{"id":19359,"date":"2010-02-10T00:01:55","date_gmt":"2010-02-10T05:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=19359"},"modified":"2010-02-10T16:31:59","modified_gmt":"2010-02-10T21:31:59","slug":"first-look-2011-chevrolet-silverado-heavy-duty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2010\/02\/first-look-2011-chevrolet-silverado-heavy-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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King of the the heavy duty hill? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There\u2019s barely a change on the outside, but Chevrolet is betting that significant upgrades underneath will allow it to take the heavy weight pickup belt for 2011 when the line goes on sale this summer. Maybe the new chrome bumper is a good omen.<\/p>\n

The Silverado heavy-duty line now has 11 2500HD models, and eight single- and dual-rear-wheel 3500HD models \u2013 including a new 3500HD Crew Cab with a 6.5-foot cargo box.<\/p>\n

All of them add greater capability, and what\u2019s said to be improved ride and handling.\u00a0 And Chevy is finally putting its durability claims to a real test with a new 5-year\/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.<\/p>\n

Depending on the model, other claims are also significant, and will likely be challenged by Ford and Dodge, the other heavy weight contenders.<\/p>\n

Chevy\u2019s list of accomplishments includes:<\/p>\n