2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 2 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 3 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 4 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LS Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 5 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab LS Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 6 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 7 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 8 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 9 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 10 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 11 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 12 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 13 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 14 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 15 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 16 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LS Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 17 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 18 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 19 of 19 ![]() Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $8,010 | $8,376 | $8,921 | $9,116 | $9,272 | $9,667 | $9,677 | $10,062 | $10,385 | $11,789 | $12,132 | $12,986 | $13,136 | $13,404 | $13,694 | $14,306 | $15,655 | $15,744 | $18,258 | ||
| Fuel Economy | N/A | N/A | N/A | City 10/Hwy 12/Comb 11 MPG | N/A | N/A | City 10/Hwy 12/Comb 11 MPG | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | City 10/Hwy 12/Comb 11 MPG | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | ||
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 15,600 lbs | 15,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 15,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 15,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 15,600 lbs | 15,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 15,600 lbs | 15,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 3,639 pounds | 3,796 pounds | 4,023 pounds | 3,639 pounds | 4,023 pounds | 4,023 pounds | 3,639 pounds | 3,354 pounds | 3,354 pounds | 3,796 pounds | 3,639 pounds | 3,354 pounds | 3,796 pounds | 3,796 pounds | 3,570 pounds | 3,354 pounds | 3,354 pounds | 3,354 pounds | 3,432 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | ||
| Curb Weight | 5,561 pounds | 5,404 pounds | 5,177 pounds | 5,561 pounds | 5,177 pounds | 5,177 pounds | 5,561 pounds | 5,768 pounds | 5,360 pounds | 5,404 pounds | 5,561 pounds | 5,768 pounds | 5,404 pounds | 5,404 pounds | 5,360 pounds | 5,768 pounds | 5,360 pounds | 5,360 pounds | 5,768 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4800 RPM | 360 @ 4800 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4800 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 5561 pounds | 5404 pounds | 5177 pounds | 5561 pounds | 5177 pounds | 5177 pounds | 5561 pounds | 5768 pounds | 5360 pounds | 5404 pounds | 5561 pounds | 5768 pounds | 5404 pounds | 5404 pounds | 5360 pounds | 5768 pounds | 5360 pounds | 5360 pounds | 5768 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 40.7 inches | 40.7 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 40.7 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 40.7 inches | 40.7 inches | 40.7 inches | 40.7 inches | 40.7 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 246.6 inches | 227.7 inches | 222.1 inches | 246.6 inches | 222.1 inches | 222.1 inches | 246.6 inches | 256.1 inches | 237.2 inches | 227.7 inches | 246.6 inches | 256.1 inches | 227.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 237.2 inches | 256.1 inches | 237.2 inches | 237.2 inches | 256.1 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 3639 pounds | 3796 pounds | 4023 pounds | 3639 pounds | 4023 pounds | 4023 pounds | 3639 pounds | 3354 pounds | 3354 pounds | 3796 pounds | 3639 pounds | 3354 pounds | 3796 pounds | 3796 pounds | 3570 pounds | 3354 pounds | 3354 pounds | 3354 pounds | 3432 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 71 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 50.8 feet | 46.8 feet | 43.8 feet | 50.8 feet | 43.8 feet | 43.8 feet | 50.8 feet | 49.6 feet | 49.6 feet | 46.8 feet | 50.8 feet | 49.6 feet | 46.8 feet | 46.8 feet | 49.6 feet | 49.6 feet | 49.6 feet | 49.6 feet | 49.6 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 133 inches | 157.5 inches | 133 inches | 133 inches | 157.5 inches | 167 inches | 153 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 167 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | 153 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2005 Silverado 2500 trims have turbo engines: LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, etc. The following 2005 Silverado 2500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, etc.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2005 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 310 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2005 Silverado 2500 have?
The 2005 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 310 horsepower.



