2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is large, in charge—and almost too big for NYC

When the Brooklyn Bridge was being built back in the 19th century, chief engineer John Roebling wanted to make sure there was no doubt that the bridge would stand. So he carefully calculated how strong it needed to be—then built it six times stronger than that.Why do I bring this up?Because the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD(with Car Dvd Player) is too heavy to drive across it. See, there’s a big sign at the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge: WEIGHT LIMIT 3 TONS. But my diesel-powered, four-wheel-drive, crew cab Chevrolet pickup tipped the scales at a whopping 7,752 pounds. This heavy-duty pickup truck pushes the boundaries of acceptable size all across the city. Put two people in it (or even one heavy guy and his KFC Value Meal), and the Silverado 2500HD becomes too hefty for the FDR. At 6-feet-6-inches tall, certain parkway bridges become jaw-clinchingly-tight squeezes. Think finding a parking spot on the street is stressful? Try finding one long enough to fit 20 feet of Chevy. This truck isn’t just as big as King Kong, it fits in here just as poorly. And yet, in spite of it being far, far too big for New York City…I was sad to give this truck back. First off, it’s one heck of an ego trip. Few vehicles on sale look as macho as this square-jawed pickup. It’s like a 72-oz. porterhouse had one wish, and it wished it could be a truck. Just looking at it could make your voice drop an octave. And that’s in spite of the fact that the Silverado is the least attractive of the Big Three’s heavy-duty pickup trucks (at least in this reviewer’s eyes). It’s not ugly—its small headlights and squat-looking grille give it a bulldog’s ferocity—it just lacks a bit of character compared to the Ram and Ford F-Series. What about install an Android Car Gps? Climb inside, though, and the Silverado redeems itself. The interior is by far the best in its class; the controls are perfectly arranged, easy to read and easy to find. Will Sabel Courtney Likewise, Silverado 2500 occupants will never find themselves at a loss for a place to plug in. Four aux jacks, up to six USB ports, a 110V three-prong outlet, and a wireless charging pad for cell phones—this Chevy is basically a rolling power strip. If installing an Android Car Stereo in your car, that would be great!