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COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SILVERADO REGULAR CAB SPECIFICATIONS

Series

1500
(1/2-Ton)

2500
(3/4-Ton) (2WD Only)

2500HD
(3/4 Ton)
3500
(1-Ton)
(4x4 Only)

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) –2WD

6100/6400

8600

9200

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 4x4

6100/6400

9200 11,400

Payload (lbs.):(2) Short Box/Long Box – 2WD

1958/2123

—/3541

—/4047

Payload (lbs.):(2) Short Box/Long Box – 4x4

1661/1821

—/3760 5559

Engine Availability

HP @ RPM

Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM

 

Vortec 4300 V6 SFI(3)

200 @ 4600

260 @ 2800

X

Vortec 4800 V8 SFI(3)

270 @ 5200

285 @ 4000

O

Vortec 5300 V8 SFI(3)

285 @ 5200

325 @ 4000

O

Vortec 6000 V8 SFI(3)

300 @ 4400

360 @ 4000

X

X X
Vortec 8100 V8 SFI(3) 340 @ 4200 455 @ 3200 O O
Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 300 @ 3000 520 @ 1800 O O

Transmission/Transfer Case Availability

5-speed OD manual

X

5-speed heavy-duty OD manual

X

X X

Hydra-matic 4-speed OD automatic; electronically controlled, with brake/transmission shift interlock

O

Hydra-matic 4-speed heavy-duty OD automatic; electronically controlled, with brake/transmission shift interlock

O O O
ZF 6-speed OD manual(4) O O
Allison 5-speed automatic; electronically controlled(4) O O

Transfer case, 2-speed (4x4 only): floor-mounted

X

X X

Transfer case, active, electric shift control (4x4 only); Autotrac(5)

O

Chassis Features

Alternator: 105-amp

X

X

X X

Battery: 600 cold-cranking amps

X

X

X X

Brakes, four-wheel disc: with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

X

X

X X

— Antilock brake system: 4-wheel (ABS)

X

X

X X

— Front rotor size (in.) - diameter and thickness

12.00 x 1.14

12.80 x 1.50

12.80 x 1.50 12.80 x 1.50

— Rear rotor size (in.) - diameter and thickness

12.80 x 0.79

12.99 x 1.14

12.80 x 1.20 12.80 x 1.20

Fuel tank capacity (gal., approx.): Short Box/Long Box

26/34

34

34 34

Rear locking differential

O

O

O O

Steering:

— power rack-and-pinion

X(6)

— integral power, recirculating ball

X(7)

X

X X

Front suspension:

 

 

— independent (with coil springs on 2WD and torsion bars on 4x4)

X

— independent, torsion bars

X

X X

Rear suspension: hypoid drive axle (with 2-stage multileaf springs)

X

X

X X

Wheels (in.) – 2WD

16.0 x 7

16.0 x 6.5

16.0 x 6.5

Wheels (in.) – 4x4

16.0 x 7

16.0 x 6.5 16.0 x 6.5

Standard tires: all-season radial – 2WD

P235/75R-16

LT245/75R-16E

LT245/75R-16E

Standard tires: all-season radial – 4x4

P245/75R-16

LT245/75R-16E LT215/85R-16D

Optional tires

See your Chevrolet dealer for sizes and model restrictions.

X – Standard. O – Optional.

1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, equipment and cargo. Higher GVWRs (where available) require optional equipment.
2 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
3 Sequential Fuel Injection.
4 Requires Vortec 8100 V8 SFI engine or Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine.
5 Not available with Base trim, optional with LS trim, standard on LT. Requires automatic transmission.
6 2WD models only.
7 4x4 models only.
NOTE: Tire chains should not be used on Silverado Pickups equipped with P265/75R-16 tires because they could cause damage to these vehicles.
• Tire load range: E (10-ply).

 

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SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB SPECIFICATIONS

Series

1500
(1/2-Ton)

2500
(3/4-Ton)
(4x4 Only)

2500HD
(3/4-Ton)
3500
(1-Ton)

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 2WD

6200-6600(2)

9200 11,400

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 4x4

6400-6900(2)

8600

9200 11,400

Payload (lbs.):(3) Short Box/Long Box – 2WD

1645/1572

3798/3644 —/5449

Payload (lbs.):(3) Short Box/Long Box – 4x4

1475/1288

3076/—

3569/3372 —/5169

Engine Availability

HP @ RPM

Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM

 

Vortec 4300 V6 SFI(4)

200 @ 4600

260 @ 2800

X(5)

Vortec 4800 V8 SFI(4)

270 @ 5200

285 @ 4000

X(6)

Vortec 5300 V8 SFI(4)

285 @ 5200

325 @ 4000

O(7)

Vortec 6000 V8 SFI(4)

300 @ 4400

360 @ 4000

X

X X
Vortec 8100 V8 SFI(4) 340 @ 4200 455 @ 3200 O O
Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 300 @ 3000 520 @ 1800 O O

Transmission/Transfer Case Availability

 

Hydra-matic 4-speed OD automatic; electronically controlled, with brake/transmission shift interlock

X

Hydra-matic 4-speed heavy-duty OD automatic: electronically controlled, with brake/transmission shift interlock

X O(8) O(8)

5-speed heavy-duty OD manual

X(9) X(9)
ZF 6-speed OD manual(10) O(9) O(9)
Allison 5-speed automatic; electronically controlled(10) O O

Transfer case, 2-speed (4x4 only): floor-mounted,

X

X

X X

Transfer case, active, electric shift control (4x4 only): Autotrac(11)

O

O

Chassis Features

Alternator: 105-amp

X

X

X X

Battery: 600 cold-cranking amps

X

X

X X

Brakes, four-wheel disc: with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

X

X

X X

— Antilock brake system: 4-wheel (ABS)

X

X

X X

— Front rotor size (in.) - diameter and thickness

12.00 x 1.14

12.80 x 1.50

12.80 x 1.50 12.80 x 1.50

— Rear rotor size (in.) - diameter and thickness

12.80 x 0.79

12.99 x 1.14

12.80 x 1.20 12.80 x 1.20

Fuel tank capacity (gal., approx.): Short Box/Long Box

26/34

26

26/34 34

Rear locking differential

O

O

O O

Steering:

— power rack-and-pinion

S(12)

— power, recirculating ball

S(13)

S

S S
— QUADRASTEER by Delphi O(14)
Front Suspension:  
— Independent (with coil springs on 2WD and torsion bars on 4x4) X
— Independent torsion bar X X X

Rear suspension: hypoid drive axle (with 2-stage multileaf springs)

X

X

X X

Wheels (in.) -- 2WD

16.0 x 7

16.0 x 6.5 16.0 x 6.5

Wheels (in.) -- 4x4

16.0 x 7

16.0 x 6.5

16.0 6.5 16.0 x 6.5

Standard tires: 2WD

P235/75R-16

LT245/75R-16E LT215/85R-16D

Standard tires: 4x4

P245/75R-16

LT245/75R-16E

LT245/75R-16E LT215/85R-16E

Optional tires

See your Chevrolet dealer for sizes and model restrictions.

X– Standard. O – Optional.

1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, equipment and cargo. Higher GVWRs (where available) require optional equipment.
2 Depending on model and equipment.
3 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
4 Sequential Fuel Injection.
5 2WD Extended Cab Short Box model only.
6 4x4 Extended Cab Short box model only.
7 Standard with LT trim and on 4x4 Long Box models.
8 Included with LT trim when standard Vortec 6000 V8 SFI engine is specified.
9 Not available with LT trim.
10 Requires Vortec 8100 V8 SFI engine or Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine.
11 Not available with Base trim, optional with LS trim, standard with LT trim. Requires automatic transmission.
12 2WD models only.
13 4x4 models only.
14 QUADRASTEER is available on Silverado 1500 LS and LT Extended Cab Short Box models only in conjunction with several other available features. Requires Ride Control suspension, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package, Vortec 5300 V8 engine (1500 models), limited slip rear differential, 145-amp alternator, Traction Assist (2WD models) and Autotrac (4x4 models). Not available with PRO-TEC box.
NOTE: Tire chains should not be used on Silverado Pickups equipped with P265/75R-16 tires because they could cause damage to these vehicles.
• Tire load range (2500): E (10-ply)

 

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SILVERADO CREW CAB SPECIFICATIONS

Series

1500HD
(1/2-Ton)

2500HD
(3/4-Ton)
3500
(1-Ton)

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 2WD

8600

9200 11,400

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 4x4

8600

9200 11,400

Payload (lbs.):(2) Short Box/Long Box – 2WD

3094/—

3585/3421 —/5232

Payload (lbs.):(2) Short Box/Long Box – 4x4

2783/—

3308/3144 —/4941

Engine Availability

HP @ RPM

Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM

 

Vortec 6000 V8 SFI(3)

300 @ 4400

360 @ 4000

X

X X
Vortec 8100 V8 SFI(3) 340 @ 4200 455 @ 3200 O O
Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 300 @ 3000 520 @ 1800 O O

Transmission/Transfer Case Availability

 

Hydra-matic 4-speed heavy-duty OD automatic; electronically controlled, with brake/transmission shift interlock

X

O(4) O(4)
5-speed heavy-duty OD manual X(5) X(5)
ZF 6-speed OD manual(6) X(5) X(5)
Allison 5-speed automatic; electronically controlled(6) O O

Transfer case, 2-speed (4x4 only); floor-mounted

S S
Transfer case, active, electric shift control (4x4 only); Autotrac X
Transfer case, electric shift control (4x4 only); instrument panel-mounted(7) O O

Chassis Features

Alternator: 105-amp

X

X X

Battery: 600 cold-cranking amps

X

X X

Brakes, four-wheel disc: with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

X

X X

— Antilock brake system: 4-wheel (ABS)

X

X X

— Front rotor size (in.) - diameter and thickness

12.80 x 1.50

12.80 x 1.50 12.80 x 1.50

— Rear rotor size (in.) - diameter and thickness

12.99 x 1.14

12.80 x 1.20 12.80 x 1.20

Fuel tank capacity (gal., approx.): Short Box/Long Box

26

26/34 34

Rear locking differential

O

O O

Steering: — integral power, recirculating ball

X X X
— QUADRASTEER by Delphi O(8)

Front suspension; independent torsion bar

X

X X

Rear suspension: hypoid drive axle (with 2-stage multileaf springs)

X

X X

Wheels (in.): 2WD and 4x4

16.0 x 6.5

16.0 x 6.5 16.0 x 6.5

Standard tires: all-season radial - 2WD

LT245/75R-16E

LT245/75R-16E LT215/85R-16D

Standard tires: all-season radial - 4x4

LT245/75R-16E

LT245/75R-16E LT215/85R-16E

Optional tires

See your Chevrolet dealer for sizes and model restrictions.

X – Standard. O – Optional.

1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, equipment and cargo. Higher GVWRs (where available) require optional equipment.
2 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
3 Sequential Fuel Injection.
4 Included with LT trim when standard Vortec 6000 V8 SFI engine is specified.
5 Not available with LT trim.
6 Requires Vortec 8100 V8 SFI engine or Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine.
7 Not available with Base trim, optional with LS trim, standard with LT trim. Requires automatic transmission.
8 QUADRASTEER is available on Silverado 1500HD LS and LT Crew Cab models only in conjunction with several other available features. Requires Ride Control suspension, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package, Vortec 5300 V8 engine (1500 models), limited slip rear differential, 145-amp alternator, Traction Assist (2WD models) and Autotrac (4x4 models). Not available with PRO-TEC box.
• Tire load range: E (10-ply).

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SILVERADO 3500 REGULAR CAB CHASSIS CAB SPECIFICATIONS

Series

3500 (1-Ton)

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 2WD

11,400

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 4x4

12,000

Base payload (lbs.)(2) (Short Wheelbase/Long Wheelbase) – 2WD

5870/5788

Base payload (lbs.)(2) (Short Wheelbase/Long Wheelbase) – 4x4

6200/6094

Engine Availability

HP @ RPM

Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM

 

Vortec 6000 V8 SFI(3)

300 @ 4400

360 @ 4000

X

Vortec 8100 V8 SFI(3)

340 @ 4200

455 @ 3200

O

Duramax Diesel 6600 V8

300 @ 3100

520 @ 1800

O

Transmission Availability

5-speed heavy-duty OD manual

X

Hydra-matic 4-speed OD automatic; electronically controlled

O

ZF 6-speed OD manual

O(4)

Allison 5-speed automatic; electronically controlled

O(4)

Transfer case, 2-speed (4x4 only): floor-mounted

X

Transfer case control, electric shift (4x4 only): instrument panel-mounted

O(5)

Chassis Features

 

Alternator: 105-amp

X

Battery:(6)

 

— 600 cold-cranking amps X
— Auxiliary, heavy-duty, 600 cold-cranking amps O

Brakes, 4-wheel disc: with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

X

— Antilock brake system: 4-wheel (ABS)

X

— Front rotor size (in.) – diameter and thickness

12.80 x 1.50

— Rear rotor size (in.) – diameter and thickness

12.80 x 1.20

Fuel tank capacity

— 50-gal. (approx. total with dual tanks; front is 27-gal., rear is 23-gal.)

X

Rear locking differential

O

Steering: integral power, recirculating ball

X

Front suspension: independent torsion bar

X

— 2WD axle capacity (lbs.)

4800

— 2WD torsion bar capacity (lbs.)

4500/4800

— 4x4 axle capacity (lbs.)

4800

— 4x4 torsion bar capacity (lbs.)

4800

Rear suspension: hypoid drive axle (with 3-stage multileaf springs)

X

— 2WD axle capacity (lbs.)

9200

— 2WD coil spring capacity (lbs.)

8600

— 4x4 axle capacity (lbs.)

9200

— 4x4 coil spring capacity (lbs.)

8600

Wheels (in.)

16.0 x 6.5

Standard tires: all-season radial – 2WD

LT215/85R-16D

Standard tires: all-season radial – 4x4

LT215/85R-16E

Optional tires -- See your Chevrolet dealer for sizes and model restrictions.

X– Standard. O – Optional.

1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
2 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
3 Sequential Fuel Injection.
4 Requires Vortec 8100 V8 SFI engine or Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine.
5 Requires LS trim and automatic transmission.
6 Dual 770 cold-cranking amp batteries included with Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine.
• Tire load range: D (8-ply), E (10-ply).

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SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS CAB SPECIFICATIONS

Series

3500 (1-Ton)

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 2WD

11,400

GVWR range (lbs.)(1) – 4x4

12,000

Base payload (lbs.)(2) – 2WD

5129

Base payload (lbs.)(2) – 4x4

5738

Engine Availability

HP @ RPM

Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM

 

Vortec 6000 V8 SFI(3)

300 @ 4400

360 @ 4000

S

Vortec 8100 V8 SFI(3)

340 @ 4200

455 @ 3200

O

Duramax Diesel 6600 V8

300 @ 3100

520 @ 1800

O

Transmission Availability

5-speed heavy-duty OD manual

X

Hydra-matic 4-speed OD automatic; electronically controlled

O

ZF 6-speed OD manual

O(4)

Allison 5-speed automatic; electronically controlled

O(4)

Transfer case, 2-speed (4x4 only): floor-mounted

X

Transfer case control, electric shift (4x4 only): instrument panel-mounted

O(5)

Chassis Features

Alternator: 105-amp

X

Battery:(6)

 

— 600 cold-cranking amps X
— Auxiliaries, heavy-duty: 600 cold-cranking amps O

Brakes, 4-wheel disc: with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

X

— Antilock brake system: 4-wheel (ABS)

X

— Front rotor size (in.) – diameter and thickness

12.80 x 1.50

— Rear rotor size (in.) – diameter and thickness

12.80 x 1.20

Fuel tank capacity

— 50-gal. (approx. total with dual tanks; front is 27-gal., rear is 23-gal.)

X

Rear locking differential

O

Steering: integral power, recirculating ball

X

Front suspension: independent torsion bar

X

— 2WD axle capacity (lbs.)

4800

— 2WD torsion bar capacity (lbs.)

4800

— 4x4 axle capacity (lbs.)

4800

— 4x4 torsion bar capacity (lbs.)

4800

Rear suspension: hypoid drive axle (with 3-stage multileaf springs)

X

— 2WD axle capacity (lbs.)

9200

— 2WD coil spring capacity (lbs.)

8600

— 4x4 axle capacity (lbs.)

9200

— 4x4 coil spring capacity (lbs.)

8600

Wheels (in.)

16.0 x 6.5

Standard tires: all-season radial – 2WD

LT215/85R-16D

Standard tires: all-season radial – 4x4

LT215/85R-16E

Optional tires See your Chevrolet dealer for sizes and model restrictions.

X – Standard. O – Optional.

1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
2 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
3 Sequential Fuel Injection.
4 Requires Vortec 8100 V8 SFI engine or Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine.
5 Requires LS trim and automatic transmission.
6 Dual 770 cold-cranking amp batteries included with Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine.
• Tire load range: D (8-ply), E (10-ply).

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