2012 Silverado HD

 
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Options & Specifications

Silverado HD pickups have established a new benchmark for heavy-duty pickups. Look below to find out more about the features and specifications in the even heavier-duty 2012 Silverado HDs.

S = Standard  O = Optional  — = Not Available

Safety & Security
  WT LT LTZ
 
Airbags – single stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal S S 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 S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children) – Ext. and Crew Cab S S S
Safety restraints – Top tether anchor – Reg. Cab S S —
Side Guard Door Beams S S S
StabiliTrak® - electronic stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance, electronic trailer sway control, intelligent brake assist, hill start assist and traction control S1 S1 S1
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer S S S
Mechanical
  WT LT LTZ
 
Air cleaner – high capacity S S S
Alternator - 160 amp, for Vortec™ 6.0L V8 O O O
Alternator - dual 125 amp, for Duramax® 6.6L Turbo Diesel O O O
Alternator – 125 amp S S S
Battery - auxiliary, for Vortec™ 6.0L V8 O O O
Block heater (included with Duramax® 6.6L Turbo Diesel) O O O
Brakes – hydro-boost power, 4-wheel disc with anti-lock braking system (ABS) S S S
Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) – 3500HD (except standard box Crew Cabs) S S S
Engine - Duramax® 6.6L Turbo Diesel; Horsepower: 397 @ 3000 rpm: Torque: 765 lb.-ft. @ 1600rpm. Includes dual 730 CCA batteries, block heater and cover for grille and front bumper opening for winter weather O O O
Engine – Vortec™ 6.0L V8 FlexFuel capable with Variable Valve Timing (All models), Horsepower: 360 @ 5400 rpm with S.R.W. 322 @ 4400 rpm with D.R.W. ; Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm S S S
Heavy-Duty Enhanced Cooling Package – includes external transmission and engine oil coolers, heavy-duty radiator and electric cooling fan S S S
Locking differential – rear — — S
Locking differential – rear (standard on 3500HD) O O —
Silverado Z71 Plus Package – available on 2500 & 3500 SRW Extended Cab and Crew Cab 4x4 models; includes Z71 specific instrument cluster, bright sill plate and "Z71 Plus" decals, body-colour grille with chrome mesh insert, smooth body-colour front lower fascia, body-colour door handles and exterior mirrors (2500 Series), LT265/70R18 All Terrain tires, 18" x 8" Polished aluminum wheels and Z71 Off-Road Chassis Package with Rancho® front and rear shocks — O O
Single Rear Wheels (SRW); 3500HD – Includes Stabilitrak® Electronic Stability Control System. Deletes dual rear wheels, roof marker lights and chrome wheel covers and centre caps O O O
Snow Plow Prep Provisions – includes 15 amp power for backup and roof emergency light, 160 amp alternator with Vortec™ 6.0L V8 engine; dual 125 amp alternators with Duramax® 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel, forward lamp wiring harness, 85 mm (3.35") access hole with grommet in front of dash panel, roof beacon lamp provisions with switch in the overhead console, instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric brake contoller, and skid plate package (4x4 models) O O O
Steering – power recirculating ball S S S
Suspension – Z71 Off-Road, includes off-road jounce bumpers, heavy duty monotube shock absorbers, skid plates and Z71 decals — O2 O2
Suspension – Z85, Handling/Trailering torsion bar front suspension with heavy-duty mono tube shock absorbers S S S
Trailer electric brake controller O O S
Trailer wiring provisions – for camper or fifth wheel hitch, includes additional 8-way wiring harness to front of pickup box O O O
Trailering Special Equipment Package – includes weight-distributing trailer hitch platform with a 2.5-inch receiver with a 2-inch adapter. Also includes a 7-wire harness with independently fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and 4 blunt-cut wires in the instrument panel for an aftermarket trailer brake controller (except when equipped with optional integrated trailer brake control) and a lead for a centre high-mounted stoplight O O S
Transfer case 4x4 models – 2-speed with electronic rotary dial — S S
Transfer case 4x4 models – lever-operated, 2-speed part-time S — —
Transmission – 6-speed automatic (model 6L90) with 2 overdrives, tap up/tap down shift control and Tow/Haul mode used on models equipped with the Vortec™ 6.0L V8 engine – Allison® 1000 Series 6-speed automatic with tap-shift range selection, Tow/Haul mode and engine grade braking is required with the 6.6L V8 Duramax® Diesel engine S S S
Vehicle starter system – remote — O3 S
Exterior
  WT LT LTZ
 
Bumper - front chrome S S S
Bumper – rear, chrome with step pad S S S
Cargo management pickup box – includes aluminum front and side C-channel rails in pickup box with 4 adjustable tie-down hooks O O O
Front license plate provisions – (included with vehicles shipped to British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Newfoundland) S S S
Glass – deep-tinted, all windows behind front doors O S S
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted S S S
Grille – moulded plastic with chrome surround S S S
Light – Fog lights — O3 S
Lights - dual halogen composite with automatic exterior light control and flash to pass feature. Cargo area lighting S S S
Lights, Roof Markers - Five – 3500HD with DRW S S S
LS Package – HD; power door locks, remote keyless entry system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player (also includes auxiliary input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, Radio Data System® (RDS) and TheftLock®) and up-level performance speakers in Extended and Crew Cab models, plus exterior "LS" badge. 2500HD models include 17" chrome-clad wheels with chrome centre caps, 3500HD with SRW include 18" polished aluminum wheels, 3500HD with DRW features 17" steel wheels with chrome appearance centre cap and wheel insert O — —
LT Exterior Package – HD: includes remote vehicle starter system, fog lights, universal home remote and auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror. 2500HD models also include power remote control exterior rear-view mirrors (heated, power folding, auto dimming, with integral turn signal indicators) — O —
Mirrors - Camper type with manual extend capability (standard on 3500HD with DRW) O — —
Mirrors – deluxe wide-load, manual extending and folding, heated, integrated turn signals with lower convex spotter, black (standard on 3500HD with DRW) — O O
Mirrors – manual foldaway, black S — —
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, black — S —
Mirrors – power folding, power remote control, heated, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, body-colour – not available on 3500HD with dual rear wheels — — S
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour (except 3500HD Reg. Cab models) — S S
Rear vision camera system – reverse assist for parking or trailer towing (includes interior rear-view mirror display) – not available on Reg. Cab models — O O
Recovery hooks – two, front S S S
Skid plates – off-road, includes shields for engine, transmission, transfer case and front differential, included with Z71 suspension (4x4 only) O O O
Spare tire – full-size, mounted on steel wheel S S S
Sunroof – power, with express-open, includes universal home remote and short overhead console (Ext. and Crew Cab) — O O
Tailgate package – includes lockable EZ lift tailgate — O O
Tire – spare tire carrier – locking, rear underbody, winch-mounted S S S
Tires - 2500HD and 3500HD SRW – LT265/70R18 all-season** O4 O5 S
Tires - 2500HD and 3500HD SRW – LT265/70R18 all-terrain O O O
Tires - 2500HD – LT265/60R20 all-terrain — O O
Tires - 2500HD – LT265/70R17 all-terrain O O —
Tires - 3500HD DRW - LT235/80R-17 highway S S S
Tires - 3500HD DRW - LT235/80R17 all-terrain O O O
Tires – 2500HD – LT245/75R17 all-season** S S —
Wheels - 2500HD and 3500HD SRW Crew Cab std. box – 18" painted steel O5 — —
Wheels - 2500HD and 3500HD SRW Crew Cab std. box – 18" polished aluminum — O5 S
Wheels - 2500HD – 17" aluminum appearance — S —
Wheels - 2500HD – 17" chrome-clad steel O — —
Wheels - 2500HD – 17" painted steel S — —
Wheels - 2500HD – 20" aluminum — O O
Wheels - 3500HD DRW – 17" painted steel with chrome appearance centre cap and wheel insert O5 S S
Wheels - 3500HD DRW – 17" painted steel S — —
Windshield wipers – variable delay (intermittent), flat-blade with wet arm washers S S S
Interior
  WT LT LTZ
 
Airbags - seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection and roof-rail mounted head curtain side-impact for all outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (2500 and 3500 SRW models) O O O
Climate control – automatic, dual-zone electronic air conditioning controls — O6 S
Climate Control – manual air conditioning controls, single-zone S S —
Console – overhead deluxe S S S
Cruise control – electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features S S S
Defogger – electric rear-window O O S
Door locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection — S S
Door locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection (standard on Crew Cab) O — —
Floor covering – colour-keyed carpeting and removable vinyl floor mats (includes rear mats in Ext. and Crew Cab) O S S
Floor covering – vinyl, graphite rubberized coating S O —
Instrument panel – premium wtih single glove compartment — — S
Instrument panel – standard with upper and lower glove compartments S S —
Instrumentation – analogue gauge cluster with speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature, fuel level, voltmeter and oil pressure S S S
Instrumentation – Compass and exterior temperature display added to above — S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre (DIC); comprehensive multi-language system with trip odometer, engine hour meter, transmission temperature, GM Oil Life Monitoring System, tire pressure monitoring system (except 3500HD models) and visual and audible reminders/warnings S S S
Instrumentation – four DIC menu buttons located on the instrument panel provide additional vehicle information and permit customization features such as automatic locking/unlocking, seat position recall, exit lighting and remote door lock/unlock — — S
Keyless entry system – programmable remote, includes 2 extended-range transmitters with panic button — S S
Keyless entry system – programmable remote, includes 2 extended-range transmitters with panic button (standard on Crew Cab) O — —
LT Interior Package – includes AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player, Bluetooth® connectivity, steering wheel-mounted sound system controls, power 6-way driver's seat adjuster with 40/20/40 split-bench and dual-zone automatic climate controls on Extended and Crew Cab models — O —
LTZ Convenience Package – includes universal home remote, power adjustable pedals and ultrasonic rear parking assist — — O
Mirror – includes auto-dimming feature — — S
Safety Package – includes power adjustable pedals and ultrasonic rear parking assist (Extended and Crew Cab models) — O —
Steering column – tilt adjustable S S S
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped O7 S S
Steering wheel – sound system controls O7 O8 S
Sunshades – LH and RH, padded; colour-keyed cloth with illuminated visor mirrors — S S
Sunshades – LH and RH, padded; colour-keyed cloth; LH with pocket, RH with visor mirror S — —
Universal home remote – 3-channel transmitter — O O
Window – rear sliding, power operated (Ext. and Crew Cab)8 — O O
Windows – front, includes driver and passenger express-down feature — — S
Windows – front, includes driver express-down feature — S —
Windows – front, power with passenger lock-out feature — S S
Windows – rear, power drop glass (Ext. and Crew Cab) — S S
Seats
  WT LT LTZ
 
Front 40/20/40 split-bench with driver and front-passenger manual recliners, centre fold-down armrest, vinyl or cloth trim. Includes driver manual lumbar adjuster when cloth trim specified S — —
Front 40/20/40 split-bench, driver and front-passenger manual recliners, driver manual lumbar adjuster, centre fold-down armrest with storage, lockable storage compartment in centre seat cushion (includes auxiliary power outlet), seatback storage pockets on Ext. and Crew Cab models. Available in Premium cloth or with leather seat inserts. Rear folding seat includes vinyl trim when ordered with leather seat inserts — S —
Front bucket seats with leather seat inserts, includes power 10-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters (including power 2-way lumbar adjuster), heated seat cushions and seatbacks, 2-position driver memory, centre floor console and seatback storage pockets. Rear folding seat includes vinyl trim — — S
Front bucket seats, includes power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters, front passenger manual recliner, driver and front passenger manual lumbar adjuster, centre console and seatback storage pockets. Available in Premium cloth or with leather-appointed seating. Rear folding seat includes vinyl trim when ordered with leather inserts — O —
Heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats — — O
Rear stadium-style fold-up seat on Crew Cab – 60/40 split-folding S S S
Rear stadium-style fold-up seat on Ext. Cab – 60/40 split-folding on LT and LTZ S S S
Seat adjuster – power 6-way driver seat on 40/20/40 split-bench (required with available leather seat inserts) — O —
Entertainment
  WT LT LTZ
 
4-speaker sound system (Reg. Cab models) S S —
6-speaker up-level performance sound system (Ext. and Crew Cab models) S S —
AM/FM stereo with Navigation, CD/DVD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock®, Radio Data System® (RDS), USB port and Bose® Premium sound system with subwoofer. Includes 178 mm (7-inch) touch screen interface display, enhanced DVD based navigation system, voice-based commands, points-of-interest, 80 GB hard drive with 50 GB for media file downloading, time shifting up to 20 minutes and Rear Vision Camera System with display in navigation screen. — — O
AM/FM stereo with seek/scan and digital clock S — —
AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock®, Radio Data System® (RDS), USB port, Bose® Premium sound system with subwoofer and 36 cross-band presets — O O
AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock® and Radio Data System® (RDS) O S —
AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock®, Radio Data System® (RDS), USB port and 36 cross-band presets — O S
AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player upper slot / CD player lower slot, both with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock®, Radio Data System® (RDS), USB port and Bose® Premium sound system with subwoofer. Includes rear DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks — — O
Bluetooth® Convenience Package – includes Bluetooth® connectivity and leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls O — —
Bluetooth® – utilizes vehicle audio system, microphone, voice recognition and controls with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones O7 O8 S
Bose® Premium sound system with subwoofer (Ext. and Crew Cab models) — — S
CD player O — —
Rear Seat Entertainment Package - includes DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks. Available on Crew Cabs only — — O
XM Satellite Radio™‡ O O S
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS - SILVERADO 2500HD
 
Engines Vortec 6.0L V8 (L96) Duramax 6.6L V8 (LML)
Type: 6.0L V8 6.6L V8
Displacement (cc / cu in): 5,967 / 364 6,599 / 403
Bore & stroke (mm / in): 101.6 x 92 / 4.00 x 3.62 103 x 99 / 4.06 x 3.9
Block material: Cast iron Cast iron
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing Overhead valve, four valves per cylinder
Ignition system: Coil-near-plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires Compression, glow plug start aid
Fuel delivery: Sequential fuel injection Direct injection diesel with high pressure common rail
Compression ratio: 9.6:1 16.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 360 / 268 @ 5,400 (up to 10,000 lbs GVWR) 397 / 296 @ 3,000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 380 / 515 @ 4200 765 / 1037 @ 1600
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded or E85 Diesel or B20
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6000 3000
Emissions controls: Three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), EGR cooling-bypass system, diesel particulate filter system (DPF), selective catalyst reduction (SCR)
 
Transmissions Hydra-Matic 6L90 Allison 1000
 
Type: Six-speed automatic (w/ Vortec 6.0L) Six-speed automatic (w/ Duramax 6.6L)
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.03 3.10
Second: 2.36 1.81
Third: 1.53 1.41
Fourth: 1.15 1.00
Fifth: 0.85 0.71
Sixth: 0.67 0.61
Reverse: 3.06 4.49
Rear axle ratio: 3.73 or 4.10 3.73
 
Chassis / Suspension
 
Front: All models: std long- and short-arm independent front torsion bar suspension
Rear: Semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf spring
Steering type: Integral power-assisted recirculating ball
Steering ratio: 16:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3.57
 
Turning Circle
 
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft)
Standard box: - 14.6 / 47.9 (2WD and 4x4) 15.4 / 50.5 (2WD and 4x4)
Long box: 13.7 / 44.9 15.8 / 51.8 16.7 / 54.8
(2WD and 4x4) (2WD and 4x4) (2WD and 4x4)
 
Brakes
 
Type: Power-assisted, Hydroboost brake-apply system, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in): front: 355 x 40 / 13.97 x 1.57
rear: 360 x 34 / 14.17 x 1.34
Total swept area (sq cm / sq in): front: 1,791 / 277.7
rear: 1,790 / 277.5
 
Wheels / Tires
 
Wheel size and type: 17-inch painted steel
17-inch aluminum
18-inch polished aluminum
20-inch aluminum
Tire size: LT245/75R17 all-season
LT265/70R17 all-terrain
LT265/70R18 all-season
 
 
 
Exterior Dimensions Regular Cab Extended Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab Crew Cab
 
Long Box Standard Box Long Box Standard Box Long Box
Wheelbase (mm / in): 3,396 / 133.7 3,663 / 144.2 4,018 / 158.2 3904 / 153.7, 4,260 / 167.7
Overall length (mm / in): 5,715 / 225.0 5,857 / 230.6 6,337 / 249.5 6,101 / 240.2 6,581 / 259.1
Overall width (mm / in): 2,032 / 80.0 2,032 / 80.0 2,032 / 80.0 2,032 / 80.0 2,032 / 80.0
Overall height: (mm / in): 1,968 / 77.5 1,979 / 77.9 1,971 / 77.6 1,984 / 78.1 1,984 / 78.1
Track (mm / in): front: 1,748 / 68.8 front: 1,748 / 68.8 front: 1,748 / 68.8 front: 1,748 / 68.8 front: 1,748 / 68.8
rear: 1,709 / 67.3 rear: 1,709 / 67.3 rear: 1,709 / 67.3 rear: 1,709 / 67.3 rear: 1,709 / 67.3
Minimum ground clearance (mm / in): 2WD front: 249 / 9.8 2WD front: 249 / 9.8 2WD front: 249 / 9.8 2WD front: 249 / 9.8 2WD front: 249 / 9.8
2WD rear: 231 / 9.1 2WD rear: 218 / 8.6 2WD rear: 216 / 8.5 2WD rear: 213 / 8.4 2WD rear: 211 / 8.3
4x4 front: 248 / 9.8 4x4 front: 248 / 9.8 4x4 front: 248 / 9.8 4x4 front: 248 / 9.8 4x4 front: 248 / 9.8
4x4 rear: 231 / 9.1 4x4 rear: 216 / 8.5 4x4 rear: 213 / 8.4 4x4 rear: 208 / 8.2 4x4 rear: 208 / 8.2
Step-in height (mm / in): 668 / 26.3 665 / 26.2 662 / 26.0 661 / 26.0 658 / 25.9
 
Weight ratings GVWR (kg / lb) Curb Weight (kg / lb) Payload (kg / lb)
 
Reg cab, long box (2WD): 6.0L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.0L: 2,625 / 5,788 6.0L: 1,911 / 4,212
6.6L: 4,490 / 9,900 6.6L: 2,934 / 6,469 6.6L: 1,556 / 3,431
Reg cab, long box (4x4): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,704 / 5,962 6.0L: 1,605 / 3,538
6.6L: 4,490 / 9,900 6.6L: 3,094 / 6,821 6.6L: 1,397 / 3,079
Ext cab, std. box (2WD): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,734 / 6,027 6.0L: 1,575 / 3,473
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,105 / 6,846 6.6L: 1,431 / 3,154
Ext cab, std. box (4x4): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,863 / 6,311 6.0L: 1,447 / 3,189
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,252 / 7,170 6.6L: 1,284 / 2,830
Ext cab, long box (2WD): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,786 / 6,142 6.0L: 1,523 / 3,358
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,168 / 6,985 6.6L: 1,368 / 3,015
Ext cab, long box (4x4): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,824 / 6,225 6.0L: 1,486 / 3,275
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,300 / 7,275 6.6L: 1,236 / 2,725
Crew cab, std. box (2WD): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,791 / 6,153 6.0L: 1,518 / 3,347
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,158 / 6,963 6.6L: 1,378 / 3,037
Crew cab, std. box (4x4): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,918 / 6,434 6.0L: 1,391 / 3,066
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,309 / 7,294 6.6L: 1,227 / 2,706
Crew cab, long box (2WD): 6.0L: 4,309 / 9,500 6.0L: 2,836 / 6,253 6.0L: 1,473 / 3,247
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,206 / 7,068 6.6L: 1,330 / 2,932
Crew cab, long box (4x4): 6.6L: 4,490 / 9,900 6.0L: 2,991 / 6,595 6.0L: 1,499 / 3,305
6.6L: 4,536 / 10,000 6.6L: 3,378 / 7,448 6.6L: 1,158 / 2,552
 
Cargo box Standard Box Long Box
 
Cargo volume (L / cu ft): 1,719 / 60.7 2,138 / 75.5
Length at floor (mm / in): 2,002 / 78.8 2,484 / 97.8
Width at floor (mm / in): 1,588 / 62.5 1,588 / 62.5
Tailgate width (mm / in): 1,565 / 61.6 1,565 / 61.6
Width between wheel housings (mm / in): 1,285 / 50.6 1,285 / 50.6
Inside height (mm / in): 533 / 21.0 533 / 21.0
 
Interior Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
Headroom (mm / in): 1,049 / 41.3 front: 1,044 / 41.1 front: 1,049 / 41.3
rear: 1,003 / 39.5 rear: 1,031 / 40.6
Legroom (mm / in): 1,049 / 41.3 front: 1,049 / 41.3 front: 1,049 / 41.3
rear: 872 / 34.4 rear: 991 / 39.0
Shoulder room (mm / in): 1,656 / 65.2 front: 1,656 / 65.2 front: 1,656 / 65.2
rear: 1,659 / 65.3 rear: 1,656 / 65.2
Hip room (mm / in): 1,532 / 60.3 front: 1,532 / 60.3 front: 1,532 / 60.3
rear: 1,570 / 61.8 rear: 1,664 / 65.5
 
Capacities Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
Seating: 3 5 / 6 5 / 6
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): 136 / 30 136 / 30 136 / 30
 
Trailering
 
Trailer towing maximum with ball hitch (kg / lb) Trailer towing maximum with fifth wheel hitch (kg / lb)
Reg. cab, long box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,627 / 10,200 Reg. cab, long box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,627 / 10,200
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,668 / 14,700
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 8,074 / 17,800
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,491 / 9,900 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,491 / 9,900
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,532 / 14,400
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,938 / 17,500
Ext. cab, std. box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,445 / 9,800 Ext. cab, std. box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,445 / 9,800
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,486 / 14,300
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,938 / 17,500
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,309 / 9,500 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,309 / 9,500
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,350 / 14,000
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,802 / 17,200
Ext. cab, long box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,400 / 9,700 Ext. cab, long box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,400 / 9,700
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,441 / 14,200
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,893 / 17,400
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,264 / 9,400 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,264 / 9,400
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6305 / 13900
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7484 / 16,500
Crew cab, std. box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,400 / 9,700 Crew cab, std. box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,400 / 9,700
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,441 / 14,200
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,893 / 17,400
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,264 / 9,400 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,264 / 9,400
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,305 / 13,900
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,575 / 16,700
Crew cab, long box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,355 / 9,600 Crew cab, long box: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,355 / 9,600
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,396 / 14,100
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,802 / 17,200
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,218 / 9,300 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,218 / 9,300
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,260 / 13,800
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,076 / 15,600
 
SPECIFICATIONS - SILVERADO 3500HD
 
Engines Vortec 6.0L V8 (L96) Duramax 6.6L V8 (LML)
Type: 6.0L V8 6.6L V8
Displacement (cc / cu in): 5,967 / 364 6,599 / 403
Bore & stroke (mm / in): 101.6 x 92 / 4.00 x 3.62 103 x 99 / 4.06 x 3.9
Block material: Cast iron Cast iron
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing Overhead valve, four valves per cylinder
Ignition system: Coil-near-plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires Compression, glow plug start aid
Fuel delivery: Sequential fuel injection Direct injection diesel with high pressure common rail
Compression ratio: 9.6:1 16.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 322 / 240 @ 4,400 397 / 296 @ 3,000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 380 / 515 @ 4,200 765 / 1,037 @ 1,600
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded or E85 Diesel or B20
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6000 3000
Emissions controls: Three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), EGR cooling-bypass system, diesel particulate filter system (DPF), selective catalyst reduction (SCR)
 
Transmissions Hydra-Matic 6L90 Allison 1000
 
Type: 6-speed automatic (w/ Vortec 6.0L) 6-speed automatic (w/ Duramax 6.6L)
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.03 3.10
Second: 2.36 1.81
Third: 1.53 1.41
Fourth: 1.15 1.00
Fifth: 0.85 0.71
Sixth: 0.67 0.61
Reverse: 3.06 4.49
Rear axle ratio: 3.73 or 4.10 3.73
 
Chassis
 
Front: All models: std long- and short-arm independent front torsion bar suspension
Rear: Semi-elliptic 3-stage multi-leaf spring
Steering type: Integral power-assisted recirculating ball
Steering ratio: 16:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3.57
 
Turning Circle Regular Cab Long Box Extended Cab Long Box Crew Cab Long Box Crew Cab Standard Box
 
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft): SRW: 13.7 / 44.9 SRW: 15.8 / 51.8 SRW: 16.7 / 54.8 SRW: 15.4 / 50.5
DRW: 13.9 / 45.6 DRW: 16.1 / 52.8 DRW: 16.9 / 55.4
 
Brakes
 
Type: Power-assisted, Hydroboost brake-apply system, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in): front: 355 x 40 / 13.97 x 1.57
rear: 355 x 40 / 13.97 x 1.57
Total swept area (sq cm / sq in): front: 1,793 / 278
rear: 1,793 / 278
 
Wheels / Tires
 
Wheel size and type
Single rear wheel: 18-inch painted steel
18-inch polished aluminum
Dual rear wheel: 17-inch painted steel
17-inch polished aluminum
Tire size
Single rear wheel: LT265/70R18 all season or all terrain
Dual rear wheel: LT235/80R17 highway or all terrain
 
Exterior Dimensions Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab Crew Cab
 
Long Box Long Box Long Box Standard Box
Wheelbase (mm / in): 3,396 / 133.7 4,018 / 158.2 4,260 / 167.7 3,904 / 153.7
Overall length (mm / in): 5,715 / 225.0 6,337 / 249.5 6,581 / 259.1 6,101 / 240.2
Overall width (mm / in): 2,436 / 95.9 2,436 / 95.9 2,436 / 95.9 2,032 / 80
Overall height: (mm / in): 2WD: 1,966 / 77.4 2WD: 1,966 / 77.4 2WD: 1,979 / 77.9 2WD: 1,966 / 77.4
4x4: 1,966 / 77.4 4x4: 1,966 / 77.4 4x4: 1,979 / 77.9 4x4: 1,966 / 77.4
Track (mm / in): front: 1,748 / 68.8 front: 1,748 / 68.8 front: 1,748 / 68.8 front: 1,748 / 68.8
rear: 1,709 / 67.3 rear: 1,709 / 67.3 rear: 1,709 / 67.3 rear: 1,709 / 67.3
(w/single rear wheel) (w/single rear wheel) (w/single rear wheel) (w/single rear wheel)
1,906 / 75.0 1,906 / 75.0 1,906 / 75.0 1,906 / 75.0
(w/dual rear wheel) (w/dual rear wheel) (w/dual rear wheel) (w/dual rear wheel)
Minimum ground clearance (mm / in): 2WD front: 254 / 10.0 2WD front: 246 / 9.7 2WD front: 246 / 9.7 2WD front: 257 / 10.1
2WD rear: 224 / 8.8 2WD rear: 221 / 8.7 2WD rear: 216 / 8.5 2WD rear: 213 / 8.4
4x4 front: 254 / 10.0 4x4 front: 244 / 9.6 4x4 front: 244 / 9.6 4x4 front: 254 / 10.0
4x4 rear: 218 / 8.6 4x4 rear: 213 / 8.4 4x4 rear: 213 / 8.4 4x4 rear: 213 / 8.4
Step-in height (mm / in): 660 / 26 655 / 25.8 647 / 25.4 642 / 25.2
 
Weight ratings GVWR (kg / lb) Curb Weight (kg / lb) Payload (kg / lb)
 
Reg cab, long box (2WD) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,717 / 10,400 6.0L: 2,620 / 5,775 6.0L: 2,098 / 4,625
Reg cab, long box (2WD) with dual rear wheels: 6.0L: 6,090 / 13,400 6.0L: 2,806 / 6,185 6.0L: 3,273 / 7,215
Reg cab, long box (4x4) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,853 / 10,700 6.0L: 2,763 / 6,092 6.0L: 2,091 / 4,609
6.6L: 5,171 / 11,400 6.6L: 3,091 / 6,815 6.6L: 2,080 / 4,585
Reg cab, long box (4x4) with dual rear wheels: 6.0L: 5,806 / 12,800 6.0L: 2,949 / 6,502 6.0L: 2,857 / 6,299
6.6L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.6L: 3,277 / 7,225 6.6L: 2,620 / 5,775
Ext cab, long box (2WD) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,853 / 10,700 6.0L: 2,838 / 6,257 6.0L: 2,015 / 4,443
6.6L: 5,080 / 11,200 6.6L: 3,058 / 6,741 6.6L: 2,023 / 4,459
Ext cab, long box (2WD) with dual rear wheels: 6.0L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.0L: 3,030 / 6,679 6.0L: 2,867 / 6,321
6.6L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.6L: 3,364 / 7,417 6.6L: 2,532 / 5,583
Ext cab, long box (4x4) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,989 / 11,000 6.0L: 2,969 / 6,545 6.0L: 2,021 / 4,455
6.6L: 5,261 / 11,600 6.6L: 3,314 / 7,305 6.6L: 1,948 / 4,295
Ext cab, long box (4x4) with dual rear wheels: 6.0L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.0L: 3,161 / 6,968 6.0L: 2,737 / 6,033
6.6L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.6L: 3,505 / 7,728 6.6L: 2,392 / 5,273
Crew cab, long box (2WD) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,853 / 10,700 6.0L: 2,899 / 6,392 6.0L: 1,954 / 4,308
6.6L: 5,171 / 11,400 6.6L: 3,236 / 7,134 6.6L: 1,935 / 4,266
Crew cab, long box (2WD) with dual rear wheels: 6.0L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.0L: 3,085 / 6,802 6.0L: 2,811 / 6,198
6.6L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.6L: 3,483 / 7,679 6.6L: 2,414 / 5,321
Crew cab, long box (4x4) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,989 / 11,000 6.0L: 3,055 / 6,734 6.0L: 1,935 / 4,266
6.6L: 5,261 / 11,600 6.6L: 3,382 / 7,457 6.6L: 1,879 / 4,143
Crew cab, long box (4x4) with dual rear wheels: 6.0L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.0L: 3,241 / 7,144 6.0L: 2,656 / 5,856
6.6L: 5,897 / 13,000 6.6L: 3,568 / 7,867 6.6L: 2,328 / 5,133
Crew cab, standard box (2WD) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,762 / 10,500 6.0L: 2,864 / 6,313 6.0L: 1,899 / 4,187
6.6L: 5,034 / 11,100 6.6L: 3,201 / 7,056 6.6L: 1,834 / 4,044
Crew cab, standard box (4x4) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4,899 / 10,800 6.0L: 2,998 / 6,610 6.0L: 1,901 / 4,190
6.6L: 5,216 / 11,500 6.6L: 3,345 / 7,375 6.6L: 1,871 / 4,125
 
Cargo box Standard box Long box
 
Cargo volume (L / cu ft): 1,719 / 60.7 2,138 / 75.5
Length at floor (mm / in): 2,002 / 78.8 2,484 / 97.8
Width at floor (mm / in): 1,588 / 62.5 1,588 / 62.5
Tailgate width (mm / in): 1,565 / 61.6 1,565 / 61.6
Width between wheel housings (mm / in): 1,285 / 50.6 1,285 / 50.6
Inside height (mm / in): 533 / 21.0 533 / 21.0
 
Interior Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
Headroom (mm / in): 1,049 / 41.3 front: 1,044 / 41.1 front: 1,049 / 41.3
rear: 1,003 / 39.5 rear: 1,031 / 40.6
Legroom (mm / in): 1,049 / 41.3 front: 1,049 / 41.3 front: 1,049 / 41.3
rear: 871 / 34.3 rear: 991 / 39.0
Shoulder room (mm / in): 1,656 / 65.2 front: 1,656 / 65.2 front: 1,656 / 65.2
rear: 1,659 / 65.3 rear: 1,656 / 65.2
Hip room (mm / in): 1,532 / 60.3 front: 1,532 / 60.3 front: 1,532 / 60.3
rear: 1,572 / 61.9 rear: 1,664 / 65.5
 
Capacities Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
 
Seating: 3 5 / 6 5 / 6
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): 136 / 30 136 / 30 136 / 30
 
Trailering
 
Trailer towing maximum with ball hitch (kg / lb) Trailer towing maximum with fifth wheel hitch (kg / lb)
Reg. cab, long box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 Reg. cab, long box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,577 / 14,500
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,400 / 9,700 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,400 / 9,700
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,441 / 14,200
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,893 / 17,400
Reg. cab, long box with dual rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,355 / 9,600 Reg. cab, long box with dual rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,355 / 9,600
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,396 / 14,100 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,396 / 14,100
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,218 / 9,300 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,218 / 9,300
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,260 / 13,800 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,260 / 13,800
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,258 / 16,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 10,433 / 23,000
Ext. cab, long box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,309 / 9,500 Ext. cab, long box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,309 / 9,500
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,350 / 14,000
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,847 / 17,300
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,173 / 9,200 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,173 / 9,200
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,214 / 13,700
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,666 / 16,900
Ext. cab, long box with dual rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,128 / 9,100 Ext. cab, long box with dual rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,128 / 9,100
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,169 / 13,600 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,169 / 13,600
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,484 / 16,500 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 10,342 / 22,800
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,037 / 8,900 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4037 / 8,900
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,078 / 13,400 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,078 / 13,400
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 8,165 / 18,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 10,251 / 22,600
Crew cab, standard box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,309 / 9,500 Crew cab, standard box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,309 / 9,500
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,350 / 14,000
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,802 / 17200
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,173 / 9,200 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,173 / 9,200
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,214 / 13,700
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,711 / 17,000
Crew cab, long box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,264 / 9,400 Crew cab, long box with single rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,264 / 9,400
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,305 / 13,900
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,847 / 17,300
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,128 / 9,100 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,128 / 9,100
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,169 / 13,600
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 5,897 / 13,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,620 / 16,800
Crew cab, long box with dual rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,082 / 9,000 Crew cab, long box with dual rear wheels: 2WD w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 4,082 / 9,000
2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,124 / 13,500 2WD w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 6,124 / 13,500
2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 7,484 / 16,500 2WD w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 10,342 / 22,800
4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 3,946 / 8,700 4x4 w/ 6.0L (3.73 axle): 3,946 / 8,700
4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,988 / 13,200 4x4 w/ 6.0L (4.10 axle): 5,988 / 13,200
4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 8,165 / 18,000 4x4 w/ 6.6L (3.73 axle): 10,161 / 22,400
 
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