2026 · Chevrolet
Starting at $47,100
Depreciation, fuel, insurance, interest, maintenance
Rank 2 of 401 ranked vehicles
Age 40 driver, clean record, national average
Routine service + scheduled wear items
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a heavy-duty pickup truck designed for tough tasks. It offers a choice between a 6.6-liter gasoline V8 engine producing 401 horsepower and 464 ft/lbs of torque, or a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine delivering 470 horsepower and 975 ft/lbs of torque. With the diesel engine, it can tow up to 36,000 pounds and carry a payload of up to 6,638 pounds. The truck comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and is available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.
The average cost of owning a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD for 5 years is $59,120. This will vary per trim level, driving habits and region. See how these ownership costs compare to each other below. Click on any of the categories to see a complete breakdown of each cost.
| Cost | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| $27,089 | 46% | |
| $10,854 | 18% | |
| $9,778 | 17% | |
| $8,389 | 14% | |
| $3,009 | 5% |
That's roughly $985/month for a 40-year-old driver financing over 60 months at prevailing rates, with 12,000 annual miles. Your costs vary by zip code and trim.
Market Day Supply (MDS) measures how many days of inventory are on U.S. dealer lots at the current sales pace. Lower is faster-selling; the U.S. average across all models is roughly 60 days. Figures below cover the past 45 days of nationwide listings and sales.
Slower than the national average — expect wider selection and more room to negotiate.
National averages — figures vary by region and trim. MDS is calculated as active listings divided by daily sales velocity over the past 45 days.
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