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 2004 Chevy Silverado HD - Specs
2004 Chevy Silverado HD

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Chevy Silverado - Engine Specs
Chevy Silverado - Transmission
Chevy Silverado - Chassis Specs
Chevy Silverado - Exterior
Chevy Silverado - Interior
Chevy Silverado - Capacities

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis Vortec 6000
6.0L V-8 (LQ4)		 Vortec 8100
8.1L V-8 (L18)		 Duramax 6600
6.6L V-8 (LB7)
Type 6.0L V-8 8.1L V-8 6.6L V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc) 364 / 5967 496 / 8128 403 / 6599
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 4.25 x 4.37 / 107.9 x 111 4.06 x 3.90 / 103 x 99
Block material cast iron cast iron cast iron
Cylinder head material cast aluminum cast iron cast aluminum
Valvetrain OHV OHV OHV
Ignition system coil-near-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires coil-near-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires compression, glow plug start aid; platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery sequential fuel injection sequential fuel injection direct injection diesel with high pressure common rail
Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.1:1 17.5:1
Horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm)		 300 / 224 @ 4400 340 / 254 @ 4200 (L18) 300 / 224 @ 3100
325 / 242 @ 4000 (MD L18 with LRW option)
295 / 220 @ 3600 (MD L18 with LRZ option)
225 / 168 @ 3600 (MD L18 with LQR option)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @rpm) 360 / 488 @ 4000 455 / 617 @ 3200 (L18) 520 / 705 @ 1800
450 / 610 @ 2800 (MD L18 with LRW option)
440 / 597 @ 3200 (MD L18 with LRZ option)
350 / 475 @ 1200 (MD L18 with LQR option)
Recommended fuel 87 octane 87 octane diesel
Maximum engine speed (rpm) manual: 5600 manual: 5000 3250
auto: 5600 auto: 4000
Emissions controls 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system turbocharged, intercooled, catalytic converter system

Transmission Hydra-Matic 4L80-E NVG 3500 (ML6) ZF S6-650 (ML6) Allison 1000 (M74)
Type 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Gear Ratios (:1)
   1st
2.48
5.61
5.79
3.10
   2nd
1.48
3.04
3.31
1.81
   3rd
1.00
1.67
2.10
1.41
   4th
0.75
1.00
1.31
1.00
   5th
-
0.75
1.00
0.71
   6th - - 0.76 -
Reverse
2.08
5.61
5.23
4.49
Final drive ratio (with all transmissions) Vortec 6000: 4.10 standard on all models
Vortec 8100: (opt) 3.73 or 4.10 on 2500HD;
4.10 std on 3500 Series
Duramax 6600: 3.73 ratio standard on all models

Chassis / Suspension 2004 Chevy Silverado HD
Front (all models) std long- and short-arm independent front torsion bar suspension
Rear 2500HD Pickups: semi-elliptic 2-stage multileaf spring
3500 Chassis Cabs: 3-stage multileaf spring
Steering type integral power recirculating ball
Steering ratio 24:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 3.14
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) Regular Extended Crew
2500HD Series single-wheel pickups 2WD: 43.8 / 13.4 2WD: 46.8 / 14.3 2WD: 49.6 / 15.1
4WD: 43.8 / 13.4 4WD: 50.8 / 15.5 4WD: 49.6 / 15.1
3500 Series dual-wheel pickups 2WD: 43.7 / 13.3 2WD: 50.7 / 15.5 2WD: 53.5 / 16.3
4WD: 43.7 / 13.3 4WD: 50.7 / 15.5 4WD: 53.5 / 16.3

Brakes 2004 Chevy Silverado HD
Type power, Hydroboost brake-apply system, 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) Front
12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38
Rear
12.8 x 1.2 / 325 x 30
Total swept area
(sq in / sq cm)		 Front
245.5 x 1584
Rear
235.1 / 1517

Wheels & Tires 2004 Chevy Silverado HD
Wheel size and type 8-bolt 16 x 6.5-inch steel wheels std; opt on 2500HD models: chrome center cap, chrome steel wheels with chrome center cap and polished forged aluminum wheels Chassis Cab wheels redesigned to display more surface area and provide increased corrosion resistance (compared to previous designs)
Tires 2500HD models LT245/75R16E radials,with either all-season or
on-/off-road design, depending on mode
3500-Series LT215/85R16-E highway or on-/off-road tires; tire size and inflation pressure geared to specific load ratings

Exterior Dimensions
2500HD / 3500 Regular Cab Long Box
2500HD Extended Cab Short Box
2500HD / 3500 Extended Cab Long Box
2500HD Crew Cab Short Box
Wheelbase (in / mm) 133 / 3378 143.5 / 3645 157.5 / 4001 153 / 3886
Overall length (in / mm) 2WD 222.1 / 5641 227.7 / 5784 246.6 / 6264 237.3 / 6027
4WD 222.1 / 5641 - 246.6 / 6264 237.3 / 6027
Overall width (in / mm) 2WD 79.7 / 2024 79.7 / 2024 79.7 / 2024 79.7 / 2024
4WD 96.1 / 2441 - 96.1 / 2441 79.7 / 2024
Overall height: (in / mm) 2WD 2500HD 76.2 / 1935 76.2 / 1935 76.2 / 1935 77 / 1956
2WD 3500HD 76.7 / 1948 - 76.3 / 1938 -
4WD 2500HD 76.5 / 1943 76.5 / 1943 76.5 / 1943 77.4 / 1966
4WD 3500HD 76.7 / 1948 - 76.7 / 1948 -
Track (in / mm) Front all models: 68.6 / 1742
Rear 2500HD: 66 / 1676
3500: 74.7 / 1897
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm) 2WD (front) 2500HD:
8.6 / 218.4		 8.5 / 216 2500HD:
8.5 / 216 		8.7 / 221
3500:
8.8 / 223.5		 3500:
8.7 / 221
2WD (rear) 2500HD:
7.5 / 190.5 		7.4 / 188 2500HD:
7.4 / 188 		7.4 / 188
3500:
7.6 / 193		 3500:
7.5 / 190.4
4WD (front) 2500HD:
8.9 / 226.1
7.4 / 188 2500HD:
7.4 / 188 		7.4 / 188
3500:
8.8 / 223.5		 3500:
7.6 / 193
4WD (rear) 2500HD:
7.5 / 190.5 		7.4 / 188 2500HD:
7.4 / 188 		7.4 / 188
3500:
7.6 / 193		 3500:
7.6 / 193
Step-in height (in / mm): 2WD: 2500HD:
24.9 / 632.5 		24.4 / 619.8 2500HD:
24.4 / 619.8 		24.6 / 624.8
3500:
25.4 / 645.2 		3500:
24.9 / 632.5
4WD: 25.4 / 645.2 24.6 / 624.8 2500HD:
24.6 / 624.8 		25.1 / 637.5
3500:
24.9 / 632.5
Exterior Dimensions Continued
Crew Cab Long Box
Crew Cab Chassis Cab
Reg. Cab Chassis Cab DRW
Extended Cab Chassis Cab DRW
Wheelbase (in / mm) 2WD 167 / 4242 167 / 4242 137 / 3480 161.5 / 4102
4WD 167 / 4242 167 / 4242 161.5 / 4102 185.5 / 4712
Overall length (in / mm) 2WD 256.2 / 6507 246.7 / 6266 225 / 5715 249.5 / 6637
4WD 256.2 / 6507 246.7 / 6266 249.5 / 6637 273.5 / 6947
Overall width (in / mm) 2WD 79.7 / 2024 79.7 / 2024 94 / 2388 94 / 2388
4WD 79.7 / 2024 94 / 2388 94 / 2388 94 / 2388
Overall height (in / mm) 2WD 2500HD:
77 / 1956 		2500HD:
77 / 1956 		76 / 1930 76 / 1930
3500:
77.3 / 1963		 3500:
77.3 / 1963		 76 / 1930 76 / 1930
4WD 2500HD:
77 / 1956 		2500HD:
77 / 1956 		76 / 1930 76 / 1930
3500:
77.3 / 1963		 3500:
77.3 / 1963		 76 / 1930 76 / 1930
Step-in height (in / mm) 2WD 2500HD:
24.6 / 625 		2500HD:
24.6 / 625 		25 / 635 25 / 635
3500:
24.7 / 627		 3500:
24.7 / 627
4WD 2500HD:
25.1 / 638 		2500HD:
25.1 / 638 		25 / 635 25 / 635
3500:
24.8 / 630		 3500:
24.8 / 630

Cargo Box Long Box Short Box
Cargo volume (cu ft / L) 70.7 / 2002 56.9 / 1611
Length at floor (in / mm) 97.6 / 2479 78.7 / 1999
Width at floor (in / mm) 64.8 / 1646 64.8 / 1646
Opening width rear at top (in / mm) 61.9 / 1572 61.9 / 1572
Width between wheelhousings (in / mm) 50 / 1270 50 / 1270
Inside height (in / mm) 19.5 / 495 19.5 / 495

Interior Dimensions Regular Cab Crew Cab, Front Crew Cab, Rear
Head room (in / mm) 41 / 1041 front: 41 / 1041 front: 41 / 1041
rear: 38.4 / 975 rear: 39 / 991
Leg room (in / mm) 41.3 / 1049 front: 41.3 / 1049 front: 41.3 / 1049
rear: 33.7 / 856 rear: 39.1 / 993
Shoulder room (in / mm) 65.2 / 1656 front: 65.2 / 1656 front: 65.2 / 1656
rear: 66.3 / 1684 rear: 65.1 / 1654
Hip room (in / mm) 61.4 / 1560 front: 61.4 / 1560 front: 61.4 / 1560
rear: 61.5 / 1562 rear: 62.9 / 1598

Capacities 2004 Chevy Silverado HD
Fuel tank (gal / L) short box, all models (except diesel) 35.9 / 135.9
long box, all models (plus all diesels) 34 / 128.7
DRW chassis cab 50 / 189.3
Trailer towing maximum
(lb / kg)		 2500HD alt fuel w/6.0L V-8 auto trans 8200 / 3719 with weight-distributing hitch and sway bar; alt fuel vehicles are neither designed nor intended to tow 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailers
2500HD w/6.0L V-8 manual or auto trans 10600 / 4807 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control or with 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer
2500HD w/8.1L V-8 or Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo diesel, manual or auto trans 12000 / 5442 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control. Increases to 16100 lb. (7303 kg) for 8.1L and 16000 lb. (7257 kg) for Duramax with 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer
3500 w/6.0L V-8, manual or auto trans 9900 / 4490 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control or 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailers
3500 w/8.1L V-8 or Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel, manual or auto trans 12000 / 5442 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control; increases to 15500 lb. (7031 kg) for 8.1L and 15400 lb. (6985 kg) for Duramax with 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailers
Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
Seating 2 / 3 5 / 6 5 / 6
Engine oil (qt / L) 6.0 / 5.7 6.0 / 5.7 9.3 / 9.8
Cooling system (qt / L) Man trans 15.2 / 14.4 23.6 / 22.3 21.8 / 20.7
Auto trans 14.4 / 13.6 23.1 / 21.9 21.4 / 20.3


Weights GVW (lb / kg) Curb Weight (lb / kg) Payload (lb / kg) Weight Distribution (% front / rear)
C25903 Reg. Cab long box 8600 / 3901 5059 / 2295 3541 / 1606 57 / 43
C25903HD Reg. Cab long box 9200 / 4173 5153 / 2337 4047 / 1836 55 / 45
C25753HD Ext. Cab short box 9200 / 4173 5402 / 2450 3798 / 1723 56 / 44
C25953HD Ext. Cab long box 9200 / 4173 5556 / 2520 3644 / 1653 56 / 44
C25743HD Crew Cab short box 9200 / 4173 5614 / 2547 3585 / 1626 55 / 45
C25943HD Crew Cab long box 9200 / 4173 5779 / 2621 3421 / 1552 55 / 45
C35943 Crew Cab long box 11400 / 5171 6168 / 2798 5232 / 2373 52 / 48
C35953 Ext. Cab long box 11400 / 5171 5951 / 2699 5449 / 2472 53 / 47
C35003 Reg. Cab chassis cab 11400 / 5171 5530 / 2508 5870 / 2662 53 / 47
C35053 Ext. Cab chassis cab 11400 / 5171 5971 / 2708 5129 / 2327 54 / 46
C35403 Reg. Cab chassis cab 11400 / 5171 5612 / 2545 5788 / 2625 55 / 45
C35453 Ext. Cab chassis cab 11400 / 5171 6057 / 2747 5343 / 2423 55 / 45
K25753 Ext. Cab short box 8600 / 3901 5524 / 2506 3076 / 1395 59 / 41
K25903HD Reg. Cab long box 9200 / 4173 5440 / 2468 3760 / 1706 57 / 43
K25753HD Ext. Cab short box 9200 / 4173 5631 / 2554 3569 / 1619 58 / 42
K25743HD Crew Cab short box 9200 / 4173 5892 / 2673 3308 / 1500 57 / 43
K25943HD Crew Cab long box 9200 / 4173 6056 / 2747 3144 / 1426 57 / 43
K25953HD Ext. Cab long box 9200 / 4173 5828 / 2644 3372 / 1530 58 / 42
K35903 Reg. Cab long box 11400 / 5171 5841 / 2649 5559 / 2522 54 / 46
K35943 Crew Cab long box 11400 / 5171 6459 / 2930 4941 / 2241 54 / 46
K35953 Ext. Cab long box 11400 / 5171 6231 / 2826 5169 / 2345 54 / 46
K35003 Reg. Cab chassis cab 12000 / 5443 5800 / 2630 6200 / 2812 55 / 45
K35053 Ext. Cab chassis cab 12000 / 5443 6262 / 2840 5738 / 2602 55 / 45
K35403 Reg. Cab chassis cab 12000 / 5443 5906 / 2679 6094 / 2764 57 / 43
K35453 Ext. Cab chassis cab 12000 / 5443 6341 / 2876 5659 / 2566 56 / 44

*For alternative-fuel vehicles, trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total-loaded trailer weight. On other models, trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total-loaded trailer weight up to 1,500 lb. (675 kg). On all models, the base cooling system includes all content required to attain maximum trailering rating, and the Z82 Heavy Duty trailering package includes the trailer hitch platform and trailer electrical connector.

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