Silverado HD vs. Competition
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denotes a Chevrolet advantage.
2010 2010 2010
Chevy Silverado Ford F-250 XLT Dodge Ram
LT 2500HD 4WD Super Duty 4WD SLT 2500 4WD
Ext. Cab LWB SuperCab LWB Crew Cab LWB
Performance Specifications
Base Engine
6.0L V8
5.4L V8 5.7L V8
Horsepower @ rpm
360 @ 5,400
1
300 @ 5,000 383 @ 5,600
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm
380 @ 4,200
365 @ 3,750 400 @ 4,000
Diesel Engine
6.6L V8
6.4L V8 6.7L I-6
Horsepower @ rpm
365 @ 3,200
350 @ 3,000 350 @ 3,000
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm
660 @ 1,600
650 @ 2,000 650 @ 1,500
2
Std. Transmission
6-speed auto.
6-speed man. 5-speed auto.
Opt. Transmission
6-speed auto.
5-speed 6-speed auto/
Allison
auto. 6-speed man.
Suspension, f/r
Ind./
Non-ind./ Non-ind./
Non-ind. Non-ind. Non-ind.
Curb Weight (kg/lb.)
2,712/5,979
2,913/6,422 2,926/6,451
GVWR (kg/lb.) 4,173/9,200 4,264/9,400 3,992/8,800
Payload (kg/lb.)
1,461/3,221
1,320/2,910 1,066/2,350
GCWR (kg/lb.) 7,257/22,000 7,257/22,000 6.804/15,000
Towing Capacity (kg/lb.)
3
4,445/9,800
4,309/9,500 3,810/8,400
Fuel Capacity (L/gal.) 129/28.3 144/31.6 132/29.0
Dimensions and Interior Volume
(mm/in.)
Wheelbase 4,001/
157.5
4,013/
158.0
4,293/
169.0
Overall Length 6,330/
249.2
6,299/
248.0
6,589/
259.4
Overall Width 2,029/
79.9
2,029/
79.9
2,017/
79.4
Overall Height 1,946/
76.6
2,009/
79.1
1,989/
78.3
Head Room, front 1,049/
41.3
1,052/
41.4
1,041/
41.0
Head Room, rear 998/
39.3
975/
38.4
1,013/
39.9
Leg Room, front
1,049/
41.3
1,041/
41.0
1,041/
41.0
Leg Room, rear 872/
34.3
808/
31.8
1,001/
39.4
Hip Room, front 1,588/
62.5
1,717/
67.6
1,615/
63.6
Hip Room, rear 1,570/
61.8
1,709/
67.3
1,669/
65.7
Shoulder Room, front 1,656/65.2 1,727/68.0 1,676/65.9
Shoulder Room, rear 1,659/65.3 1,730/68.1 1,669/65.7
Box Length 2,484/
97.8
2,489/
98.0
2,497/
98.3
Min. Cargo Width 1,286/
50.6
1,293/
50.9
1,295/
51.0
Max. Cargo Width 1,586/62.5 1,760/69.3 1,687/66.4
Seating Capacity
6
6
6
Vehicle Features
OnStar
®
Std.
NA NA
Coolant loss protection Std. Std. NA
Passive anti-theft system Std. Std. Opt.
Auto. trans. temp. gauge Std. Std. NA
Rear Differential
Locking
Opt. Ltd.Slip Opt. Ltd.Slip Opt.
Grade braking
Std.
NA NA
Trans. Tow/Haul mode
Std.
Opt. Std.
4
Power sunroof
Opt.
NA NA
Heated washer fluid
Opt.
NA NA
Performance Speakers
Std.
NA Opt.
Powertrain Warranty
(mths/km)
60/
160,000
60/100,000 60/100,000
Roadside Assistance
(mths/km)
60/
160,000
60/100,000 60/100,000
1. Models over 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) GVW have 312 hp @ 4400 rpm.
2. 610 lb.-ft. @ 1,400 rpm with manual transmission.
3. With a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch. See the Owner Manual.
4. 5.7-litre engine only.
Key Messages
Power and Performance
–
Segment-leading conventional trailering capacity
up to
5,897 kg (13,000-lb.) loads. 5th wheel towing up to 7,484 kg
(16,500 lb.)
–
Segment-leading payload
of over 1,724 kg (3,800 lb.) with
2500HD. Payload over 2,359 kg (5,200 lb.) on a properly
equipped 3500HD
–
The most powerful HD on the planet
with the Duramax 6.6L
diesel engine
– Standard 360 hp/380 lb.-ft. Vortec 6.0L gasoline engine
1
– Standard 6-speed automatic transmission with both engines
– Available automatic locking rear differential
– Available integrated brake trailer controller
– B5 biodiesel capability with Duramax
– Available high idle switch
– Independent front suspension used on 2WD and 4WD
– Standard 16-inch steel wheels (17-inch on 3500 HD duallies)
Comfort and Convenience
– Segment-exclusive split-bench seat with lockable underseat
storage and 12-volt power outlet (available)
– Available Extended Cab power rear door side windows
– Available EZ Lift Tailgate
– Standard CD/MP3 playback and auxiliary input jack on LT and LTZ
– Available Bluetooth for Phone for hands-free communication
– Available USB port for iPod, MP3 players or memory sticks
– Available Bose, XM Satellite Radio, DVD rear-seat entertain-
ment, Bluetooth for phone and navigation with voice prompts
– Available rearview camera system
– Standard air conditioning and available automatic dual-zone air
conditioning
Quality, Reliability and Durability
– 5-year/160,000-km Powertrain Limited Warranty with Road-
side Assistance and Courtesy Transportation
– Strong modular frame delivers proven performance
– Oil Life Monitoring System
– Engine Hour Meter
– Transmission temperature gauge
Safety and Security
– Standard Stabilitrak™ electronic stability control system with
Proactive Roll Avoidance on 2500 Extended and Crew Cabs
with standard box
– Tire Pressure Monitoring System (NA dually or Chassis Cabs)
– Standard OnStar
– Standard 4-wheel disc antilock brakes
– 360-degree front safety belt pretensioners
2010
Silverado HD
Quick Facts
• Walkaround Summary
• Competitive Comparison
• Key Messages
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