Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD

Class 4 conventional-cab chassis for service, dump and stake bodies.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD the right truck for your work?

Class 4 conventional-cab chassis for service, dump and stake bodies.

Fleets that want a conventional cab rather than a cab-over at this weight, usually because drivers prefer it and servicing is more familiar.

Typical specifications

Ranges across common configurations of this model. The figures for any individual vehicle depend on its cab, wheelbase, drivetrain and upfit.

GVWR: 16,500 lbs
Payload: 7,500–10,500 lbs
Towing: 16,000–22,000 lbs
Seating: 3–6 seats

These are model ranges, not a specific truck. Payload in particular varies by well over 1,000 lbs across configurations. Always confirm against the door-jamb sticker and the manufacturer documentation for the exact vehicle before you buy or load it.

Configurations to choose between

Regular and Crew Cab
Cab-to-axle from 60 to 120 in
Duramax diesel
DRW

What buyers get wrong

Conventional cabs need materially more turning room than an Isuzu or Low Cab Forward of the same capacity. On tight urban routes that difference decides the job.

Body types it is built as

Who buys the Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD

What else to consider

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