2015 2500 Chevy Silverado Diesel

[Gonecamping444]

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

[Bigfoot_affair]

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!

[dpark]

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.

[Dayle1]

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.

[Need-A-Vacation]

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).

[APT]

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.

[Gonecamping444]

thanks appreciate all the comments

[Cummins12V98]

Get the 3500. Then you won't have to BandAid it later with air bags.

[Randu]

I believe that the Tires/wheels rated for more load in addition to the overload spring. I know my 2014 3500 is so much better than the 2500 that it replaced. I loved my old 2004, 2500 and thought that was all I needed until one of the body mounts broke.

Really enjoying 3500 and I was really surprised that the unloaded ride is about the same as the 2500. Randu

[Bigfootchevy]

If you can afford it buy the 3500. With the higher ratings this truck is much stronger than the 2500. Hopefully you are getting a diesel! If so that's the icing on the cake.

I had lots of 2500's but since 2011 I have had 3500. Got my 2015 last September.

The 3500 is the same size as the 2500, but higher payload, bigger springs and brakes.

Paul

[JIMNLIN]

3500 SRW trucks are rare at many dealer ships unlike dozens of choices at the same dealer ship for a same equipped 2500.

Depending on selections some 3500 SRW GM trucks can have payloads in the low to mid 4000s lbs on 7050 RAWR.
The 2500 is the same truck but with a smaller 6200 RAWR (rear spring pack/tires and wheels) on same configured truck with 3000-3200 lb payloads.

My son sold his old '02 Dmax/A and bought a white '15 2500 Chevy Z71 loaded with all the bells and whistles. Beautiful truck and rides better than the wife Impala and in my favorite color.

[Gonecamping444]

Thanks therink

[therink]

You get 700 or more payload rating. My 1 ton SRW has a 11,500 gvwr and payload per the sticker is 3700. The cost is around $700.
Mechanically, I believe only difference is overload spring. What matters to me is the sticker towing a heavy pin fiver.