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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD
- Specs
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| Model
Lineup |
Engines
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Transmissions
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Vortec
6000 6.0L V8
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Vortec
8100 8.1L V8
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Duramax
6600 6.6L V8
|
5-spd
man (MW3)
|
6-spd
man (ML6)
|
4-spd
auto (Hydra-Matic 4L80-E)
|
5-spd
auto (M74)
|
| Pickups |
| C/K25903 HD, C/K35903
2WD/4WD Regular Cab, Wideside Long Box |
Standard
|
Optional
|
Optional
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Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
|
Optional
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| C/K25753 HD 2WD/4WD
Extended Cab, Wideside Short Box |
Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
|
Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
|
Optional
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| C/K25953 HD, C/K35953
2WD/4WD Extended Cab, Wideside Long Box |
Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
|
Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
|
Optional
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| C/K25743 HD 2WD/4WD
Crew Cab, Wideside Short Box |
Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
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Standard
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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| C/K25943, C/K35943 2WD/4WD Crew Cab,
Wideside Long Box |
Standard
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Optional
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Optional
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Standard
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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| Chassis
Cabs |
| C/K36003,C/K36403, 2WD/4WD Regular Cab |
Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
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Standard
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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| C/K36053,C/K36453, 2WD/4WD
Extended Cab |
Standard
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Optional
|
Optional
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Standard
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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| Engine |
Vortec
6000
6.0L V8 (LQ4) |
Vortec
8100
8.1L V8 (L18) |
Duramax
6600
6.6L V8 (LB7) |
| Type |
6.0-liter V8 |
8.1-liter V8 |
6.6-liter V8 |
| 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 /
107.95 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
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Diesel
|
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
manual: 5600
|
manual: 5000
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3250
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|
auto: 5600
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auto: 4000
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| Emissions controls |
three-way catalytic converter,
exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation,
evaporative collection system
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three-way catalytic converter,
exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation,
evaporative collection system
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turbocharged, intercooled, catalytic
converter system
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| Transmissions |
Hydra-Matic
4L80-E
|
NVG 4500
(MW3)
|
ZF S6-650
(ML6)
|
Allison
1000 (M74)
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| Type |
4-speed automatic
|
5-speed manual
|
6-speed manual
|
5-speed automatic
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| Gear Ratios
(:1) |
| First |
2.48
|
5.61
|
5.79
|
3.10
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| Second |
1.48
|
3.04
|
3.31
|
1.81
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| Third |
1.00
|
2.10
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2.10
|
1.41
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| Fourth |
0.75
|
1.31
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1.31
|
1.00
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| Fifth |
-
|
0.72
|
1.00
|
0.71
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| Sixth |
-
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-
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0.72
|
-
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| Reverse |
2.08
|
5.04
|
5.23
|
4.49
|
Final drive ratio
(with all transmissions) |
Vortec 6000: 4.10 standard
all models |
| Vortec
8100: (optional) 3.73 or 4.10 on 2500HD; 4.10 standard
on 3500 Series |
| Duramax
6600: 3.73 ratio standard all models |
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
Chevy
Silverado HD |
| Front |
(all models) standard long- and
short-arm independent
front torsion-bar suspension
|
| Rear |
2500HD Pickups: semi-elliptic
two-stage multileaf spring
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|
3500 Chassis Cabs: three-stage
multi-leaf spring
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| Steering type |
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 |
Chevy
Silverado HD |
| Type |
power,
Hydro-boost brake-apply system, four-wheel disc, four-wheel
ABS |
| Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm) |
| Front |
12.80 x 1.50 / 325 x
38 |
| Rear |
12.80 x 1.20 / 325 x
30 |
Total swept area
(sq in / sq cm) |
front: 245.5 x 1583.8 |
| rear: 235.1 / 1516.6 |
| Wheels and
Tires |
Chevy
Silverado HD |
| Wheels |
8-bolt
16 x 6.5-inch steel wheels standard; optional 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 (than previous
designs) |
| Tires |
2500HD models: standard
LT245/75R16E radials,with either all-season or on-/off-road
design, depending on the model |
| 3500-Series: standard
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
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157.5 / 4001
|
153 / 3886
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| Overall length (in / mm) |
| 2WD |
222.1 / 5641
|
227.7 / 5784
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246.6 / 6264
|
237.3 / 6027
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| 4WD |
222.1 / 5748
|
-
|
246.6 / 6264
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237.3 / 6027
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| Overall width (in / mm) |
| 2WD |
79.7 / 2024
|
79.7 / 2024
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79.7 / 2024
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79.7 / 2024
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| 4WD |
96.1 / 2441
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|
96.1 / 2441
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79.7 / 2024
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| Overall height: (in / mm) |
| 2WD: 2500 HD |
76.2 / 1935
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76.2 / 1935
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76.2 / 1935
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77 / 1956
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| 2WD: 3500 |
76.7 / 1948
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-
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76.3 / 1938
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-
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| 4WD: 2500 HD |
76.5 / 1943
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76.5 / 1943
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76.5 / 1943
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77.4 / 1966
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| 4WD: 3500 |
76.7 / 1948
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-
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-
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-
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| Track (in / mm) |
| Front: |
68.6 / 1742
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Rear:
|
2500HD: 66 / 1676
3500: 74.7 / 1897
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| Min. ground clearance (in
/ mm) |
| 2WD 2500 HD |
7.5 / 190
|
7.4 / 188
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7.4 / 188
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7.4 / 188
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| 2WD 3500 |
7.6 / 193
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|
7.5 / 190
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| 4WD 2500 HD |
7.5 / 190.5
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7.4 / 188
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7.4 / 188
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7.4 / 188
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| 4WD 3500 |
7.6 / 193
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|
7.5 / 190.5
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| Step-in height (in / mm) |
| 2WD 2500 HD |
24.9 / 632.5
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24.4 / 619.8
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24.4 / 619.8
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24.6 / 624.8
|
| 2WD 3500 |
25.4 / 645.2
|
-
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24.9 / 632.5
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-
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| 4WD 2500 HD |
25.4 / 645.2
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24.6 / 624.8
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24.6 / 624.8
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25.1 / 637.5
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| 4WD 3500 |
-
|
-
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24.9 / 632.5
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-
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| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
| 2WD |
167 / 4242
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167 / 4242
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137.0 / 3480
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161.5 / 4102
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| 4WD |
167 / 4242
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167 / 4242
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161.5 / 4102
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185.5 / 4712
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| Overall length (in / mm) |
| 2WD |
256.2 / 6507
|
246.7 / 6266
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225.0 / 5715
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249.5 / 6637
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| 4WD |
256.2 / 6507
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246.7 / 6266
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249.5 / 6637
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273.5 / 6947
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| Overall width (in / mm) |
| 2WD |
79.7 / 2024
|
79.7 / 2024
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94 / 2388
|
94 / 2388
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| 4WD |
79.7 / 2024
|
94 / 2388
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94 / 2388
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94 / 2388
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| Overall height (in / mm) |
| 2WD 2500 HD |
77 / 1956
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77 / 1956
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76 / 1930
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76 / 1930
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| 2WD 3500 |
77.3 / 1963
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77.3 / 1963
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| 4WD 2500 HD |
77 / 1956
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77 / 1956
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76 / 1930
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76 / 1930
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| 4WD 3500 |
77.3 / 1963
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77.3 / 1963
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GVW (lbs
/ kg)
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Curb
Weight (lbs / kg)
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Payload
(lbs / kg)
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Weight
Distribution (% front / rear)
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| 2WD pickups / Chassis
Cabs: |
| C35403 Reg.Cab Chassis Cab |
11400 / 5171
|
5612 / 2545.1
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5788 / 2624.9
|
55 / 45
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| C35453 Ext. Cab Chassis Cab |
11400 / 5171
|
6057 / 2746.9
|
5343 / 2423.1
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55 / 45
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| 4WD
pickups / Chassis Cabs: |
| K25753 Ext. Cab Short Box |
8600 / 3900.2
|
5524 / 2505.2
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3076 / 1395.0
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59 / 41
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| K25903HD Reg. Cab Long Box |
9200 / 4173
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5440 / 2467.1
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3760 / 1705.2
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57 / 43
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| K25753HD Ext. Cab Short Box |
9200 / 4173
|
5631 / 2553.7
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3569 / 1618.6
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58 / 42
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| K25743HD Crew Cab Short Box |
9200 / 4173
|
5892 / 2672.1
|
3308 / 1500.2
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57 / 43
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| K25943HD Crew Cab Long Box |
9200 / 4173
|
6056 / 2746.5
|
3144 / 1425.9
|
57 / 43
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| K25953HD Ext. Cab Long Box |
9200 / 4173
|
5828 / 2643.1
|
3372 / 1529.3
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58 / 42
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| K35903 Reg. Cab Long Box |
11400 / 5171
|
5841 / 2649.0
|
5559 / 2521.1
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54 / 46
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| K35943 Crew Cab Long Box |
11400 / 5171
|
6459 / 2929.3
|
4941 / 2240.8
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54 / 46
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| K35953 Ext. Cab Long Box |
11400 / 5171
|
6231 / 2825.9
|
5169 / 2344.2
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54 / 46
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| K35003 Reg. Cab Chassis Cab |
12000 / 5443
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5800 / 2630.4
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6200 / 2811.8
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55 / 45
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| K35053 Ext. Cab Chassis Cab |
12000 / 5443
|
6262 / 2839.9
|
5738 / 2602.3
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55 / 45
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| K35403 Reg. Cab Chassis Cab |
12000 / 5443
|
5906 / 2678.5
|
6094 / 2763.7
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57 / 43
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| K35453 Ext. Cab Chassis Cab |
12000 / 5443
|
6341 / 2875.7
|
5659 / 2566.4
|
56 / 44
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| Cargo
Box |
Long
Box
|
Short
Box
|
| Cargo volume (cu ft / liter) |
70.7 / 2002
|
56.9 / 1611
|
| Length at floor (in / mm) |
97.6 / 2479
|
78.7 / 1999
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| Width at floor (in / mm) |
60.2 / 1529
|
60.2 / 1529
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| Opening width rear at top (in / mm) |
61.9 / 1572
|
61.9 / 1572
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| Width between wheelhousings (in / mm) |
50.0 / 1270
|
50.0 / 1270
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| Inside height (in / mm) |
19.5 / 495
|
19.5 / 495
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| Interior
Dimensions |
Regular
Cab |
Extended
Cab |
Crew
Cab |
| Head room (in / mm) |
| Front |
41 / 1041 |
41 / 1041 |
41 / 1041 |
| Rear |
- |
38.4 / 975 |
39 / 990 |
| Leg room (in / mm) |
| Front |
41.3 / 1049 |
41.3 / 1049 |
41.3 / 1049 |
| Rear |
- |
33.7 / 856 |
39.1 / 993 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
| Front |
65.2 / 1656 |
65.2 / 1656 |
65.2 / 1656 |
| Rear |
- |
66.3 / 1684 |
65.1 / 1653 |
| Hip room (in / mm) |
| Front |
61.4 / 1560 |
61.4 / 1560 |
61.4 / 1560 |
| Rear |
|
61.5 / 15621 |
62.9 / 1598 |
| Seating |
3 |
6 |
6 |
| Trailer
towing maximum (lbs / kg) |
2500HD alt fuel w/6.0L V8,
auto transmission |
8200 / 3,718.8 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 V8, manual or auto transmission |
10,600 / 4.807.3 with weight-distributing
hitch and sway control or with
5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer |
| 2500HD w/8.1L V8 or Duramax 6.6L V8
turbo diesel, manual or auto transmission |
12,000 / 5,442 with weight-distributing
hitch and sway control. Increases to 16,100 lbs for
8.1L and 16,000 lbs for Duramax with 5th wheel or
gooseneck trailer |
| 3500 w/6.0L V8, manual or auto transmission |
9,900 / 4,489.8 with weight-distributing
hitch and sway control or 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailers |
| 3500 w/8.1L V8 or Duramax 6.6L Turbo
Diesel, manual or auto transmission |
12,000 / 5,442.2 with weight-distributing
hitch and sway control; increases
to 15,500 lbs for 8.1L and 15,400 lbs for Duramax
with 5th-wheel or
gooseneck trailers. |
| Capacities |
Regular
Cab |
Extended
Cab |
Crew
Cab |
Engine oil with filter
(qts / liters) |
6.0 / 5.7 |
6.0 / 5.7 |
9.3 / 9.8 |
| Total cooling
system (qts / liters) |
| Manual Transmission |
15.2 / 14.4 |
23.6 / 22.3 |
21.8 / 20.7 |
| Automatic Transmission |
14.4 / 13.6 |
23.1 / 21.9 |
21.4 / 20.3 |
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