2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $9,851 | $10,096 | $11,053 | $11,177 | $12,211 | $12,366 | $14,479 | $15,600 | $16,012 | $18,686 | $19,150 | $19,320 | $20,177 | $21,157 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 8,500 lbs | 13,400 lbs | 10,500 lbs | 14,300 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,600 lbs | 13,400 lbs | 14,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 13,600 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 15,400 lbs | 13,600 lbs | 13,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 3,646 pounds | 3,194 pounds | 3,646 pounds | 3,353 pounds | 3,031 pounds | 3,217 pounds | 3,194 pounds | 3,353 pounds | 3,465 pounds | 3,217 pounds | 3,031 pounds | 3,604 pounds | 3,217 pounds | 3,031 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | 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, 6.6L 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 | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | ||
| Curb Weight | 5,554 pounds | 6,006 pounds | 5,554 pounds | 5,847 pounds | 6,169 pounds | 5,983 pounds | 6,006 pounds | 5,847 pounds | 5,735 pounds | 5,983 pounds | 6,169 pounds | 5,596 pounds | 5,983 pounds | 6,169 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 5554 pounds | 6006 pounds | 5554 pounds | 5847 pounds | 6169 pounds | 5983 pounds | 6006 pounds | 5847 pounds | 5735 pounds | 5983 pounds | 6169 pounds | 5596 pounds | 5983 pounds | 6169 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.4 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.4 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 11.4 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.4 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.5 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.5 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.6 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 224.7 inches | 249.2 inches | 224.7 inches | 230.3 inches | 258.7 inches | 239.9 inches | 249.2 inches | 230.3 inches | 249.2 inches | 239.9 inches | 258.7 inches | 230.3 inches | 239.9 inches | 258.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 3646 pounds | 3194 pounds | 3646 pounds | 3353 pounds | 3031 pounds | 3217 pounds | 3194 pounds | 3353 pounds | 3465 pounds | 3217 pounds | 3031 pounds | 3604 pounds | 3217 pounds | 3031 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 | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 45.3 feet | 52.5 feet | 45.3 feet | 47.6 feet | 55.1 feet | 51.2 feet | 52.5 feet | 47.6 feet | 52.5 feet | 51.2 feet | 55.1 feet | 47.6 feet | 51.2 feet | 55.1 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches | 157.5 inches | 133 inches | 143.5 inches | 167 inches | 153 inches | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | 143.5 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2008 Silverado 2500 trims have turbo engines: LT Pickup 4D 8 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 2008 Silverado 2500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, etc.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2008 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 353 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2008 Silverado 2500 have?
The 2008 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 353 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower.
All 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Trims and Styles
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