2004 chevrolet silverado 2500hd engine 6.0 l v8

The Chevy Silverado fullsize pickup is targeted toward buyers in their 40s, most of whom are married. Key buying points are reliability, durability, quality and overall vehicle value. Since fullsize pickup buyers are brand loyal, previous experience with the manufacturer and model are also important. Chevy truck buyers need a truck they can depend upon day-in and day-out for both commercial and personal-use applications.

PRODUCT HISTORY

1936

Chevrolet fullsize pickup introduced

1937

Exterior redesign

1948

Exterior redesign

1955

Exterior redesign

1958

Four-wheel drive debuts on 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-ton pickups

1973

All-new trucks introduced; Crew Cab and "Big Dooley" debut

1974

Full-time four-wheel drive with V8 engine is released

1977

K30 1-ton introduced

1982

6.2L diesel engine released

1987

TBI fuel injection installed on V6 and V8 gasoline engines

1988

All-new interior and exterior design introduced; Extended Cab model debuts

1990

454SS sport-performance truck and work truck introduced

1991

Heavy-duty electronic Hydra-Matic 4L80-E automatic transmission introduced; Gen V 7.4L V8 replaces Mark IV engine

1992

Suburban, Blazer and Crew Cab join C/K platform; 6.5L Turbo-Diesel V8 introduced

1993

4L60-E electronic four-speed automatic transmission introduced

1994

Two new 6.5L diesel engines introduced

1995

Redesigned instrument panel; standard driver-side air bag introduced on models under 8500 GVWR; standard four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) added; engine and transmission enhancements

1996

New series of gasoline engines include the Vortec 4300, 5000, 5700 and 7400 SFI V8s; rear seat "Easy Access" system on Extended Cab models (mid-year introduction); electric shift transfer case available

1997

Speed-sensitive steering added; passenger side air bag standard on 1/2- and 3/4-ton models below 8600 GVWR lb.; enhancements to automatic transmissions

1998

PASSLock anti-theft system added as standard equipment; four-wheel drive front axle actuator (engages/disengages front axle electronically)

1999

All-new 1/2- and 3/4-ton trucks introduced; three all-new series of Vortec V8 engines (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L); standard four-wheel disc brakes; renamed from C/K to Silverado; standard third door (with wider opening) on all Extended Cab models; standard 16" tires and wheels on all models; increased cab interior dimensions; wider track for enhanced stability; stronger frame utilizing modular three-section strategy; new AutoTrac system for immediate traction; standard engine hour usage meter for fleet operators; lower step-in height

2000

A fourth door becomes available on the driver's side of Extended Cab models (mid-year availability); horsepower increases on Vortec 4800 and 5300 engines

2001

New "2500" 3/4-ton Heavy Duty and "3500" 1-ton series with new 6.6L Duramax Diesel and 8.1L gasoline V8 engines; new 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual on trucks with 9200-lb. GVWR or higher; and enhancements to the 6.0-litre Generation III V8 engine (on trucks with 9200-lb. GVWR or higher); new "1500 HD" 1/2-ton model added; composite box added

2002

New radio with CD-player on base models; extendable sunshades added to all models; Extended Cab, Short Box Silverado models will receive the Quadrasteer four-wheel steering (4WS) system (mid-year)

2003

Significant redesign for 2003 model year; dual level air bags and a front seat automatic air bag suppression system on all light duty pickups; Quadrasteer system now available on 1500 HD Short Box Crew Cabs; Silverado SS model added

2004

New half-ton 1500 Crew Cab in either 2WD or 4WD (mid-year introduction); new three-quarter-ton 2500 Series short-box Crew Cab, rated at 8,600 pounds (3,870 kg) GVWR in 2WD or 4WD; new 4WD single-rear-wheel (SRW) 3500 Series one-ton, rated at 9,900 lbs. (4,455 kg) GVWR, available in Regular, Extended or Crew Cab and in long box or Chassis Cab (mid-year introduction); Work Truck package now available on all models except 2500 Crew Cab; base now includes cruise control, power door locks, black bodyside moldings, uplevel wheels where applicable, chrome bumper, and AM/FM stereo with CD player


CHEVY OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE LINEUP OF SILVERADO HD MODELS

Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty pickups continue to be the segment's most powerful lineup.
For 2004, Silverado adds a four-wheel-drive 3500 Series one-ton rated at 9,900 pounds (4,455 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) available in Regular, Extended or Crew Cab as well as in a driver-friendly single-rear-wheel (SRW) configuration.

Silverado continues to offer a wide selection of powerful three-quarter and one-ton pickups, including 2500HD (3/4-ton) and 3500 Series (one-ton) Regular Cabs, four-door Extended Cabs, and four-door Crew Cabs and Chassis Cabs.

Power for pulling or payloads

Silverado HD offers an impressive array of powerful gasoline and diesel engines.

The Duramax 6600 6.6L diesel V-8 - with world-class performance in a remarkably quiet package - kicks out 300 hp (224 kw) at 3100 rpm and 520 lb.-ft. (705 Nm) of torque at 1800 rpm. An optional Vortec 8100 8.1L V-8 gas engine has 330 hp (246 kw) at 4200 rpm and 455 lb.-ft. (617 Nm) of torque at 3200 rpm. The Vortec 6000 V-8 produces 300 hp (224 kw) at 4400 rpm and 360 lb.-ft. (488 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm.

No fewer than 14 different 2004 Chevy Silverado models can run on dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) or bi-fuel systems, the latter of which operates on either CNG or gasoline when equipped with a Vortec 6000 6.0L V-8 with hardened upgraded valves and seats to withstand CNG's lack of lubricity and cooling. Special versions with reduced gross vehicle weight ratings (8,500 pounds/3,825 kg) allow customers to meet fleet requirements in "non-attainment" areas. Higher-capacity 9,200-pound/4,140-kg GVWR models are also available.

Capable smooth-shifting transmissions

Duramax 6600 and Vortec 8100 are mated to smooth-shifting, high-capacity transmissions with close-ratio gearing to provide exceptional launch, hill-climbing and towing capabilities.

The ZF S6-650 six-speed is fully synchronized in all gears. Dual cone synchronizers in second and third gear provide extra capacity. The shift lever moves forward for first and straight back for reverse, providing easy low-speed maneuvering since drivers don't have to go across the shift pattern to select reverse. Second can be used for launching unloaded or lightly loaded trucks. First gear can be used as a "creeper gear" for extra low-end performance.

The Allison 1000 was built to move big-time tonnage. It has full electronic control of shift-timing points, five forward speeds and helical-type planetary gearsets for quiet operation. It also provides two operating modes, normal and Tow/Haul. When hauling heavy loads down long, steep grades, a grade-braking mechanism automatically downshifts to help slow the vehicle when the driver applies the brakes.

A heavy-duty, five-speed manual transmission and GM's optional Hydra-Matic 4L80-E four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission are available with the Vortec 6000. The 4L80-E also provides Passive Shift Stabilization with Tow/Haul mode and a standard temperature gauge and temperature monitoring system.

Impressive and tough

With awesome power, tough frames, advanced suspensions and high-capacity brakes, the 2500HD/3500 Series provides outstanding payload capacities as well as impressive hauling and trailering capabilities. The 3/4-ton models have a GVWR of as much as 9,200 pounds (4,173 kg), and payloads of as much as 3,964 pounds (1,798 kg). The one-ton pickup models have a GVWR of as much as 11,400 pounds (5,171 kg) GVWR and payloads of as much as 5,753 pounds (2,610 kg). Silverado HD has an 11,400-pound (5,171-kg) GVWR for 2WD chassis cabs and 12,000-pound (5,443 kg) GVWR for 4WD chassis cabs. Chassis cabs provide payloads of as much as 6,089 pounds (2,762 kg).

These heavy-duty pickups also are trailer-ready. A handling and trailering package is standard. The trailering equipment package provides the weight-distributing hitch platform, eight-wire trailer harness with mounted connector and a jumper harness with a plug-in for the electric trailer brake controller.

Comfortable, safe and secure

Whether it's a Regular two-door or a four-door Extended or Crew Cab, Silverado boasts significant interior room and outstanding seating comfort. The Extended Cab has the industry's largest rear-door openings. A standard four-wheel disc brake system features four-wheel ABS.

The dual-zone heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, available with both manual and automatic climate control, provides outstanding comfort. Dual-zone controls allow the driver and front passenger to adjust the temperature to their own comfort levels - as much as a 30-degree Fahrenheit (16.7-degree Celsius) difference between the two front zones. The optional automatic system automatically controls air delivery, fan speed, temperature and recirculating/outside air to provide faster warmups and cooldowns.

Silverado 2500 models feature a standard CD player as well as exterior mirrors with power-tilt glass/power folding, heating elements, left-side electrochromatic glass, puddle lights, turn-signal indicators and an optional memory feature. An available power-adjustable camper mirror can be extended to a vehicle width of as much as 106 inches (269 cm).

All models have standard dual air bags, with a passenger-side deactivation switch on Regular and Extended Cab models to protect small occupants.

The OnStar system, standard on uplevel Silverado LT Extended Cab and Crew Cab models, is available on 2500 HD and 3500 models. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the U.S. and Canada. Using the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar services include automatic notification of air-bag deployment, stolen vehicle location, remote door unlock, emergency services dispatch, roadside assistance, remote diagnostics, route support, convenience services and OnStar Concierge. OnStar Personal Calling allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls through a nationwide network in cooperation with Verizon Wireless. Virtual Advisor (U.S. only) gives subscribers access to personalized information in a hands-free, voice-activated manner with no screens or displays.

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STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES


EXTERIOR FEATURES

1500
Base

1500
LS

1500
LT

1500
SS

Bed extender (regular production accessory, dealer installed; NA with Sportside box)

O

O

O

O

Bed side rail protector (regular production accessory, dealer installed; NA with Sportside box)

O

O

O

O

Bumpers - front, chrome with spectra gray cover and air dam

S

S

S

-

Bumpers - rear, chrome with step pad

S

S

S

-

Fender flares - wheel opening (4x4 models)

O

O

O

-

Fog lights

-

O

S

-

Glass - Solar-Ray tinted, all windows

S

S

S

S

Glass - deep-tinted on all windows behind front doors

O

O

S

S

Grille - gray surround and horizontal bar

S

-

-

-

Grille - colour-keyed surround with chrome horizontal bar

O

S

S

-

Mirrors - below eye-line foldaway, black

S

S

S

-

Mirrors - power remote control, heated

-

S

-

-

Mirrors - power remote control, heated, power folding with reverse down, auto-dimming electrochromic driver's side and integral turn signals

-

O

S

S

Mirrors - camper-style, power remote control, heated, power extend and integral turn signals (NA Crew Cab)

-

O

O

-

Monochromatic colour scheme, including bumpers and grille

-

-

-

S

Mouldings - coloured bodyside, depending on exterior colour

O

S

S

-

Pickup box tonneau cover (regular production accessory, dealer installed) - soft or hard cover design

O

O

O

O

Running boards - black, contoured (NA with Crew Cab)

O

O

O

-

Side steps (regular production accessory, dealer installed) - tubular design, chrome or black finish

O

O

O

-

Skid plates - off-road, included with Z71 suspension

O

O

O

-

Sportside box - short box models only (NA Crew Cab)

O

O

O

-

Tow hooks - two front (all models)

S

S

S

-

Wheels - 16" silver painted steel wheel and centre cap

S

-

-

-

Wheels - 16" chrome-styled steel wheel with chrome centre cap (1500 models)

O

S

-

-

Wheels - 16" aluminum, machined-finish (1500 2WD models)

-

O

S

-

Wheels - 17" aluminum 5-spoke (1500 4x4 models)

-

O

S

-

Wheels - 20" sport aluminum

-

-

-

S

Wheels - 16" aluminum (2500/2500HD models)

O

O

S

-

Wheels - 16" steel painted silver. LS/LT add chrome centre caps (3500 single rear wheel models)

S

S

S

-

Wheels - 16" steel painted silver. LS/LT add chrome trim rings and centre cap (3500 dual rear wheel models)

S

S

S

-


INTERIOR FEATURES

1500
Base

1500
LS

1500
LT

1500
SS

Air conditioning - dual-zone, manual climate control (standard on Base Extended Cab)

O

S

-

-

Air conditioning - dual-zone, automatic climate control

-

O

S

S

Console - mini overhead

-

S

S

S

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

O

S

S

S

Cupholders

S

S

S

S

Defogger - electric, rear-window

-

S

S

S

Door trim panels - colour-keyed grained moulded plastic

S

-

-

-

Door trim panels - soft vinyl with carpet-covered map pocket

-

S

S

S

Driver Information Centre - includes multi-language with trip functions, displays vital vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings

S

S

S

S

Floor covering - black vinyl (NA with Crew Cab)

S

O

-

-

Floor covering - colour-keyed carpeting and removable vinyl floor mats

O

S

S

S

Floor covering - rear floor mats (Extended and Crew Cab)

O

S

S

S

Instrumentation - analogue including speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel gauge, odometer, trip odometer and engine hour meter

S

S

S

S

Instrumentation - white-faced with backlit gauges and orange needles

-

-

-

S

Mirror - rear-view, auto-dimming electrochromic with compass and outside temperature readouts

-

S

S

S

Package - Smoker's: includes lighter and ashtray (standard with bench seating)

S

O

O

S

Personalization feature - programs many comfort and convenience features using the steering wheel controls, including automatic locking/unlocking, seat position recall, perimeter lighting, exit lighting, remote lock/unlock feedback and reverse tilt of exterior mirrors

-

-

S

S

Power outlet - one auxiliary, 12-volt

S

S

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped, 4-spoke sport design

-

S

S

S

Stowage box (regular production accessory, dealer installed) - under rear seat (NA on Regular Cab)

O

O

O

O

Sunshades - LH and RH padded colour-keyed cloth; LH with pocket, RH with visor mirror

S

S

S

S

Tilt-Wheel - adjustable steering column

S

S

S

S

Windows - power, driver's side express-down and lock-out feature

-

S

S

S


SEATS

1500
Base

1500
LS

1500
LT

1500
SS

Front, 40/20/40 split-bench with manual driver's side recliner - vinyl or cloth trim (Regular Cab)

S

-

-

-

Front, Custom cloth, 40/20/40 split-bench with manual recliners and centre armrest/storage. Extended and Crew Cab also include seatback storage pockets

-

S

-

-

High-back Custom cloth front bucket seats with driver 6-way power seat adjuster, manual recliners and driver and front passenger-side inboard armrests. Includes seatback storage pockets and centre floor console in Extended and Crew Cab (NA on Regular Cab)

-

O

-

-

Full-feature front high-back bucket seats with heated leather seat inserts, driver's side two-position memory controls and driver and front passenger-side 10-way power seat adjusters including power lumbar supports, seatback recliners and bolsters. Includes driver and front passenger-side inboard armrests, seatback storage pockets and floor console (rear folding seat is vinyl on Extended Cab, includes leather seat inserts on Crew Cab)

-

-

S

S

Driver's 6-way power seat adjuster on 40/20/40 split-bench seat

-

O

-

-

Rear, fold-up seat in Extended Cab

S

S

S

S

Rear, 40/60 split fold-down seat in Crew Cab

-

S

S

-

Leather front seat inserts - Extended and Crew Cab (rear folding seat is vinyl on Extended Cab, includes leather seat inserts on Crew Cab)

-

O

S

S

Head restraints, adjustable on all outboard seats

S

S

S

S


SOUND SYSTEMS

1500
Base

1500
LS

1500
LT

1500
SS

AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, digital clock and 4 speakers in Regular Cab, 6 in all others

S

-

-

-

AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, CD player, Radio Data System (RDS), digital clock, auto tone control and 6 speakers

O

S

-

-

AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, both cassette tape and CD players, Radio Data System (RDS), digital clock, auto tone control and 6 speakers (Bose premium speakers included with bucket seats)

-

O

-

-

AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, 6-disc CD changer, Radio Data System (RDS), auto tone control, digital clock and 6 Bose premium speakers

-

O

S

S

Steering wheel audio controls

-

O

S

S

Rear-seat audio controls (Crew Cab)

-

S

S

-

Entertainment Package - includes rear seat overhead fold-down 178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera and video game input (RCA) jacks, rear-seat audio controls and 2 sets of wireless headphones (Crew Cab)

-

O

O

-


MECHANICAL

1500
Base

1500
LS

1500
LT

1500
SS

Axle ratio - rear, 4.10:1

-

-

-

S

Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc with anti-lock braking system (ABS)

S

S

S

S

Drivetrain - full-time all-wheel drive (AWD)

-

-

-

S

Engine - Vortec 4300 V6 (1500 models)

S

-

-

-

Engine - Vortec 4800 V8 (1500 models)

O

S

S

-

Engine - Vortec 5300 V8 (1500 models)

O

O

O

-

Engine - Vortec 6000 V8 (2500/2500HD/3500 models)

S

S

S

-

Engine - Vortec 6000 V8 (high output)

-

-

-

-S

Engine - Vortec 8100 V8 (2500HD/3500 models)

O

O

O

-

Engine - Duramax 6600 V8 Turbo Diesel (2500HD/3500 models)

O

O

O

-

Engine block heater

S

S

S

S

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel muffler and tailpipe

S

S

S

S

Locking differential - (standard on LS and LT 4x4s)

O

O

O

S

Package - Z60 High Performance Chassis

-

-

-

S

Quadrasteer - 4-wheel steering with mode selector switch on instrument panel, roof marker lights, special rear flared fenders with marker lights, limited-slip differential and Ride Control suspension (available on 1500 Extended Cab short box)

-

O

O

-

Spare tire carrier - rear underbody, winch-mounted, includes lock

S

S

S

S

Steering - power, rack-and-pinion on 1500 series 2WD models

S

S

S

S

Steering - power, recirculating ball on all other models

S

S

S

-

Tires - 16" wheels with size ranges from P235/75R16 up to P245/75R16 all-season blackwalls

S

S

S

-

Tires - 17" wheels with P265/70R17 all-season blackwalls, includes 16" spare (4x4 only); standard with Crew Cab LS 4x4 and available with Regular Cab and Extended Cab LS 4x4 models

-

O

S

-

Tires - 20" wheels with P275/55R20 touring performance tires

-

-

-

S

Trailering Special Equipment - heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing platform trailer hitch receiver, 8-lead wiring harness with a 7-pin sealed connector (includes 7-pin to 4-pin adapter and trailer brake control harness), heavy-duty transmission cooler and high capacity air cleaner (if not already equipped)

O

O

O

O

Transfer case (4x4 models) - lever-operated 2-speed manual

S

S

-

-

Transfer case (4x4 models) - Autotrac with electronic push-button controls (standard on Crew Cab)

-

O

S

-

Transmission - 5-speed manual with overdrive (Base Regular Cab)

S

-

-

-

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode

O

S

S

Transmission: heavy-duty 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode

-

-

-

S


SAFETY AND SECURITY

1500
Base

1500
LS

1500
LT

1500
SS

Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front passenger-side, frontal with passenger-side seat sensor and air bag suppression On/Off switch (On/Off switch not included on Crew Cab models)

S

S

S

S

Brake/transmission shift interlock (automatic transmission only)

S

S

S

S

Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection

O

S

S

S

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic control

S

S

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote, programmable, with Panic alarm

-

S

S

S

OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan

-

O

S

S

Safety restraints - Child safety seat top tether anchor

S

S

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock

S

S

S

S

Traction Assist - electronic, 2WD models (availability varies based on equipment. Standard on 2WD Extended Cab with Quadrasteer)

O

O

O

-

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.


SPECIFICATIONS

OverviewModels:Chevy Silverado
2500HD, 3500 Reg. Cab, Fleetside, Long Box-Standard and LS
2500HD Ext. Cab, Fleetside, Short Box-Standard LS and LT
2500HD, 3500 Ext. Cab, Fleetside, Long Box-Standard, LS and LT
Crew Cab, Fleetside, Short Box-Standard, LS and LT
Crew Cab, Fleetside, Long Box-Standard, LS and LT
Chassis CabBody style / driveline:2/3 passenger Regular Cab or 5/6 passenger Extended Cab,
5-6-passenger Crew Cab
3/4- and 1-ton, 2- and 4-wheel-drive heavy-duty pickupConstruction:body on frameEPA vehicle class:full-size truckManufacturing location:Fort Wayne, Indiana; Pontiac, Michigan; Flint, MichiganKey competitors:Ford Superduty Series Pickup, Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Pickup
EnginesVortec 6000
6.0L V-8 (LQ4)Vortec 8100
8.1L V-8 (L18)Duramax 6600
6.6L V-8 (LB7)Type:6.0L V-88.1L V-86.6L V-8Displacement (cu in / cc):364 / 5967496 / 8128403 / 6599Bore & stroke (in / mm):4 x 3.62 /
101.6 x 924.25 x 4.37 /
107.9 x 1114.06 x 3.90 /
103 x 99Block material:cast ironcast ironcast ironCylinder head material:cast aluminumcast ironcast aluminumValvetrain:OHVOHVOHVIgnition system:coil-near-plug, platinum- tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wirescoil-near-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wirescompression, glow plug start aid; low-resistance spark plug wiresFuel delivery:sequential fuel injectionsequential fuel injectiondirect injection diesel with high pressure common railCompression ratio:9.4:19.1:117.5:1Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):300 / 224 @ 4400340 / 254 @ 4200 (L18)
325 / 242 @ 4000
(MD L18 with LRW option)
295 / 220 @ 3600
(MD L18 with LRZ option)
225 / 168 @ 3600
(MD L18 with LQR option)300 / 224 @ 3100Torque (lb-ft / Nm @rpm):360 / 488 @ 4000455 / 617 @ 3200 (L18)
450 / 610 @ 2800
(MD L18 with LRW option)
440 / 597 @ 3200
(MD L18 with LRZ option)
350 / 475 @ 1200
(MD L18 with LQR option)520 / 705 @ 1800Recommended fuel:87 octane87 octanedieselMaximum engine speed (rpm):manual: 5600
auto: 5600manual: 5600
auto: 40003250Emissions controls:3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection systemturbocharged, intercooled, catalytic converter system
TransmissionsHydra-Matic
4L80-ENVG 3500 (MW3)ZF S6-650 (ML6)Allison 1000 (M74)Type:4-speed automatic5-speed manual6-speed manual5-speed automaticGear ratios (:1):First:2.485.615.793.10Second:1.483.043.311.81Third:1.001.672.101.41Fourth:0.751.001.311.00Fifth:-0.751.000.71Sixth:--0.76-Reverse:2.085.615.234.49Final drive ratio
(with all transmissions):Vortec 6000: 4.10 standard on all models
Vortec 8100: (opt) 3.73 or 4.10 on 2500HD; 4.10 std on 3500 Series
Duramax 6600: 3.73 ratio standard on all modelsChassis/SuspensionFront:(all models) std long- and short-arm independent front torsion bar suspensionRear:2500HD Pickups:semi-elliptic 2-stage multileaf spring3500 Chassis Cabs:3-stage multileaf springSteering type:integral power recirculating ballSteering ratio:24:1Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:3.14
RegularExtendedCrewTurning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft / m):

2500HD Series single-wheel pickups:

2WD: 43.8 / 13.4
4WD: 43.8 / 13.42WD: 46.8 / 14.3
4WD: 50.8 / 15.52WD: 49.6 / 15.1
4WD: 49.6 / 15.1

3500 Series dual-wheel pickups:

2WD: 43.7 / 13.3
4WD: 43.7 / 13.32WD: 50.7 / 15.5
4WD: 50.7 / 15.52WD: 53.5 / 16.3
4WD: 53.5 / 16.3BrakesType:power, Hydroboost brake-apply system, 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABSRotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):front: 12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38;
rear: 12.8 x 1.2 / 325 x 30Total swept area
(sq in / sq cm):front: 245.5 x 1584;
rear: 235.1 / 1517Wheels/TiresWheel size and type:8-bolt 16 x 6.5-inch steel wheels std; opt on 2500HD models: chrome center cap, chrome steel wheels with chrome center cap and polished forged aluminum wheels
Chassis Cab wheels redesigned to display more surface area and provide increased corrosion resistance (compared to previous designs)Tires:2500HD models: LT245/75R16E radials, with either all-season or on-/off-road design, depending on model
3500-Series: LT215/85R16-E highway or on-/off-road tires; tire size and inflation pressure geared to specific load ratings
Dimensions

Exterior

2500HD / 3500
Regular Cab
Long Box2500HD
Extended Cab
Short Box2500HD / 3500
Extended Cab
Long Box2500HD
Crew Cab
Short BoxWheelbase (in / mm):133 / 3378143.5 / 3645157.5 / 4001153 / 3886Overall length (in / mm):

2WD:

222.1 / 5641227.7 / 5784246.6 / 6264237.3 / 6027

4WD:

222.1 / 5641246.6 / 6264237.3 / 6027Overall width (in / mm):

2WD:

79.7 / 202479.7 / 202479.7 / 202479.7 / 2024

4WD:

96.1 / 244196.1 / 244179.7 / 2024Overall height: (in / mm):

2WD:

2500HD: 76.2 / 193576.2 / 19352500HD: 76.2 / 193577 / 19563500: 76.7 / 19483500: 76.3 / 1938

4WD:

2500HD: 76.5 / 194376.5 / 194376.5 / 194377.4 / 19663500: 76.7 / 19483500: 76.7 / 1948Track (in / mm):

Front:

all models: 68.6 / 1742

Rear:

2500HD: 66 / 1676
3500: 74.7 / 1897Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):

2WD (front):

2500HD: 8.6 / 218.4
3500: 8.8 / 223.58.5 / 2162500HD: 8.5 / 216
3500: 8.7 / 2218.7 / 221

(rear):

2500HD: 7.5 / 190.5
3500: 7.6 / 1937.4 / 1882500HD: 7.4 / 1887.4 / 188
3500: 7.5 / 190.4

4WD (front):

2500HD: 8.9 / 226.1
3500: 8.8 / 223.58.8 / 223.52500HD: 8.8 / 223.5
3500: 8.8 / 223.58.9 / 226.1

(rear):

2500HD: 7.5 / 190.5
3500: 7.6 / 1937.4 / 1882500HD: 7.4 / 188
3500: 7.6 / 1937.4 / 188Step-in height (in / mm):2WD:2500HD: 24.9 / 632.5
3500: 25.4 / 645.224.4 / 619.82500HD: 24.4 / 619.8
3500: 24.9 / 632.524.6 / 624.84WD:25.4 / 645.224.6 / 624.82500HD: 24.6 / 624.8
3500: 24.9 / 632.525.1 / 637.5Crew Cab
Long BoxCrew Cab
Chassis CabReg. Cab
Chassis Cab
DRWExtended Cab
Chassis Cab
DRWWheelbase (in / mm):

2WD:

167 / 4242167 / 4242137 / 3480161.5 / 4102

4WD:

167 / 4242167 / 4242161.5 / 4102185.5 / 4712Overall length (in / mm):

2WD:

256.2 / 6507246.7 / 6266225 / 5715249.5 / 6637

4WD:

256.2 / 6507246.7 / 6266249.5 / 6637273.5 / 6947Overall width (in / mm):

2WD:

79.7 / 202479.7 / 202494 / 238894 / 2388

4WD:

79.7 / 202494 / 238894 / 238894 / 2388Overall height (in / mm):

2WD:

2500HD: 77 / 1956
3500: 77.3 / 19632500HD: 77 / 1956
3500: 77.3 / 196376 / 193076 / 1930

4WD:

2500HD: 77 / 1956
3500: 77.3 / 19632500HD: 77 / 1956
3500: 77.3 / 196376 / 193076 / 1930Step-in height (in / mm):

2WD:

2500HD: 24.6 / 625
3500: 24.7 / 6272500HD: 24.6 / 625
3500: 24.7 / 62725 / 63525 / 635

4WD:

2500HD: 25.1 / 638
3500: 24.8 / 6302500HD: 25.1 / 638
3500: 24.8 / 63025 / 63525 / 635GVW (lb / kg)CurbWeight
(lb / kg)Payload (lb / kg)Weight Distribution
(% front / rear)C25903 Reg. Cab long box:8600 / 39015059 / 22953541 / 160657 / 43C25903HD Reg. Cab long box:9200 / 41735153 / 23374047 / 183655 / 45C25753HD Ext. Cab short box:9200 / 41735402 / 24503798 / 172356 / 44C25953HD Ext. Cab long box:9200 / 41735556 / 25203644 / 165356 / 44C25743HD Crew Cab short box:9200 / 41735614 / 25473585 / 162655 / 45C25943HD Crew Cab long box:9200 / 41735779 / 26213421 / 155255 / 45C35943 Crew Cab long box:11400 / 51716168 / 27985232 / 237352 / 48C35953 Ext. Cab long box:11400 / 51715951 / 26995449 / 247253 / 47C35003 Reg. Cab chassis cab:11400 / 51715530 / 25085870 / 2662
53 / 47C35053 Ext. Cab chassis cab:11400 / 51715971 / 27085129 / 232754 / 46C35403 Reg. Cab chassis cab:11400 / 51715612 / 25455788 / 262555 / 45C35453 Ext. Cab chassis cab:11400 / 51716057 / 27475343 / 242355 / 45K25753 Ext. Cab short box:8600 / 39015524 / 25063076 / 139559 / 41K25903HD Reg. Cab long box:9200 / 41735440 / 24683760 / 170657 / 43K25753HD Ext. Cab short box:9200 / 41735631 / 25543569 / 161958 / 42K25743HD Crew Cab short box:9200 / 41735892 / 26733308 / 150057 / 43K25943HD Crew Cab long box:9200 / 41736056 / 27473144 / 142657 / 43K25953HD Ext. Cab long box:9200 / 41735828 / 26443372 / 153058 / 42K35903 Reg. Cab long box:11400 / 51715841 / 26495559 / 252254 / 46K35943 Crew Cab long box:11400 / 51716459 / 29304941 / 224154 / 46K35953 Ext. Cab long box:11400 / 51716231 / 28265169 / 234554 / 46K35003 Reg. Cab chassis cab:12000 / 54435800 / 26306200 / 281255 / 45K35053 Ext. Cab chassis cab:12000 / 54436262 / 28405738 / 260255 / 45K35403 Reg. Cab chassis cab:12000 / 54435906 / 26796094 / 276457 / 43K35453 Ext. Cab chassis cab:12000 / 54436341 / 28765659 / 256656 / 44Cargo boxLong BoxShort BoxCargo volume (cu ft / L):70.7 / 200256.9 / 1611Length at floor (in / mm):97.6 / 247978.7 / 1999Width at floor (in / mm):64.8 / 164664.8 / 1646Opening width rear at top
(in / mm):61.9 / 157261.9 / 1572Width between wheelhousings (in / mm):50 / 127050 / 1270Inside height (in / mm):19.5 / 49519.5 / 495
InteriorRegular CabExtended CabCrew CabHead room (in / mm):41 / 1041front: 41 / 1041
rear: 38.4 / 975front: 41 / 1041
rear: 39 / 991Leg room (in / mm):41.3 / 1049front: 41.3 / 1049
rear: 33.7 / 856front: 41.3 / 1049
rear: 39.1 / 993Shoulder room (in / mm):65.2 / 1656front: 65.2 / 1656
rear: 66.3 / 1684front: 65.2 / 1656
rear: 65.1 / 1654Hip room (in / mm):61.4 / 1560front: 61.4 / 1560
rear: 61.5 / 1562front: 61.4 / 1560
rear: 62.9 / 1598CapacitiesFuel tank (gal / L):short box, all models (except diesel): 35.9 / 135.9;
long box, all models (plus all diesels): 34 / 128.7;
DRW chassis cab: 50 / 189.3Trailer towing maximum
(lb / kg):

2500HD alt fuel w/6.0L V-8 auto trans:

8200 / 3719 with weight-distributing hitch and sway bar; alt fuel vehicles are neither designed nor intended to tow 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailers

2500HD w/6.0L V-8manual or auto trans:

10600 / 4807 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control or with 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer

2500HD w/8.1L V-8 or Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo diesel, manual or auto trans:

12000 / 5442 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control. Increases to 16100 lb. (7303 kg) for 8.1L and 16000 lb. (7257 kg) for Duramax with 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer

3500 w/6.0L V-8, manual or auto trans:

9900 / 4490 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control or 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailers

3500 w/8.1L V-8 or Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel, manual or auto trans:

12000 / 5442 with weight-distributing hitch and sway control; increases to 15500 lb. (7031 kg) for 8.1L and 15400 lb. (6985 kg) for Duramax with 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailersRegular CabExtended CabCrew CabSeating:2 / 35 / 65 / 6Engine oil (qt / L):6.0 / 5.76.0 / 5.79.3 / 9.8Cooling system (qt / L):

Man trans:

15.2 / 14.423.6 / 22.321.8 / 20.7

Auto trans:

14.4 / 13.623.1 / 21.921.4 / 20.3

*For alternative-fuel vehicles, trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total-loaded trailer weight. On other models, trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total-loaded trailer weight up to 1,500 lb. (675 kg). On all models, the base cooling system includes all content required to attain maximum trailering rating, and the Z82 Heavy Duty trailering package includes the trailer hitch platform and trailer electrical connector.

What motor came in a 2004 Chevy 2500HD?

Used 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Specs & Features.

Is a 2500HD 6.0 gas or diesel?

The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD has a standard 6.5-liter V-8 gas engine with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. The gas engine is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

What transmission does a 2004 6.0 Vortec have?

All Chevy 6.0L Vortec engines were paired with the General Motors 6L90 automatic transmission. It could produce a range of horsepower (300 to 362 hp) and torque (360 to 380 pound-feet) depending on the engine version.

Is the 2004 Chevy 2500HD a diesel?

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Duramax Diesel Lifted 4X4 Crew Cab Short Bed. Engine: Duramax 6.6L Diesel Turbo V8 300hp 520ft. lbs.