Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
2WD 4dr 1500 LS
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
Dimensions
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3200
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
10000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2467
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2672
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
6
Second Head Room (in)
39.2
Third Leg Room (in)
NA
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.3
Second Hip Room (in)
60.6
Front Head Room (in)
41.1
Second Leg Room (in)
39.0
Third Shoulder Room (in)
NA
Front Hip Room (in)
64.4
Third Head Room (in)
NA
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2
Third Hip Room (in)
NA
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
116.0
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
76.9
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.1
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
202.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.7
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
10.5
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
108.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
81.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.10
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
60.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
49.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
41.7
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
- TBD -
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
LY2
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
305 @ 4800
Fuel System
SFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler
NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 5600
Displacement
4.8L/293
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
NA
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
NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans PTO Access
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.18
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.79
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.75
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
17.75
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QGI
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
QGI
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZVL
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 17.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 17.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Coil springs
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46.0
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.1
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil springs
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3200
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
46.0
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.23
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41
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
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll...
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger...
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row...
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for...
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger...
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row...
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for...
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
100,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
675
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4500
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