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2006 Silverado
Overview | Standard/Optional | Specifications | Exterior Colors | Interior Colors/Styles | Available Wheels

Fuel Economy
Engine EPA Estimated MPG city/hwy.
1500 models with Vortec 4300 V6
2WD 4-speed automatic 16/211
2WD 5-speed manual 16/22
4x4 4-speed automatic 15/181
4x4 5-speed manual 15/20
1500 models with Vortec 4800 V8
2WD 4-speed automatic 16/21
2WD 5-speed manual 16/21
4x4 4-speed automatic 15/19
4x4 5-speed manual 15/19
1500 models with Vortec 5300 V8
2WD 4-speed automatic 16/21
4x4 4-speed automatic 15/19
1500 Vortec Max 6000 V8
2WD 4-speed automatic 14/19
4x4 4-speed automatic 14/17
Vortec 6000 V8 Standard in 1500HD, 2500HD, and 3500 models, which are not rated for fuel economy.
Vortec 8100 V8 Available in 2500HD and 3500 models, which are not rated for fuel economy.
Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 Available in 2500HD and 3500 models, which are not rated for fuel economy.
  1. Fuel economy estimates based on GM testing. EPA estimates not yet available.
Dimensions
  Exterior Dimensions (inches/millimeters)
Silverado 1500 1500HD
Regular Cab Standard Regular Cab Long Box Extended Cab Short Box Extended Cab Standard Box Extended Cab Long Box Crew Cab Short Box HD Crew Cab Standard Box
Wheelbase 119.0/3,023 133.0/3,378 134.0/3,404 143.5/3,645 157.5/4,000 143.5/3,645 153.0/3,886
Length 205.7/5,225 224.5/5,702 220.2/5,593 230.2/5,847
230.2/5,847 (SS)		 249.0/6,325 230.2/5,847 237.3/6,027
Height
2WD 71.2/1,808 71.0/1,803 71.2/1,808 71.2/1,808 70.8/1,798 72.6/1,844 77.0/1,956
4x4 73.8/1,875 73.7/1,872 73.9/1,877 73.9/1,877 73.7/1,872 78.5/1,994 77.3/1,963
Width 78.5/1,994 78.5/1,994 78.5/1,994 78.5/1,994 78.5/1,994 78.5/1,994 79.1/209
Front bumper to axle 36.9/937 36.9/937 36.9/937 36.9/937 36.9/937 37.0/940 37.0/940
Front bumper to back of cab 114.0/2,896 114.0/2,896 138.5/3,518 138.5/3,518 138.5/3,518 148.1/3,762 148.1/3,762
Rear bumper to axle 47.0/1,194 52.0/1,321 47.0/1,194 47.0/1,194 52.0/1,321 47.4/1,194 52.2/1,326
Ground clearance (min.)
2WD 8.0/203 8.0/203 8.0/203 8.0/203 8.0/203 8.1/206 7.4/188
4x4 8.4/213 8.4/213 8.7/221 8.7/221 8.4/213 8.7/221 8.3/211
  Silverado 2500HD
Regular Cab Long Box Extended Cab Standard Box Extended Cab Long Box Crew Cab Standard Box Crew Cab Long Box
Wheelbase 133.0/3,378 143.5/3,645 157.5/4,000 153.0/3,886 167.0/4,242
Length 222.1/5,641 227.7/5,784 246.6/6,264 237.3/6,027 256.2/6,507
Height 76.2/1,935 76.2/1,935 76.2/1,935 77.0/1,956 77.0/1,956
Width 79.7/2,024 79.7/2,024 79.7/2,024 79.7/2,024 79.7/2,024
Front bumper to axle 37.0/940 37.0/940 37.0/940 37.0/940 37.0/940
Front bumper to back of cab 114.1/2,898 138.6/3,520 138.6/3,520 148.1/3,762 148.1/3,762
Rear bumper to axle 52.2/1,326 52.2/1,326 52.2/1,326 52.2/1,326 52.2/1,326
Ground clearance (min.)
2WD 9.1/231 9.1/231 9.1/231 9.1/231 9.1/231
4x4 10.6/269 10.6/269 10.6/269 10.6/269 10.6/269
  Silverado 3500
Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
Wheelbase 133.0/3,378 157.5/4,000 167.0/4,242
Length 222.1/5,641 246.6/6,264 256.2/6,507
Height 76.7/1,948 76.3/1,938 77.3/1,963
Width
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 79.7/2,024 79.7/2,024 79.7/2,024
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 96.1/2,441 96.1/2,441 96.1/2,441
Front bumper to axle 37.0/940 37.0/940 37.0/940
Front bumper to back of cab 114.1/2,898 138.7/3,523 148.1/3,762
Rear bumper to axle 52.2/1,326 52.2/1,326 52.2/1,326
Ground clearance (min.)
2WD – 9.1/231 9.1/231
4x4 10.6/269 10.6/269 10.6/269
  Pickup Box Dimensions (inches/millimeters)1
Standard Long Extended Cab Short Crew Cab Short
Length at floor 78.7/1,999 97.6/2,479 69.2/1,758 69.2/1,758
Width at floor 64.8/1,646 64.8/1,646 60.2/1,529 60.2/1,529
Width at top 61.9/1,572 61.9/1,572 61.9/1,572 61.9/1,572
Width between wheelhousings 50.0/1,270 50.0/1,270 50.0/1,270 50.0/1,270
Tailgate width 63.8/1,621 63.8/1,621 60.6/1,539 60.6/1,539
Inside height 19.5/495 19.5/495 19.5/495 19.5/495
Cargo volume1 (cu. ft./liters) 56.9/1,611 73.9/2,093 49.6/1,405 49.6/1,405
  1. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
  Interior Dimensions (inches/millimeters)
Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
Front Front Rear Front Rear
Headroom 41.0/1,041 41.0/1,041 38.4/975 40.7/1,934 40.2/1,021
Legroom 41.3/1,049 41.3/1,049 33.7/856 41.3/1,049 39.1/993
Shoulder room 65.2/1,656 65.2/1,656 66.3/1,684 65.2/1,656 65.1/1,654
Hip room 61.4/1,560 61.4/1,560 61.5/1,562 61.4/1,560 62.9/1,598
  Silverado 1500 1500HD
Regular Cab Standard Box Regular Cab Long Box Extended Cab Short Box Extended Cab Standard Box Extended Cab Long Box Crew Cab Short Box Crew Cab Standard Box
Seating (standard/
optional)		 3/2 3/2 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5
Fuel tank, approx. (gal./liters) 26/98 34/129 26/98 26/98 34/129 26/98 26/98
GVWR1 (lbs./kg)
2WD 6,100/2,767 6,400/2903 6,200/2,812 6,200/2,812 6,400/2,903 6,900/3,130 8,600/3,901
4x4 6,400/2,903 6,400/2903 6,400/2,903 6,400/2,903 6,400/2,903 7,000/3,175 8,600/3,901
Payload2
Base Model (lbs./kg)
2WD

 1,889/857

 2,052/931

 1,440/653

 1,575/714
1,253/568
(SS)
 1,506/683

 1,913/868

 3,129/1,419
4x4 1,892/858 1,766/801 1,350/612 1,350/612 1,168/530 1,716/778 2,838/1,287
Curb weights,
estimated (lbs./kg)
2WD 4,211/1,910 4,348/1,972 4,760/2,159 4625/2,098
4947/2,244
(SS)		 4,894/2,220 4,987/2,262 5,471/2,482
4x4 4,508/2,045 4,634/2,102 5,050/2,291 5,050/2,291 5,232/2,373 5,284/2,397 5,762/2,614
  1. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo and optional equipment.
  2. Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
  Silverado 2500HD
Regular Cab Long Box Extended Cab Standard Box Extended Cab Long Box Crew Cab Standard Box Crew Cab Long Box
Seating (standard/optional) 3/2 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5
Fuel tank, approx. (gal./liters) 34.0/129.0 26.0/98.0 34.0/129.0 26.0/98.0 34.0/129.0
GVWR1 (lbs./kg)
2WD 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173
4x4 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173 9,200/4,173
Payload2 Base Model (lbs./kg)
2WD 4,058/1,841 3,802/1,725 3,639/1,651 3,606/1,636 3,455/1,567
4x4 3,802/1,725 3,541/1,606 3,352/1,520 3,317/1,505 3,163/1,435
Curb weights, estimated (lbs./kg)
2WD 5,142/2,332 5,398/2,449 5,561/2,522 5,594/2,537 5,745/2,606
4x4 5,398/2,449 5,659/2,567 5,848/2,653 5,883/2,669 6,037/2,738
  1. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo and optional equipment.
  2. Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
  Silverado 3500 Long Box
Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
Seating (standard/optional) 3/2 6/5 6/5
Fuel tank, approx. (gal./liters) 34.0/129.0 34.0/129.0 34.0/129.0
GVWR1 (lbs./kg)
4x4 Single-Rear Wheel 9,900/4,491 9,900/4,491 9,900/4,491
2WD and 4x4 Dual-Rear Wheel 11,400/5,171 11,400/5,171 11,400/5,171
Payload2 Base Model (lbs./kg)
4x4 Single-Rear Wheel 4,213/1,911 3,703/1,680 3,578/1,623
2WD Dual-Rear Wheel – 5,347/2,425 5,169/2,345
4x4 Dual-Rear Wheel 5,511/2,500 5,049/2,290 4,848/2,199
Curb weights, estimated (lbs./kg)
4x4 Single-Rear Wheel 5,687/2,580 6,197/2,811 6,322/2,868
2WD Dual-Rear Wheel – 6,053/2,746 6,231/2,826
4x4 Dual-Rear Wheel 5,889/2,671 6,351/2,881 6,552/2,972
  1. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo and optional equipment.
  2. Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.

SILVERADO 1500 & 1500HD BALL HITCH TRAILERING

Weight-carrying hitch limit: 5,000-lb. trailer with 600-lb. tongue weight. Z85 Increased Capacity, ZX3 Manual Select Damping or Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package (4x4 only) and a weight-distributing hitch with sway control required over 5,000-lb. trailer weight. Please read the Trailering Basics before towing a trailer with any Chevy Truck.

Trailering
  1500 WITH VORTEC 4300 V6 ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
1500 2WD Regular Cab 6.5/8 5,000/4,800 3.23 9,500 4,000/3,800 3.23 8,500
  Extended Cab 6.5 4,600
5,100		 3.23
3.73		 9,500
10,000		 3,600 3.23 8,500
1500 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5/8 5,100/5,000 3.73 10,000 4,100/4,000 3.73 9,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Gross Combination Weight Rating. Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,000 lbs. on 1500 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.
  1500 WITH VORTEC 4800 V8 ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
1500 2WD Regular Cab 6.5/8 6,400/6,200
7,400/7,200		 3.23
3.73		 11,000
12,000		 4,400/4,200
5,400/5,200		 3.23
3.73		 9,000
10,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 5,900/5,800
6,900/6,800		 3.23
3.73		 11,000
12,000		 3,900/3,800
4,900/4,800		 3.23
3.73		 9,000
10,000
  Crew Cab4 5.8 5,700
6,700		 3.23
3.73		 11,000
12,000		 – – –
1500 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5/8 7,100/6,900
7,100/6,900
8,100/7,900		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 12,000
12,000
13,000		 5,100/4,900
5,100/4,900
6,100/5,900		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 10,000
10,000
11,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 6,700/6,500
6,700/6,500
7,700/7,500		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 12,000
12,000
13,000		 4,700/4,500
4,700/4,500
5,700/5,500		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 10,000
10,000
11,000
  Crew Cab4 5.8 6,400
6,400
7,400		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 12,000
12,000
13,000		 – – –
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Gross Combination Weight Rating. Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,000 lbs. on 1500 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.
  4. Late availability.
  1500 WITH VORTEC 5300 V8 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
1500 2WD Regular Cab 6.5/8 7,400/7,200
8,400/8,200		 3.23
3.73		 12,000
13,000
  Extended Cab 5.8 7,000
8,000		 3.23
3.73
 12,000
13,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 6,900/6,800
7,900/7,800		 3.23
3.73		 12,000
13,000
  Crew Cab 5.8 6,700
7,700		 3.23
3.73		 12,000
13,000
1500 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5/8 8,100/7,900
8,100/7,900
9,100/8,900		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 13,000
13,000
14,000
  Extended Cab 5.8 7,700
7,700
8,700		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 13,000
13,000
14,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 7,700/7,500
7,700/7,500
8,700/8,500		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 13,000
13,000
14,000
  Crew Cab 5.8 7,400
7,400
8,400		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 13,000
13,000
14,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Gross Combination Weight Rating. Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,000 lbs. on 1500 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.
  1500 WITH VORTEC MAX 6000 V8 ENGINE AND 1500HD WITH VORTEC 6000 V8 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
1500 2WD Extended Cab SS and Performance Edition 6.5 7,800 3.73 13,000
1500 2WD4 Extended Cab with Vortec Max Performance Pack 6.5 10,400
 3.73
 15,500
1500 4x4 Extended Cab with Vortec Max Performance Pack 6.5 10,000 4.10 15,500
1500 2WD4/4x4 Crew Cab with Vortec Max
Performance Pack		 5.8 10,100
 3.73
 15,500
1500 4x4 Crew Cab with Vortec Max
Performance Pack		 5.8 9,900 4.10 15,500
1500HD 2WD Crew Cab 6.5 8,300
10,300		 3.73
4.10		 14,000
16,000
1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 7,900
9,900		 3.73
4.10		 14,000
16,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Gross Combination Weight Rating. Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,000 lbs. on 1500 models and up to 1,500 lbs. on 1500HD 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.
  4. 1500 Extended Cab Standard Box and Crew Cab Short Box 2WD models with available Vortec Max Performance Pack have late availability.

SILVERADO 1500 AND 1500HD FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING

Fifth-wheel trailering with a Silverado 1500 or 1500HD requires Z85 Increased Capacity, ZX3 Manual Select Damping or Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package (4x4 only). Please read the Trailering Basics before towing a trailer with any Chevy Truck.

  1500
VORTEC 4800 V8 AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION VORTEC 5300 V8 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
1500 2WD Regular Cab 6.5/8 6,400/6,200
7,400/7,200		 3.23
3.73		 11,000
12,000		 7,400/7,200
8,400/8,200		 3.23
3.73		 12,000
13,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 5,900/5,800
6,800/6,800		 3.23
3.73		 11,000
12,000		 6,800/6,800
6,800/7,600		 3.23
3.73		 12,000
13,000
1500 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5/8 7,100/6,900
7,100/6,900
7,300/7,900		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 12,000
12,000
13,000		 7,300/7,900
7,300/7,900
7,300/8,300		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 13,000
13,000
14,000
  Extended Cab 6.5 6,700
6,700
6,900		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 12,000
12,000
13,000		 6,900
6,900
6,900		 3.42
3.73
4.10		 13,000
13,000
14,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Trailer kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,500 lbs.). • 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.
  1500
VORTEC MAX 6000 V8 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
1500 2WD Extended Cab with Vortec Max Performance Pack 6.5 6,900
 4.10
 15,500
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Trailer kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,500 lbs.). • 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.
  1500HD
VORTEC 6000 V8 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
1500HD 2WD Crew Cab 6.5 8,300
10,300		 3.73
4.10		 14,000
16,000
1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 7,900
9,900		 3.73
4.10		 14,000
16,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Trailer kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 2,500 lbs.). • 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.

SILVERADO 2500HD & 3500 BALL HITCH TRAILERING

Please read the Trailering Basics before towing a trailer with any Chevy Truck.

  2500HD AND 3500
VORTEC 6000 V8 WITH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
2500HD 2WD Regular Cab 8 10,500 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 10,300/10,200 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 10,100/10,000 4.10 16,000
2500HD 4x4 Regular Cab 8 10,300 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 10,000/9,900 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 9,800/9,700 4.10 16,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 2WD Regular Cab 8 10,300 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 8 9,800 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,600 4.10 16,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 10,000 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 8 9,600 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,400 4.10 16,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 9,700 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,500 4.10 16,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 9,800 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 8 9,400 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,200 4.10 16,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,500 lbs.). • 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.
  2500HD AND 3500
VORTEC 8100 V8 WITH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
2500HD 2WD Regular Cab 8 12,000 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
2500HD 4x4 Regular Cab 8 12,000 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
  Extended Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
  Extended Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 4.10 22,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,500 lbs.). • 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.
  2500HD AND 3500
DURAMAX 6600 V8 WITH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
2500HD 2WD Regular Cab 8 12,000 3.73 22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73 22,000
2500HD 4x4 Regular Cab 8 12,000 3.73 22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 12,000 3.73 22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 12,000 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 3.73 22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 12,000 3.73 22,000
  Extended Cab 8 12,000 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 3.73 22,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 12,000 3.73 23,5004
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 3.73 23,5004
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 12,000 3.73 23,5004
  Extended Cab 8 12,000 3.73 23,5004
  Crew Cab 8 12,000 3.73 23,5004
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. NOTE: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,500 lbs.). • 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.
  4. With the automatic transmission. The available manual transmission will reduce the GCWR by 1,500 lbs.

SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500 FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING

Please read the Trailering Basics before towing a trailer with any Chevy Truck.

2500HD AND 3500
VORTEC 6000 V8 WITH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
2500HD 2WD Regular Cab 8 10,500 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 10,300/10,200 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 10,100/10,000 4.10 16,000
2500HD 4x4 Regular Cab 8 10,300 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 10,000/9900 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 9,800/9,700 4.10 16,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 2WD Regular Cab 8 10,300 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 8 9,800 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,600 4.10 16,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 10,000 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 8 9,600 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,400 4.10 16,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 9,700 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,500 4.10 16,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 9,800 4.10 16,000
  Extended Cab 8 9,400 4.10 16,000
  Crew Cab 8 9,200 4.10 16,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. 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.
  2500HD AND 3500
VORTEC 8100 V8 WITH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
2500HD 2WD Regular Cab 8 14,100
16,100		 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 13,900/13,700
15,900/15,700		 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 13,600/13,500
15,600/15,500		 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
2500HD 4x4 Regular Cab 8 13,800
15,800		 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 13,600/13,400
15,600/15,400		 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 13,300/13,200
15,300/14,600		 3.73
4.10		 20,000
22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 15,500 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 15,300 4.10 22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 15,600 4.10 22,000
  Extended Cab 8 15,200 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 15,000 4.10 22,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 15,300 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 15,100 4.10 22,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 15,400 4.10 22,000
  Extended Cab 8 15,000 4.10 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 14,800 4.10 22,000
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. 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.
  2500HD AND 3500
DURAMAX 6600 V8 WITH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Box Length (ft.) Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 Required Axle Ratio GCWR2,3 (lbs.)
2500HD 2WD Regular Cab 8 15,900 3.73 22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 15,700/15,500 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 15,400/15,100 3.73 22,000
2500HD 4x4 Regular Cab 8 15,600 3.73 22,000
  Extended Cab 6.5/8 15,400/14,800 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 6.5/8 14,200/13,200 3.73 22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 15,300 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 15,100 3.73 22,000
3500 Single-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 15,400 3.73 22,000
  Extended Cab 8 15,000 3.73 22,000
  Crew Cab 8 14,700 3.73 22,000
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 2WD Extended Cab 8 15,1004 3.73 22,0004
  Crew Cab 8 14,9004 3.73 22,0004
3500 Dual-Rear Wheel 4x4 Regular Cab 8 15,2004 3.73 22,0004
  Extended Cab 8 14,8004 3.73 22,0004
  Crew Cab 8 14,5004 3.73 22,0004
  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. Gross Combination Weight Rating.
  3. 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.
  4. With automatic transmission. The available manual transmission will reduce the maximum trailer weight rating and GCWR by 1,500 lbs. each.

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. The owner is responsible for obtaining the proper equipment (hitch ball, hitch type of the proper size, type and capacity) required to safely tow both the trailer and the load that will be towed. For more information, consult your Owner's Manual or speak to a trailering expert at your Chevy dealership. 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 a Chevy 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's 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