2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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2012 Ford F-150
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2012 GMC Sierra 1500
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Select style
2WD Crew Cab 143.5" LS
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Select style
2WD Reg Cab 126" STX
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Select style
2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali
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Pricing |
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Invoice Price |
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$29,755
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$24,739
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$42,277
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price |
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$31,995
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$27,010
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$45,460
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Monthly Payment Estimate |
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$533 / month
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$450 / month
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$758 / month
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The Car Connection's Take |
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TCC’s Bottom Line |
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It counts a savvy Hybrid model in its ranks, but mostly, the 2012 Chevy Silverado appeals to the prosaic truck buyer that doesn't need as much in the way of infotainment. | Efficient and burly, the 2012 Ford F-150 shares the lead in full-size trucks thanks to extreme capability and extreme high-tech features. | The 2012 GMC Sierra has one of the greenest pickup trucks in its lineup, but some of its early spec-sheet triumphs have been bested by the latest F-150 and Ram. | |
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Fuel Economy |
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City |
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14 mpg | 17 mpg | 13 mpg | |
Highway |
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19 mpg | 23 mpg | 18 mpg | |
Interior Dimensions |
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Second Hip Room (in) |
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65.4 | - | 65.4 | |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
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65.2 | 66.6 | 65.2 | |
Second Head Room (in) |
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40.5 | - | 40.5 | |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
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65.1 | - | 65.1 | |
Front Leg Room (in) |
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41.3 | 41.4 | 41.3 | |
Passenger Capacity |
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6 | 3 | 5 | |
Front Hip Room (in) |
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62.5 | 60.5 | 62.5 | |
Second Leg Room (in) |
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38.7 | - | 38.7 | |
Front Head Room (in) |
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41.2 | 41.0 | 41.2 | |
Exterior Dimensions |
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Overhang, Front (in) |
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39.4 | 38.3 | 39.4 | |
Frame Width, Rear (in) |
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- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
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148.9 | 134.4 | 148.9 | |
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
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230.2 | 213.1 | 230.2 | |
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
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12.3 | - TBD - | 12.3 | |
Cab to End of Frame (in) |
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- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Height, Overall (in) |
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73.8 | 74.6 | 73.8 | |
Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
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- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
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47.2 | - TBD - | 47.2 | |
Wheelbase (in) |
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143.5 | 125.8 | 143.5 | |
Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
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9.0 | - TBD - | 9.0 | |
Cab to Axle (in) |
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32.0 | - TBD - | 32.0 | |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
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80.0 | 79.2 | 80.0 | |
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
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32.9 | 34.1 | 32.9 | |
Cargo Area Dimensions |
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Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) |
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- TBD - | NA | - TBD - | |
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) |
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62.4 | 60.3 | 62.4 | |
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
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21.0 | 22.4 | 21.0 | |
Cargo Volume (ft³) |
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53.2 | 65.5 | 53.2 | |
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) |
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61.5 | 60.3 | 61.5 | |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
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50.6 | 50.0 | 50.6 | |
Tailgate Width (in) |
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61.5 | 60.3 | 61.5 | |
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) |
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69.3 | 78.8 | 69.3 | |
Brakes |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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12.99 x 1.18 | 13.8 x 0.6 | 13.0 x 1.2 | |
Brake Type |
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Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Yes | NA | Yes | |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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NA | Yes | Yes | |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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NA | 13.7 x 0.5 | - TBD - | |
Brake ABS System |
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4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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11.61 x 2.36 | NA | 11.6 x 2.4 | |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Fuel Tank |
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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26 | 26 | 26 | |
Fuel Tank Location |
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Driver Side | Midship | Driver Side | |
Steering |
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Steering Type |
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Pwr | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr | |
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
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3 | 20.0 | 3 | |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
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- TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | |
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
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16.73 | 20.0 | 16.7 | |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
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47.2 | 41.7 | 47.2 | |
Tires |
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Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
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Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
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2004 | - TBD - | 2044 | |
Rear Tire Order Code |
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QU1 | T7B | QSS | |
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
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- TBD - | - TBD - | 2304 | |
Front Tire Size |
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P245/70R17 | P235/75R17 | P275/55R20 | |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
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Spare Tire Size |
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P245/70R17 | P235/75R17 | P265/70R17 | |
Front Tire Order Code |
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QU1 | T7B | QSS | |
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
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2004 | - TBD - | 2044 | |
Spare Tire Order Code |
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NA | T7B | ZRS | |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
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Rear Tire Size |
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P245/70R17 | P235/75R17 | P275/55R20 | |
Trailering |
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Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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NA | 1375 | NA | |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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4700 | 5000 | 5000 | |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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4700 | 5500 | 6600 | |
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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NA | 5500 | NA | |
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) |
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6700 | - | 6600 | |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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470 | 500 | 500 | |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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705 | 825 | 990 | |
Weight Information |
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
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6800 | 6450 | 6800 | |
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
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3650 | 3150 | 3650 | |
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
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3008 | 2675 | 3075 | |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
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10000 | 10400 | 12000 | |
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
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3950 | 3500 | 3950 | |
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
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2091 | 2010 | 2136 | |
Wheels |
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Rear Wheel Material |
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Steel | Aluminum | Steel | |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
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17 x 7.5 | 17 x 7.5 | 20 x 8.5 | |
Front Wheel Material |
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Steel | Aluminum | Steel | |
Spare Wheel Material |
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Steel | Steel | Steel | |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
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17 x 7.5 | 17 x 7.5 | 20 x 8.5 | |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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17 x - TBD - | 17 x 7.5 | 17 x - TBD - | |
Cooling System |
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Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
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- TBD - | 15.0 | - TBD - | |
Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
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145 | 155 | 145 | |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
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600 | 750 | 600 | |
Maximum Alternator Watts |
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NA | 2100 | NA | |
Engine |
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Engine Oil Cooler |
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NA | NA | NA | |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
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305 @ 4600 | 278 @ 4000 | 417 @ 4300 | |
Engine Order Code |
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L20 | 99M | L9H | |
Displacement |
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4.8L/293 | 3.7L/226 | 6.2L/378 | |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
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302 @ 5600 | 302 @ 6500 | 403 @ 5700 | |
Engine Type |
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Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | |
Fuel System |
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Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | |
Mileage |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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14 | 17 | 13 | |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
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16 | 19 | 14 | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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19 | 23 | 18 | |
Transmission |
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Transfer Case Model |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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NA | 0.69 | 0.67 | |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
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3.06 | 4.17 | 4.03 | |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Clutch Size (in) |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
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1.00 | 1.52 | 1.53 | |
Trans Type |
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4 | 6 | 6 | |
Trans PTO Access |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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NA | 0.86 | 0.85 | |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
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2.29 | 3.40 | 3.06 | |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
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1.63 | 2.34 | 2.36 | |
Trans Order Code |
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M30 | 446 | MYC | |
Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Trans Power Take Off |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Drivetrain |
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Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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0.70 | 1.14 | 1.15 | |
Trans Description Cont. |
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Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | |
Summary |
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Vehicle Name |
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
Body Code |
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E63 | 126" WB | E63 | |
Body Style |
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Crew Cab 5.8' Wideside | Regular Cab Pickup | Crew Cab 5.8' Wideside | |
Suspension |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
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46 | 36.1 | 1.8 | |
Axle Type - Rear |
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Semi-Floating | Semi-Float Beam | Semi-Floating | |
Suspension Type - Front |
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Independent | Double-wishbone | Independent | |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
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1.42 | 1.3 | 1.4 | |
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
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3950 | 3800 | 3950 | |
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
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3650 | 3150 | 3650 | |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
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3.23 | 3.55 | 3.42 | |
Axle Type - Front |
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Independent | Long-Spindle | Independent | |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
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35 | 32.0 | 1.4 | |
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
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3650 | 3750 | - TBD - | |
Suspension Type - Rear |
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2-stage multi-leaf | Live axle | 2-stage multi-leaf | |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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NA | NA | NA | |
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
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3950 | 3500 | 3950 | |
Frame |
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Frame Type |
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Hydroformed | Fully-boxed | Hydroformed | |
Emissions |
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EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
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2 | 3 | 1 | |
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
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11.6 | 9.6 | 13.1 | |
Crash Test Ratings |
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Overall Rating |
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating |
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver |
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger |
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Overall Side Crash Rating |
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Side Barrier Rating |
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Side Barrier Rating Driver |
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat |
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat |
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat |
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat |
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Rollover Rating |
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