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What year was the first Chevrolet Silverado K2500 Heavy Duty released?
I want a solid truck for a good deal and I feel like the best way to go about that is by finding an old model of a truck I really like. Point is, I need to know what the oldest Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty is on the market. In what year did Chevrolet release the first Silverado K2500 Heavy Duty?
Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Chevrolet
’s heavy-duty trucks are all top-notch performers, and they’ve been out for quite a few years. That said, you may be surprised to hear that the first Chevy Silverado
K2500 Heavy Duty was released in 2017.Of course, the light Chevy Silverado dates all the way back to 1999, when it quickly became one of the most sought-after trucks in the United States. That said, the light truck’s performance hardly compares to the heavy-duty version.
In terms of payload and towing capacity, the Heavy Duty Silverado performs nearly twice as well as the light version. But the higher performance also comes with a higher price tag. Depending on the model you choose, the difference in price between a lighter model and a heavier trim can range from $6,000 to over $10,000.
That said, most people just looking to own a truck can get away with opting for the lighter version. In most cases, buyers should only consider the heavy-duty truck if they need it for professional use. Otherwise, you’ll be paying significantly more for the truck up front along with a much higher
car insurance
premium.But if you do opt for the heavy-duty Silverado, offset the price by saving on
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