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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP $26,755 - $52,015
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2014 Ram 1500
MSRP $26,995 - $58,595
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol/Electric V8
Regular Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement
6.2L/378 5.3L/323 4.8L/293 4.3L/262 6.0L/366
5.7 L/345 3.0 L/182 3.6 L/220
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Sequential MPI Diesel Direct Injection
Horsepower
403 hp @ 5700 rpm 315 hp @ 5200 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm 195 hp @ 4600 rpm 332 hp @ 5100 rpm
395 hp @ 5600 rpm 240 hp @ 3600 rpm 305 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque
417 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 335 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 367 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
410 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 420 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 269 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,996 - 2,268 kg
1,882 - 4,672 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 - 227 kg
188 - 467 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,996 - 4,853 kg
1,882 - 4,672 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
299 - 4,309 kg
188 - 558 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,996 - 4,627 kg
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
499 - 1,100 kg
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,900 - 10,700
4,150 - 10,300
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 4-speed automatic with OD -inc: tow/haul mode (REQ: L20 Engine) Steering wheel and column, tilt-wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock Driver information centre, displays important driver warnings and messages; compass, exterior temp display -inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function Transmission, HD 6-speed automatic with OD -inc: driver shift control, manual shifting mode Full function driver information centre, displays important driver warnings and messages; compass, exterior temp display -inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function, (4) menu buttons on the instrument panel for additional vehicle info, customization & set/reset functions Transmission, 4-speed automatic with OD -inc: tow/haul mode (REQ: LU3 or L20 Engine) Driver information centre, displays important driver warnings and messages -inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function Transmission, 4-speed automatic with OD -inc: tow/haul mode Transmission, 2-mode 4-speed automatic with OD
8-Speed Automatic (8HP70) -inc: Rotary Shifter, Active Grille Shutters, Electronic Shift 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70) -inc: Tip Start 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70) 8-Speed Automatic (845RE) 6-Speed Automatic (65RFE)
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Gasoline Flex/Electric
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
10.1 - 17.7 L/100 km
10.2 - 15.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.4 - 11.4 L/100 km
7.1 - 10.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.4 - 17.7 L/100 km
7.1 - 15.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.0 - 129.0 L
98.4 - 121.1 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Optional
Interior
Passenger Capacity
3 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,046 - 1,054 mm
1,024 - 1,041 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,041 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,656 mm
1,676 mm
Rear Head Room
996 - 1,029 mm
1,008 - 1,013 mm
Rear Leg Room
871 - 983 mm
881 - 1,024 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,654 - 1,659 mm
1,669 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,023 - 4,001 mm
3,048 - 3,785 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,029 - 2,032 mm
2,017 mm
Height, Overall
1,867 - 1,877 mm
1,890 - 1,991 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/55R20 LT245/70R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17
P275/60SR20 P265/70SR17 LT265/70SR17 P285/45SR22
Rear Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/55R20 LT245/70R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17
P275/60SR20 P265/70SR17 LT265/70SR17 P285/45SR22
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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