Having trucks consistently on the mind here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis is how we always wrap up summer: even though we have just spent the warm months hauling, towing, and having the most fun weekends at the lake, there are now all the challenges of the fall to prepare for. More errands to and from school, harvest duty, and perhaps moving that nephew you haven't seen for so long could all be piling up on your agenda. The 2024 Silverado HD lineup is thankfully standing by soon to provide its unique brand of support.
The lineup consists of the WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country trims. The ZR2 arrives just a bit later but is aptly and expertly designed for the challenges of the trail and has been given the trail-lover’s “royal” treatment. You’ll be navigating over ruts, rivers, and many other challenges with segment-leading ground clearance, excellent skid plates, and very capable Multimatic shocks. Those who are always enjoying things much more under the cloak class of dark will love the new Midnight Edition for the High Country variant, which darkens up the protective plates, bumper, wheels, and grille that you’ll notice comin’ at ya right away!
The High Country is currently the best-selling model in the lineup, solidifying the fact that even during tight times, drivers love to hit the road with very useful and luxurious extras. A small dose of constructive criticism was drawn regarding the Silverado after the release of this generation's first model in 2019. The grille then simply did not possess lines that blended in quite as well, and the 2024 model has reworked this issue fantastically. The very large central strip that used to proudly display the CHEVROLET namesake has been toned down a bit, with the name now positioned smack dab on the hood, close to the intake.
The work truck trim level is not just the entry-level number on the less pricey side of things, as it still offers a very simple, clean style with rugged wheels that are reminiscent of the burly 1970s Chevys. There is definitely something for every price range in personal taste, as the High Country is loaded up with unique chrome accents and much bigger wheels. Drivers have consistently been requesting that screens grow each year, and the 2024 Silverado has made the necessary changes to accommodate this wish!
From the LT trim on up, a brand-new dashboard features 13.4- and 12.3-inch screens manning the multimedia system on the digital instrument cluster. The new interface also introduces Google’s integrated system, providing access to assistant, maps, and Google Play. You can also look forward to just a smidge more eager horsepower from the 6.6-liter turbocharged V8 diesel, which now weighs in at 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque. Another addition that we guarantee truck lovers will notice is the ability to relax a bit and let adaptive cruise control handle business, even during towing duty.
Drivers looking for an everyday-capable and still proudly large size truck will be delighted as usual, as well as those interested in the rugged demands of conquering rocks and untamed trails with the new ZR2 variant. J.D. Power is always a great source of wisdom and honest reviews, and multiple verified buyers claimed that the impressive torque from the diesel powertrain, progressive and easy braking, and stellar towing capacity simply ruled. Competition grows daily in the truck segment, and we are confident that the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD will tow, innovate, and impress well above the envelope!