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2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500HD
2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500HD

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2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500HD
MSRP $40,745 - $69,590
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2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500HD
MSRP $41,765 - $69,975
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Natural Gas V8 Turbocharged Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol V8
Turbocharged Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Turbo Diesel V8
Displacement
6.6L/- TBD - 6.0L/- TBD -
6.6L/403 6.0L/366
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
397 hp @ 3000 rpm 301 hp @ 5000 rpm 330 hp @ 4600 rpm 360 hp @ 5400 rpm
397 hp @ 3000 rpm 330 hp @ 4600 rpm 322 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque
765 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 333 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
765 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 360 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,897 - 6,577 kg
3,992 - 10,523 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
590 - 658 kg
399 - 1,052 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,851 - 8,165 kg
3,992 - 10,523 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,463 - 2,041 kg
998 - 2,631 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,897 - 6,577 kg
6,622 - 10,523 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine or (LC8) 6.0L V8 SFI Gaseous engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine.)
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Diesel Gasoline Gas/Natural Gas
Flex Fuel Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
N/A
Fuel Capacity
136.0 L
91.0 - 150.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Optional
Optional
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
3 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,087 mm
1,087 mm
Front Leg Room
1,150 mm
1,150 - 1,150 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,647 - 1,677 mm
1,647 - 1,677 mm
Rear Head Room
982 - 1,029 mm
982 - 1,029 mm
Rear Leg Room
880 - 1,040 mm
880 - 1,040 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,634 mm
1,634 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,393 - 4,260 mm
3,393 - 4,356 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,035 - 2,045 mm
2,035 - 2,438 mm
Height, Overall
1,975 - 1,988 mm
1,944 - 1,990 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
LT265/70R18E LT265/60R20E LT265/70R17E LT245/75R17E LT275/65R18E
LT265/70R18E LT235/80R17E
Rear Tire Size
LT265/70R18E LT265/60R20E LT265/70R17E LT245/75R17E LT275/65R18E
LT265/70R18E LT235/80R17E
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
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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