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Options & Specifications

Finding the right answer for your transportation needs is made that much easier by a selection of LT1 and LT2 trim levels and packages. Add the finishing touches you want with a range of appealing options.

S = Standard  O = Optional  — = Not Available

Safety & Security
  1LT 2LT
 
Airbags – driver and front passenger, dual stage frontal S S
Airbags – driver, front-passenger and rear-seat outboard passengers, roof-mounted head curtain side-impact S S
Door locks – rear doors, child-security (Crew Cab) — S
OnStar® In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service, includes 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation*
  • OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan. OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan
  • Automatic Crash Response Automatic Crash Response
  • Emergency Services Emergency Services
  • Crisis Assist Crisis Assist
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance Stolen Vehicle Assistance
  • Remote Door Unlock Remote Door Unlock
  • Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
  • Remote Horn and Lights Remote Horn and Lights
  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Turn-by-Turn Navigation
  • Hands-Free Calling Hands-Free Calling
  • Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics
 S S
Safety restraints – 3-point belts for all seating positions (when equipped with front bucket seats; lap belt for centre position with front split-bench seat) S S
Safety Restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), in all rear seating positions S S
Security system – content theft alarm, audible/visible — S
StabiliTrak® – electronic stability control system with traction control S S
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer S S
Traction control – electronic S S
Mechanical
  1LT 2LT
 
Battery – with run-down protection S S
Brakes – front disc/rear drum with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) S S
Engine – Block heater O O
Engine – Vortec™ 2.9L DOHC in-line 4-cylinder; Horsepower – 185 @ 5600 rpm; Torque – 190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm – Crew Cab (2WD) — S
Engine – Vortec™ 2.9L DOHC in-line 4-cylinder; Horsepower – 185 @ 5600 rpm; Torque – 190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm – Reg. and Ext. Cab S S
Engine – Vortec™ 3.7L DOHC in-line 5-cylinder; Horsepower – 242 @ 5600 rpm; Torque – 242 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm – Crew Cab (2WD)1 — O2
Engine – Vortec™ 3.7L DOHC in-line 5-cylinder; Horsepower – 242 @ 5600 rpm; Torque – 242 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm – Reg. and Ext. Cab3 O O
Engine – Vortec™ 5.3L V8, FlexFuel (E85 capable); Horsepower – 300 @ 5200 rpm; Torque – 320 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm – Ext. and Crew Cab only3 — O
Locking differential – rear O O
Steering – power electric, rack-and-pinion S S
Suspension – rear, two-stage multi-leaf springs and solid live axle S S
Suspension, Z71 Off-Road Package – includes torsion bar front suspension on both 2WD and 4x4 models, 28 mm front stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers and monotube shock absorbers. Additional 25 mm ride height over Z85 Standard suspension for improved ground clearance. Also includes skid plate package on 4x4 models, 2 front recovery hooks, large wheel flares, chrome front bumper and grille bars, 17" chrome clad wheels and P265/70R17 On-Off road tires (4). Requires either Vortec™ 3.7L I-5 or Vortec™ 5.3L V8 engine, locking differential and automatic transmission. Not available with Reg. Cab. — O
Suspension, Z85 Standard – includes front coil springs on 2WD models and torsion bar front suspension on 4x4 models. Both feature a 28 mm front stabilizer bar, rubber jounce bumpers and twin tube shock absorbers S S
Suspension, ZQ8 Sport – includes sport-tuned suspension with 51 mm (2 in.) lower ride height than Z85 Standard suspension, 18" x 8" Midnight Silver aluminum wheels with P235/50R18 all-season tires and unique colour-keyed grille surround. Requires Vortec™ 5.3L V8 engine and automatic transmission. Not available with Reg. Cab or 4x4.** — O
Trailering Equipment Package – hitch receiver platform and wiring harness O O
Transfer case 4x4 models – 2-speed, part-time, Insta-Trac™ with dash-mounted electronic controls S S
Transmission – 4-speed automatic with overdrive – Crew Cab3 — S
Transmission – 4-speed automatic with overdrive – Reg. and Ext. Cab5 O O
Transmission – 5-speed manual with overdrive – Reg. and Ext. Cab S S
Exterior
  1LT 2LT
 
Assist steps - chrome stainless steel with gray diamond step pad. Extended and Crew cabs — O
Assist steps - chrome stainless steel with gray diamond step pad. Extended cabs O —
Assist steps - moulded gray O O
Bumper – front, body-coloured upper, gray lower S S
Bumper – rear, body-coloured with step pad S S
Chrome package - chrome assist steps and fuel door. Extended and Crew cabs — O
Chrome package - chrome assist steps and fuel door. Extended cabs O —
Fog lights – front, halogen S S
Front license plate provisions – (included with vehicles shipped to British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Newfoundland) O O
Glass – deep-tinted, all windows behind front doors — S
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted S S
Grille and inserts - chrome. Extended and Crew cabs — O
Grille and inserts - chrome. Extended cabs O —
Grille – body-coloured surround and centre bar S S
Headlights – dual halogen composite, Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control and flash-to-pass feature S S
Keyless entry system – remote — O4,5
Mirrors – manual folding, manual adjustment (Reg. and Ext. cabs) S S
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control — O
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control (Crew Cab) — S
Mouldings – bodyside, body-coloured (Crew Cab) — S
Pickup box - bedrail protectors O O
Pickup box – bedliner and 2 position tailgate S S
Pickup box – Fleetside, double-wall welded steel with 8 cargo tie-downs S S
Recovery hooks – 2, front (4x4 models only) O O
Skid Plate Package – includes transfer case skid shield, composite front underbody splash shield from behind the front bumper to the first cross member (Z85 4x4 models only) O O
Soft tonneau cover - Bowtie logo O O
Spare tire – full-size, mounted on steel wheel O O
Spare tire – limited use, winch-mounted under rear frame, mounted on steel wheel S S
Splash guards - Bowtie logo O —
Tires – P215/70R16 all-season (2WD models)** S S
Tires – P235/50R18 all-season (included with ZQ8)** — S
Tires – P235/75R16 all-season (4x4 models, except with Z71)** S S
Tires – P235/75R16 On-Off road (4x4 models) — O6
Tires – P265/70R17 On-Off Road (included with Z71) — S
Wheels – 16" x 6.5" aluminum O —
Wheels – 16" x 6.5" Aluminum, standard on 2WD models with Z85 Standard Suspension — S
Wheels – 16" x 6.5" Aluminum, standard on 4x4 models with Z85 Standard Suspension — S
Wheels – 16" x 6.5" Chrome-clad, available on 4x4 models with Z85 Standard Suspension — O
Wheels – 16" x 6.5" Steel wheel, standard with Z85 Standard Suspension S —
Wheels – 17" x 7" Chrome-clad, standard on models with Z71 Off-Road Suspension — S
Wheels – 18" x 8" Midnight Silver aluminum, standard on 2WD models with ZQ8 Sport Suspension — S
Window – rear, sliding O O
Windshield wipers – 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) S S
Interior
  1LT 2LT
 
Assist handles – above all outboard seats except driver's seat S S
Climate Control – manual air conditioning controls, single-zone S S
Console – front centre floor, includes centre storage tray, dual cupholders and rear-hinged storage compartment (included with bucket seats) — O2
Cruise control – electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features S S
Floor covering – ebony carpet with rubberized vinyl floor mats S S
Floor covering – vinyl (deletes rear jump seats on Ext. Cab) O —
Instrumentation – analogue (includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge) S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre includes multi-language and trip functions, displays vital vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings S S
Instrumentation – GM Oil Life Monitoring System S S
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system S S
Lights – includes instrument panel, dome and exterior cargo S S
Mirror – auto-dimming with compass and exterior temperature display — O1
Power Convenience Package - includes power windows, power remote control mirrors, programmable power door locks, remote keyless entry, content theft alarm and auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass and temperature display (standard on Crew Cab) — O
Power outlets – 2 auxiliary 12 volt S S
Steering column – tilt adjustable S S
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped S S
Sunshades – LH and RH padded; passenger-side vanity mirror S S
Seats
  1LT 2LT
 
Front 60/40 Vinyl 3-passenger split-bench, outboard head restraints – Reg. and Ext. Cab O —
Front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, heated, power 8-way driver seat with power recliner, power 6-way front-passenger seat adjuster with manual recliner, centre floor console with storage, armrest and dual cupholders (Ext. and Crew Cab) — O
Front reclining 60/40 Deluxe cloth 3-passenger split-bench, outboard head restraints, centre armrest with storage and dual cupholders – Crew Cab (deletes centre floor console) — O
Front reclining 60/40 Deluxe cloth 3-passenger split-bench, outboard head restraints, centre armrest with storage and dual cupholders – Reg. and Ext. Cab S S
Front reclining Deluxe cloth bucket seats with integral head restraints, centre floor console with storage, armrest and dual cupholders – Crew Cab — S
Front reclining Deluxe cloth bucket seats with integral head restraints, centre floor console with storage, armrest and dual cupholders – Reg. and Ext. Cab — O
Rear 60/40 3-passenger split-bench, flat-folding (Crew Cab) — S
Rear dual jump seats, fold-up forward-facing with under-seat storage compartment (Ext. Cab) S S
Rear-seat delete (Ext. Cab)7 O —
Entertainment
  1LT 2LT
 
AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback compatible, seek/scan, auto tone control, digital clock, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock® and Radio Data System® (RDS) — S
AM/FM stereo with seek/scan and digital clock S —
Bluetooth® – utilizes vehicle audio system, microphone, voice recognition and controls with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones S S
XM Satellite Radio™‡ — O
Speaker system – enhanced audio S S
Specifications
Engines Vortec 2.9L I-4 (LLV) Vortec 3.7L I-5 (LLR) Vortec 5.3L V8 (LH9)
 
Application: std on regular cab, extended cab and 2WD crew cab opt on regular cab and extended cab; std on 4WD crew cab opt on extended cab and crew cab; standard with ZQ8 suspension
Type: 2.9L inline 4-cylinder 3.7L inline 5-cylinder 5.3L V8
Displacement (cc / cu in): 2,921 / 178 3,654 / 223 5,328 / 325
Bore & stroke (mm / in): 95.5 x 102 / 3.76 x 4 95.5 x 102 / 3.76 x 4 96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62
Block material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, continuously variable valve timing, four valves-per-cylinder DOHC, continuously variable valve timing, four valves-per-cylinder Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing
Ignition system: Coil-on-plug, extended life spark plugs Coil-on-plug, extended life spark plugs Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery: Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio: 10.0:1 10.0:1 9.7:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 185 / 138 @ 5,600 242 / 180 @ 5,600 300 / 224 @ 5,200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 190 / 258 @ 2,800 242 / 328 @ 4,600 320 / 434 @ 3,600
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded Regular unleaded Regular unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6300 6300 6000
Emissions controls: Evaporative system, two close-couple and underfloor catalytic converters Evaporative system, two close-couple and underfloor catalytic converters Evaporative system, four close-couple and underfloor catalytic converters
 
Estimated Fuel Consumption:
 
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) 2WD:
auto: 25 / 35 / 29
man: 25 / 36 / 29


4x4:
auto: 24 / 33 / 27
man: 25 / 36 / 29 		2WD:
23 / 32 / 26 (Reg. & Ext.)
22 / 32 / 26 (Crew)
20 / 28 / 23 (Chassis)

4x4:
22 / 31 / 25 (Reg.& Ext.)
21 / 30 / 25 (Crew)
21 / 30 / 25 (Chassis)		 2WD:
20 / 29 / 23



4x4:
19 / 27 / 22
L/100km (city / hwy / combined) 2WD:
auto: 11.3 / 8.1 / 9.9
man: 11.4 / 7.8 / 9.8


4x4:
auto: 12.0 / 8.5 / 10.5
man: 11.7 / 8.1 / 10.1		 2WD:
12.5 / 8.7 / 10.8 (Reg. & Ext.)
12.6 / 8.8 / 10.9 (Crew)
13.8 / 10.0 / 12.1 (Chassis)

4x4:
12.9 / 9.0 / 11.2 (Reg.& Ext.)
13.3 / 9.3 / 11.5 (Crew)
13.3 / 9.3 / 11.5 (Chassis)		 2WD:
14.4 / 9.9 / 12.4



4x4:
15.2 / 10.4 / 13.0
 
Transmissions MA5 Hydra-Matic 4L60
 
Type: Five-speed manual Four-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 3.75 3.06
Second: 2.26 1.63
Third: 1.37 1
Fourth: 1 0.7
Fifth: 0.73 -
Reverse: 3.67 2.29
Axle ratios (:1): 3.73 3.73 (2.9L & 3.7L)
3.42, 3.73 & 4.10 (5.3L)
 
Chassis/Suspension
 
Front: Independent with coil springs for 2WD; independent with torsion bars for all 4x4, Z71 2WD and Z85 2WD w/ V8; with front stabilizer bar
Rear: Live axle with steel leaf springs
Steering type: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio: 17.4:1 (2.9L & 3.7L w/ 2WD)
18.3:1 (2.9L & 3.7L w/ 4x4)
18.1:1 (5.3L w/o ZQ8)
14.5:1 (5.3L w/ ZQ8)
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2WD Z85: 3.31
4x4: 3.20
Z71 (incl. 2WD): 3.20
5.3L w/o ZQ8: 3.08
5.3L w/ ZQ8: 2.73
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft): 2WD short wheelbase: 12.0 / 39.4
2WD long wheelbase: 13.5 / 44.3
4x4 short wheelbase: 12.4 / 40.7
4x4 long wheelbase: 13.5 / 44.3
 
Brakes
 
Type: Vacuum power, front disc/rear drum, four-wheel anti-lock brakes
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in): front: 298 x 29 / 11.7 x 1.1
Drum diameter x width (mm / in): rear: 295 x 45 / 11.6 x 1.8
Rotor swept area (sq cm / sq in): 367.7 / 57
Drum swept area (sq cm / sq in): 449.6 / 69.6
Total swept area (sq cm / sq in): 2,370 / 367.2
 
Wheels/Tires
 
Wheel size & type: 16-inch steel
16-inch aluminum
17-inch chrome-clad (std. on Z71)
18-inch Midnight Silver aluminum (std. on ZQ8)
Tires: P215/70R16 all-season (2WD)
P235/75R16 all-season (4x4)
P235/75R16 on-off road (4x4)
P265/70R17 on-off road (std. on Z71)
P235/50R18 all-season (std. on ZQ8)
 
Exterior Dimensions Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
2WD 2WD 2WD
Wheelbase (mm / in): 2,827 / 111.3 3,200 / 126.0 3,200 / 126.0
Overall length (mm / in): 4,887 / 192.4 5,260 / 207.1 5,260 / 207.1
Overall width (mm / in): 1,717 / 67.6 1,717 / 67.6 1,717 / 67.6
Overall height (mm / in): 1,648 / 64.9 1,648 / 64.9 1,656 / 65.2
Track (mm / in): front: front: front:
1,460 / 57.5 1,460 / 57.5 1,460 / 57.5
rear: rear: rear:
1,460 / 57.5 1,460 / 57.5 1,460 / 57.5
Minimum ground clearance front (mm / in)
Z85: 196 / 7.7 196 / 7.7 196 / 7.7
ZQ8: - 167 / 6.6 167 / 6.6
Z71: - 290 / 11.4 290 / 11.4
Ground to top of load floor (mm / in)
Z85: 838 / 33 810 / 31.9 907 / 35.7
ZQ8: - 639 / 25.2 639 / 25.2
Z71: - 810 / 31.9 810 / 31.9
Step-in height (mm / in)
Z85: 509 / 20 500 / 19.7 500 / 19.7
ZQ8: - 421 / 16.6 421 / 16.6
Z71: - 575 / 22.5 575 / 22.5
Curb weight w/ Z85 suspension (kg / lb)
I-4 with manual: 1,527 / 3,366 1,614 / 3,559 1,691 / 3,728
I-4 with automatic: 1,542 / 3,399 1,629 / 3,592 1,688 / 3,721
I-5 with automatic: 1,567 / 3,455 1,655 / 3,649 1,715 / 3,782
V8 with automatic: - 1,764 / 3,889 1,820 / 4,013
 
Exterior Dimensions Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
4x4 4x4 4x4
Wheelbase (mm / in): 2,827 / 111.3 3,200 / 126 3,200 / 126
Overall length (mm / in): 4,887 / 192.4 5,260 / 207.1 5,260 / 207.1
Overall width (mm / in): 1,742 / 68.6 1,742 / 68.6 1,742 / 68.6
Overall height (mm / in): 1,717 / 67.6 1,717 / 67.6 1,725 / 67.9
Track (mm / in): front: front: front:
1,515 / 59.6 1,515 / 59.6 1,515 / 59.6
rear: rear: rear:
1,520 / 59.8 1,520 / 59.8 1,520 / 59.8
Minimum ground clearance front (mm / in)
Z85: 259 / 10.2 264 / 10.4 264 / 10.4
ZQ8: - N/A N/A
Z71: - 290 / 11.4 290 / 11.4
Ground to top of load floor (mm / in)
Z85: 907 / 35.7 764 / 30.1 764 / 30.1
ZQ8: - N/A N/A
Z71: - 810 / 31.9 810 / 31.9
Step-in height (mm / in)
Z85: 582 / 22.9 543 / 21.3 543 / 21.3
ZQ8: - N/A N/A
Z71: - 575 / 22.5 575 / 22.5
Curb weight w/ Z85 suspension (kg / lb)
I-4 with manual: 1,672 / 3,685 1,759 / 3,878 N/A
I-4 with automatic: 1,686 / 3,718 1,774 / 3,911 N/A
I-5 with automatic: 1,714 / 3,779 1,802 / 3,972 1,846 / 4,070
V8 with automatic: - 1,876 / 4,136 1,913 / 4,218
 
Cargo box Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab Box
 
Cargo volume (L / cu ft): 1,246 / 44.0 1,246 / 44.0 1,048 / 37.0
Length at floor (mm / in): 1,849 / 72.8 1,849 / 72.8 1,552 / 61.1
Width at floor (mm / in): 1,453 / 57.2 1,453 / 57.2 1,453 / 57.2
Width between wheelhousings (mm / in): 1,082 / 42.6 1,082 / 42.6 1,082 / 42.6
Tailgate width (mm / in): 1,331 / 52.4 1,331 / 52.4 1,331 / 52.4
Inside height (mm / in): 472 / 18.6 472 / 18.6 472 / 18.6
 
Interior Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
Headroom (mm / in): 1,006 / 39.6 front: 1,006 / 39.6 front: 998 / 39.3
rear: 963 / 37.9 rear: 973 / 38.3
Legroom (mm / in): 1,118 / 44.0 front: 1,072 / 42.2 front: 1,072 / 42.2
rear: 587 / 23.1 rear: 884 / 34.8
Shoulder room (mm / in): 1,450 / 57.1 front: 1,450 / 57.1 front: 1,450 / 57.1
rear: 1,453 / 57.2 rear: 1,450 / 57.1
Hip room (mm / in): 1,354 / 53.3 front: 1,354 / 53.3 front: 1,354 / 53.3
rear: 1,463 / 57.6 rear: 1,344 / 52.9
 
Capacities Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
Seating capacity: 2 / 3 4 / 5 5 / 6
GVWR, standard (kg / lb): 2WD: 2,200 / 4,850 2WD: 2,268 / 5,000 2WD: 2,268 / 5,000
 
Vortec 2.9L Vortec 2.9L Vortec 3.7L Vortec 5.3L
 
I-4 I-4 I-5 V8
manual automatic automatic automatic
Maximum towing capacity (kg / lb)
Regular cab 2WD: 1,089 / 2,400 1,542 / 3,400 1,814 / 4,000 -
Regular cab 4x4: 953 / 2,100 1,406 / 3,100 1,814 / 4,000 -
Extended cab 2WD: 998 / 2,200 1,452 / 3,200 2,495 / 5,500 2722 / 6000
Extended cab 2WD with ZQ8 suspension: 1814 / 4000
Extended cab 4x4: 862 / 1,900 1,315 / 2,900 2,495 / 5,500 2722 / 6000
Crew cab 2WD: - 1,361 / 3,000 2,495 / 5,500 2722 / 6000
Crew cab 2WD with ZQ8 suspension: 1724 / 3800
Crew cab 4x4: - - 2,495 / 5,500 2722 / 6000
Maximum tongue weight: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight up to 182 kg / 400 lb Trailer tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight up to 182 kg / 400 lb Trailer tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight up to 182 kg / 400 lb Trailer tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight up to 182 kg / 400 lb
 
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