Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"The towing capability of this truck . Put in cruise and sit back and drive."
Robert L., CA (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"the steering has a slight play in it and I'm told by the dealer that it is normal. I don't like the fact I can move the steering wheel five degrees maybe 10 before the wheels move."
Renny S., MD (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"Rides pretty well for a work truck. It's 4 wheel drive which gives it a floating feeling. I recently replaced the original tires due to age not mileage with more aggressive B.F. Goodrich All Terrain T/A which I like a lot. The original tiers were very slick in wet conditions. My truck has the big V8 so lots of power. It's not a sports car but the big V8 will accelerate this heavy vehicle faster than you would expect. Gas mileage is low but I don't drive it much so not a problem."
Dennis S., OH (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"poor gas mileage"
Anonymous, WY (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"Lots of power and acceleration. The turning radius is terrible. Very, very difficult to turn into a '90-degree' parking spot (where the parking spaces are at right angles instead of slanted). It almost always requires a partial turn, then backing up and finishing the turn."
Loretta L., ID (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"Power, Torque, not bad fuel economy. That says it all! Handles a 13,000 LB trailer with no issues whatsoever."
Anonymous, BC (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"outstanding towing performance extra power for passing and more than adequate brakes"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"With the diesel engine it has great acceleration as well as plenty of power when fully loaded or towing something."
Bruce P., MD (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"Very happy with Duramax Diesel performance when towing"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"The Duramax performance is second to none."
Craig T., MO (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"Maintains speed towing up hill"
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"The truck is a bit rough, but it is a 2500HD so that is to be expected. The acceleration and power is awesome, and for a truck it handles very well. There is great visibility as well."
Anonymous, BC (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"It has the large V* engine which provides good power for accelerating this heavy vehicle. The ride is pretty good for a truck this heavy."
Anonymous, OH (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)"Acceleration, handling and fuel mileage"
Carter S., CA (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)
"comfortable truck but hard on gas"
Anonymous, NB (2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD)