2008 chevy silverado 1500 5.3 towing capacity

Redesigned for 2007, the Chevy Silverado soldiers on into the '08 model year with revisions that enhance its value. The Silverado is not only the strongest ever offered by Chevrolet, but delivers segment-topping fuel economy - a combination that is winning over more and more customers and critics.

The accolades accumulated by the new Silverado since its introduction include Motor Trend's 2007 Truck of the Year Award, winner in the Pickup category of Car and Driver's 2007 5Best Trucks evaluation and the prestigious selection as 2007 Truck of the Year, which was chosen by a panel of international media at the North American International Auto Show.

The Silverado lineup is built on an all-new platform that was introduced last year. It supports a smoother ride and confident handling while delivering segment-leading capability and power. A lineup of powerful small-block V-8 engines complements the stronger chassis to deliver the light-duty segment's highest-rated towing capacity (4,763 kg / 10,500 pounds), horsepower (367 hp / 274 kW)*, with a maximum payload capacity of 980 kg (2,160 pounds).

There are three cab styles - regular, extended and crew cab - and three cargo box lengths: 1.7 metres / 5 foot 8 inches (short), 2 metres / 6 foot 6 inches (standard) and 2.4 metres / 8 foot (long). The pickup is available in three trim levels: WT, LT and LTZ; and is available in 2WD and 4WD.

Changes to the Silverado 1500 for '08 are minor, reflecting customer preferences enhancing its value story. Power-adjustable driver's seat on regular cab models with a bench seat, revised brushed metal appearance interior trim on some models, brighter instrument pointers in the gauge cluster and two new exterior colours: Dark Cherry Metallic and Deep Ruby Metallic.

Also new is an integrated trailer brake controller that is available on extended cab and crew cab models. Previously, this feature was only available on heavy-duty models; it is integrated with the ABS system and provides immediate and measured brake force signalling to electric-controlled trailer brake systems. There is no requirement for external and/or aftermarket brake control systems. The brake controller switch is conveniently mounted on the lower-left section of the instrument panel.

Silverado's pure pickup design

The Silverado's exterior design delivers on its reputation as the industry's strongest, most dependable and longest-lasting pickup truck. It has a broad, chiselled face, which accents a broad-shouldered stance and gives the Silverado a powerful, muscular presence. The front-end appearance is unique to Silverado, including the front fenders, grille, headlamps, bumpers, power dome hood, taillamps, box design and flared rear fenders.

Silverado's large grille and a prominent gold bow tie are flanked by premium-look, reflector-optics headlamps. A power dome hood rises from the front end, alluding to the workhorse power plant beneath it. The large, vertically stacked headlamps are pushed to the outer edges of the body and have a detailed, jewelled appearance that reinforces the trucks' refinement.

A chrome bumper is standard on LT trim level models, while LTZ trim level models receive body-colour front bumpers. The door handles are robust, grab-style designs, which are designed for easy use with gloves. The popular Z71 Off Road package offers unique exterior appointments and body side identification.

Silverado models are offered with a range of 17-, 18- and 20-inch wheels. Eighteen-inch wheels are optional with the Z71 package. Twenty-inch wheels are available on LT and LTZ models.

Spacious, refined interior

The Silverado features two completely distinct interiors to meet the diverse needs of today's pickup consumer. The WT and LT trim levels feature the pure pickup interior and the LTZ trim level features the same luxury-inspired interior that is currently available on Chevrolet's LTZ-trim full-size utilities.

Silverado models are more spacious inside, with increased storage capacity. Spaciousness is enhanced with new, "low and forward" instrument panels. The instrument panel offered as part of the LTZ trim level is five inches lower and farther forward than previous-generation models. The WT and LT trim level features an instrument panel that is 89 mm (3.5 inches) lower and farther forward.

The pure pickup interior offered on WT and LT trim levels features larger controls and door handles that are easier to use with gloves. A large-capacity, double glove box is integrated into the instrument panel. Cloth seats are standard on WT and LT models; leather seating is available on LT models along with a six-way, power-adjustable driver seat. A new, lockable in-seat storage bin is built into a new 40/20/40-split bench; it is large enough to store a laptop computer and features a 12-volt power outlet. WT models are offered in a Dark Titanium interior colour; LS models are offered in Ebony or Ebony/Light Titanium and Ebony/Light Cashmere combinations.

LTZ models feature a luxury-inspired interior with a unique instrument panel, door panels, larger-capacity centre console that offers 20.1 litres of undivided storage and other distinct trim. Heated, 10-way, power-adjustable leather front seat are standard, along with a Bose speaker system and heated windshield washer system. Crew cab LTZ models add rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers, a rear-seat audio system and large glove box that offers approximately five litres of storage capacity. LTZ interior colour schemes include Ebony, Dark Titanium/Light Titanium and Ebony/Light Cashmere combinations.

Standard on crew cab models and available on extended cab models is a stadium-style rear seat with a 60/40-split design and folding centre armrest. It can be easily folded up with one hand, without using a release handle, to provide an uninterrupted load floor. Or, either section of the split seat can be stowed independently, allowing room for both cargo and a rear-seat passenger.

Entry to the rear seat/storage area of extended cab models is eased with rear access doors that open 170 degrees. Power-operated rear side windows lower completely into the 170-degree access doors, providing 100-percent openness on LT and LTZ trim level vehicles. A power sliding rear window is available on extend cab and crew cab configurations with LT and LTZ trim levels.

Confident and capable driving experience

Built on GM's new full-size truck platform, the Silverado incorporates features such as a fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. It also has wide front and rear tracks that enhance stability and driving confidence through a more secure road feel.

Responsive ride and handling traits deliver a heightened feeling of control while supporting class-leading capability, including segment-best towing capacity of 4,763 kg (10,500 pounds) and a maximum payload of 980 kg (2,160 pounds).

The front suspension consists of a coil-over-shock design that delivers linear, solid and unwavering ride-and-handling characteristics on all road surfaces. Steering is handled with a responsive rack-and-pinion system that provides precise control and strong on-centre feel. A Hotchkiss-type rear suspension provides superior isolation and ride with a splayed arrangement for the shock absorbers.

Silverado is offered with five suspension systems, each tailored to suit specific driving requirements:

  • Z83 - Delivers a solid, smooth ride with monotube front shocks and twin-tube rear shocks.
  • Z85 - Designed for enhanced handling and trailer towing, with monotube front and rear shocks.
  • Z71 - Delivers enhanced off-road capability; features specific monotube front and rear shocks.
  • Z60 - Designed for maximum street performance and offered with 20-inch wheels.
  • NHT - Designed for maximum towing capacity; it includes monotube rear shocks, 17-inch wheels and on/off-road tires, high-capacity rear springs, heavy-duty locking rear differential, Z85 handling/trailering suspension, hybrid rear axle with front and rear disc brakes.

A high-capacity brake system with a four-channel ABS system provides superior stopping capability. ABS is standard on all models and is linked to the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system to help mitigate the occurrence of rollover events.

GM's sophisticated StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is standard on crew cab models and available on extended cab models - and is a segment exclusive. Partnered with new brake system and four-channel, four-sensor electronic brake controls, the system provides more precise, controlled ABS stops, as well as enhanced traction/yaw stability.

Small-block-based powertrains

Silverado models are powered by an efficient lineup of engines, led by the segment's highest-rated V-8 engine family. Advanced technology, such as Active Fuel Management (AFM) and variable valve timing (VVT), helps Silverado deliver the segment's best fuel economy. A FlexFuel engine is available - and partnered with fuel-saving AFM - giving customers the choice of powering their truck with E85 ethanol, gasoline or a combination of both fuels. Light-duty engine offerings include:

  • 4.3L V-6 (LU3), rated at 195 hp (145 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm).
  • 4.8L V-8 (LY2), with iron block; rated at 295 hp (220 kW) and 305 lb.-ft. of torque (414 Nm)*.
  • 5.3L FlexFuel V-8 (LMG), E85-capable with iron block and Active Fuel Management, rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 338 lb.-ft. of torque (458 Nm)*.
  • 5.3L FlexFuel V-8 (LC9), E85-capable with aluminum block and Active Fuel Management, rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 338 lb.-ft. of torque (458 Nm)*.
  • 5.3L V-8 (LH6), with aluminum block and Active Fuel Management, rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 338 lb.-ft. of torque (458 Nm)*.
  • 5.3L V-8 (LY5), with iron block and Active Fuel Management, rated at 315 hp (235 kW) and 338 lb.-ft. of torque (458 Nm)*.
  • 6.0L V-8 (L76), with aluminum block, variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management, rated at 367 hp (274 kW) and 375 lb.-ft. of torque (508 Nm)* - this engine is available on LT and LTZ extended and crew cab models as part of the maximum trailering package.

The engines are backed by proven Hydra-Matic electronically controlled automatic transmissions, including the proven 4L60 four-speed automatic and, with the 6.0L engine, a high-capacity 4L70 four-speed automatic.

The maximum trailering package combines the 6.0L V-8 and 4L70 four-speed transmission with a heavy-duty 241 mm (9.5-inch) rear axle, locking differential, 4.10 axle ratio, heavy-duty cooling system and other enhanced features to enable the segment-best (crew and extended cabs) towing capacity of 4,763 kg (10,500 pounds).

Safety and security

Silverado delivers 360 degrees of safety protection through a stronger frame and body structure as well as industry- and segment-leading technology. It is also designed to provide increased compatibility with other vehicles. Features include segment-first StabiliTrak electronic stability control with proactive roll avoidance, available roof-mounted rollover capable head curtain side air bags, which are integrated into strengthened chassis and body structures to provide excellent passenger protection, and segment-first safety belt pretensioners that activate during a rear-end crash. The rollover capable head curtain side air bags are available on LT and LTZ models.

Additional safety features are offered on Silverado, including factory-installed remote vehicle starting (a segment exclusive), Autotrac active transfer case to help keep the vehicle sure-footed in slippery driving situations, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and a revised, easier-to-use tire pressure monitoring system.

All models come standard with the OnStar Generation 7 system, including a one-year subscription to the Safe & Sound plan. The OnStar service includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to emergency services to potentially dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster. If the vehicle is in a crash that activates an air bag, the OnStar system automatically notifies an OnStar advisor who will check on the occupants or summon emergency help if necessary. OnStar also can assist authorities in locating a vehicle if it is reported stolen and provides remote door-unlocking service (for vehicles equipped with power locks).

* SAE certified.

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Contacts:
GM of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: [email protected]


STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

WT

LT

LTZ

Bumpers - 1500: front black with black end caps

S

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Bumpers - 1500: front chrome with body-colour end caps (included with LS Package)

O

S

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Bumpers - 1500: front body-colour with body-colour end caps

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S

Bumpers - 2500HD/3500HD: front chrome with chrome end caps

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

O

O

O

Fog lights (except 3500HD 4x4 models; optional on HD with SL Package except dual rear wheel)

-

S

S

Glass - Solar-Ray tinted, all windows

S

S

S

Glass - deep-tinted on all windows behind front doors

O

S

S

Grille - 1500: moulded plastic with black surround

S

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Grille - moulded plastic with chrome surround (standard on 2500HD/3500HD; included with LS Package)

O

S

S

Mirrors - manual foldaway, black

S

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-

Mirrors - manual foldaway, power remote control, heated, black

-

S

-

Mirrors - power folding, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, body-coloured (not available on 3500HD with dual rear wheels)

-

-

S

Mirrors - camper-style, manual extending, black

O

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-

Mirrors - deluxe wide-load, vertical glass, heated with integrated turn signal, manual extending and folding with lower convex spotter glass, black

-

O

O

Mouldings - bodyside, body-coloured (except Reg. Cab models)

-

S

S

Recovery hooks - two front (except 2WD WT 1500 models)

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

Sunroof - power, with express-open, includes universal home remote and short overhead console; requires LT Convenience Package (Ext. and Crew Cab)

-

O

O

Tires - P245/70R17 all-season (1500 2WD models)

S

S

S

Tires - P265/70R17 all-season (1500 4x4 models)

S

S

S

Tires - LT245/75R16 all-season (2500HD)

S

S

-

Tires - LT265/75R16 on-off road (3500HD Single Rear Wheels)

S

S

-

Tires - LT265/70R17 all-terrain (2500HD/3500HD Single Rear Wheels)

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O

S

Tires - LT225/75R17 highway (3500HD Dual Rear Wheels)

S

S

S

Tire - spare tire carrier - locking, rear underbody, winch-mounted; bumper equipment and spare tire carrier deleted when box delete is ordered

O

S

S

Wheel - 17" painted steel

S

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-

Wheel - 17" chrome-style

O

S

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Wheel - 17" deluxe aluminum

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O

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Wheel - 17" sport aluminum

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O

S

Wheel - 20" machined bright aluminum (short and standard box models only)

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O

O

Windshield washer fluid system - heated (included with Up-level LT Convenience Package)

-

O

S

Windshield wipers - variable delay (intermittent), flat-blade with wet arm washers

S

S

-

Windshield wipers - Rainsense moisture sensitive, flat-blade with wet arm washers; included with Up-level LTZ Convenience Package (1500 Crew Cab only)

-

O

S

LS Package - 1500: includes 17" chrome style steel wheels and chrome centre caps, chrome grille surround, chrome front bumper with body-coloured end caps and exterior "LS" badge

O

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-

LS Value Package – 1500: includes 4.8L V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission,
manual transfer case, 17” chrome appearance wheel, P245/70R17 and P26570R17
ALS blackwall tires, body-side body-coloured moulding, chrome surround grille,
40/20/40 split front bench with driver manual lumbar, manual single zone air-conditioning,
front chrome bumpers with body coloured top caps, power windows and door locks,
remote keyless entry, ETR AM/FM stereo with MP3 and CD player, cruise control, deep
tinted glass, colour-keyed carpeting and OSRV LH/RH heated power adjusting mirrors
(Ext. Cab)

O

-

-

LS Package - 2500HD/3500HD: includes power door locks, remote keyless entry
system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, auxiliary input jack, seek/scan, digital clock,
auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, RDS, plus exterior "LS"
badge; 2500HD and 3500HD Single Rear Wheel models include 16" chrome-style
wheels with chrome centre cap; 3500HD with Dual Rear Wheels feature Chrome
style wheel and centre caps (requires GVWR of 5171 kg)

O

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INTERIOR FEATURES

WT

LT

LTZ

Air conditioning - single-zone, manual climate control (Ext. and Crew Cabs)

O

S

-

Air conditioning - dual-zone, automatic climate control; included with LT Convenience Package (Ext. and Crew Cabs)

-

O

S

Console - overhead deluxe

S

S

S

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

O

S

S

Defogger - electric, rear-window

O

O

S

Floor covering - vinyl, graphite rubberized coating

S

O

-

Floor covering - colour-keyed carpeting and removable vinyl floor mats (includes rear mats in Ext. and Crew Cab)

O

S

S

Instrument panel - standard with upper and lower glove compartments

S

S

-

Instrument panel - premium with single glove compartment

-

-

S

Instrumentation - analogue gauge cluster (speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature and fuel) (std. on all 2500/3500 HD pickups)

S

S

S

Instrumentation - includes voltmeter and oil pressure (std. on all 2500/3500 HD pickups)

-

S

S

Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (DIC), comprehensive multi-language system with trip odometer, engine hour meter, transmission temperature, GM Oil Life Monitoring System and visual and audible reminders/warnings

S

S

S

Instrumentation - tire pressure monitoring system (except spare tire and 3500HD Dual Rear Wheel models)

S

S

S

Mirror - rear-view, electrochromic auto-dimming with compass and exterior temperature displays

-

S

S

Personalization features - including automatic locking/unlocking, seat position recall, perimeter lighting, exit lighting, remote door lock/unlock feedback and curb view assist exterior mirrors

-

-

S

Steering column - tilt adjustable

S

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped

-

S

S

Steering wheel - sound system controls (included with LT Convenience Package)

-

O

S

Sunshades - LH and RH, padded, colour-keyed cloth; LH with pocket, RH with visor mirror

S

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-

Sunshades - LH and RH, padded, colour-keyed cloth with illuminated visor mirrors

-

S

S

Windows - front, power with passenger lock-out feature

-

S

S

Windows - front, includes driver express-down feature

-

S

-

Windows - front, includes driver and passenger express-down feature

-

-

S

Window - rear, fixed side (Ext. Cab)

S

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-

Windows - rear, manual drop glass (Crew Cab)

S

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-

Windows - rear, power drop glass (Ext. and Crew Cab)

-

S

S

Window - rear sliding, power operated; deletes electric rear-window defroster, when specified (Ext. and Crew Cab)

-

O

O

Universal home remote - 3-channel transmitter

-

O

S

WT Convenience Package - 1SA - 1500 only: includes power door locks, remote keyless entry system and AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback compatible

O

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-

LT Convenience Package - 1SB - includes remote vehicle starter system, steering wheel-mounted sound system controls and 4 DIC menu buttons located on the instrument panel and dual-zone automatic climate controls on Ext. and Crew Cabs; 1500 models also add 17" custom aluminum wheels

-

O

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Up-level LT Convenience Package - 1SC - includes remote vehicle starter system, heated window washer fluid, universal home remote, exterior mirrors with power remote control, heated, power folding and integral turn signal indicators (and on all models except 3500HD with dual rear wheels)

-

O

-

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 with cloth trim

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 Custom cloth or with leather seat inserts; rear folding seat includes vinyl trim on Ext. Cab models and leather-appointed on Crew Cab models when ordered with leather seat inserts

-

S

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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 Custom cloth or with leather-appointed seating; rear folding seat includes vinyl trim on Ext. Cab models and leather-appointed on Crew Cab models when ordered with leather inserts

-

O

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Front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating, includes power 10-way driver and front passenger seat adjusters, power 2-way lumbar adjuster, power bolsters, heated seat cushions and seatbacks, 2-position driver memory, centre floor console and seatback storage pockets; rear folding seat includes vinyl trim on Ext. Cab models and leather-appointed on Crew Cab models

-

-

S

Rear stadium-style fold-up bench seat on Ext. Cab - 60/40 split-folding on LT and LTZ

S

S

S

Rear stadium-style fold-up bench seat on Crew Cab - 60/40 split-folding

S

S

S

ENTERTAINMENT

WT

LT

LTZ

AM/FM stereo with seek/scan and digital clock

S

-

-

ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek/scan, MP3 playback compatible, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock and digital clock

O

S

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Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, seek/scan, MP3 playback compatible, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, digital clock and Bose speaker system with subwoofer

-

O

S

Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player (single slot CD player), seek/scan, MP3 playback compatible, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, digital clock, Bose speaker system with subwoofer and rear-seat audio controls with earphone jacks; also includes Rear Entertainment System with DVD player, remote control, overhead LCD display, 2 sets of 2-channel wireless infrared headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks; deletes in-dash 6-disc CD changer on LTZ (Crew Cab models only

-

O

O

Navigation radio with voice recognition, includes AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek/scan, MP3 playback compatible, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, digital clock and Bose speaker system with subwoofer (Ext. and Crew Cab models); Crew Cab models include rear-seat audio controls; deletes in-dash 6-disc CD changer on LTZ (Detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.)

-

O

O

Navigation radio with voice recognition, includes AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, seek/scan, MP3 playback compatible, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, digital clock and Bose speaker system with subwoofer (Ext. and Crew Cab models); Crew Cab models include rear-seat audio controls, Rear Entertainment System with DVD player, remote control, overhead LCD display, 2 sets of 2-channel wireless infrared headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks (Crew Cab models only); deletes in-dash 6-disc CD changer on LTZ (Detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.)

-

O

O

4-speaker sound system (Reg. Cab models)

S

S

-

6-speaker up-level performance sound system (Ext. and Crew Cab models)

S

S

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Bose premium sound system with subwoofer (Ext. and Crew Cab models)

-

O

S

XM Satellite Radio (includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States; includes AM/FM stereo with CD player on Extended and Crew Cab models on WT)

O

O

S

Rear-seat audio controls and earphone jacks (Crew Cab only)

-

O

-

MECHANICAL

WT

LT

LTZ

Air cleaner - high capacity (standard on all 2500HD/3500HD)

O

O

S

Brakes - 1500: power, front disc/rear drum with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dynamic rear proportioning (DRP); rear disc brakes on Crew and Ext. Cabs when equipped with the VortecMAX 6.0L V8 engine and StabiliTrak

S

S

S

Brakes - 2500HD/3500HD: hydro-boost power, 4-wheel disc with anti-lock braking system (ABS)

S

S

S

Vortec 4.3L V6 - Reg. Cab standard and long box, 2WD and 4x4; Ext. Cab short and standard box 2WD only

O

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Vortec 4.8L V8 - Reg. Cab standard and long box, 2WD and 4x4; Ext. Cab short and standard box, 2WD and 4x4 and Crew Cab short box 2WD and 4x4

S

S

-

Vortec 5.3L V8 - Reg. Cab standard and long box, 2WD and 4x4

O

O

-

Vortec 5.3L V8 - Ext.Cab short and standard box, 2WD and 4x4; Crew Cab short box, 2WD and 4x4

O

O

S

Vortec 5.3L V8 - Ext. Cab long box, 2WD and 4x4

S

S

S

Vortec 6.0L V8 - Ext. Cab short and standard box, 2WD and 4x4; Crew Cab short box, 2WD and 4x4

-

O

O

Engine - block heater

S

S

S

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel muffler and tailpipe

S

S

S

Locking differential - rear (standard on 3500HD Reg. Cab 2WD)

O

O

S

StabiliTrak – electronic stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control (standard on Crew Cab; optional on Ext. cab)

O

O

O

Steering - 1500: power, rack-and-pinion

S

S

S

Steering - 2500HD/3500HD: power recirculating ball

S

S

S

Suspension - Solid Smooth Ride (Z83)

S

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-

Suspension - Handling/ Trailering (Z85)

O

S

S

Suspension – High Performance (Z60) – not available on Reg. and Ext. Cab long box 2WD and 4x4 models (included and only available with 20” wheels)

-

O

O

Suspension - Off Road (Z71)

-

O

O

Trailer wiring provisions for camper and 5th wheel applications – includes additional 8-way wiring harness to front of pickup box (requires Trailering Special Equipment Package; not available with 4.3L V6 engine or with Ext. Cab Short Box or Crew Cab models)

O

O

O

Transfer case 4x4 models - lever operated, 2-speed manual

S

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Transfer case 4x4 models - 1500: Autotrac with electronic rotary dial

-

S

S

Transfer case 4x4 models - 2500HD/3500HD: 2-speed with electronic rotary dial

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S

S

Transmission - 1500: 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode - super-duty transmission when equipped with the VortecMAX 6.0L V8 engine

S

S

S

Transmission - 2500HD/3500HD: 6-speed automatic with 2 overdrives, tap up/tap down shift control and Tow/Haul mode - Allison 1000 Series 6-speed automatic required with Duramax Diesel engine

S

S

S

Vehicle starter system - remote (included with LT Convenience Package)

-

O

S

Snow Plow Prep Package – includes 15 amp wiring for roof-mounted light with forward harness, instrument wiring harness for an electric brake controller high-airflow front bumper (standard on 2500HD and 3500HD), skid plate package; 160 amp alternator with Vortec V8 engines; dual 125 amp alternators with Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel; available 1500 Reg. Cab 4x4 only and 2500HD/3500HD 4x4 only and diesel engine restricted to Reg. Cab models (not available with 4.3L V6 engine)

O

O

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Tailgate Package - includes EZ Lift tailgate, lockable

-

O

O

Trailering Special Equipment Package – includes weight-distributing trailer hitch platform with a 2-inch receiver on 1500 models and 2.5-inch receiver with a 2-inch adapter on 2500HD/3500HD models; also includes a 7-wire harness with independently fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector plus IP panel wiring for an aftermarket trailer brake controller (except 2500HD/3500HD equipped with an integrated trailer brake control) and a lead for a centre high-mounted stop light; includes extra capacity transmission cooling and a high-capacity air cleaner if not already equipped

O

O

S

VortecMAX Performance Package (NHT) - available on 1500 Extended Cab standard box and Crew Cab short box LT and LTZ models, includes: increased Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs), VortecMAX 6.0L V8 engine, engine oil cooler, high-capacity air cleaner, heavy-duty 9.5" rear axle, 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel ABS, 4-speed super-duty automatic transmission with auxiliary oil cooler, Z85 Increased Capacity Handling/Trailering suspension, locking rear differential, P265/70R17 on/off-road tires, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system and Trailering Special Equipment Package

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O

O

SAFETY AND SECURITY

WT

LT

LTZ

Air bags - 1500: dual-stage, driver and right front passenger, frontal; includes front Passenger Sensing System with automatic air bag suppression

S

S

S

Air bags - 2500HD/3500HD: driver and right front-passenger, frontal with passenger side shut off for Reg. & Ext. Cabs (key switch in glove box)

S

S

S

Air bags - 1500: front to rear, side head curtain with rollover sensor

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O

O

Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection (standard on Crew Cab; included with available WT Convenience Package on 1500; included with available LS Package on 2500HD/3500HD)

O

S

S

Headlights - dual composite halogen, Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

S

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote, programmable, includes two transmitters with Panic alarm feature (included with available WT Convenience Package on 1500; included with available LS Package on 2500HD/3500HD)

O

S

S

OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan; Turn-By-Turn navigation capable (Turn-By-Turn requires upgrade to Directions & Connections, availability impacted by some geographic/cellular limitations); advisor assisted routing available

S

S

S

Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children) - Ext. and Crew Cab only

S

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - electronic immobilizer

S

S

S

Ultrasonic rear parking assist - rear obstacle detection system with audible/visible warning, included with available Safety Package on Ext. and Crew Cab only

-

O

O

Warranty - 3 year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.)

S

S

S

Warranty - 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.)

S

S

S

Safety Package - includes power adjustable pedals, ultrasonic rear parking assist and 1500 also includes front to rear side head curtain air bags (Ext. and Crew Cab models)

-

O

O

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. (Subject to change at any time.)


SPECIFICATIONS - SILVERADO 1500 REGULAR CAB

Overview

Models:

C/K 10703: regular cab standard box, 2WD and 4WD

C/K 10903: regular cab long box, 2WD and 4WD

Body style / driveline:

2/3-passenger regular cab, 1/2-ton, 2- and, 4-wheel drive light-duty pickups available with 2 m and 2.4 m (6-foot 6-inch and 8-foot) box

EPA vehicle class:

Full-size truck

Manufacturing location:

Pontiac, Mich.; Fort Wayne, Ind.

Key competitors:

Ford F-Series, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan

Engines

Vortec 4.3L V-6
(LU3)

Vortec 4.8L V-8
(LY2)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
FlexFuel (LMG)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
(LY5)

Type:

4.3L V-6

4.8L V-8

5.3L V-8

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

4300 / 262

4807 / 293

5328 / 325

5328 / 325

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

101.6 x 88 /
4 x 3.48

96.01 x 83 /
3.78 x 3.27

96.01 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

96 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cylinder head material:

Cast iron

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.2:1

9.1:1

9.9:1

9.9:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

195 / 145 @ 4600

295 / 220 @ 5600*

315 / 235 @ 5200*

315 / 235 @ 5200*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

260 / 353 @ 2800

305 / 414 @ 4800*

338 / 458 @ 4400*

338 / 458 @ 4400*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

E85 and/or regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

5600

 6000

 6000

6000

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel economy:
Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
20 / 28 / 23

4WD:
19 / 25 / 21

2WD:
19 / 26 / 22

4WD:
19 / 26 / 21

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
20 / 28 / 23
flexible fuel-ethanol:
15 / 21 / 17

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
19 / 27 / 22
flexible fuel-ethanol:
14 / 20 / 17

2WD:
20 / 29 / 23

4WD:
19 / 27 / 22

L / 100km (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
14.1 / 10.0 / 12.2

4WD:
14.9 / 11.2 / 13.3

2WD:
15.0 / 10.7 / 13.1

4WD:
15.2 / 11.0 / 13.3

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
14.3 / 10.0 / 12.4
flexible fuel-ethanol:
18.8 / 13.4 / 16.4

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
15.1 / 10.6 / 13.0
flexible fuel-ethanol:
19,5 / 14,2 / 17,1

2WD:
14.3 / 9.8 / 12.3

4WD:
14.9 / 10.5 / 12.9

Transmissions

Hydra-Matic 4L60 (M30)

Type:

4-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.06

Second:

1.63

Third:

1.00

Fourth:

0.70

Fifth:

-

Sixth:

-

Reverse:

2.29

Final drive ratio (std. & avail.):

3.23; 3.42; 3.73; 4.10

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

2WD & 4WD: independent coil-over-shock; monotube shock absorbers

Rear:

Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; splayed shock absorbers; monotube shocks available

Steering type:

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion (2WD & 4WD)

Steering ratio:

18.7:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3.5

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft)

2WD/4WD Reg.Cab Standard Box:

12.1 / 39.7

2WD/4WD Reg. Cab Long Box:

15.4 / 44.3

Brakes

Type:

Power-assisted, front disc/rear drum, 4-wheel ABS

Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in) disc/drum brakes:

front: 330 x 30 / 12.99 x 1.18
rear: 295 x 60 / 11.61 x 2.36

Total swept area (sq cm / sq in) disc/drum brakes:

front: 1944 / 301.2
rear: 1112 / 172.4

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size & type:

17 x 7.5-in. steel

17 x 7.5-in. chrome-clad steel

17 x 7.5-in. bright machine aluminum

18 x 8-in. five-spoke bright machine aluminum (Z71)

20 x 8.5-in. five-spoke bright machine aluminum

Tires:

P245/70R17 all season blackwall or white letter

P265/70R17 AL2, blackwall or white letter

P265/70R17 on/off road, blackwall or white letter

P265/65R18 AL2, blackwall or white letter

P265/65R18 on/off road, blackwall or white letter

P275/55R20 AL2 blackwall

LT245/70R17 steel, all-terrain, blackwall

Dimensions

Exterior

Regular Cab, Standard Box

Regular Cab, Long Box

Wheelbase (mm / in):

3023 / 119

3378 / 133

Overall length (mm / in):

5222 / 205.7

5702 / 224.6

Overall width (mm / in):

2029 / 79.9

2029 / 79.9

Overall height (mm / in)

2WD:

1876 / 73.9

1872 / 73.7

4WD:

1876 / 73.9

1875 / 73.8

Track (mm / in)

Front:

1730 / 68.1

1730 / 68.1

Rear:

1702 / 67

1702 / 67

Min. running ground clearance

2WD:

215 / 8.4

227 / 8.9

4WD:

229 / 9

240 / 9.4

Ground to top of load floor (mm / in):

2WD: 881 / 34.7
4WD: 861 / 33.9

2WD: 881 / 34.7
4WD: 861 / 33.9

Step-in height

2WD:

824 / 32.4

824 / 32.4

4WD:

824 / 32.4

824 / 32.4

Approach angle (deg)

2WD:

15.1

16

4WD:

16.2

17

Breakover angle (deg)

2WD:

24.4

21.5

4WD:

24.4

21.8

Departure angle (deg)

2WD:

25

24.1

4WD:

24.2

23.3

Interior

Regular Cab

Headroom (mm / in):

1051 / 41.4

Legroom (mm / in):

1049 / 41.3

Shoulder room (mm / in):

1657 / 65.2

Hip room (mm / in):

1588 / 62.5

Curb Weight & Payload

GVWR
(kg / lb)

Curb Weight
(kg / lb)

Max. Payload
(kg / lb)

Weight
Distribution
(% front / rear)

2WD

Reg. Cab Standard Box:

2903 / 6400

2016 / 4448

885 / 1952

58 / 42

Reg. Cab Long Box:

2903 / 6400

2081 / 4588

822 / 1812

58 / 42

4WD

Reg. Cab Standard Box:

2903 / 6400

2126 / 4687

777 / 1713

59 / 41

Reg. Cab Long Box:

2903 / 6400

2194 / 4836

709 / 1564

59 / 41

Cargo box

Regular Cab, Standard Box

Regular Cab, Long Box

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

1718 / 60.7

2138 / 75.5

Length at floor (mm / in):

1999 / 78.7

2479.2 / 97.61

Width at floor (mm / in):

1586 / 62.4

1586 / 62.4

Width between wheelhousings (mm / in):

1286 / 50.6

1286 / 50.6

Tailgate width (mm / in):

1564 / 61.5

1564 / 61.5

Inside height (mm / in):

553 / 21

553 / 21

Capacities

Regular Cab, Standard Box

Regular Cab, Long Box

Seating:

2 or 3

2 or 3

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

98 / 22

128 / 28.2

Trailering

Trailer towing maximum with ball hitch (kg / lb)

Reg. Cab, Std. Box:

2WD: 3720 / 8200 (5.3L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 4037 / 8900 (5.3L w/ 4.10 axle)

Reg. Cab, Long Box:

2WD: 3629 / 8000 (5.3L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 4037 / 8900 (5.3L w/ 4.10 axle)


SPECIFICATIONS - SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB

Overview

Models:

C/K 10753: Extended Cab Standard Box, 2WD & 4WD

C/K 10953: Extended Cab Long Box, 2WD & 4WD

C/K 10553: Extended Cab Short Box, 2WD & 4WD

Body style / driveline:

5/6-passenger Extended Cab, 1/2-ton, 2-and 4-wheel drive light-duty pickups available with 1.7 m, 2 m and 2.4 m (5-foot 8-inch, 6-foot 6-inch, and 8-foot) box

EPA vehicle class:

Full-size truck

Manufacturing location:

Pontiac, Mich.; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Fort Wayne, Ind.

Key competitors:

Ford F-Series, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan

Engines

Vortec 4.3L V-6
(LU3)

Vortec 4.8L V-8
(LY2)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
FlexFuel (LMG)

Type:

4.3L V-6

4.8L V-8

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

4300 / 262

4807 / 293

5328 / 325

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

101.6 x 88 /
4 x 3.48

96.01 x 83 /
3.78 x 3.27

96.01 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cylinder head material:

Cast iron

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.2:1

9.1:1

9.9:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

195 / 145 @ 4600

295 / 220 @ 5600*

315 / 235 @ 5200*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

260 / 353 @ 2800

305 / 414 @ 4800*

338 / 458 @ 4400*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

E85 and/or regular unleaded

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

5600

 6000

 6000

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel economy:
Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
20 / 28 / 23

4WD:
19 / 25 / 21

2WD:
19 / 26 / 22

4WD:
19 / 26 / 21

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
20 / 28 / 23
flexible fuel-ethanol:
15 / 21 / 17

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
19 / 27 / 22
flexible fuel-ethanol:
14 / 20 / 17

L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
14.1 / 10.0 / 12.2

4WD:
14.9 / 11.2 / 13.3

2WD:
15.0 / 10.7 / 13.1

4WD:
15.2 / 11.0 / 13.3

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
14.3 / 10.0 / 12.4
flexible fuel-ethanol:
18.8 / 13.4 / 16.4

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
15.1 / 10.6 / 13.0
flexible fuel-ethanol:
19,5 / 14,2 / 17,1

Engines (cont'd)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
(LY5)

Vortec 6.0L V-8 VortecMAX
(L76)

Type:

5.3L V-8

6.0L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

5328 / 325

5967 / 364

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62

101.6 x 92 / 4 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Variable valve timing, coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.9:1

9.6:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

315 / 235 @ 5200*

367 / 274 @ 5500*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

338 / 458 @ 4400*

375 / 508 @ 4300*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

6000

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel economy:

Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
20 / 29 / 23

4WD:
19 / 27 / 22

2WD: 17 / 25 / 20
4WD: 17 / 24 / 20

L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
14.3 / 9.8 / 12.3

4WD:
14.9 / 10.5 / 12.9

2WD: 16.5 / 11.4 / 14.2
4WD: 16.6 / 11.7 / 14.4

Transmissions

Hydra-Matic 4L60 (M30)

Hydra-Matic 4L70 (M70)

Type:

4-speed automatic

4-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.06

3.06

Second:

1.63

1.63

Third:

1.00

1.00

Fourth:

0.70

0.70

Fifth:

-

-

Sixth:

-

-

Reverse:

2.29

2.29

Final drive ratio (std. & avail.):

3.23; 3.42; 3.73; 4.10

4.10

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

2WD & 4WD: independent coil-over-shock; monotube shock absorbers

Rear:

Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; splayed shock absorbers; monotube shocks

Steering type:

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion (2WD & 4WD)

Steering ratio:

16.5:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft)

2WD/4WD Ext. Cab Short Box:

13.6 / 44.6

2WD/4WD Ext. Cab Standard Box:

14.3 / 46.9

2WD/4WD Ext. Cab Long Box:

15.6 / 51.2

Brakes

Type:

Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS; or power-assisted, front disc/rear drum, 4-wheel ABS

Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in)

disc/drum brakes:

front: 330 x 30 / 12.99 x 1.18
rear: 295 x 60 / 11.61 x 2.36

4-wheel disc:

front: 330.2 x 30 / 13 x 1.18
rear: 342.9 x 20 / 13.5 x 0.79

Total swept area (sq cm / sq in)

disc/drum brakes:

front: 1944 / 301.2
rear: 1112 / 172.4

4-wheel disc:

front: 1656 / 257
rear: 732 / 113

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size & type:

17 x 7.5-in. steel

17 x 7.5-in. chrome-clad steel

17 x 7.5-in. bright machine aluminum (N56)

17 x 7.5-in. bright machine aluminum (P46)

18 x 8-in. five-spoke bright machine aluminum (Z71)

20 x 8.5-in. five-spoke bright machine aluminum

Tires:

P24570R17 all season, blackwall or white letter

P265/70R17 AL2, blackwall or white letter

P265/70R17 on/off road, blackwall or white letter

P265/65R18 on/off road, blackwall or white letter

P275/55R20 AL2 blackwall

LT245/70R17 steel, all-terrain, blackwall

Dimensions

Exterior

Extended Cab,
Short Box

Extended Cab,
Standard Box

Extended Cab,
Long Box

Wheelbase (mm / in):

3401 / 133.9

3645 / 143.5

4001 / 157.5

Overall length (mm / in):

5600 / 220.6

230.2 5844

249.2 / 6325

Overall width (mm / in):

2029 / 79.9

2029 / 79.9

2029 / 79.9

Overall height (mm / in)

2WD:

1873 / 73.8

1876 / 73.9

1870 / 73.6

4WD:

1872 / 73.7

1872 / 73.7

1868 / 73.5

Track (mm / in)

Front:

1730 / 68.1

1730 / 68.1

1730 / 68.1

Rear:

1702 / 67

1702 / 67

1702 / 67

Min. running ground clearance:

2WD: 215 / 8.4
4WD: 228 / 9

2WD: 226 / 8.9
4WD: 228 / 9

2WD: 230 / 9
4WD: 240 / 9.3

Ground to top of load floor (mm / in):

2WD: 856 / 33.7
4WD: 843 / 33.2

2WD: 858 / 33.8
4WD: 848 / 33.4

2WD: 851 / 33.5
4WD: 841 / 33.1

Step-in height

2WD:

824 / 32.4

824 / 32.4

824 / 32.4

4WD:

824 / 32.4

824 / 32.4

824 / 32.4

Approach angle (deg)

2WD:

15.2

15.9

16.2

4WD:

16

16

16.4

Breakover angle (deg)

2WD:

20.5

19.6

18

4WD:

20.6

19.3

17.8

Departure angle (deg)

2WD:

23.8

24

22.8

4WD:

23

23.3

22

Interior

Extended Cab, Front

Extended Cab, Rear

Headroom (mm / in):

1048 / 41.2

997 / 39.2

Legroom (mm / in):

1049 / 41.3

872 / 34.33

Shoulder room (mm / in):

1657 / 65.2

1658 / 65.3

Hip room (mm / in):

1588 / 62.5

1571.4 / 61.9

Curb Weight & Payload

GVWR
(kg / lb)

Curb Weight
(kg / lb)

Max. Payload
(kg / lb)

Weight
Distribution
(% front / rear)

2WD

Ext. Cab Standard Box:

2903 / 6400

2176 / 4797

727 / 1603

58 / 42

Ext. Cab Standard Box:

3084 / 6800

2231 / 4918

854 / 1882

58 / 42

Ext. Cab Standard Box:

3175 / 7000

2195 / 4840

980 / 2160

58 / 42

Ext. Cab Long Box:

3130 / 6900

2365 / 5213

765 / 1687

59 / 41

Ext. Cab Short Box:

2903 / 6400

2206 / 4864

787 / 1736

58 / 42

Ext. Cab Short Box:

2994 / 6600

2206 / 4864

830 / 1829

58 / 42

4WD

Ext. Cab Standard Box:

3175 / 7000

2388 / 5265

787 / 1735

59 / 41

Ext. Cab Standard Box:

3266 / 7200

2388 / 5265

913 / 2013

59 / 41

Ext. Cab Long Box:

3175 / 7000

2461 / 5426

714 / 1574

60 / 40

Ext. Cab Short Box:

3084 / 6800

2333 / 5143

752 / 1657

59 / 41

Cargo box

Extended Cab,
Short Box

Extended Cab,
Standard Box

Extended Cab,
Long Box

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

1506 / 53.2

1718 / 60.7

2138 / 75.5

Length at floor (mm / in):

1761 / 69.33

1999 / 78.7

2484.7 / 97.82

Width at floor (mm / in):

1586 / 62.4

1586 / 62.4

1586 / 62.4

Width between wheelhousings (mm / in):

1286 / 50.6

1286 / 50.6

1286 / 50.6

Tailgate width (mm / in):

1564 / 61.5

1564 / 61.5

1564 / 61.5

Inside height (mm / in):

553 / 21

553 / 21

553 / 21

Capacities

Extended Cab,
Standard Box

Extended Cab,
Long Box

Extended Cab,
Short Box

Seating:

5 or 6

5 or 6

5 or 6

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

98 / 22

128 / 28.2

98 / 22

Trailering

Trailer towing maximum with ball hitch (kg / lb)

Ext. Cab, Std. Box:

2WD: 3992 / 8800 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 3856 / 8500 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)

Ext. Cab., Std. Box (w/ enhanced trailering pkg.):

2WD: 4672 / 10300 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 4763 / 10500 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)

Ext. Cab, Long Box:

2WD: 3402 / 7500 (5.3L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 3765 / 8300 (5.3L w/ 4.10 axle)

Ext. Cab, Short Box:

2WD: 4037 / 8900 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 3901 / 8600 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)


SPECIFICATIONS - SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB

Overview

Models:

C/K 10543: Crew Cab Short Box, 2WD & 4WD

Body style / driveline:

5/6-passenger Crew Cab, 1/2-ton, 2-and 4- wheel drive light-duty pickups available with 1.7 m (5-foot 8-inch) box

EPA vehicle class:

Full-size truck

Manufacturing location:

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Silao, Mexico

Key competitors:

Ford F-Series, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan

Engines

Vortec 4.8L V-8
(LY2)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
FlexFuel (LMG)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
FlexFuel (LC9)

Type:

4.8L V-8

5.3L V-8

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

4807 / 293

5328 / 325

5328 / 325

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

96.01 x 83 /
3.78 x 3.27

96.01 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

96.01 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Coil near plug,extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.1:1

9.9:1

9.5:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

295 / 220 @ 5600*

315 / 235 @ 5200*

315 / 235 @ 5200*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

305 / 414 @ 4800*

338 / 458 @ 4400*

338 / 458 @ 4400*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

E85 and/or regular unleaded

E85 and/or regular unleaded

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

 6000

 6000

 6000

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel economy:

Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
19 / 26 / 22

4WD:
19 / 26 / 21

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
20 / 28 / 23
flexible fuel-ethanol:
15 / 21 / 17

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
19 / 27 / 22
flexible fuel-ethanol:
14 / 20 / 17

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
20 / 28 / 23
flexible fuel-ethanol:
15 / 21 / 17

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
19 / 27 / 22
flexible fuel-ethanol:
14 / 20 / 17

L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
15.0 / 10.7 / 13.1

4WD:
15.2 / 11.0 / 13.3

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
14.3 / 10.0 / 12.4
flexible fuel-ethanol:
18.8 / 13.4 / 16.4

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
15.1 / 10.6 / 13.0
flexible fuel-ethanol:
19,5 / 14,2 / 17,1

2WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
14.3 / 10.0 / 12.4
flexible fuel-ethanol:
18.8 / 13.4 / 16.4

4WD:
flexible fuel-gasoline:
15.1 / 10.6 / 13.0
flexible fuel-ethanol:
19,5 / 14,2 / 17,1

Engines (cont'd)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
(LH6)

Vortec 5.3L V-8
(LY5)

Vortec 6.0L V-8
(L76)

Type:

5.3L V-8

5.3L V-8

6.0L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

5328 / 325

5328 / 325

5967 / 364

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62

96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62

101.6 x 92 / 4 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast aluminum

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Coil near plug, composite distributor, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Variable valve timing, coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management; sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.9:1

9.9:1

9.6:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

315 / 235 @ 5200*

315 / 235 @ 5200*

367 / 274 @ 5500*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

338 / 458 @ 4400*

338 / 458 @ 4400*

375 / 508 @ 4300*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

6000

6000

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel economy:

Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
20 / 29 / 23

4WD:
19 / 27 / 22

2WD:
20 / 29 / 23

4WD:
19 / 27 / 22

2WD: 17 / 25 / 20
4WD: 17 / 24 / 20

L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined)

2WD:
14.3 / 9.8 / 12.3

4WD:
14.9 / 10.5 / 12.9

2WD:
14.3 / 9.8 / 12.3

4WD:
14.9 / 10.5 / 12.9

2WD: 16.5 / 11.4 / 14.2
4WD: 16.6 / 11.7 / 14.4

Transmissions

Hydra-Matic 4L60 (M30)

Hydra-Matic 4L70 (M70)

Type:

4-speed automatic

4-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.06

3.06

Second:

1.63

1.63

Third:

1.00

1.00

Fourth:

0.70

0.70

Fifth:

-

-

Sixth:

-

-

Reverse:

2.29

2.29

Final drive ratio (std. & avail.):

3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10

4.10

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

2WD & 4WD: independent coil-over-shock; monotube shock absorbers

Rear:

Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; splayed shock absorbers; monotube shocks

Steering type:

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion (2WD & 4WD)

Steering ratio:

16.5:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft)

2WD/4WD Crew Cab Short Box:

14.4 / 47.2

Brakes

Type:

Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS; or power-assisted, front disc/rear drum, 4-wheel ABS

Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in)

disc/drum brakes:

front: 330 x 30 / 12.99 x 1.18
rear: 295 x 60 / 11.61 x 2.36

4-wheel disc:

front: 330.2 x 30 / 13 x 1.18
rear: 342.9 x 20 / 13.5 x 0.79

Total swept area (sq cm / sq in)

disc/drum brakes:

front: 1944 / 301.2
rear: 1112 / 172.4

4-wheel disc:

front: 1656 / 257
rear: 732 / 113

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size & type:

17 x 7.5-in. chrome-clad steel

17 x 7.5-in. bright machine aluminum (N56)

17 x 7.5-in. bright machine aluminum (P46)

18 x 8-in. five-spoke bright machine aluminum (Z71)

20 x 8.5-in. five-spoke bright machine aluminum

Tires:

P24570R17 all season, blackwall or white letter

P265/70R17 AL2, blackwall or white letter

P265/70R17 on/off road, blackwall or white letter

P265/65R18 on/off road, blackwall or white letter

P275/55R20 AL2 blackwall

LT245/70R17 steel, all-terrain, blackwall

Dimensions

Exterior

Crew Cab, Short Box

Wheelbase (mm / in):

3645 / 143.5

Overall length (mm / in):

5844 / 230.2

Overall width (mm / in):

2032 / 80

Overall height (mm / in)

2WD:

1875 / 73.8

4WD:

1872 / 73.7

Track (mm / in)

Front:

1730 / 68.1

Rear:

1702 / 67

Min. running ground clearance (mm / in)

2WD:

229 / 9

4WD:

229 / 9

Ground to top of load floor (mm / in):

2WD: 835 / 32.9
4WD: 831 / 32.7

Step-in height

2WD:

824 / 32.4

4WD:

824 / 32.4

Approach angle (deg)

2WD:

15.3

4WD:

15.3

Breakover angle (deg)

2WD:

19.3

4WD:

19.3

Departure angle (deg)

2WD:

22.8

4WD:

22.4

Interior

Crew Cab, Front

Crew Cab, Rear

Headroom (mm / in):

1048 / 41.2

1030 / 40.5

Legroom (mm / in):

1049 / 41.3

983 / 38.7

Shoulder room (mm / in):

1657 / 65.2

1655 / 65.1

Hip room (mm / in):

1588 / 62.5

1663 / 65.4

Curb Weight & Payload

GVWR
(kg / lb)

Curb Weight
(kg / lb)

Max. Payload
(kg / lb)

Weight
Distribution
(% front / rear)

2WD:

Crew Cab Short Box

3084 / 6800

2232 / 5142

752 / 1658

58 / 42

Crew Cab Short Box:

3220 / 7100

2295 / 5061

925 / 2039

58 / 42

4WD:

Crew Cab Short Box

3175 / 7000

2394 / 5278

781 / 1722

58 / 42

Crew Cab Short Box:

3311 / 7300

2400 / 5290

912 / 2010

58 / 42

Cargo Box

Crew Cab, Short Box

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

1506 / 53.2

Length at floor (mm / in):

1760 / 69.29

Width at floor (mm / in):

1586 / 62.4

Width between wheelhousings (mm / in):

1286 / 50.6

Tailgate width (mm / in):

1564 / 61.5

Inside height (mm / in):

553 / 21

Capacities

Crew Cab, Short Box

Seating:

5 or 6

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

98 / 22

Trailering

Trailer towing maximum with ball hitch (kg / lb)

Crew Cab, Short Box:

2WD: 3946 / 8700 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 3856 / 8500 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)

Crew Cab, Short Box (w/ enhanced towing pkg.):

2WD: 4627 / 10200 (6.0L w/ 3.73 axle)
4WD: 4763 / 10500 (6.0L w/ 4.10 axle)

    * SAE certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.

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