These are standard specifications for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2019 - |
| Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
| MPG City : | 16 |
| MPG Highway : | 21 |
| Introduced At : | 2018 Detroit Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4300 cc | 262.4 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque : | 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 3750 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L. |
| Power : | 310 BHP (228.16 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 348 Ft-Lbs (472 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| V 8 | with Dynamic Fuel Management and Stop/Start | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 355 BHP (261.28 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 383 Ft-Lbs (519 NM) @ 4100 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6200 cc | 378.3 cu in. | 6.2 L. |
| Power : | 420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4100 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.03 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.36 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.53 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.15 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.85 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.67 |
Dimension(s)
Regular Cab
| Bed Length : | 81.0 in | 2057 mm. |
| Towing Capacity : | 7,900.0 lbs |
| Standard Payload : | 2,280.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 28.3 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 229.5 in | 5829 mm. |
| Width : | 81.1 in | 2060 mm. |
| Height : | 75.6 in | 1920 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 139.5 in | 3543 mm. |
| Front Track : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 68.3 in | 1735 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 43.1 in | 1095 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 44.5 in | 1130 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 60.9 in | 1547 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
Double Cab
| Weight : | 4720 lbs | 2140.956 kg |
| MPG City : | 16 |
| MPG Highway : | 21 |
| Bed Length : | 81.0 in | 2057 mm. |
| Towing Capacity : | 7,900.0 lbs |
| Standard Payload : | 2,280.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 28.3 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 231.7 in | 5885 mm. |
| Width : | 81.2 in | 2063 mm. |
| Height : | 75.6 in | 1920 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 147.4 in | 3744 mm. |
| Front Track : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 68.3 in | 1735 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 43.1 in | 1095 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 44.5 in | 1130 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 60.9 in | 1547 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
Crew Cab
| Weight : | 4880 lbs | 2213.531 kg |
| MPG City : | 16 |
| MPG Highway : | 21 |
| Bed Length : | 81.0 in | 2057 mm. |
| Towing Capacity : | 7,900.0 lbs |
| Standard Payload : | 2,280.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 28.3 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 241.2 in | 6127 mm. |
| Width : | 81.2 in | 2063 mm. |
| Height : | 75.6 in | 1920 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 147.4 in | 3744 mm. |
| Front Track : | 68.1 in | 1730 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 68.3 in | 1735 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 43.1 in | 1095 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 44.5 in | 1130 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 60.9 in | 1547 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks with Z71 pkg. Two-speed transfer case or Autrotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD, depending on the model Rear : Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs (includes composite second-stage springs on LT models), splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks with Z71 pkg. | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion, Electric Power Steering |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 13.0 in | 330 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 13.6 in | 345 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P255/70R17 all-season |
| Wheels : | 17-in. x 8-in. steel |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P265/70R17 all-season |
| Tires : | LT265/70R17 all-terrain |
| Tires : | P265/65R18 all-season or all terrain |
| Tires : | LT275/65R18 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac |
| Tires : | P275/60R20 all-season or all terrain |
| Tires : | P275/50R22 all-season |
| Optional Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 17-in. x 8-in. aluminum |
| Tires : | 18-in. x 8.5-in. aluminum |
| Tires : | 20-in. x 9-in. aluminum |
| Tires : | 22-in. x 9-in. aluminum (avail. on High Country) |
Recall
| Component | TIRES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V684000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured. |
| Consequence | Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V811000 |
| Summary | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle. |
| Consequence | If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V792000 |
| Summary | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position. |
| Consequence | If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V985000 |
| Summary | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17' spare tire. The 17' spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions. |
| Consequence | An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will provide a new 17' spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17' original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V495000 |
| Summary | General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing. |
| Consequence | The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212336560. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has wheelbase sizes of 139.50 and 147.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has lengths of 229.50-, 231.70-, 241.20-inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has width of 81.10 and 81.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 43.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has legroom of 44.50 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a towing capaicty of 7900.00 lbs.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was offered as a Crew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab.Q: What tires did the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had P255/70R17 all-season tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had 17-in. x 8-in. steel wheels.Q: What engines did the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had the following engine options: V 6 (4300 cc | 262.4 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3900 RPM Turbocharged Inline 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 3750 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 1500 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 310 BHP (228.16 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 348 Ft-Lbs (472 NM) @ 1500 RPM V 8 (5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 355 BHP (261.28 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 383 Ft-Lbs (519 NM) @ 4100 RPM V 8 (6200 cc | 378.3 cu in. | 6.2 L.) with 420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4100 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had a 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has wheelbase sizes of 139.50 and 147.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has lengths of 229.50-, 231.70-, 241.20-inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has width of 81.10 and 81.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 43.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has legroom of 44.50 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a towing capaicty of 7900.00 lbs.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was offered as a Crew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab.Q: What tires did the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had P255/70R17 all-season tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had 17-in. x 8-in. steel wheels.Q: What engines did the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have? A: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had the following engine options: V 6 (4300 cc | 262.4 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3900 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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