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2004 Silverado
Overview | Standard/Optional Equipment | Exterior Colors | Interior Colors/Styles | Available Wheels

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

• Base is available on Silverado 1500, 2500, 2500HD and 3500 models
• LS is available on Silverado 1500, 2500, 2500HD and 3500 models
• LT is available on Silverado 1500, 2500, 2500HD and 3500 models

EXTERIOR	Base	LS	Z71	LT

Body moldings: Body-side with bright inserts¹	–	S	S	S
Body moldings: Black body-side	S	–	–	–
Bumpers: Chrome front bumper	S	S	S	S
Bumpers: Chrome rear step- bumper	S	S	S	S
Cargo box: Sportside Box (1500 Short Box models)	O	O	O	O
Door: Rear doors: driver- and passenger-side (Extended and Crew Cab)	S	S	S	S
Grille: Deluxe chrome grille	S	S	S	S
Grille: with body-color surround	–	S	S	S
Headlamps: Foglamps	–	O	S	S
Headlamps: Daytime Running Lamps with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control	S	S	S	S
Light, hood: Underhood and cargo lamps	S	S	S	S
Mirrors, side: Dual foldaway black outside rearview mirrors	S	–	–	–
Mirrors, side: Dual foldaway black with power, heated outside rearview mirrors	–	S	S	–
Mirrors, side: Dual power folding, power adjustable, heated, driver-side auto-dimming feature, curb-tilt and turn signal indicators in glass (included with redundant steering wheel-mounted controls)	–	O	O	S
Mirrors, side: Dual camper-style retractable mirrors with wide field of vision	O	–	–	–
Mirrors, side: Dual camper-style power, heated, power-extend/retract mirror head, turn signal indicators in glass	–	O	O	O
Recovery hooks (standard on 4x4 models): 1500 models	S	S	S	S
Recovery hooks (standard on 4x4 models): 2500 Crew Cab, 2500HD and 3500 models	O	O	–	S
Tailgate: Theft-deterrent design	S	S	S	S
Two-sided galvanized-steel body panels (except roof)	S	S	S	S
Wheel flares:² 1500	–	–	S	–
Wheel flares:² 2500 Crew Cab, 2500HD and 3500 models	S	S	S	S

1 Not available on Silverado 3500 Big Dooley models
2 Not available with Sportside configuration.

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

INTERIOR	Base	LS	Z71	LT

Air bags: Driver and right front-passenger front air bags with Passenger Sensing System (1500 models including Half-Ton Crew)¹	S	S	S	S
Air bags: Driver and right front-passenger front air bags with passenger Air Bag Off Switch (2500HD and 3500 models)¹	S	S	S	S
Console: Overhead mini, includes map lights	–	S	S	S
Cruise control	S	S	S	S
Defogger: Rear-window	O	S	S	S
Floor covering: Carpeting with rubberized vinyl floor mats	O	S	S	S
Glass: Solar-Ray light-tinted	S	S	S	S
Glass: Solar-Ray deep-tinted rear and back	O	O	S	S
Heat ducts: Rear-seat (Extended and Crew Cab)	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation: Full gauges with tachometer, trip odometer and oil pressure	S	S	S	S
Lights, interior: Illuminated-entry lighting	S	S	S	S
Lights, interior: Door handle-activated lighting	S	S	S	S
Locks: Power door	O	S	S	S
Message Center: Driver Information Center	S	S	S	S
Mirror(s), rearview: Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with eight-point compass	–	S	S	S
OnStar: One-year OnStar Safe & Sound Plan²	–	O	O	S
Outlets: Dual covered power outlets	S	S	S	S
Remote Keyless Entry with content theft alarm	–	S	S	S
Steering wheel: Leather-wrapped	–	S	S	S
Sunshades with driver storage pocket and passenger mirror	S	S	S	S
Temperature control: Dual zone manual	S	S	S	–
Temperature control: Dual zone automatic (requires Extended Cab model on LS)	–	O	O	S
Theft-deterrent: PASSlock theft-deterrent system	S	S	S	S
Tilt-Wheel steering column	S	S	S	S
Windows: Power windows with driver and passenger-side Express-Down feature	–	S	S	S
Windows: Swing-out quarter windows (Extended Cab)	S	S	S	S
Windows: Sliding rear³	O	O	O	O

1 Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Even with the Passenger Sensing System, children should be properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air bag. Air Bag Off Switch for use when carrying children. See the Owner’s Manual for more safety information. Air Bag Off Switch featured in all Silverado models except Crew Cab.
2 OnStar services require vehicle electrical system and analog wireless service to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar uses existing emergency service providers as well as analog wireless and satellite technologies and is subject to their limitations. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that wireless carriers will no longer be required to support the analog wireless network after February 16, 2008. After that time, if the carriers for OnStar elect to only provide digital service, OnStar service will only be available through dual-mode hardware, which may require the purchase of a system upgrade. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), see your OnStar Owner's Guide, or visit www.onstar.com for system limitations and details.

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

SOUND SYSTEMS	Base	LS	Z71	LT
NOTE: All sound systems include an Electronically Tuned Receiver (ETR), seek-scan and a digital clock.

AM/FM stereo with CD player and auto tone control	S	S	O	–
AM/FM stereo with Bose speaker system and six-disc in-dash CD changer	–	O¹	O	S
AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette players and auto tone control	–	O	S	O
XM Satellite Radio²	–	O	O	O
Rear Seat Entertainment System: DVD player, flip-down seven-inch color monitor, two wireless headphones and remote control unit (Crew Cab models only)	–	O	–	O
Rear seat audio controls (Crew Cab models only)	–	O	–	S

1 Requires Extended Cab model and front bucket seats.
2 Available only in the 48 contiguous states. Service fees extra. Visit gm.xmradio.com to learn more.

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

ENGINE/CHASSIS	Base	LS	Z71	LT

Battery: Auxiliary battery¹	O	O	O	O
Brakes: Four-wheel ABS disc brakes with Dynamic rear Proportioning	S	S	S	S
Differential: Locking rear	O	O	S	O
Engine: Engine block heater	O	O	O	O
Engine: High-capacity air cleaner	O	O	S	O
Engine: external oil cooler (except 1500 models)	S	S	S	S
Exhaust system: Stainless-steel; aluminized stainless steel rear of converter	S	S	S	S
Fuel capacities (approximate): Short Box models (26-gallon)	S	S	S	S
Fuel capacities (approximate): Long Box models (34-gallon)	S	S	S	S
Skid Plate Package (4x4 models): includes front differential, oil pan and transfer case shields	O	O	S	O
Steering: QUADRASTEER four-wheel steering (1500 Extended Cab Short Box models and 2500 Crew Cab) includes 4WS mode selector switch²	–	O	–	O
Suspension: Heavy-Duty (1500 models)	O	O	–	O
Suspension: Heavy-Duty (2500 Crew Cab, 2500HD and 3500 models)	S	S	–	S
Suspension: Off-Road (1500 4x4 models) includes 46mm shock absorbers; off-road jounce bumpers and stabilizer bars; Skid Plate Package; high-capacity air cleaner and Z71 decals	–	–	S	–
Traction Assist (2WD models)³	O	O	–	O
Traction: Autotrac 4x4 system (1500 models and 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 model only)⁴	–	O	O	S
Traction: Electric shift transfer case (2500HD and 3500 4x4 models only)⁴	–	O	–	S
Trailering equipment: Heavy-Duty Trailering Package includes trailer hitch platform and seven-to-four pin adaptor and electric brake wiring harness	O	O	O	O
Transmission: Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive (1500 models; standard on Extended Cab models)	O	O	S	S
Transmission: Heavy-Duty Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive (2500 Crew Cab and 2500HD and 3500 models)	O	O	–	S
Transmission interlock: Brake/transmission shift interlock with automatic transmission	S	S	S	S

1 Not available with the Duramax 6600 Diesel V8 engine.
2 Requires limited slip rear differential, 145-amp alternator, Traction Assist (2WD models) and Autotrac (4x4 models).
3 Requires 2WD, rear locking differential, cruise control and four-speed automatic transmission. Not available on 2500 Work Truck models and 2500 Crew Cab LT.
4 Requires automatic transmission.

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

Silverado Trailering Data


SILVERADO BALL HITCH TRAILERING
Weight-carrying hitch limit: 5,000-lb. trailer with 600-lb. tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required over 5,000-lb. trailer weight. The vehicle owner is responsible for obtaining the hitch ball, a hitch of the proper size, type and capacity, and other appropriate equipment required to safely tow both the trailer and the load that will be towed. Ask your Chevy dealer for advice about the proper trailering equipment for your new vehicle.

1500

ENGINE			VORTEC 4300 V6		VORTEC 4300 V6		VORTEC 4800 V8		VORTEC 4800 V8		VORTEC 5300 V8
TRANSMISSION			AUTOMATIC		MANUAL		AUTOMATIC		MANUAL		AUTOMATIC
			MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO
MODEL		BOX LENGTH (FT.)
1500 2WD²	Regular Cab	6 1/2	5100	3.42	4100	3.42	6500 7500	3.42 3.73	4500 5500	3.42 3.73	7500 8500	3.42 3.73
	Regular Cab	8	4900	3.42	3900	3.42	6300 7300	3.42 3.73	4300 5300	3.42 3.73	7300 8300	3.42 3.73
	Extended Cab	6 1/2	4700 5200	3.42 3.73	3700	3.42	6100 7100	3.42 3.73			7100 8100	3.42 3.73
	Extended Cab	8					5900 6900	3.42 3.73			6900 7900	3.42 3.73
1500 4x4²	Regular Cab	6 1/2	4800 5300	3.42 3.73	3800 4300	3.42 3.73	7200 8200	3.73 4.10	5200 6200	3.73 4.10	8200 9200	3.73 4.10
	Regular Cab	8	4600 5100	3.42 3.73	3600 4100	3.42 3.73	7000 8000	3.73 4.10	5000 6000	3.73 4.10	8000 9000	3.73 4.10
	Extended Cab	6 1/2⁴					6800 7800	3.73 4.10			7800 8800	3.73 4.10
	Extended Cab	8					6600 7600	3.73 4.10			7600 8600	3.73 4.10

2500

ENGINE			VORTEC 6000 V8
TRANSMISSION			AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL
			MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO
MODEL		BOX LENGTH (FT.)
2500 2WD	Crew Cab	6 1/2⁴	8300 10,300	3.73 4.10
2500 4x4	Crew Cab	6 1/2⁴	8000 10,000	3.73 4.10
2500 2WD	Regular Cab	8	8800 10,800	3.73 4.10
2500 4x4	Extended Cab	6 1/2	8300 10,300	3.73 4.10

1 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow.
2 Silverado 1500 models are limited to 5,000-lb. trailer rating with a 600-lb. tongue rating unless equipped with Z85 Increased Capacity or ZX3 Manual Select Damping or Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package.
3 SS models have a maximum trailering capacity of 7,600 lbs.
4 QUADRASTEER may reduce trailer weight ratings. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
NOTE: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,000 lbs. on 1500 Regular and Extended Cab models and up to 1,500 lbs. on 2500 Crew Cab models). • Addition of trailer tongue weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame. • Z82 Heavy-Duty Trailering Equipment Package includes trailer hitch platform and trailer electrical connector.

SILVERADO 1500 AND 2500 FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING
The vehicle owner is responsible for obtaining the appropriate equipment required to safely fifth-wheel tow both the trailer and the load that will be towed. Ask your Chevrolet dealer for advice about the proper trailering equipment for your new vehicle.
ENGINE			VORTEC 4800 V8		VORTEC 5300 V8		VORTEC 6000 V8
TRANSMISSION			AUTOMATIC		AUTOMATIC		AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL
			MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO
MODEL		BOX LENGTH (FT.)
1500 2WD²	Regular Cab	6 1/2	6500 7500	3.42 3.73	7500 8500	3.42 3.73
	Regular Cab	8	6300 7300	3.42 3.73	7300 8300	3.42 3.73
	Extended Cab	6 1/2	6100 7100	3.42 3.73	7100 8100	3.42 3.73
	Extended Cab	8	5900 6900	3.42 3.73	6900 7900	3.42 3.73
1500 4x4²	Regular Cab	6 1/2	7200 8000	3.73 4.10	8100 8100	3.73 4.10
	Regular Cab	8	7000 8100	3.73 4.10	8000 9000	3.73 4.10
	Extended Cab	6 1/2³	6800 7800	3.73 4.10	7800 7800	3.73 4.10
	Extended Cab	8	6600 6800	3.73 4.10	6800 6800	3.73 4.10
2500 2WD	Crew Cab	6 1/2³					8300 10,300	3.73 4.10
2500 4x4	Crew Cab	6 1/2³					8000 10,000	3.73 4.10
2500 2WD	Regular Cab	8					8800 10,800	3.73 4.10
2500 4x4	Extended Cab	6 1/2					8300 10,300	3.73 4.10

1 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow.
2 Silverado 1500 models require Z85 Increased Capacity or ZX3 Manual Select Damping or Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package.
3 QUADRASTEER may reduce trailer weight ratings. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
NOTE: Trailer kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,500 lbs. on 1500 Regular and Crew Cab models and up to 2,500 lbs. on 2500 and 2500 Crew Cab models). • Addition of trailer kingpin weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame. • Fifth-wheel hitch is available as a dealer-installed accessory.

SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500 BALL HITCH TRAILERING
Weight-carrying hitch limit: 7,500-lb. Trailer with 1,000-lb. tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required over 7,500-lb. trailer weight. The vehicle owner is responsible for obtaining the hitch ball, a hitch of the proper size, type and capacity, and other appropriate equipment required to safely tow both the trailer and the load that will be towed. Ask your Chevy dealer for advice about the proper trailering equipment for your new vehicle.
ENGINE			VORTEC 6000 V8		VORTEC 8100 V8		DURAMAX DIESEL 6600
TRANSMISSION			AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL		AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL		V8 AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL
			MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO	MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹	REQUIRED AXLE RATIO
MODEL		BOX LENGTH (FT.)
2500HD 2WD/4x4	Regular Cab	8	10,600/10,300	4.10	12,000	3.73², 4.10	12,000	3.73
	Extended Cab	6 1/2	10,300/10,100	4.10	12,000	3.73², 4.10	12,000	3.73
		8	10,200/9900	4.10	12,000	3.73², 4.10	12,000	3.73
	Crew Cab	6 1/2	10,200/9900	4.10	12,000	3.73², 4.10	12,000	3.73
	Crew Cab	8	10,000/9700	4.10	12,000	3.73², 4.10	12,000	3.73
3500 2WD/4x4	Regular Cab 4x4	8	10,100/–	4.10	12,000	4.10	12,000	3.73
	Extended Cab	8	9800/9700	4.10	12,000	4.10	12,000	3.73
	Crew Cab	8	9600/9500	4.10	12,000	4.10	12,000	3.73

SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500 FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING

The vehicle owner is responsible for obtaining the appropriate equipment required to safely fifth-wheel tow both the trailer and the load that will be towed. Ask your Chevy dealer for advice about the proper trailering equipment for your new vehicle.

ENGINE VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 8100 V8 DURAMAX DIESEL 6600 V8

TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL

MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹ REQUIRED AXLE RATIO MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹ REQUIRED AXLE RATIO MAX. TRAILER WEIGHT (LBS.)¹ REQUIRED AXLE RATIO

MODEL BOX LENGTH (FT.)

2500HD 2WD/4x4 Regular Cab 8
10,600/10,300
4.10
14,100/13,900
16,100/15,900
3.73²
4.10 15,900/15,700
3.73

Extended Cab 6 1/2
10,300/10,100 4.10
13,900/13,600
15,900/15,600
3.73²
4.10 15,700/15,400
3.73

8 10,200/9900 4.10
13,700/13,500
15,700/15,500
3.73²
4.10 15,500/15,300
3.73

Crew Cab 6 1/2
10,200/9900 4.10 13,700/13,400
15,700/15,400
3.73²
4.10 15,500/14,900
3.73

8
10,000/9700
4.10
13,500/13,200
15,500/15,200
3.73²
4.10 15,300/13,800
3.73

3500 2WD/4x4 Regular Cab 4x4 8
10,100 4.10
15,700
4.10 15,500
3.73

Extended Cab 8 9800/9700 4.10
15,400/15,300
4.10 15,200/15,200
3.73

Crew Cab 8
9600/9500 4.10
15,200/15,100
4.10 15,000/14,900
3.73

1 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
2 Requires automatic transmission.
NOTE: Trailer kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 3,000 lbs.on 2500HD models and up to 3,500 lbs. on 3500 models).
• Addition of trailer kingpin weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame. • Fifth-wheel hitch is available as a dealer-installed accessory on select models.

TRAILERING BASICS

NOTE: Towing a trailer involves all major vehicle systems of your Chevy Truck, including powertrain, steering, suspension, tire and brake systems. Easy and safe trailering requires a properly equipped vehicle, additional trailering equipment and an appropriate trailer. It also requires loading both the vehicle and trailer properly, using safe driving techniques, meeting regional legal requirements and following break-in and maintenance schedules. For more information, consult your Owner's Manual, speak to a trailering expert at your Chevy dealership or visit our web site at chevy.com. These charts will assist in determining how to best equip your Chevy Truck for trailering. To help you understand the charts, consider these trailering factors:

Torque: Indicates the strength of the engine. Low-end torque reflects how much force is generated to get your vehicle moving.

Horsepower: Indicates how much work the engine does at a certain engine speed. At mid to high engine rpm, it's what keeps you moving at highway speeds.

Axle Ratio: Along with your vehicle's transmission gears, a higher rear axle ratio contributes to how much available torque and horsepower (mechanical leverage) can be applied to the drive wheels for launch and uphill performance. Higher rear axle ratios, however, sacrifice fuel economy when not trailering.

BALL HITCH TRAILERING: There are two types of ball hitches. A weight-carrying hitch consists of a ball and coupler with no means to distribute the hitch weight. It is used primarily for lightweight trailers. Heavier trailers, however, require a weight-distributing hitch, which uses spring bars to transfer some of the hitch weight forward onto the tow vehicle's front axle and rearward onto the trailer's axle(s).

FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING: Often used with the heaviest trailers, fifth-wheel (or gooseneck) hitches are mounted on a pickup's bed with the trailer's kingpin weight located over or slightly in front of the tow vehicle's rear axle.

RGAWR and GVWR: Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame.

GCWR: The Gross Combination Weight Rating is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer. A properly equipped tow vehicle and trailer at the maximum GCWR should be able to accelerate and merge with traffic, climb typical interstate grades at highway speeds, handle the combination on virtually all road surfaces and stop adequately within a reasonable distance.

Maximum Trailer Rating: This rating is determined by subtracting the tow vehicle's weight (curb weight) from the GCWR. When a Base vehicle (curb) weight is used, additional passenger, equipment and cargo weight reduces this rating.

TRAILERING CAUTIONS

NOTE: Please read this Trailering Caution safety information before trailering with your new truck.

NOTE: The safety steps described here are by no means the only precautions to be taken when trailering. See the Owner's Manual for your Chevy Silverado for additional guidelines and trailering tips.

Trailering Caution: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control of your vehicle when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, your vehicle brakes may be less effective. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only after you have taken the following steps.

Trailer Brakes: If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. loaded, then it must have its own adequate brakes. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brake controller so that it is installed, adjusted and maintained properly. • Don't tap into your vehicle's brake system if the trailer's brake system will use more than 0.02 cu. in. of fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. If it does, neither braking system will work well. You could even lose your vehicle brakes. • The trailer brake parts must be able to take 3,000 psi of pressure. If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. If everything checks out thus far, have a qualified individual make the brake fluid tap at the master cylinder port that sends fluid to the rear brakes. Don't use copper tubing because it will bend and ultimately break. Use only double-walled steel brake tubing. • If you'll be towing a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs.,¹ be sure to use a frame-mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving.

Hitches: It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are just a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow:

FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING: Silverado Pickup models can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch.
• Follow the hitch manufacturer's directions for installation, but note that the hitch must be attached to the truck frame. Do not use the pickup bed for additional support. For proper kingpin tongue load distribution and control of the trailer, the hitch must be mounted so the kingpin load is placed ahead of the rear axle centerline.
• Fifth-wheel trailer kingpin loads are higher than conventional trailer tongue loads, so pay careful attention to the truck's payload capacity and rear-axle weight ratings.
• Your Chevy Truck dealer can help you calculate the maximum allowable payload and GVWR required for your fifth-wheel trailering application. The weight of any additional equipment and all passengers other than the driver must be subtracted from the payload weight to determine the maximum kingpin load available.

1 7,500 lbs. on 2500HD and 3500 models. Maximum trailer rating may be less based upon powertrain combinations.

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

SEATING	Base	LS	Z71	LT

40/20/40 vinyl split-bench seat with recliners	S	–	–	–
Custom Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seat with front recliners, fold-down center armrest with storage	–	S	S	–
Reclining front bucket seats with driver six-way power: Custom Cloth or Custom Leather seating surfaces;¹ includes floor console	–	O	O	–
Reclining heated front bucket seats with Custom Leather seating surfaces, 10-way power, two-position driver-side memory, power recline, back bolster, extended floor console and overhead console with map lights	–	–	–	S

1 Front bucket Custom Leather seating surfaces are not available on Regular Cab models.

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

WHEELS/TIRES	Base	LS	Z71	LT

Wheels:
16-inch painted steel wheels with a painted center cap (Work Truck)	O	–	–	–
16-inch bright chrome steel wheels (1500 Base and LS models)	S	S	–	–
16-inch brushed cast-aluminum wheels (1500 Series)	–	O	–	S
17-inch brushed cast-aluminum wheels (1500 Series)	–	–	S	–
16-inch bright chrome finish steel wheels with chrome center cap (2500 Crew Cab and 2500HD Series)	–	O	–	O
16-inch polished forged aluminum wheels (2500 Crew Cab and 2500HD Series)	–	O	–	S
16-inch silver-painted wheels (3500 Series)	S	S	–	S
20-inch cast-aluminum (standard on SS model only). Chrome-finish version available.

Tires (standard and optional tires depend on the Silverado model and suspension selected. See your Chevy dealer for details):
P235/75R-16 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires (2WD)
P255/70R-16 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires (2WD)
P265/75R-16 all-terrain steel-belted radial blackwall tires (4x4)
LT245/75R-16 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires (2WD or 4x4)
P265/70R-17 all-season steel-belted white-outlined lettered tires
P265/70R-17 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires
P275/55R-20 steel-belted touring blackwall tires (SS model only)
Full-size spare tire and wheel with winch-type carrier	S	S	S	S

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

FUEL ECONOMY

NOTE: Fuel economy regulations do not apply to heavier-duty Silverado 2500, 2500HD and 3500 models and no EPA ratings are published for them. These models and their powertrains are not included in the chart below.

Model	Engine	Transmission	Estimated MPG City/Hwy¹
Silverado 1500 2WD	Vortec 4300 V6	4-speed auto.	16/20
Silverado 1500 2WD		5-speed manual	17/23
Silverado 1500 4x4	Vortec 4300 V6	4-speed auto.	16/20
Silverado 1500 4x4		5-speed manual	15/18

Silverado 1500 2WD	Vortec 4800 V8	4-speed auto.	16/21
Silverado 1500 2WD		5-speed manual	16/20
Silverado 1500 4x4	Vortec 4800 V8	4-speed auto.	15/18
Silverado 1500 4x4		5-speed manual	15/19

Silverado 1500 2WD	Vortec 5300 V8	4-speed auto.	16/21
Silverado 1500 4x4	Vortec 5300 V8	4-speed auto.	15/18

Half-Ton Crew 2WD	Vortec 5300 V8	4-speed auto.	16/19
Half-Ton Crew 4x4	Vortec 5300 V8	4-speed auto.	15/18

1 2003 EPA numbers shown. Official EPA estimates not yet available. 2004 Silverado estimates based on GM testing.

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

CAPACITIES

Silverado 1500

Pickup Model	Regular Cab Short Box	Regular Cab Long Box	Extended Cab Short Box	Extended Cab Long Box	Crew Cab Short Box
Seating	2/3	2/3	5/6	5/6	6
Fuel tank, approx. (gal./liters)	26/98	34/128	26/98	34/128	26/98
GVWR¹ (lbs./kg)
— 1500 2WD	6100/2767	6400/2903	6200/2812	6400/2903	6800/3084
— 1500 4x4	6400/2903	6400/2903	6400/2903	6400/2903	7000/3175
Payload² Base Model (lbs./kg)
— 1500 2WD	1953/886	2114/959	1563/709	1740/789	1854/841
— 1500 4x4	1970/894	1828/829	1468/666	1295/587	1756/797
Curb weights, estimated (lbs./kg)
— 1500 2WD	4147/1881	4286/1944	4563/2070	4837/2194	4819/2186
— 1500 4x4	4430/2005	4572/2074	4932/2237	5105/2316	5117/2321

1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment.
2 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.

Capacities — Silverado 2500/2500HD/3500

Pickup Model	Regular Cab Long Box	Extended Cab Short Box	Extended Cab Long Box	Crew Cab Short Box	Crew Cab Long Box
Seating	2/3	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6
Fuel tank, approx. (gal./liters)	34.0/128.0	26.0/98.0	34.0/128.0	26.0/98.0	26.0/98.0
GVWR¹ (lbs./kg)
— 2500 2WD	8600/3901	—	—	8600/3901	—
— 2500 4x4	—	8600/3901	—	8600/3901	—
— 2500HD 2WD	9200/4173	9200/4173	9200/4173	9200/4173	9200/4173
— 2500HD 4x4	9200/4173	9200/4173	9200/4173	9200/4173	9200/4173
— 3500 2WD	—	—	11,400/5171	—	11,400/5171
— 3500 4x4	11,400/5171	—	11,400/5171	—	11,400/5171
Payload² Base Model (lbs./kg)
— 2500 2WD	3570/1619	—	—	3112/1412	—
— 2500 4x4	—	3076/1395	—	2805/1272	—
— 2500HD 2WD	4047/1836	3764/1707	3667/1663	3622/1643	3462/1570
— 2500HD 4x4	3795/1721	3646/1654	3380/1533	3342/1516	3181/1443
— 3500 2WD	—	—	5379/2440	—	5253/2383
— 3500 4x4	5543/2514	—	5066/2298	—	4942/2242
Curb weight, estimated (lbs./kg)
— 2500 2WD	5030/2278	—	—	5488/2489	—
— 2500 4x4	—	5524/2506	—	5795/2629	—
— 2500HD 2WD	5153/2337	5436/2466	5533/2510	5578/2530	5738/2603
— 2500HD 4x4	5405/2452	5554/2519	5820/2640	5858/2657	6019/2730
— 3500 2WD	—	—	6021/2731	—	6147/2788
— 3500 4x4	5857/2657	—	6334/2873	—	6458/2789

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSMISSIONS

Engines & Transmission Availability — Silverado 1500/2500 Crew Cab/2500HD/3500

PICKUP MODEL	SERIES	DRIVE	TRIM LEVELS	STD. ENGINES	HP @ RPM	TORQUE @ RPM	OPT. ENGINES	STANDARD TRANS.	OPTIONAL TRANS.
Regular Cab Sportside Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	Vortec 4300 V6	195 @ 4600	260 @ 2800	Vortec 4800 V8 Vortec 5300 V8	5-speed manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive
Regular Cab Fleetside Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	Vortec 4300 V6	195 @ 4600	260 @ 2800	Vortec 4800 V8 Vortec 5300 V8	5-speed manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive
Regular Cab Fleetside Long Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	Vortec 4300 V6	195 @ 4600	260 @ 2800	Vortec 4800 V8 Vortec 5300 V8	5-speed manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive

	2500HD (3/4 ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive
	3500 (1- ton)	4x4	Base, LS	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive
Extended Cab Sportside Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	Vortec 4800 V8	285 @ 5200	295 @ 4000	Vortec 5300 V8	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive
Extended Cab Fleetside Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	(2WD) Vortec 4300 V6 (4x4) Vortec 4800 V8	195 @4600 285 @ 5200	260 @ 2800 295 @ 4000	(2WD) Vortec 4800 V6 (2WD, 4x4) Vortec 5300 V8	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive
Z71	1500 (1/2-ton)	4x4	LS, LT	Vortec 4800 V8	285 @ 5200	295 @ 4000	Vortec 5300 V8	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive
SS	1500 (1/2-ton)	AWD		H.O. Vortec 6000 V8	345 @ 5200	380 @ 4000		Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD
	2500HD (3/4 ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive
Extended Cab Fleetside Long Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	Vortec 5300	Vortec 5300	330 @ 4000		4-speed automatic overdrive
	2500HD (3/4-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive
	3500 (1-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive
Half-Ton Crew Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	LS, LT	Vortec 5300	295 @ 5200	330 @ 4000		Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD
Crew Cab Fleetside Short Box	2500	2WD 4x4	LS, LT	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000		Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD
	2500HD (3/4-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive
Crew Cab Fleetside Long Box	2500HD (3/4-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive
	3500 (1-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS LT	Vortec 6000 V8	300 @ 4400	360 @ 4000	Vortec 8100 V8 Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	5-speed HD manual overdrive	Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic overdrive HD ZF 6-speed HD manual overdrive Allison 5-speed automatic overdrive

GVWR, Payload Base Model, Wheelbase, Overall Length — Silverado 1500/2500/2500HD/3500

PICKUP MODEL	SERIES	DRIVE	TRIM LEVELS	GVWR¹ (LBS.)	PAYLOAD² BASE MODEL (LBS.)	WHEELBASE (IN.)	OVERALL LENGTH (IN.)
Regular Cab Sportside Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	6100 6400	(2WD) 1942 (4x4) 1959	119	203.2
Regular Cab Fleetside Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	6100 6400	(2WD) 1953 (4x4) 1970	119	203.2
Regular Cab Fleetside Long Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	6400	(2WD) 2114 (4x4) 1828	133	222
	2500 (3/4-ton)	2WD	Base, LS	8600	(2WD) 3570	133	222
	2500HD (3/4 ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS	9200	(2WD) 4047 (4x4) 3795	133	222
	3500 (1- ton)	4x4	Base, LS	11,400	(4x4) 5543	133	222
Extended Cab Sportside Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	6200 6400	(2WD) 1552 (4x4) 1457	143.5	227.6
Extended Cab Fleetside Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	(2WD) 6200 (4x4) 6400	(2WD) 1563 (4x4) 1468	143.5	227.6
	2500 (3/4-ton)	4x4	Base, LS, LT	8600	(4x4) 3076	143.5	227.6
	2500HD (3/4 ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	9200	(2WD) 3764 (4x4) 3646	119	227.6
Extended Cab Fleetside Long Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	6400	(2WD) 1740 (4x4) 1295	157.5	246.6
	2500HD (3/4-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	9200	(2WD) 3667 (4x4) 3380	157.5	246.6
	3500 (1-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	11,400	(2WD) 5379 (4x4) 5066	157.5	246.6
Half-Ton Crew Short Box	1500 (1/2-ton)	2WD 4x4	LS, LT	(2WD) 6800 (4x4) 7000	(2WD) 1854 (4x4) 1756	143.5	230.2
Crew Cab Fleetside Short Box	2500	2WD 4x4	LS, LT	8600	(2WD) 3112 (4x4) 2805	153.0	237.2
	2500HD (3/4-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	9200	(2WD) 3622 (4x4) 3342	153.0	237.2
Crew Cab Fleetside Long Box	2500HD (3/4-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS, LT	9200	(2WD) 3462 (4x4) 3181	167.0	256.1
	3500 (1-ton)	2WD 4x4	Base, LS LT	11,400	(2WD) 5253 4x4 4942	167.0	256.1

Steering Specifications

Series	1500 (2WD)	1500 (4x4)	2500 (2WD)	2500 (4x4)
Type (power)	rack-and-pinion	recirculating ball	recirculating ball	recirculating ball
Ratio	14.2:1	14.2:1	14.2:1	14.2:1
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb ft./m)	37.4 - 51.1/ 11.4 - 15.6	37.4 - 51.1/ 11.4 - 15.6	43.8/13.4	40.6/12.4

Brake Specifications

Series	1500		2500 Crew Cab		2500HD		3500
Type (power)	4-wheel disc		4-wheel disc		4-wheel disc		4-wheel disc
Antilock brake system (ABS)	standard, 4-wheel		standard, 4-wheel		standard, 4-wheel		standard, 4-wheel
Front brakes	U.S. Standard	Metric	U.S. Standard	Metric	U.S. Standard	Metric	U.S. Standard	Metric
Rotor size	12.01 x 1.14 in.	304.7 x 29	12.80 x 1.50 in.	325 x 38	12.80 x 1.50 in.	325 x 38	12.80 x 1.50 in.	325 x 38
Swept area	213.6 sq. in.	1377.9 sq. cm	245.5 sq. in.	1583.8 sq. cm	245.5 sq. in.	1583.8 sq. cm	245.5 sq. in.	1583.8 sq. cm

Rear brakes	U.S. Standard	Metric	U.S. Standard	Metric	U.S. Standard	Metric	U.S. Standard	Metric
Rotor size	12.80 x 0.78 in.	325 x 20	12.99 x 1.14 in.	330 x 29	12.8 x 1.20	325 x 30	12.80 x 1.20 in.	325 x 30
Swept area	211.1 sq. in.	1362 sq. cm	236.5 sq. in.	1525.8 sq. cm	235.1 sq. in.	1516.6 sq. cm	235.1 sq. in.	1516.6 sq. cm

Engine Specifications

Engine	Vortec 4300 V6	Vortec 4800 V8	Vortec 5300 V8	Vortec 6000 V8	Vortec 8100 V8	Duramax Diesel 6600 V8
RPO	L35/LU3	LR4	LM7/L59	LQ4	L18	LB7
Displacement (cu. in./cc)	262/4300	293/4807	325/5328	364/5967	496/8128	403/6599
Bore x Stroke (in.)	4.00 x 3.48	3.78 x 3.27	3.78 x 3.62	4.00 x 3.62	4.25 x 4.37	4.00 x 3.90
(mm)	101.6 x 88.4	96.0 x 83.0	96.0 x 92.0	101.6 x 92.0	107.95 x 111.00	103.0 x 99.0
Compression ratio	9.2:1	9.5:1	9.5:1	9.4:1	9.1:1	17.5:1
Cylinder block material	cast-iron	cast-iron	cast-iron	cast-iron	cast-iron	cast-iron
Cylinder head material	cast-iron	cast-aluminum	cast-aluminum	cast-aluminum	cast-iron	cast-aluminum
Valvetrain configuration	OHV	OHV	OHV	OHV	OHV	OHV
Valves per cylinder	2	2	2	2	2	4
Induction system	SFI	SFI	SFI	SFI	SFI	direct injection w/high-pressure common rail
Ignition	direct	direct	direct	direct	direct	direct compression
Lifters	hydraulic roller	hydraulic roller	hydraulic roller	hydraulic roller	hydraulic roller	mechanical roller
Cam drive	chain	chain	chain	chain	chain	gear
Coolant capacity
— manual transmission (quarts/liters)	12.9/12.2	13.7/13.0	13.4/12.7	15.2/14.4	21.1/20.0	20.7/19.6
— automatic transmission (quarts/liters)	12.6/11.9	13.4/12.7	14.9/14.1	14.4/13.6	20.7/19.6	20.3/19.2
Oil capacity (quarts/liters)	4.5/4.3	6.0/5.7	6.0/5.7	6.0/5.7	6.5/6.1	6.0/5.7
Alternator (amps)	105	105	105	105	105	105
Battery (SAE rating, cca)	600	600	600	600	600	Dual 770
Recommended unleaded fuel	87 octane	87 octane	87 octane	87 octane	87 octane	Diesel
Maximum engine speed (RPM)
— w/manual transmission	5600	5600	5600	5600
— w/automatic transmission	5900	5900	5900	5900	5000	3250 (governed)
Horsepower/kW @ RPM	195/149 @ 4600	285/213 @ 5600	295/220 @ 5200	300/224 @ 4000	330/254 @ 4200	with auto. trans.: 310/254 @ 3000 with manual trans.: 300/240 @ 3000
Torque/N-m (lb.-ft. @ RPM	260/352 @ 2800	295/ @ 4000	330/ @ 4000	360/488 @ 4000	450/ @ 3200	with auto. trans.: 590 @ 1600 with manual trans.: 520 @ 1600

Transmission Specifications

Series	1500		2500 Crew Cab		2500HD/3500
Type	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual	6-speed manual w/PTO	4-speed auto.	5-speed auto. w/PTO
RPO	MG5 (NV3500)	M30 (4L60-E)	MW3 (NV4500)	MT1 (4L80-E)	MW3 (NV4500)	ML6 (ZF S6-650)	MT1 (4L80-E)	M74 (Allison 1000 Series)
First gear ratio	4.02	3.06	5.61	2.48	5.61	5.79	2.48	3.10
Second gear ratio	2.32	1.62	3.04	1.48	3.04	3.31	1.48	1.81
Third gear ratio	1.40	1.00	1.67	1.00	1.67	2.10	1.00	1.41
Fourth gear ratio	1.00	0.70	1.00	0.75	1.00	1.31	0.75	1.00
Fifth gear ratio	0.73	—	0.75	—	0.75	1.00	—	0.71
Sixth gear ratio	—	—	—	—	—	0.76		—
Reverse gear ratio	3.55	2.29	5.04	2.08	5.04	5.23	2.08	4.49
Fluid capacity (quarts/liters, auto. transmission)	—	11.4/10.8	—	6.3/6.0	—	—	6.3/6.0	13.0/12.3
Clutch size (in./mm)	11.0/2.79	—	12.0/302	—	12.0/302	—	—	—
Converter size (in./mm)	—	11.8/300	—	12.2/310	—	—	12.2/310	13.4/340
Case material	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum & cast iron	aluminum	aluminum & cast iron	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum

LEGEND: S = Standard. O = Optional. — = Not available.

Dimensions

NOTE: All dimensions shown are inches/millimeters unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Dimensions — Silverado 1500/2500

Pickup Model	Regular Cab Short Box	Regular Cab Long Box	Extended Cab Short Box	Extended Cab Long Box
Exterior (in./mm)
Wheelbase	119.0/3023	133.0/3378	143.5/3645	157.5/4001
Length	203.2/5161	222.1/5644	227.6/5784	246.6/6264
Height (in./mm)
— 1500 2WD	71.2/1808	71.2/1808	71.2/1808	70.8/1798
— 1500 4x4	73.8/1875	73.7/1872	73.9/1877	73.7/1872
— 2500 2WD	—	74.2/1885	—	—
— 2500 4x4	—	—	74.4/1890	—
Width (in./mm)	78.5/1994	78.5/1994	78.5/1994	78.5/1994
Tread width 1500 Series
— front	65.0/1651	65.0/1651	65.0/1651	65.0/1651
— rear	66.0/1676	66.0/1676	66.0/1676	66.0/1676
Tread width 2500 Series
— front	—	65.6/1742	68.6/1666
— rear	—	66.0/1676	66.0/1676
Bumper to front axle	36.9/937	36.9/937	36.9/937	36.9/937
Rear overhang	47.0/1193	52.0/1326	47.0/1193	52.0/1326
Ground clearance (in./mm)(min.)
— 1500 2WD	8.0/203	8.0/203	8.0/203	8.0/203
— 1500 4x4	8.5/216	8.4/213	8.7/221	8.5/216
— 2500 2WD	—	6.9/175	—	—
— 2500 4x4	—	—	7.8/198	—

Pickup Box Dimensions — Silverado 1500/2500

Pickup Model	Sportside Short Box	Fleetside Short Box	Crew Cab Short Box	Fleetside Long Box
Cargo box (in./mm)¹
— Cargo volume (cu. ft./liters)	43.5/1232	56.9/1611	49.6/1260	70.7/2002
— length at floor	78.6/1996	78.7/1999	68.5/1740	97.6/2479
— width at floor	49.1/1247	64.8/1646	60.2/1529	64.8/1646
— width at top	49.1/1247	61.9/1572	—	61.9/1572
— width between wheelhousings	50.0/1270	50.0/1270	50.0/1275	50.0/1270
— tailgate width	49.1/1247	63.8/1621	60.6/1539	63.8/1621
— inside height	19.7/500	19.5/495	19.5/495	19.5/495

1 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

Interior Dimensions — Silverado 1500/2500

Pickup Model	Regular Cab	Extended Cab		Half-Ton Crew
	Front	Front	Rear	Front	Rear
Headroom (in./mm)	41.0/1041	41.0/1041	38.4/975	40.7/1034	40.2/1021
Legroom (in./mm)	41.3/1049	41.3/1049	33.7/856	41.3/1049	39.1/993
Shoulder room (in./mm)	65.2/1656	65.2/1656	66.3/1684	65.2/1656	65.1/1654
Hip room (in./mm)	61.4/1560	61.4/1560	61.4/1560	61.4/1560	62.9/1598

Exterior Dimensions — Silverado 2500HD/3500

Pickup Model	Regular Cab Long Box	Extended Cab Short Box	Extended Cab Long Box	Crew Cab Short Box	Crew Cab Long Box
Exterior (in./mm)
Wheelbase	133.0/3378	143.5/3644	157.5/4001	153.0/3886	167.0/4242
Length	222.1/5641	227.7/5784	246.6/6264	237.2/6025	256.1/6505
Height (in./mm)
— 2500HD 2WD	76.2/1935	76.2/1935	76.2/1935	76.2/1935	76.2/1935
— 2500HD 4x4	76.2/1935	76.2/1935	76.2/1935	76.2/1935	76.2/1935
— 3500 2WD	76.2/1935	—	76.2/1935	—	76.2/1935
— 3500 4x4	76.2/1935	—	76.2/1935	—	76.2/1935
Width (in./mm)
— 2500HD	79.7/2024	79.7/2024	79.7/2024	79.7/2024	79.7/2024
— 3500	96.1/2441	—	96.1/2441	—	96.1/2441
Bumper to front axle	37.0/939	37.0/939	37.0/939	37.0/939	37.0/939
Rear overhang	52.2/1326	52.2/1326	52.2/1326	52.2/1326	52.2/1326
Ground clearance (in./mm)(min.)
— 2500HD 2WD	9.1/231	9.1/231	9.1/231	9.1/231	9.1/231
— 2500HD 4x4	10.6/269	10.6/269	10.6/269	10.6/269	10.6/269

Pickup Box Dimensions — Silverado 2500HD/3500

Pickup Model	Fleetside Short Box	Fleetside Long Box
Cargo box (in./mm)
— Cargo volume (cu. ft./liters)	56.9/1611.2	70.7/2002
— length at floor	78.7/1999	97.6/2479
— width at floor	64.8/1646	64.8/1646
— width at top	61.9/1572	61.9/1572
— width between wheelhousings	50.0/1270	50.0/1270
— tailgate width	63.8/1621	63.8/1621
— inside height	19.5/495	19.5/495

Interior Dimensions — Silverado 2500/2500HD/3500

Pickup Model	Regular Cab	Extended Cab		Crew Cab
	Front	Front	Rear	Front	Rear
Headroom (in./mm)	41.0/1041	41.0/1041	38.4/975	41.0/1041	39.9/1018
Legroom (in./mm)	41.3/1049	41.3/1049	33.7/856	41.3/1049	38.8/990
Shoulder room (in./mm)	65.2/1656	65.2/1656	66.3/1684	65.2/1656	65.1/1661
Hip room (in./mm)	61.4/1560	61.4/1560	61.4/1502	61.4/1560	62.9/1598

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