Specs
Research 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
Work Truck Regular Cab Standard Box 2-Wheel Drive Work Truck
Brakes
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
11.61 x 2.36 |
| Brake Type |
Pwr |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.99 x 1.18 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
- TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Tailgate Width (in) |
61.5 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
50.6 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) |
61.5 |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) |
|
| Cargo Volume (ft³) |
60.7 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
21.0 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) |
62.4 |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) |
78.7 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
730 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
145 |
Emissions
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
11.0 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
2 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
3 |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
11.0 |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
11.6 |
Engine
| Engine Type |
Gas V6 |
| Displacement |
5.3L/323 |
| Displacement |
4.8L/293 |
| Displacement |
4.3L/262 |
| Fuel System |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
315 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
302 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
195 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
335 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
305 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
260 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
|
| Engine Order Code |
LMG |
| Engine Order Code |
L20 |
| Engine Order Code |
LU3 |
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V8 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
34.7 |
| Frame Width, Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
7.7 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
13.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
119.0 |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
205.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
79.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
73.6 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
39.4 |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
47.2 |
| Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
116.5 |
| Cab to Axle (in) |
41.9 |
| Cab to End of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
|
| Fuel Tank Location |
Driver Side |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
26 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Hip Room (in) |
62.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
65.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.3 |
| Passenger Capacity |
3 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
41.5 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
15 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
14 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
17 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
16 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
19 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
20 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
16.73 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
3 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
39.7 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
| Body Style |
Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside |
| Body Code |
E63 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-stage multi-leaf |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3200 |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3200 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
|
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.42 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.73 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.08 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.23 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
46 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
35 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.42 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent |
Tires
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QXR |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QU1 |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
4JP |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Size |
P275/55R20 |
| Front Tire Size |
LT245/70R17 |
| Front Tire Size |
P245/70R17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P275/55R20 |
| Rear Tire Size |
LT245/70R17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/70R17 |
| Spare Tire Size |
- TBD - |
| Spare Tire Size |
LT245/70R17 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P245/70R17 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2044 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
- TBD - |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
|
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
- TBD - |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
- TBD - |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2304 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2010 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2004 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2010 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2304 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2244 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QSS |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QXR |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QU1 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QSS |
Trailering
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) |
9100 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
2300 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
9200 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
720 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
705 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1080 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1110 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1365 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4800 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4700 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
7200 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
7400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
9100 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
480 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
470 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4800 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4700 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.85 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.67 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.06 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.29 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Trans Power Take Off |
|
| Trans PTO Access |
|
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.03 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Order Code |
M30 |
| Trans Order Code |
MYC |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
|
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
|
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
|
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.15 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.53 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.63 |
| Transfer Case Model |
|
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.36 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.06 |
Weight Information
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2676 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
10000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
12000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
11000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
15000 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
6400 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
1784 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
3200 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
|
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
20 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
20 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
17 x - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
