Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.
Powertrain / Chassis | Vortec 4300 4.3L V-6 (LU3) | Vortec 4800 4.8L V-8 (LR4) | Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (LM7) | Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (L33) | Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (L59) Flexible Fuel | Vortec 6000 6.0L V-8 (LQ4) | Vortec 6000 6.0L V-8 (LQ9) (Silverado SS) |
Type | 4.3L V-6 | 4.8L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
Displacement (cu in / cc) | 262 / 4293 | 294 / 4807 | 327 / 5328 | 325 / 5328 | 325 / 5328 | 364 / 5967 | 364 / 5967 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm) | 4 x 3.48 / 101.6 x 88.4 | 3.78 x 3.27 / 96 x 83 | 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 | 3.78 x 3.62 / 96.01 x 92 | 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 | 4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 | 4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 |
Block material | cast iron | cast iron | cast iron | aluminum with iron cylinder sleeves | cast iron | cast iron | cast iron |
Cylinder head material | cast iron | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
Ignition system | direct composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires | coil-near-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires | coil-near-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires | coil near plug, composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires | coil near plug, composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires | coil near plug, platinum- tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires | coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires |
Fuel delivery | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection |
Compression ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 | 10:1 |
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) | 200 / 149 @ 4600 | 285 / 212 @ 5200 | 295 / 220 @ 5200 | 310 / 231 @ 5200 | 295 / 220 @ 5200 | 300 / 224 @ 4400 | 345 / 257 @ 5200 |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) | 260 / 353 @ 2800 | 295 / 400 @ 4000 | 330 / 447 @ 4000 | 335 / 463 @ 4000 | 335 / 463 @ 4000 | 360 / 488 @ 4000 | 375 / 508 @ 4000 |
Recommended fuel | 87 octane | 87 octane | 87 octane | 87 octane | 87 octane or E85 (Ethanol) | 87 octane | 87 octane (premium recommended but not required) |
Emissions controls | 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system |
Estimated fuel economy | C1500 Series (2WD) | K1500 Series (4WD) | ||
C1500 Series - 4.3L (2WD) | K1500 Series - 4.3L (4WD) | |||
MPG (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 16 / 20 / 18 | automatic | 16 / 20 / 18 |
manual | 17 / 23 / 20 | manual | 15 / 18 / 16 | |
MPIG (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 19 / 27 / 22 | automatic | 16 / 22 / 19 |
manual | 18 / 27 / 21 | manual | 18 / 25 / 21 | |
L/100km (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 14.7/10.3/12.8 | automatic | 17.3/12.6/15.2 |
manual | 15.7/10.3/13.3 | manual | 15.9/11.1/13.7 | |
C1500 Series - 4.8L (2WD) | K1500 Series - 4.8L (4WD) | |||
MPG (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 16 / 21 /18 | automatic | 15 / 18 / 16 |
manual | 16 / 20 / 18 | manual | 15 / 19 / 17 | |
MPIG (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 20 / 27 / 23 | automatic | 19 / 25 / 21 |
manual | 19 / 27 / 22 | manual | 17 / 25 / 20 | |
L/100km (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 14.3/10.4/12.5 | automatic | 15.1/11.1/13.3 |
manual | 15.0/10.3/12.9 | manual | 16.7/11.3/14.2 | |
C1500 Series - 5.3L (2WD) | K1500 Series - 5.3L (4WD) | |||
MPG (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 16 / 21 / 18 | automatic | 15 / 18 / 16 |
MPIG (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 19 / 27 / 22 | automatic | 18 / 24 / 20 |
flexible fuel | 19 / 27 / 22 | flexible fuel | 17 / 23 / 19 | |
flex. fuel E85 | 14 / 21 / 17 | flex. fuel E85 | 13 / 18 / 15 | |
L/100km (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 15.0/10.6/13.0 | automatic | 15.8/11.6/13.9 |
flexible fuel | 14.8/10.3/12.8 | flexible fuel | 16.5/12.1/14.5 | |
flex. fuel E85 | 19.6/13.6/16.9 | flex. fuel E85 | 21.1/15.4/18.5 | |
C1500 Series -6.0L (2WD) | Silverado SS - 6.0L (AWD) | |||
MPG (city / hwy / comb) | - | - | automatic | 12 / 16 / 14 |
MPIG (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 17 / 23 / 19 | automatic | 14 / 19 / 16 |
L/100km (city / hwy / comb) | automatic | 16.5/12.1/14.5 | automatic | 19.9/14.8/17.6 |
Transmission | NV3500 (MG5) | NV4500 (MW3) | Hydra-Matic 4L60-E | Hydra-Matic 4L80-E |
Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Gear Ratios (:1) | ||||
1st | 4.02 | 5.61 | 3.06 | 2.48 |
2nd | 2.32 | 3.04 | 1.62 | 1.48 |
3rd | 1.40 | 1.67 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
4th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
5th | 0.73 | 0.75 | - | - |
Reverse | 3.55 | 5.04 | 2.29 | 2.08 |
Final drive ratio | 3.08 | 3.42 | 3.08 | 3.42 |
3.42 | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.73 | |
3.73 | 4.10 | 3.73 | 4.10 | |
4.10 | - | 4.10 | - |
Chassis / Suspension | 2005 Chevy Silverado |
Front | 1500 4WD, 2500: independent with computer-selected torsion bars, 30-mm stabilizer bar |
1500 2WD: computer-selected coil springs; gas-pressurized shocks; 32-mm stabilizer bar | |
Rear | solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; gas-pressurized shocks |
Traction control | 2WD only |
Steering type | 1500 4WD & 2500: power recirculating ball |
1500 2WD: power rack-and-pinion | |
With Quadrasteer four-wheel steering: front: hydraulic power, recirculating ball; rear: electrically powered (system also uses front steering-wheel position sensor, steerable solid hypoid rear axle, electric motor-drive actuator and control unit) | |
Steering ratio | 14.2:1 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock | 3 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) | Ext. Cab Short Box with Quadrasteer: 37.4 / 11.4 |
2WD Reg. Cab Short Box: 40.1 / 12.2 | |
2WD Ext. Cab Short Box: 46.6 / 14.2 | |
4WD Ext. Cab Short Box: 47.3 / 14.4 |
Brakes | 2005 Chevy Silverado |
Type | (all) vacuum booster, power, 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS, DRP |
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) | |
1500 up to 6400 GVWR | front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29 |
rear: 12.8 x 0.78 / 325 x 20 | |
1500 with Quadrasteer | front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29 |
rear: 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30 | |
1500 HD, 1500 HD with Quadrasteer,2500: | front: 12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38 |
rear: 1300 x 1.14 / 330 x 29 | |
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm) | |
1500 up to 6400 GVWR | front: 213.6 / 1378 |
rear: 211.1 / 1362 | |
1500 with Quadrasteer | front: 213.6 / 1378 |
rear: 223.7 / 1443 | |
1500 HD, 1500 HD with Quadrasteer, 2500: | front: 245.5 / 1584 |
rear: 236.5 / 1526 |
Wheels & Tires | 2005 Chevy Silverado |
Wheels | |
Work Truck | 6-lug 17-inch x 7.5-inch painted steel (std) |
2WD Reg and Ext cab, 2WD/4WD Crew Cab | 6-lug 17-inch x 7.5-inch chrome-style steel (std w/YE9, opt w/o YE9, opt with Quadrasteer) |
6-lug 16-inch x 6.5-inch chrome-style steel (std w/ Quadrasteer) | |
6-lug 16-inch x 7-inch cast alum (opt with Quadrasteer) | |
6-lug 17-inch x 7-inch cast alum (opt on all) | |
6-lug 20-inch x 8.5-inch chrome alum (std w/B4V) | |
6-lug 20-inch x 8.5-inch chrome alum (std w/Silverado SS) | |
1500HD | 8-lug 16-inch x 6.5-inch chrome-style steel (std) |
8-lug 16-inch x 6.5-inch cast alum (opt) | |
Tires | |
2WD | P245/70R17-108S all-season blackwall (std) |
P245/70R17-108S all-season white-outlined letter (opt) | |
P275/55R20-111S touring blackwall (std w/B4V) | |
P235/75R16-106S all-season blackwall (std w/PHT) | |
P235/75R16-106S all-season white-outlined letter (opt w/PHT) | |
4WD (Reg/Ext. Cab) | P265/70R17-113S, all-season blackwall (std) |
P265/70R17-113S, all-season, white outlined-letter (opt) | |
P265/70R17-113S, on-off road blackwall (opt) | |
P265/70R17-113S, on-off road white outlined letter (opt) | |
P245/55R20-111S, touring blackwall (std w/Silverado SS) | |
P245/75R20-109S, all season blackwall (std w/PHT) | |
P245/75R20-109S, all season white outlined letter (opt w/PHT) | |
4WD Crew Cab | P265/70R17-113S all-season blackwall (std) |
P265/70R17-113S all-season white-outlined letter (opt) | |
1500HD 2WD/4WD | LT245/75R16E-120S all season blackwall (opt) |
LT245/75R16E-120S on-off road blackwall (opt) | |
4WD Ext. Cab w/Quadrasteer | P245/75R16-109S all-season blackwall (std) |
P245/75R16-109S all-season white outlined letter (opt) | |
P265/75R16-109S all-terrain, blackwall (opt) | |
P265/75R16-109S all-terrain, white outlined letter (opt) | |
LT245/75R16C-108R on-off road blackwall (opt) | |
LT245/75R16C-108R on-off road white outlined letter (opt) |
Exterior Dimensions | Short Box Regular Cab | Long Box Regular Cab | Standard Box Extended Cab | Long Box Extended Cab | 1500 Short Box Crew Cab | 2500 Standard Box Crew Cab | |
Wheelbase (in / mm) | 119 / 3023 | 133 / 3378 | 143.5 / 3644 | 157.5 / 4001 | 143.5 / 3644 | 153 / 3886 | |
Overall length (in / mm) | 203.2 / 5161 | 222 / 5644 | 227.6 / 5781 | 246.6 / 6264 | 225.9 / 5735 | 237.2 / 6025 | |
Overall width (in / mm) | Base/fleet | 78.5 / 1994 | 78.5 / 1994 | 78.5 / 1994 | 78.5 / 1994 | 78.5 / 1994 | 79.7 / 2034 |
With YE9 package opt. mirrors folded | 81.5 / 2070 | 81.5 / 2070 | 81.5 / 2070 | 81.5 / 2070 | - | 81.5 / 2070 | |
With YE9 package opt. mirrors extended | 93.1 / 2363 | 93.1 / 2363 | 93.1 / 2363 | 93.1 / 2363 | - | 93.1 / 2363 | |
Quadrasteer models w/YE9 opt. mirrors folded: | - | - | 83.5 / 2103 | - | - | 83.5 / 2103 | |
Overall height (in / mm) | 2WD | 71.2 / 1808 | 71 / 1803 | 71.2 / 1808 | 70.8 / 1798 | 72.6 / 184 | 74.5 / 1892 |
4WD | 73.8 / 1875 | 73.7 / 1872 | 73.9 / 1877 | 73.7 / 1872 | 75 / 190 | 76.2 / 1935 | |
Track (in / mm) | All except Quadrasteer models | ||||||
Front | 65 / 1651 | 65 / 1651 | 65 / 1651 | 65 / 1651 | 65 / 1651 | 68.6 / 1899 | |
Rear | 66 / 1676 | 66 / 1676 | 66 / 1676 | 66 / 1676 | 66 / 1676 | 66 / 1676 | |
Quadrasteer models | |||||||
Front | - | - | 65 / 1651 | - | - | 65 / 1651 | |
Rear | - | - | 71 / 1804 | - | - | 71 / 1804 | |
Min. ground clearance (in / mm) | 2WD | 8 / 203.2 | 8 / 203.2 | 8 / 203.2 | 8 / 203.2 | 8.1 / 205 | 9.1 / 230 |
4WD | 8.4 / 213 | 8.4 / 213 | 8.7 / 221 | 8.4 / 213 | 8.7 / 220 | 10.6 / 269 | |
Ground to top of load floor (in / mm) | 2WD | 31.6 / 803 | 31.6 / 803 | 31.6 / 803 | 31.6 / 803 | 31.6 / 803 | - |
4WD | 33.7 / 856 | 33.7 / 856 | 33.7 / 856 | 33.7 / 856 | 33.7 / 856 | - | |
Step-in height | 2WD | 19 / 482 | 19 / 482 | 19 / 482 | 19 / 482 | 19 / 482 | 24.6 / 624.8 |
4WD | 21.3 / 540 | 21.3 / 540 | 21.3 / 540 | 21.3 / 540 | 21.3 / 540 | 25.1 / 637.5 | |
Approach angle | 25.4° | 25.4° | 25.4° | 25.4° | 2WD: 27.2° | - | |
4WD: 31.1° | |||||||
Breakover angle | 12.4° | 12.4° | 12.4° | 12.4° | 2WD: 17.2° | - | |
4WD: 20.7° | |||||||
Departure angle | 27.5° | 27.5° | 27.5° | 27.5° | 2WD: 29.8° | - | |
4WD: 31.9° |
Cargo Box | Short Box Sportside | Short Box Fleetside | Long Box Fleetside | Short Box (1500 Crew Cab) |
Cargo volume (cu ft / L) | 43.5 / 1231.7 | 56.9 / 1611 | 70.7 / 2002 | 49.6 / 1405 |
Length at floor (in / mm) | 78.6 / 1996 | 78.7 / 1999 | 97.6 / 2479 | 68.5 / 1740 |
Width at floor (in / mm) | 49.1 / 1247 | 64.8 / 1646 | 64.8 / 1646 | 60.2 / 1529 |
Width at top (in / mm) | 49.1 / 1247 | 61.9 / 1572 | 61.9 / 1572 | 61.9 / 1572 |
Width between wheelhousings (in / mm) | 50 / 1270 | 50 / 1270 | 50 / 1270 | 50 / 1270 |
Tailgate width (in / mm) | 49.1 / 1247 | 63.8 / 1621 | 63.8 / 1621 | 60.6 / 1539 |
Inside height (in / mm) | 19.7 / 500 | 19.5 / 495 | 19.5 / 495 | 19.5 / 495 |
Interior Dimensions | Regular Cab | Extended Cab, Front, | Extended Cab, Rear | Crew Cab, Front | Crew Cab, Rear |
Head room (in / mm) | 41 / 1041 | 41 / 1041 | 38.4 / 975 | 41 / 1041 | 39.9 / 1018 |
Leg room (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 / 1560 | 61.4 / 1560 | 62.9 / 1598 |
Capacities | GVW (lb / kg) | Curb Weight (lb / kg) | Payload (lb / kg) | Weight Distribution (% front / rear) | |
2WD pickups* | C15703 Reg. Cab Short Box | 6100 / 2767 | 4225 / 1916 | 1875 / 850 | 57 / 43 |
C15753 Ext. Cab Short Box | 6200 / 2812 | 4617 / 2094 | 1583 / 718 | 57 / 43 | |
C15743 Crew Cab Short Box | 7000 / 3175 | 4986 / 2262 | 1814 / 823 | 57 / 43 | |
C15903 Reg. Cab Long Box | 6400 / 2903 | 4360 / 1978 | 2040 / 925 | 57 / 43 | |
C15953 Ext. Cab Long Box | 6400 / 2903 | 4886 / 2216 | 1514 / 687 | 59 / 41 | |
C25743 1500HD Crew Cab Short Box | 8600 / 3901 | 5527 / 2507 | 3073 / 1394 | TBD | |
4WD pickups* | K15703 Reg. Cab Stand. Box | 6400 / 2903 | 4523 / 2052 | 1877 / 851 | 58 / 42 |
K15753 Ext. Cab Stand. Box | 6400 / 2903 | 5008 / 2272 | 1392 / 631 | 60 / 40 | |
K15743 Crew Cab Short Box | 6800 / 3084 | 5299 / 2404 | 1701 / 772 | 60 / 40 | |
K15903 Reg. Cab Long Box | 6400 / 2903 | 4661 / 2114 | 1739 / 789 | 59 / 41 | |
K2500 Ext. Cab Long Box | 6400 / 2903 | 5185 / 2352 | 1215 / 551 | 60 / 40 | |
Silverado SS | 6499 / 2903 | 5013 / 2274 | 1787 / 811 | TBD | |
K25743 1500HD Crew Cab Short Box | 8600 / 3901 | 5834 / 2646 | 2766 / 1255 | 59 / 41 | |
* 2WD/4WD 1500 Series models limited to 5,000-pound (2,250-kg) trailer ratings unless equipped with Z85 Increased Capacity or ZX3 Manual Select Damping or Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package. Z82 Heavy Duty Trailering Package includes trailer hitch platform, trailer electrical connector and suspension upgrade, if necessary. |