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Chevy Duramax diesel trucks for sale near Houston, Texas include the 2026 Silverado 1500 with the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel and the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD with the 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, along with used diesel pickups that come in on trade. At Ron Carter Chevrolet in Alvin, about 30 miles south of Houston via TX-35 and SH 288, you can compare new and used diesel trucks on one lot on FM 528 and filter them by model, year, mileage and price below. Our new Silverado HD Duramax trucks are built for heavy trailers, while the 3.0L Duramax Silverado 1500 is EPA-estimated at up to 28 mpg highway. Whether you tow a bay boat to Galveston Bay, haul equipment to a Brazoria County job site or rack up highway miles on I-45, our team will help you find the right diesel at a fair price.
The diesel trucks on this page come straight from Ron Carter Chevrolet’s Alvin inventory, and the list updates as trucks sell and new ones arrive. Narrow the results by new or used, model, cab style, drivetrain or price, and every listing shows the VIN and stock number so you can ask about a specific truck. If you’ve been searching for a Chevy Duramax for sale near Houston, this is the quickest way to see what’s on the lot today. Because new Duramax trucks and used diesel trucks for sale in Texas show up side by side, it’s easy to see whether a pre-owned diesel or a brand-new one fits your budget better.
Chevrolet uses the Duramax name on two 2026 engines. The 3.0L Duramax is a turbocharged inline-six, which is why some shoppers search for a Chevy 6-cylinder diesel, and it’s offered in the Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban. The 6.6L Duramax is a turbocharged V8 offered in the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD. If you’re still deciding between gas and diesel, you can also browse all Chevy trucks for sale in Alvin before narrowing your search.
The 2026 Silverado 1500’s Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel makes 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque and pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission. When properly equipped, it tows up to 13,300 lbs and earns an EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway, which Chevrolet says is the best highway fuel economy in its class. The diesel is standard on the ZR2 and available on the Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ and High Country. Browse our new 3.0 Duramax Silverado 1500 inventory to compare trims and cab styles.
For heavy towing, the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 delivers 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed Allison automatic transmission. Chevrolet rates the 2026 Silverado 2500HD at up to 22,420 lbs of maximum trailering and the 3500HD at up to 36,000 lbs when properly equipped. The diesel is available on every 2026 HD trim: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2 and High Country. Shop the new Silverado 2500HD for a three-quarter-ton tow rig, or step up to a new Silverado 3500HD, which is available with single or dual rear wheels.
Before you compare prices, decide which Duramax fits your work, whether new or used makes more sense and whether a diesel is the right choice for the way you drive.
Choose the 3.0L Duramax if you want a half-ton that commutes efficiently and handles a travel trailer, horse trailer or boat within its rating. Choose the 6.6L Duramax if you tow heavy every week, pull a fifth-wheel or gooseneck, or carry big loads in the bed. A good rule of thumb is to pick a truck whose ratings leave room above your heaviest loaded trailer, so you aren’t running at the limit on every trip.
A new Duramax comes with full factory coverage, including a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty on the diesel engine. A used diesel truck can save you thousands and still have plenty of life left if it has been maintained. Ask for service records, listen for a smooth cold start and find out how hard the truck has towed. If a late-model half-ton fits your needs, browse our used Chevy Silverado 1500 trucks for sale and ask which ones have the 3.0L Duramax.
A diesel usually costs more up front, so it pays off when you tow often or drive long highway miles. In the 2026 Silverado 1500, the 3.0L Duramax makes more torque than any gas engine in the lineup: 495 lb-ft, compared with 460 lb-ft for the 6.2L V8 and 430 lb-ft for the 2.7L TurboMax. If most of your driving is short trips around town with an occasional light load, the TurboMax or 5.3L V8 may be the better value.
Contractors, ranchers and fleet managers can reach our Chevrolet fleet department at 281-388-8100 for help with multi-unit orders, upfits and work-truck pricing, and you can browse work-ready models on our new Chevy commercial vehicles page. Trucks with a GVWR over 6,000 lbs may qualify for business tax deductions, and our Section 179 heavy vehicle tax guide explains the basics. Check with your tax professional before you count on a deduction.
Houston-area truck owners ask a lot of a diesel, from pulling bay boats to hauling equipment down muddy lease roads.
Whether you’re pulling a travel trailer to the Hill Country or a center console to a Surfside boat ramp, a Duramax gives you strong low-end torque for merging and climbing bridges with a load behind you. The 3.0L Duramax Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 lbs, and the 6.6L Duramax Silverado 3500HD tows up to 36,000 lbs when properly equipped. Exact ratings depend on cab, bed, axle and drivetrain, and our Silverado 2500 towing capacity guide shows how those choices change the numbers.
The 2026 Silverado 1500 ZR2 comes standard with the 3.0L Duramax, and the diesel is also available on the Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss for beach access, deer leases and ranch roads. If you need heavy-duty capability off the pavement, the Silverado HD ZR2 is available with the 6.6L Duramax. Our 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD overview covers the HD trims and equipment in more detail.
If your week includes long runs on I-45, SH 288 or Beltway 8, the 3.0L Duramax is the efficiency pick, with an EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway in the Silverado 1500. The same engine is available in the 2026 Chevy Tahoe, rated at 22 mpg city and 26 mpg highway with up to 624 miles of highway range, and the 2026 Chevy Suburban, rated at 21 city and 26 highway with up to 728 miles. There’s also a local perk: according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, diesel vehicles don’t need an emissions inspection, even in Harris, Brazoria and Galveston counties.
Owning a diesel isn’t complicated, but a few habits will keep your Duramax running strong.
Every Duramax uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which is injected into the exhaust system, not the fuel system, to reduce emissions. How fast you use DEF depends on how you drive and tow, and your truck will warn you when the level gets low. Fill up with ultra-low sulfur diesel, follow the fuel filter schedule in your owner’s manual, and never pour DEF into the fuel tank.
Our Chevrolet service center in Alvin handles routine Duramax maintenance and warranty repairs with genuine GM parts. Your truck’s oil life monitor tells you when an oil change is due, and heavy towing or long idling can bring that date closer. Service is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Call 281-824-3663 to book a visit.
Chevrolet backs Duramax Turbo-Diesel engines with a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, compared with the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage on typical Chevrolet models. New Chevys also include 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and 6-year/100,000-mile rust-through protection, whichever comes first. For coverage beyond the factory warranty, ask about a Chevrolet protection plan.
GM’s diesel lineup changes for the 2027 model year, so it helps to know what you can buy now and what’s on the way.
For 2026, Chevrolet offers the Duramax in the Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD, Tahoe and Suburban, while the current Colorado is gas-only. If you’ve been searching for a Chevy EcoDiesel, that name belongs to Ram’s 3.0L diesel, which Ram dropped from the 1500 after the 2023 model year, and the 3.0L Duramax is Chevy’s counterpart. Our Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500 comparison shows how the two trucks stack up. Diesel SUVs can be harder to find, since GM Authority reported in February 2026 that GM had limited 3.0L Duramax production for the 2026 Tahoe and Suburban.
The next-generation 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 keeps the 3.0L Duramax at 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft. GM’s preliminary 2027 specs list up to 12,000 lbs of towing and an estimated 27 mpg highway for 2WD diesel models, and GM Authority reports production begins in October 2026. On the heavy-duty side, Chevrolet says the 2027 Silverado HD arrives in late 2026 with an all-new Duramax 8.3L Turbo-Diesel V8 rated at 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, paired with an Allison 10-speed and up to 38,000 lbs of maximum towing.
A 2026 Duramax on the lot is a proven package you can drive home today, and it may qualify for different offers as 2027 trucks arrive. The 2026 Silverado 1500 diesel also carries a higher maximum tow rating than GM’s preliminary 2027 figure. If you want the 8.3L Duramax or another 2027 feature, a factory order can lock in your build, and we can price both model years side by side.
Here’s what goes into the price of a Duramax diesel truck in Texas, from the option sticker to your monthly payment.
The 2026 Silverado 1500 starts at $36,900 MSRP, and the 3.0L Duramax comes standard on the ZR2. On other trims, GM Authority’s 2026 pricing lists the diesel at $795 on the High Country, $995 on the LTZ, $2,390 on the LT and RST, and $2,590 on the Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss. On the 2026 Silverado 2500HD, the 6.6L Duramax is a $9,990 option on every trim. The $2,795 destination charge, tax, title, license and dealer fees are extra. Texas charges a 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax on the sales price minus your trade-in allowance, so a $60,000 truck with a $20,000 trade is taxed on $40,000, which comes to $2,500.
Use our diesel truck payment calculator to test different prices, down payments, terms and rates before you visit. When you’re ready, the Ron Carter Chevrolet finance department can compare loan options for new and used Duramax trucks and walk you through each step.
Get your trade-in value online in a few minutes. In Texas, a trade lowers both the amount you finance and the amount you pay sales tax on. Chevrolet offers change by model and month, so check our current new Chevy specials and ask which ones apply to diesel trucks.
When you compare diesel truck dealers around Houston, look at inventory, product knowledge and service as closely as price. Ron Carter Chevrolet sells and services Silverado trucks from its FM 528 location in Alvin, so you get straight answers about Duramax engines, axle ratios and towing setups. Learn more about Ron Carter Chevrolet and the team behind it.
Diesel inventory changes daily, so use the filters at the top of this page to see which new and used Duramax trucks are on our lot right now.
Our FM 528 showroom is an easy drive for diesel truck shoppers across the Houston area, including:
| Houston | Pearland | Pasadena | Deer Park |
| League City | Friendswood | Manvel | Webster |
| Clear Lake | Texas City | Rosharon | Angleton |
Buying locally means warranty work, recalls and routine diesel maintenance happen at the same store that sold you the truck. When your Duramax is due, you can schedule service online in a few clicks.
Chevrolet’s national offers usually change every month, and they can differ between the Silverado 1500 and the HD models. Ask our sales team which current offers you qualify for before you sign.
Our Chevrolet parts department can help you add bed covers, towing gear and other genuine accessories after the sale. HD owners can find more ideas in our Chevy Silverado 2500 accessories guide.
You can do most of your diesel truck shopping from home and finish the paperwork when you visit Alvin.
Each listing shows photos, key features, price, the stock number and the VIN, so you can confirm the engine and build a shortlist before you leave the house.
Want to confirm the axle ratio, trailering equipment or bed length? Text or chat with us for extra photos, a walkaround video or details from the window sticker. Spanish-speaking shoppers can get help on our página en español.
Send us the stock number of the diesel truck you want to drive, and we’ll confirm it’s available and have it ready when you arrive. If you plan to tow with it, tell us ahead of time so we can talk through your hitch setup.
The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 starts at $36,900 MSRP, and GM Authority’s 2026 pricing lists the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel as a $795 to $2,590 option depending on trim. The diesel comes standard on the Silverado 1500 ZR2. On the 2026 Silverado 2500HD, the 6.6L Duramax is a $9,990 option on every trim. Destination, tax, title, license and dealer fees are extra, and Ron Carter Chevrolet in Alvin can quote an out-the-door price on any in-stock diesel truck.
For 2026, Chevrolet offers the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel inline-six in the Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, and the 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 in the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD. The Chevy Colorado does not offer a diesel engine. For 2027, the Silverado 1500 keeps the 3.0L Duramax, and the Silverado HD switches to an all-new 8.3L Duramax rated at 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque.
Ron Carter Chevrolet at 3205 FM 528 Rd in Alvin, about 30 miles south of Houston via TX-35 and SH 288, sells new Silverado 1500, 2500HD and 3500HD Duramax trucks along with used diesel trucks. You can filter the dealership’s online diesel inventory by model, year and price, then call sales at 281-826-6401 to confirm availability and schedule a test drive.
Find us at 3205 FM 528 Rd, Alvin, TX 77511. From Houston, take SH 288 or TX-35 south to Alvin, a drive of roughly 30 miles. Our sales team is available Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and is closed on Sunday. Call sales at 281-826-6401.
Bring a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. If you’re trading in a vehicle, bring the title or payoff information, current registration and every key and fob. Planning to finance? A recent pay stub and proof of residence can speed things up.
Found the diesel truck you want? Call or message us to confirm it’s available and set a time to come in, or ask us to start a factory order if the right build isn’t in stock. Either way, you’ll know your numbers before you make the drive to Alvin.
