2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $19,100 | $20,100 | $21,100 | $21,200 | $21,600 | $22,400 | $26,500 | $27,600 | $27,900 | $28,600 | $30,400 | $31,300 | $31,500 | $33,400 | $33,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | ||
| Torque | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 13,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 3,244 pounds | 3,611 pounds | 3,352 pounds | 3,182 pounds | 3,611 pounds | 3,144 pounds | 3,352 pounds | 3,144 pounds | 3,182 pounds | 3,244 pounds | 3,182 pounds | 3,352 pounds | 3,244 pounds | 3,144 pounds | 3,144 pounds | 3,182 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, FF, 6.0L | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, FF, 6.0L | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | N/A | 6,066 pounds | N/A | 6,693 pounds | 6,066 pounds | 6,533 pounds | N/A | 6,533 pounds | 6,693 pounds | N/A | 6,693 pounds | N/A | N/A | 6,533 pounds | 6,533 pounds | 6,693 pounds |
| Collision Warning System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Not Available | Standard | 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | 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 | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | Not Available | 6066 pounds | Not Available | 6693 pounds | 6066 pounds | 6533 pounds | Not Available | 6533 pounds | 6693 pounds | Not Available | 6693 pounds | Not Available | Not Available | 6533 pounds | 6533 pounds | 6693 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 9.5 inches | 8.8 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.7 inches | 8.8 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.7 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 248.9 inches | 224.4 inches | 230 inches | 258.4 inches | 224.4 inches | 239.5 inches | 230 inches | 239.5 inches | 258.4 inches | 248.9 inches | Not Available | 230 inches | 248.9 inches | 239.5 inches | Not Available | 258.4 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 3244 pounds | 3611 pounds | 3352 pounds | 3182 pounds | 3611 pounds | 3144 pounds | 3352 pounds | 3144 pounds | 3182 pounds | 3244 pounds | 3182 pounds | 3352 pounds | 3244 pounds | 3144 pounds | 3144 pounds | 3182 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 64.8 inches | 66 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 66 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 53.1 feet | 45.9 feet | 49.2 feet | 56.1 feet | 45.9 feet | 51.5 feet | 49.2 feet | 51.5 feet | 56.1 feet | 53.1 feet | Not Available | 49.2 feet | 53.1 feet | 51.5 feet | Not Available | 56.1 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 158.1 inches | 133.6 inches | 144.2 inches | 167.7 inches | 133.6 inches | 153.7 inches | 144.2 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 158.1 inches | Not Available | 144.2 inches | 158.1 inches | 153.7 inches | Not Available | 167.7 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2016 Silverado 2500 trims have turbo engines: LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L, LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter, etc. The following 2016 Silverado 2500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, FF, 6.0L, Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, etc.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2016 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2016 Silverado 2500 have?
The 2016 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower.
All 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Trims and Styles
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