2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD

    New from

    $114,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Chevrolet Silverado HD

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Chevrolet Silverado HD is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $114,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the WT variant and topping out at $139,990 for the LTZ Custom Sport.

    There are 4 variants of the Silverado HD available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2018.

    The Chevrolet Silverado HD is only available with an diesel motor that produces 332kW and 1234Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 Silverado HD is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    91.81 - 94.43 kW/t
    53.79 kW/t
    111.71 kW/t
    Price
    $114,990 - $139,990
    $17,990
    $169,950
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    9 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    4,491 kg
    2,700 kg
    5,309 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    9,801 kg
    4,435 kg
    11,479 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    5,890 kg
    1,700 kg
    6,942 kg
    Approach Angle
    22.3°
    15.2°
    35°
    Departure Angle
    22.4°
    18°
    29°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    250 mm
    171 mm
    283 mm
    Payload Capacity
    875 - 975 kg
    748 kg
    1,713 kg

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    2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD Price

    WT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$114,990

    LTZ

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$134,990

    Ltz Custom Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$139,990

    Ltz Midnight Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    6.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$139,990
    *excl. on-roads

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    2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD Specs

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    WT

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Gmt K2xx
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Chrome
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Chrome
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 94.43
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 22.3
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 78.9
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2003
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 51.0
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1296
      • Departure Angle: 22.4
      • Front Track (mm): 1745
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 250
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 15680
      • Overall Height (mm): 1985
      • Overall Length (mm): 6085
      • Overall Width (mm): 2388
      • Rear Track (mm): 1716
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3886
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 103.0
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 6.6
      • Engine (cc): 6599
      • Engine Code: Lml
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 99.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 136
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 452
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 332
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 1234
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 2800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seating Capacity: 6
      • Seating Configuration: 3+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 9
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.730
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Code: Allison 1000
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
    • Warranty
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 2000
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 4409
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 5890
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 9801
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4491
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 975
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 3516
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2818
      • Tare Weight (kg): 3409
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265

    LTZ

    Adds to WT:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.81
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Programmable Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 875
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 3616
      • Tare Weight (kg): 3509
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from WT:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 94.43
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seating Capacity: 6
      • Seating Configuration: 3+3
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 975
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 3516
      • Tare Weight (kg): 3409
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    Ltz Custom Sport

    Adds to LTZ:
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Liner: Spray-in
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Removes from LTZ:
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Chrome
      • Rear Colour: Chrome
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70

    Ltz Midnight Edition

    Adds to Ltz Custom Sport:
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
    Removes from Ltz Custom Sport:
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
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    2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD Fuel Economy

    Chevrolet Silverado HDFuel TypeCombined
    6.6L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4Diesel-
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Chevrolet Silverado HD?

    The Chevrolet Silverado HD has a recommended service interval of 9 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Chevrolet Silverado HD?

    The Chevrolet Silverado HD offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Chevrolet Silverado HD FAQs

    The cheapest Chevrolet Silverado HD is the WT that starts from $114,990.

    The most expensive Chevrolet Silverado HD is the Ltz Midnight Edition that starts from $139,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Chevrolet Silverado HD is 5890 kg offered by the following variants: WT, LTZ, Ltz Custom Sport and Ltz Midnight Edition.

    The largest Chevrolet Silverado HD is the WT which measures 2388mm wide, 6085mm in length and sits 1985mm tall.

    The most powerful Chevrolet Silverado HD is the WT which has 332kW of power from its 6.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Chevrolet Silverado HD is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Chevrolet Silverado HD is the WT which weighs 4491 kg (kerb weight).

    The Chevrolet Silverado HD uses Diesel.