Will a heavy-duty truck or a full-size truck work for your job sites in Anaheim and your towing voyages between Garden Grove and Long Beach? At Simpson Chevrolet of Garden Grove, we sell both options for new trucks.
For most Long Beach drivers, the Chevy Silverado 1500 provides plenty of capability. For commercial needs, contractors from Santa Ana and Anaheim may prefer the Chevrolet Silverado HD. See which new Chevy truck from our Garden Grove lot can get the job done.
Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado HD Capability
Towing
With a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck, you can haul trailers of up to 13,300 pounds between Long Beach and Santa Ana. The new Chevrolet Silverado HD is suited for Anaheim truck owners who have heavier trailers or are hauling with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck configuration. New Chevy Silverado 3500 HD trucks offer 36,000 pounds of max available trailering. This is unlocked by the diesel engine. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD counters with 22,500 pounds of trailering capability. The maximum towing capacity for gas-powered Chevrolet Silverado HD trucks is 19,090 pounds.
Payload
Are you moving heavy payloads from Garden Grove to Santa Ana? The Chevy Silverado 1500 can handle a max payload of 2,260 pounds. Most Chevrolet Silverado HD trucks can take on payloads of around 4,000 pounds, but the Chevy Silverado 3500 HD — in a Dual Rear Wheel Configuration — has a max payload rating of 7,442 pounds.
Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado HD Performance
Both new Chevy trucks give Garden Grove drivers turbodiesel engines. The Chevrolet Silverado HD offers a class-exclusive Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission and can double the torque ratings of the Silverado 1500. Shop with your Garden Grove Chevy dealer near Santa Ana to select one of the following powertrains for your Silverado HD or Silverado 1500 truck.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engines
- 2.7-liter Turbo High-Output inline-4 engine: 310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque
- Duramax® 3.0-liter inline-6 Turbo-Diesel engine: 305 horsepower, 495 pound-feet of torque
- 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine: 355 horsepower, 383 pound-feet of torque
- 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine: 420 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque
Chevrolet Silverado HD Engines
- 6.6-liter gas V8 engine: 401 horsepower, 464 pound-feet of torque
- 6.6-liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 engine: 470 horsepower, 975 pound-feet of torque
Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado HD Design
Cab Configurations & Truck Beds
When you buy a new Chevrolet Silverado HD truck in Garden Grove, you have multiple configurations to choose from. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD provides a standard bed and long bed for both the Crew Cab and Double Cab models, while the Regular Cab comes with the long bed exclusively. Chevy Silverado 3500 HD trucks offer a Dual Rear Configuration. The Crew Cab comes with a standard bed or long bed. Buy a Chevy Silverado 1500 from our Chevrolet dealership in Garden Grove to choose a Regular Cab, Double Cab, or Crew Cab configuration and a truck bed that spans between 81 and 90 inches.
Utility
At 89.1 cubic feet, the functional Durabed of the new Chevrolet Silverado HD gives Garden Grove drivers access to more cargo volume than rival commercial trucks. New Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks also provide 89 cubic feet of max cargo volume, which ranks best-in-class.
Both new Chevrolet trucks let Long Beach drivers utilize 12 standard tie-downs. Both the Chevy Silverado 1500 and Chevy Silverado HD help Anaheim motorists as they access the truck bed. The shared Multi-Flex Tailgate feature has six functions, including:
- Easy Access
- Full-Width Step
- Primary Gate
- Primary Gate Load Stop
- Inner Gate Load Stop
- Inner Gate with Work Surface
Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado HD Technology
Chevy Safety Assist comes with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Shared safety features for these new Chevy trucks include Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Front Pedestrian Braking, and Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking.
While all Silverado trucks provide up to 14 camera views, the Chevrolet Silverado HD lets Long Beach drivers take in a Transparent Trailer View for conventional and fifth-wheel trailering. The Chevy Silverado HD also includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Trailering ability. Each Chevy truck provides a diagonal color touchscreen spanning 13.4 inches and a configurable Diagonal Driver Information Center of 12.3 inches.
Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado HD Pricing
Capability matters, but some Long Beach truck buyers may prioritize price. The new Chevy Silverado 1500 has a starting price of $36,300. There are two core options for the heavy-duty Silverado line. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD starts at $43,400, while the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD is listed for $44,600.
Test Drive a New Chevrolet Truck in Garden Grove
Finish future jobs in Anaheim or tow from Santa Ana to any LA destination with confidence by driving one of these new Chevrolet trucks. Contact your Garden Grove Chevy dealer near Long Beach to test drive a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup.
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