Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
2WD Crew Cab Short Box SL
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
Dimensions
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2040
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3950
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2930
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3650
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
10000
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.2
Second Hip Room (in)
65.5
Front Head Room (in)
41.5
Second Leg Room (in)
38.7
Front Hip Room (in)
62.5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2
Passenger Capacity
6
Second Head Room (in)
40.6
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
73.8
Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
12.3
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
229.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
148.9
Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD -
Overhang, Front (in)
39.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
32.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.9
Cab to Axle (in)
32.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.0
Wheelbase (in)
143.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
47.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
50.6
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
61.6
Cargo Volume (ft³)
53.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
21.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
62.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
69.3
Tailgate Width (in)
61.6
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA
Fuel Tank Location
NA
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
SFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler
NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 5600
Displacement
4.8L/293
Engine Order Code
LY2
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
305 @ 4800
Transmission
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
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- TBD -
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
47.2
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD -
Steering Type
Pwr
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/70R17
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
QPR
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2004
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
QPR
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2004
Front Tire Order Code
QPR
Spare Tire Size
P245/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Suspension
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3950
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
2-stage multi-leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3650
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
35
Axle Type - Front
- TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.23
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3650
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3950
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.26
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
35
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
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
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, front disc/rear drum
Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with...
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with...
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)
15.7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
145
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
690
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
460
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4600
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4600
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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