Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City/17 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
4dr 1500 4WD LS
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: tow/haul mode
Dimensions
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Cargo Doors
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3600
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
11,000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2333
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3750
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2703
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
6
Second Head Room (in)
39.4
Third Leg Room (in)
NA
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.2
Second Hip Room (in)
61.3
Front Head Room (in)
40.7
Second Leg Room (in)
38.6
Third Shoulder Room (in)
NA
Front Hip Room (in)
61.4
Third Head Room (in)
NA
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.1
Third Hip Room (in)
NA
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
116.0
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
43.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
76.3
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.4
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
196.9
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.3
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA
Overhang, Front (in)
37.0
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.8
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
49.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
104.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
84.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
63.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
49.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
41.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA
Fuel Tank Location
Inboard LH Frame Rail
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
17
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
LR4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
290 @ 4000
Fuel System
SFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler
Yes
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5200
Displacement
4.8L/293
Transmission
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
New Venture 246
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70
Trans Power Take Off
NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA
Trans Order Code
M30
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans PTO Access
NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.72
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x 1.14
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 0.79
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Speed-Sensitive Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.3
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
14.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
41.9
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
14.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QNK
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
678
Front Tire Size
P265/70R16
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
2184
Rear Tire Order Code
QMJ
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2184
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
678
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
678
Spare Tire Order Code
QNK
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2184
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Bar
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.73
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.18
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3925
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
46
Axle Type - Front
Independent Driving
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3600
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4000
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.26
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger front airbags
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
Lap/shoulder safety belts at all outboard seat positions...
Lap safety belt at all inboard seat positions
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger front airbags
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
Lap/shoulder safety belts at all outboard seat positions...
Lap safety belt at all inboard seat positions
Daytime running lights
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
36,000
Drivetrain Years
3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
13.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
600
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
6400
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