2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2: Roslyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Silverado HD ZR2
ZR2 starts at $73,200 before destination and is currently documented as a 2500HD-exclusive trim, not offered on the 3500HD. It runs the standard 401-hp V8 or the available Duramax diesel, with a 1.5-inch factory suspension lift on Multimatic DSSV dampers, a rear electronic locking differential, an aluminum front skid plate, and 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires on 18-inch wheels — the off-road-focused trim in the HD lineup. The 13.4-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital cluster, and wireless phone mirroring come standard, matching LTZ and High Country.
What makes ZR2 different from every other HD trim
Everything else in the Silverado HD lineup is built around towing and payload; ZR2 is built around actual off-road capability, and the spec sheet shows it. The 1.5-inch factory lift rides on Multimatic DSSV dampers — the same spool-valve damper technology Chevrolet uses on its most serious off-road trucks — and a rear electronic locking differential plus an aluminum front skid plate back that up when the pavement runs out. 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires on 18-inch wheels give real ground clearance and traction, and the Multi-Flex Tailgate comes standard rather than as an option. Inside, Jet Black and Graystone perforated leather with Strike Yellow accent stitching signals that this is meant to be driven, not just worked. An optional ZR2 Bison Edition goes further still, adding AEV-branded front and rear bumpers, stamped steel skid plates, and AEV wheels with an aluminum spare tire mount.
One important scope note: ZR2 is currently documented, both by Chevrolet's own site and independent industry coverage, as a 2500HD-specific trim — it isn't offered on the 3500HD as of this writing. Anyone specifically wanting 3500HD-level payload or towing capacity paired with ZR2's off-road hardware should confirm current availability directly with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn, since that combination isn't on the standard order guide.
Towing on ZR2 specifically runs a bit lower than the rest of the HD lineup's top-end figures, a tradeoff for the lift and off-road tires: roughly 16,000 lbs. max tow on the standard gas engine, stepping up to roughly 18,500 lbs. with the optional Duramax diesel, per independent ZR2-specific spec coverage. Still enormous capability, just not the highest number in the Silverado HD family — that belongs to the 3500HD dually diesel configurations built for maximum towing rather than off-road use.
Who ZR2 actually makes sense for
A buyer who genuinely wants both heavy-duty capability and real off-road hardware in one truck — someone hauling a horse trailer to a trailhead, or running a work truck that also needs to handle unmaintained roads regularly. It's a narrower audience than LTZ or High Country, and the tradeoff (slightly lower max towing than the highest-capacity 3500HD builds) is worth being upfront about before falling for the styling.
What Roslyn buyers say
Dave Domiter's review speaks to the kind of stress-free, well-handled purchase this dealership's Silverado buyers describe repeatedly: "Purchased 2018 Silverado from Gus. He made the whole experience quick and easy. Highly recommend this dealership. I had to drive a fair distance and they were totally upfront about pricing and fees prior to me making the trip." Upfront pricing before an out-of-town buyer commits to the drive — a small detail, but exactly the kind of thing that matters most when a specific, higher-end configuration like ZR2 is the target and inventory might mean traveling for it.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZR2 offered on the 3500HD?
Not currently — ZR2 is documented as a 2500HD-specific trim by Chevrolet's own site and independent coverage of this generation. A buyer specifically wanting a 3500HD with ZR2-level off-road hardware should confirm current availability directly with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn before assuming it's orderable.
Does ZR2 come with the diesel engine?
ZR2 comes standard with the 6.6L V8 gas engine; the Duramax diesel is available as an upgrade, the same as the rest of the lineup. Max towing shifts with the engine choice — roughly 16,000 lbs. on gas, roughly 18,500 lbs. on diesel, per independent ZR2-specific coverage.
What's the ZR2 Bison Edition?
An available package on top of standard ZR2 that adds AEV-branded front and rear bumpers, stamped steel skid plates, and AEV-branded wheels with an aluminum spare tire mount — a further step up in off-road-focused hardware for buyers who want to push past even ZR2's standard equipment.
See it next to LTZ and High Country
Whether ZR2's off-road hardware fits a specific use case, or whether LTZ's on-road-focused equipment or High Country's top-tier trim is the better match, is easiest to judge in person — East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's inventory on Northern Boulevard. Full trim comparison is back at the 2026 Silverado HD overview; what a Silverado HD costs with Nassau County tax and fees is on the pricing & leasing guide.
MSRP excludes the $2,795 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options. Figures reflect the manufacturer's published pricing as of this writing and can move during the model year. ZR2 trim availability is currently documented as 2500HD-specific; confirm with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn before ordering against a 3500HD build. Towing and payload figures are configuration-specific and vary by engine and equipment; confirm the exact rating for a specific build before towing near a stated maximum. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.