Suburban
Kelley Blue Book

Regular cab competitive with Ford and Dodge for behind-seat room
ConsumerGuide

richly grained upholstery, softer materials and precise fitments
Edmunds

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD allows occupants to ride in remarkable comfort, considering it's a pickup.

Cars.com says "in addition to added front-seat legroom, headroom and hip room, Chevy made the interiors seem roomier by moving the dashboards down and forward a few inches." ConsumerGuide notes a "bulky center console, with front bucket seats, limits foot space for rear-center passenger" inside the Chevy Silverado HD. Commenting on one of the higher-level Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 trims, Kelley Blue Book notes "the 'luxury' interior of the LTZ offers a driving environment straight out of a Tahoe or Suburban."

Like other aspects of the Chevy Silverado HD, there have been some improvements in on-board storage; Cars.com reports that "storage capacity has grown thanks to a double glove compartment and even-larger center storage consoles...the optional 40/20/40-split front seat offers a lockable bin in the center seat and another in its backrest/armrest." ConsumerGuide says "ample small-items storage includes large bins and underseat cubbies front and rear, plus big door pockets and, with Pure Pickup interior, a second dashboard glovebox," while "bed-wall rails mount dividers and other add-ons to secure and organize cargo."

GM has not changed interior materials of 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD construction much this year; Cars.com reports, "Interior changes for the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 are minor, including brighter pointers in the gauge cluster on all models." There are some improvements, however; Edmunds points out that "where there was once an abundance of lackluster design, hard plastic and uneven panel gaps there's now richly grained upholstery, softer materials and precise fitments."

TheCarConnection.com notes that pickup trucks are not known for a quiet ride, but the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD appears to be an exception. ConsumerGuide reports that in the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 "highway wind noise [is] impressively low for tall, blocky big rigs...tire thrum [is] modest except on coarsest pavement, [and] engines intrude only under full throttle."

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a substantial improvement over its predecessors in terms of comfort and quality.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:offers a driving environment straight out of a Tahoe or SuburbanKelley Blue BookRegular cab competitive with Ford and Dodge for behind-seat roomConsumerGuiderichly grained upholstery, softer materials and precise fitmentsEdmunds The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD allows occupants to ride in remarkable comfort, considering it's a pickup. Cars.com says "in addition to added front-seat legroom, headroom and hip room, Chevy made the interiors seem roomier by moving the dashboards down and forward a few inches." ConsumerGuide notes a "bulky center console, with front bucket seats, limits foot space for rear-center passenger" inside the Chevy Silverado HD. Commenting on one of the higher-level Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 trims, Kelley Blue Book notes "the 'luxury' interior of the LTZ offers a driving environment straight out of a Tahoe or Suburban." Like other aspects of the Chevy Silverado HD, there have been some improvements in on-board storage; Cars.com reports that "storage capacity has grown thanks to a double glove compartment and even-larger center storage consoles...the optional 40/20/40-split front seat offers a lockable bin in the center seat and another in its backrest/armrest." ConsumerGuide says "ample small-items storage includes large bins and underseat cubbies front and rear, plus big door pockets and, with Pure Pickup interior, a second dashboard glovebox," while "bed-wall rails mount dividers and other add-ons to secure and organize cargo." GM has not changed interior materials of 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD construction much this year; Cars.com reports, "Interior changes for the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 are minor, including brighter pointers in the gauge cluster on all models." There are some improvements, however; Edmunds points out that "where there was once an abundance of lackluster design, hard plastic and uneven panel gaps there's now richly grained upholstery, softer materials and precise fitments." TheCarConnection.com notes that pickup trucks are not known for a quiet ride, but the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD appears to be an exception. ConsumerGuide reports that in the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2008 "highway wind noise [is] impressively low for tall, blocky big rigs...tire thrum [is] modest except on coarsest pavement, [and] engines intrude only under full throttle." ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a substantial improvement over its predecessors in terms of comfort and quality. 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "beefed up" Kelley Blue Book: "'prettied up' might be a kiss-of-death...but it will work for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD" ConsumerGuide: "Even the basic Work Truck trim has a quality look and feel" The ...

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Other Choices:

The Ford vs. Chevy wars continue to rage in the heavy-duty segment of the pickup truck market. An all-new Ford Super Duty was introduced for the 2008 model year, and it is a heck of a truck, complete with a revised Power Stroke diesel. That engine isn't a true "clean" diesel yet, but will be soon. There's no mistaking the Super Duty's style, which is certainly more distinctive than the Silverado HD's. Features like the optional in-tailgate stepladder are also innovative and go unanswered by Chevy.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Rick Norton #1, Posted: 8/15/2008

    Construction Manager

    Safety: My 2500 hd was hit broadside and basicaly blew up while being thrown over an embankment, separting the the cab from chasis and also 6 other full sections. Believe it ot not i walked out! i have pics to prove the worst separtion i have seen said an experience tow truck and OPP officer. Thanks chevorlet! for saving my life, i am presently looking for another chevy 2500 hd.

  2. By john d #2, Posted: 4/18/2009

    very unbias

    yhe new 2500 hd,with 6.0 6spd aouto is a awsome smooth powerhouse,i had 07 150fx4, linc marklt,02gmc slt,many othersi run a dealership and drive all,i plow with all.my new truck will tow my21 ft bass boat all season,ill keep ya posted

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