Chevy is two for two with Motor Trend's awards this year.  First the 2011 Chevy Volt won the coveted "Car of the Year" award and now the Chevy Silverado HD has won the "2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year" award.

We've known for months what a capable truck the Chevy Silverado HD is.  Motor Trend just validated it for everyone.

So, what's the "wow" factor?  Here's our list:

• 6,635-lb. Payload:  Silverado HD has a better payload capacity than Ford or Ram. 
• Trailer Sway Control:  Working in conjunction with Stabilitrak, the new Trailer Sway Control feature (SRW models only) sense trailer sway and automatically applies the trucks brakes and reduces engine power, if necessary, to help you get back on track.