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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Full Review
Date Published: 10/03/07
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Review
Silverado HDs share new front styling with their lighter-duty Silverado 1500/2500 siblings, and add optional satellite radio and rear-seat entertainment system for 2003. This report covers mainstay 3/4-ton 2500 and 1-ton 3500 pickups, though chassis-cab and chassis cutaway models are also offered.
Both HD Silverado series are available with rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. An electronic-shift transfer case (replacing a manual lever) is standard on 4WD LTs, optional on LSs. Both 2500 and 3500 come in a choice of regular cab, an extended cab with rear-hinged back half-doors, and a Crew Cab with four full-size front-hinged doors. All can be ordered with front bucket seats or a 40/20/40 split bench. The extended and Crew Cab include a three-person rear bench. HD 3500s come only with an eight-foot cargo box; 2500s offer a 6.5-foot box as well. All 3500s have dual rear wheels on each side.
All models have standard dual dashboard airbags and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes; some offer GM's OnStar assistance system. Base engine is a 6.0-liter V8. Optional are an 8.1-liter V8 and 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8. The base engine teams with 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode. The two larger engines have a 6-speed manual or optional Allison 5-speed automatic with Engine Grade Braking, an electronic feature that makes an automatic downshift when descending steep slopes. Newly optional on LS and LT models for '03 are satellite radio, a rear-seat entertainment system for Crew Cabs, and power-extending camper mirrors. Silverado HD is similar to GMC Sierra HD.
Both HD Silverado series are available with rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. An electronic-shift transfer case (replacing a manual lever) is standard on 4WD LTs, optional on LSs. Both 2500 and 3500 come in a choice of regular cab, an extended cab with rear-hinged back half-doors, and a Crew Cab with four full-size front-hinged doors. All can be ordered with front bucket seats or a 40/20/40 split bench. The extended and Crew Cab include a three-person rear bench. HD 3500s come only with an eight-foot cargo box; 2500s offer a 6.5-foot box as well. All 3500s have dual rear wheels on each side.
All models have standard dual dashboard airbags and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes; some offer GM's OnStar assistance system. Base engine is a 6.0-liter V8. Optional are an 8.1-liter V8 and 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8. The base engine teams with 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode. The two larger engines have a 6-speed manual or optional Allison 5-speed automatic with Engine Grade Braking, an electronic feature that makes an automatic downshift when descending steep slopes. Newly optional on LS and LT models for '03 are satellite radio, a rear-seat entertainment system for Crew Cabs, and power-extending camper mirrors. Silverado HD is similar to GMC Sierra HD.
Competition
With the advent of crossover vehicles, this segment has become less defined. Once the domain of work-related heavy-duty pickups, buyers are now demanding that their full-size trucks do double duty. Our Best Buys remain Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra. These trucks offer a wide range of powertrain combinations, plenty of luxury accommodations, and ample towing power--though the GM twins are the only ones to offer full-time 4WD and convenient 4-wheel steering.
Big-rig-styled Dodge Ram matches the new Ford and GM models in most aspects but can't match their ride comfort or civility. We also like the expensive Toyota Tundra. What it lacks in brute strength, it more than makes up for with refined road manners.
Big-rig-styled Dodge Ram matches the new Ford and GM models in most aspects but can't match their ride comfort or civility. We also like the expensive Toyota Tundra. What it lacks in brute strength, it more than makes up for with refined road manners.
News
These Silverados (and equivalent GMC Sierras) are still pretty new, and sources say they won't be redesigned again until model-year 2008. As heavyweight pickups change even less often than light-duty models, we don't expect the HD to generate much news in the new few years. GM has confirmed a hybrid-power option for some light-duty 2005 Silverados, but the HDs aren't likely to share it. Available information suggests the planned gas/electric powertrain would comprise the big rigs' hauling capacity. Besides, the hybrid's main purpose is to boost GM's overall truck fuel economy, so offering it in the higher-volume light-duty models makes more sense.
However, fuel-economy needs could see some HD gasoline engines adopting GM's new "Displacement on Demand" technology. This is a system that automatically shuts down half the cylinders in highway cruising and other situations that don't require full power. GM has said it wants to sell about 150,000 full-size DOD trucks starting in 2004, rising to some 1.5 million per year by '07. Given that goal, we think the HD line will be part of the program.
We don't have separate sales figures for the HD models, but total Silverado volume dropped 8.8 percent in 2002. Ford's F-Series was also down as a whole, and it's likely that heavy-duty models at both nameplates lost some sales from the previous year.
However, fuel-economy needs could see some HD gasoline engines adopting GM's new "Displacement on Demand" technology. This is a system that automatically shuts down half the cylinders in highway cruising and other situations that don't require full power. GM has said it wants to sell about 150,000 full-size DOD trucks starting in 2004, rising to some 1.5 million per year by '07. Given that goal, we think the HD line will be part of the program.
We don't have separate sales figures for the HD models, but total Silverado volume dropped 8.8 percent in 2002. Ford's F-Series was also down as a whole, and it's likely that heavy-duty models at both nameplates lost some sales from the previous year.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Instruments/controls | Fuel economy |
| Towing/Hauling | Ride |
| Passenger room | Noise (diesel) |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Adequate with base 6.0-liter V8, but 8.1-liter V8 and 6.6-liter turbodiesel are noticeably stronger. Six-speed manual transmission standard with 8.1 V8 and turbodiesel has 1st gear positioned in and down from normal pattern, leaving 2nd where 1st is normally located--which takes getting used to--though 1st is typically used only when hauling heavy loads.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4.7 |
Adequate with base 6.0-liter V8, but 8.1-liter V8 and 6.6-liter turbodiesel are noticeably stronger. Six-speed manual transmission standard with 8.1 V8 and turbodiesel has 1st gear positioned in and down from normal pattern, leaving 2nd where 1st is normally located--which takes getting used to--though 1st is typically used only when hauling heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
On a test 2500 Crew Cab with the Duramax diesel and automatic we averaged 14.2 mpg in all city driving. A 3500 Crew Cab with same powertrain averaged 13.7.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 2.2 |
On a test 2500 Crew Cab with the Duramax diesel and automatic we averaged 14.2 mpg in all city driving. A 3500 Crew Cab with same powertrain averaged 13.7.
Ride Quality
Trucky, to be sure, with considerable bouncing with an empty bed, but not bruising over bumps.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3.7 |
Trucky, to be sure, with considerable bouncing with an empty bed, but not bruising over bumps.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Too big and ponderous to be sporty, but there's little body lean in turns. Brakes suffer a somewhat spongy feel, but stop the truck with little fanfare.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3.3 |
Too big and ponderous to be sporty, but there's little body lean in turns. Brakes suffer a somewhat spongy feel, but stop the truck with little fanfare.
Quietness
Wind and road noise are surprisingly subdued. Diesel engine noise intrudes only under full throttle.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 2 | 4.5 |
Wind and road noise are surprisingly subdued. Diesel engine noise intrudes only under full throttle.
Controls
Clear gauges, convenient controls--except for the wiper switch, which is awkwardly combined with the turn signal lever.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 6.8 |
Clear gauges, convenient controls--except for the wiper switch, which is awkwardly combined with the turn signal lever.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Plenty of room, with comfortable seats. Ample seat travel even in regular cabs. High step-up, so entry/exit a chore.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 9 | 8.5 |
Plenty of room, with comfortable seats. Ample seat travel even in regular cabs. High step-up, so entry/exit a chore.
Room/Comfort (rear)
With sufficient leg space and a nicely reclined seatback, extended cabs offer best-in-class room and comfort, with true three-adult seating. Crew cabs have even more space, rivaling Ford's version. In all, high step-up hinders entry/exit.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 4.4 |
With sufficient leg space and a nicely reclined seatback, extended cabs offer best-in-class room and comfort, with true three-adult seating. Crew cabs have even more space, rivaling Ford's version. In all, high step-up hinders entry/exit.
Cargo Room
Rear seat in extended cab folds up to create a good amount of storage space, though it lacks some of the features of competitors. Behind-seat room in regular cab beats Ford, trails Dodge.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 4.8 |
Rear seat in extended cab folds up to create a good amount of storage space, though it lacks some of the features of competitors. Behind-seat room in regular cab beats Ford, trails Dodge.
Value within Class
There's a lot to recommend these GM heavy-duty trucks, including strong engines, high hauling limits, comfortable rear-seat accommodations, and the availability of such features as a rear-seat entertainment system and GM's OnStar system. They should top your list.
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 6.9 |
There's a lot to recommend these GM heavy-duty trucks, including strong engines, high hauling limits, comfortable rear-seat accommodations, and the availability of such features as a rear-seat entertainment system and GM's OnStar system. They should top your list.
Total Score
| 2500HD Crew Cab, turbodiesel auto. | Class Average |
| 51 | 49.8 |
Scores for all Large Pickup Trucks
| Low Score | 38 | |
| Average Score | 49 | |
| High Score | 61 |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 06/19/2003
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| 2WD 2500HD Base regular cab SRW, long bed | $23,950 | $20,956 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD Base regular cab SRW, long bed | $26,800 | $23,450 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 Base regular cab DRW, long bed | $28,300 | $24,763 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD Base extended cab SRW, short bed | $26,200 | $22,925 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD Base extended cab SRW, long bed | $26,500 | $23,188 | $815 |
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| 2WD 3500 Base extended cab DRW, long bed | $27,760 | $24,290 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD Base extended cab SRW, short bed | $29,000 | $25,375 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD Base extended cab SRW, long bed | $29,300 | $25,638 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 Base extended cab DRW, long bed | $30,850 | $26,994 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD Base Crew Cab SRW, short bed | $28,200 | $24,675 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD Base Crew Cab SRW, long bed | $28,500 | $24,938 | $815 |
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| 2WD 3500 Base Crew Cab DRW, long bed | $29,760 | $26,040 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD Base Crew Cab SRW, short bed | $31,250 | $27,344 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD Base Crew Cab SRW, long bed | $31,550 | $27,606 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 Base Crew Cab DRW, long bed | $32,850 | $28,744 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LS regular cab SRW, long bed | $26,200 | $22,925 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LS regular cab SRW, long bed | $29,270 | $25,611 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 LS regular cab DRW, long bed | $30,450 | $26,644 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LS extended cab SRW, short bed | $28,750 | $25,156 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LS extended cab SRW, long bed | $29,050 | $25,419 | $815 |
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| 2WD 3500 LS extended cab DRW, long bed | $30,000 | $26,250 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LS extended cab SRW, short bed | $31,600 | $27,650 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LS extended cab SRW, long bed | $31,900 | $27,913 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 LS extended cab DRW, long bed | $33,123 | $28,988 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LS Crew Cab SRW, short bed | $30,600 | $26,775 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LS Crew Cab SRW, long bed | $30,900 | $27,038 | $815 |
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| 2WD 3500 LS Crew Cab DRW, long bed | $31,862 | $27,879 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LS Crew Cab SRW, short bed | $33,650 | $29,444 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LS Crew Cab SRW, long bed | $33,950 | $29,706 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 LS Crew Cab DRW, long bed | $34,950 | $30,581 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LT extended cab SRW, short bed | $34,028 | $29,775 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LT extended cab SRW, long bed | $34,328 | $30,037 | $815 |
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| 2WD 3500 LT extended cab DRW, long bed | $34,895 | $30,533 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LT extended cab SRW, short bed | $37,035 | $32,406 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LT extended cab SRW, long bed | $37,335 | $32,668 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 LT extended cab DRW, long bed | $38,175 | $33,403 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LT Crew Cab SRW, short bed | $36,116 | $31,602 | $815 |
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| 2WD 2500HD LT Crew Cab SRW, long bed | $36,416 | $31,864 | $815 |
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| 2WD 3500 LT Cab DRW, long bed | $36,995 | $32,371 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LT Crew Cab SRW, short bed | $39,323 | $34,408 | $815 |
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| 4WD 2500HD LT Crew Cab SRW, long bed | $39,623 | $34,670 | $815 |
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| 4WD 3500 LT Crew Cab DRW, long bed | $40,240 | $35,210 | $815 |
Price note: SRW denotes single rear wheels; DRW denotes dual rear wheels.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
6.0-liter V8, 5-speed manual transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone manual controls, power steering, tilt steering wheel, vinyl upholstery, front split bench seat, cupholders, rear folding bench seat (extended cab), rear split folding bench seat (Crew Cab), rear-hinged rear doors (extended cab), front-hinged rear doors (Crew Cab), AM/FM radio, digital clock, tachometer, engine-hour meter, trip computer, intermittent wipers, passenger-side visor mirror, cargo-box lights, automatic headlights, vinyl floor covering.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, Fleetside bed, chrome front bumper and rear step bumper.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
7-lead trailer harness, front tow hooks (3500), full-size spare tire, LT245/75R16E tires (2500HD), dual rear wheels (3500), LT215/85R16D tires (3500), 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks.
LS adds to Base:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, outside-temperature indicator, overhead console, map lights, rear defogger, carpeting, floormats.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Chrome steel wheels (2500HD), 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks.
LT adds to LS:
Powertrain
4-speed automatic transmission.
Comfort and Convenience Features
OnStar System w/one year service (roadside assistance, emergency services; other services available), dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, heated front bucket seats, 6-way power front seats w/driver-seat memory, floor console, mirror-mounted turn-signal indicators, driver-side automatic day/night mirror, passenger-side tilt-down back-up-aid mirror, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, steering-wheel radio controls.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deep-tinted rear glass, fog lights.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Front tow hooks, alloy wheels (2500HD), 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, electronic 2-speed transfer case.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Work Group Preferred Equipment Group 1SW
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2500HD Base regular cab (credit)
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$-500
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$-430
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Includes painted rear bumper. NA w/8.1-liter V8 engine, 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8, rear defogger, deep-tinted rear glass.
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Exterior Appearance Group
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2500HD Base regular cab
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$575
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$495
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2500HD Base extended cab
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$632
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$544
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2500HD Base Crew Cab
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$705
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$606
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Color-keyed grille surround, bodyside moldings, deep-tinted rear glass, chrome steel wheels.
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Snow Plow Prep Pkg.
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4WD
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$310
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$267
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4WD w/Heavy-Duty Trailering Pkg.
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$285
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$245
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Forward lamp wiring harness, heavy-duty alternator and electrical connections, skid plates. NA w/automatic climate controls. LT requires dual-zone manual climate controls.
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Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment
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Base, LS, LT
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$215
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$185
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w/6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine
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$190
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$163
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Trailer hitch platform, high capacity air cleaner, transmission oil cooler.
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Powertrain |
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8.1-liter V8 engine
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Base, LS, LT
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$850
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$731
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Requires 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission.
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6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine
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Base, LS, LT
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$5,010
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$4,309
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Includes engine block heater. Requires 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission.
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6-speed manual transmission
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Base, LS
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$0
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$0
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Requires 8.1-liter V8 or 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8.
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4-speed automatic transmission
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Base, LS
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$1,095
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$942
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NA w/8.1-liter V8 or 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8.
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5-speed automatic transmission
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Base, LS
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$2,295
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$1,974
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LT
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$1,200
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$1,032
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Requires 8.1-liter V8 or 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8.
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Limited-slip rear differential
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Base, LS, LT
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$295
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$254
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Electronic transfer case
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4WD LS
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$195
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$168
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Requires automatic transmission.
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Special axle ratio
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2500
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$0
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$0
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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OnStar System
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LS
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$695
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$598
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Includes one-year service (roadside assistance, emergency services; other services available).
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Rear-seat entertainment system
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LS/LT Crew Cab
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$1,295
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$1,114
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DVD player, LCD screen, wireless headphones. LS requires dual-zone automatic climate controls, bucket seats, and AM/FM/cassette/CD player or AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
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Air conditioning delete
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Base (credit)
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$-870
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$-748
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Dual-zone automatic climate controls
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LS
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$195
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$167
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Dual-zone manual climate controls
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LT (credit)
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$-195
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$-168
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Requires Snow Plow Prep.
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Cruise control
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Base
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$240
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$206
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AM/FM/CD player
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Base
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$255
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$219
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AM/FM/cassette/CD player
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LS
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$100
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$86
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LS w/bucket seats
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$595
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$512
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LT (credit)
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$-200
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$-172
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Includes Bose sound system w/bucket seats.
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer
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LS extended cab/Crew Cab
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$795
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$684
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Includes Bose sound system. Requires bucket seats.
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Satellite radio
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LS, LT
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$325
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$280
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Requires monthly fee.
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Steering-wheel radio controls
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LS
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$125
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$108
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Rear defogger
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Base
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$175
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$151
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NA w/air conditioning delete.
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Power folding mirrors
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LS
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$183
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$157
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Includes turn-signal indicators, driver-side automatic day/night, passenger-side tilt-down back-up aid. Std. LT.
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Heated power camper mirrors
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LS
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$238
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$205
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LT
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$55
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$47
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Includes power extending arms, turn-signal indicators.
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Camper mirrors
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Base
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$70
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$60
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Power door locks
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Base
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$162
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$139
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Cloth upholstery
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Base
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$0
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$0
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Leather split bench seat
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LS extended cab/Crew Cab
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$1,040
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$894
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Includes 6-way power driver seat.
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Bucket seats
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LS
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$905
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$778
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Includes dual 6-way power, center console.
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Bucket seats w/leather upholstery
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LS extended cab
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$1,670
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$1,436
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LS Crew Cab
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$1,835
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$1,578
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Includes 6-way power driver seat, floor console. Crew Cab includes rear radio controls. Requires AM/FM/cassette/CD player or AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer. 4WD requires electronic transfer case.
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6-way power front seats
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LS regular cab
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$480
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$413
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Carpeting
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Base
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$100
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$86
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Includes floormats.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Engine-block heater
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Base, LS, LT
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$35
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$30
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Camper and fifth wheel wiring provisions
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Base, LS, LT
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$35
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$30
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Requires Heavy-Duty Trailering Equipment.
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Deep-tinted rear glass
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regular cab
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$50
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$43
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Base/LS extended cab
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$107
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$92
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Base/LS Crew Cab
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$180
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$155
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Tubular side steps
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regular cab
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$389
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$332
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extended cab
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$412
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$354
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Crew Cab
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$435
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$374
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Chrome tubular side steps
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regular cab
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$425
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$366
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extended cab
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$450
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$387
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Crew Cab
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$495
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$426
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Painted rear bumper
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Base
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$-100
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$-86
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Roof marker lights
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||
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Base, LS, LT
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$55
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$47
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Bed rails
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Base, LS, LT
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$119
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$102
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|
Bed extender
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Base, LS, LT
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$210
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$181
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|
Fog lights
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LS
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$140
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$120
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|
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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High capacity air cleaner
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Base, LS, LT
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$25
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$22
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Std. w/6.6-liter turbodiesel V8.
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Auxiliary battery
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||
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Base, LS, LT
|
$135
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$116
|
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Front tow hooks
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2WD Base/LS
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$38
|
$33
|
|
Skid plates
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4WD
|
$95
|
$82
|
|
Spare tire lock
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||
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Base, LS, LT
|
$15
|
$13
|
|
Wheel trim rings
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3500 Base
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$60
|
$52
|
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Std. LS, LT.
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Alloy wheels
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2500HD LS
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$200
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$172
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LT215/85R16D on/off-road tires
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3500 2WD
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$77
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$66
|
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LT215/85R16E on/off-road tires
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||
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3500 4WD
|
$77
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$66
|
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LT245/75R16E on/off-road tires
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2500HD
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$56
|
$48
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Chevrolet Silverado HD reg. cab long bed | Chevrolet Silverado HD ext. cab short bed | Chevrolet Silverado HD ext. cab long bed | Chevrolet Silverado HD crew cab short bed | Chevrolet Silverado HD crew cab long bed |
| Wheelbase, in. | 133.0 | 143.5 | 157.5 | 153.0 | 167.0 |
| Overall Length, in. | 222.1 | 227.7 | 246.6 | 237.3 | 256.2 |
| Overall Width, in. | 79.7 | 79.7 | 79.7 | 79.7 | 79.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 | 77.0 | 77.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 5153 | 5402 | 5556 | 5615 | 5779 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | -- | -- | -- |