| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado |
| Style | LS 2500 HD Crew Cab 2WD |
| Base MSRP | $28,241 |
| As-tested MSRP | $34,301 |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 8.1 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 340 @ 4,200 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 455 @ 3,200 |
| Transmission type | 5-speed manual |
| Steering type | power steering |
| Tire size, front | LT245/75R16E |
| Tire size, rear | LT245/75R16E |
| Brakes, front | front and rear ventilated disc |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.0 @ 83.9 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 142 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 54.5 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 53.6 |
| Acceleration comments | Work trucks are not supposed to generate earth-shattering numbers when tested. We got a best run with the transmission doing the shifting at the preprogramed shift points and braking from the start line. |
| Braking comments | During our testing, the brakes had the weird sensation of going to the floor, accompanied by a constant buzzing noise until you took your foot off the brake pedal. Not really bothersome, just different. Stability is fair to good with minimal nose dive. Overall, it's a good system that generates a decent number, considering its weight. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 85 |
| Temperature (°F) | 64 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0 mph |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | Auto / Manual / |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 10 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 34 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 6025 |
| Length (in.) | 256.1 |
| Width (in.) | 79.7 |
| Height (in.) | 76.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 167 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 41 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39 |
| Seating capacity | 6 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years / 100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Not Available |
| Head airbags | Not Available |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Stability control | Not Available |
| Emergency assistance system | OnStar |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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