Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-6, 3.6 L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
2WD Crew Cab 5.7 Ft Box Big Horn
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
Dimensions
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2765
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3700
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
9850
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2252
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3900
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
63.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.7
Passenger Capacity
6
Second Head Room (in)
39.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
66
Second Hip Room (in)
63.2
Front Head Room (in)
41
Second Leg Room (in)
40.3
Exterior Dimensions
Overhang, Front (in)
40
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
7.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
34.6
Wheelbase (in)
140
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
48.4
Height, Overall (in)
76.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
7.6
Length, Overall (in)
229
Cab to Axle (in)
28
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
20
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
66.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
67.4
Tailgate Width (in)
60.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
51
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
66.4
Cargo Volume (ft³)
50.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17
Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
305 @ 6400
Displacement
3.6 L/220
Engine Order Code
ERB
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
269 @ 4175
Fuel System
Sequential MPI
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Oil Cooler
Regular Duty
Transmission
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No
Trans Type
8
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11
Trans PTO Access
No
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67
Transfer Case Model
None
Trans Order Code
DFL
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.2
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
45.1
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P275/60SR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
636
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
4728
Front Tire Order Code
TTN
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Front Tire Size
P275/60SR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
636
Rear Tire Order Code
TTN
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
4728
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8
Suspension
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3700
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.21
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3900
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.21
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
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3...
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3...
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
100,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
730
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
4570
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4570
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4570
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
457
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
457
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