2015 2500 Chevy Silverado Diesel

The 3500 SRW has more than one more spring has top overload springs too added in 2011. Makes the 3500 so much better for trailer pulling.
One down side is 3500 lack tire monitoring system.

Thanks for all the info,Looks like i'am getting 2500 diesel,Don/t plan on getting another camper much heavier than i do now,Thanks

2500HD Dmax + additional spring = 3500HD - additional payload sticker on the door. That's it...

dpark wrote:
The ONLY difference in the two trucks mechanically is the added helper spring. They run the same frame, drivetrain, tires/wheels...I understand that some of you are trying to paint the picture that they are a different animal, but they are EXACTLY the same with the exception of the helper spring and the sticker inside the door. The 2500's even have the holes in the frame to add the helper springs. I would have purchased a 3500 if it were available for the small added cost, but was well in specs with the 2500 I bought.

Rear GAWR is 6200 lbs for the 2500HD and 7050 lbs for the 3500HD. Without this difference, the higher GVWR of the 3500HD would have no added value for fifth wheel towing.

Gonecamping444 wrote:
Looking to buy the 2500 but been thinking about the 3500 also,What do you get with the 3500 that you don't with the 2500,Whats the price different between the two?Thanks

These are based on diesel powered trucks.

2500 SLE comes standard with 17" wheels. SLT will come with 18" wheels and 20's are optional. TPMS, Tow mirrors are an option on 2500's

GVWR-10000 lbs
GCWR-24500 lbs
Max conventional trailering-13000 lbs
Max fifth wheel trailering-17100 lbs
Max payload-2800 lbs(This is subjective to how much the vehicle weighs) This was based on a CC 4x4 standard bed 6.5' with diesel engine.

3500's come only with 18" wheels. Tow mirrors are standard. Only real difference in the suspension of the 3500 is the addition of overload springs to account for the extra payload. No TPMS on 3500's with 11500 gvwr.

GVWR- 11500 lbs
GCWR- 24500 lbs
Max conventional trailering-13000 lbs
Max fifth wheel trailering-17100 lbs
Max payload-4300 lbs(This is subjective to how much the vehicle weighs) This was based on a CC 4x4 standard bed 6.5' with diesel engine.

Not sure if you are looking for diesel or gas? If you go with a gas 2500 the GVWR is 9500 lbs, 3500 the GVWR is 10800 lbs.

As for the price, I suggest you go to their web site and build two trucks, one 2500 and a 3500. I think you'll find that the 3500 may be cheaper or only a few hundred more... depending on the options you pick.


Clear as mud!

The ONLY difference in the two trucks mechanically is the added helper spring. They run the same frame, drivetrain, tires/wheels...I understand that some of you are trying to paint the picture that they are a different animal, but they are EXACTLY the same with the exception of the helper spring and the sticker inside the door. The 2500's even have the holes in the frame to add the helper springs. I would have purchased a 3500 if it were available for the small added cost, but was well in specs with the 2500 I bought.

As already stated only technical difference is tires/wheels and leaf springs. However there may also be a few other minor differences when it comes to standard equipment and option packages. It seems like my LT package doesn't include as many features as the same package on the 2500 series trucks. Not sure about the smaller details on the 2015's. Also agree there are fewer 3500s to pick from and maybe less price flexibility.

Gonecamping,

The 3500 may allow you down the road to get a bigger trailer that would otherwise be to much for the 2500 without needing a new truck.

I would have went that route if we could have found one.

APT wrote:
I think it's more like 1450 pounds extra payload. GVWR is 11,500 vs. 10,000. Cost varies by equipment. My friend got a GMC 3500 for $200 less than an equivalent 2500 with his exact equipment. He ended up ordering the 3500.

What year truck? I know it was that way for the '13 & '14's, but not sure about the new '15's.

As for the brakes, they are the same on the 2500 & 3500's. Even from what I have found they are the same for the 11.5" and 10.5" axle (25/3500 diesel vs 2500 gas).

I think it's more like 1450 pounds extra payload. GVWR is 11,500 vs. 10,000. Cost varies by equipment. My friend got a GMC 3500 for $200 less than an equivalent 2500 with his exact equipment. He ended up ordering the 3500.

thanks appreciate all the comments