2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT

The Silverado 3500HD is Chevrolet's heavy-duty pickup, built to tow and haul serious loads that a half-ton truck can't handle. It drives like a big truck, with a firm ride and a steering feel that's heavy but predictable, which is what you want when you're loaded up. Inside, the cabin is straightforward and durable, with controls that are easy to use even with work gloves on. These trucks have a reputation for being tough and long-lasting, though the heavy-duty suspension means a rougher ride when you're not carrying a load. The LT sits between the basic Work Truck and the loaded LTZ, adding power windows and locks plus cruise control that the base truck skips. Its 6.6L V8 makes 322 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it'll pull a heavy trailer without breaking a sweat.