2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $8,628  | $9,261  | $10,156  | $10,687  | $12,765  | $13,736  | $15,565  | $17,498  | $18,349  | $18,793  | $20,126  | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas  | Gas  | Gas  | Gas  | Gas  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | ||
| Horsepower | 300 @ 4400 RPM  | 300 @ 4400 RPM  | 300 @ 4400 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  | ||
| Torque | 360 lb-ft  | 360 lb-ft  | 360 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  | ||
| Towing Capacity | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | 12,000 lbs  | ||
| Payload | 5,497 pounds  | 5,497 pounds  | 4,236 pounds  | 5,356 pounds  | 5,155 pounds  | 5,356 pounds  | 5,356 pounds  | 5,356 pounds  | 3,570 pounds  | 5,155 pounds  | 5,155 pounds  | ||
| Body Styles | 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, 6.6L 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 | 5,903 pounds  | 5,903 pounds  | 5,664 pounds  | 6,044 pounds  | 6,245 pounds  | 6,044 pounds  | 6,044 pounds  | 6,044 pounds  | 6,245 pounds  | 6,245 pounds  | 6,245 pounds  | 
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Not Available  | Not Available  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Not available  | Not available  | Not available  | 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  | 
| Cruise Control | Standard  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | ||
| Navigation System | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Not Available  | Not Available  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | 
| Cruise Control | Standard  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | 
| Torque | 360 @ 4400 RPM  | 360 @ 4400 RPM  | 360 @ 4400 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  | 
| Leather Seats | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | 
| Power Windows | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Standard  | Standard  | Optional  | Standard  | Standard  | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | Standard  | 
| Alloy Wheels | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | ||
| Roof Rails | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | Optional  | 
| Drivetrain | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | 4WD  | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular  | Regular  | Regular  | Regular  | Regular  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | Diesel  | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | Automatic  | 
| Bed Length | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | 8 feet  | ||
| Curb Weight | 5903 pounds  | 5903 pounds  | 5664 pounds  | 6044 pounds  | 6245 pounds  | 6044 pounds  | 6044 pounds  | 6044 pounds  | 6245 pounds  | 6245 pounds  | 6245 pounds  | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | 34 gallons  | ||
| Front Head Room | 41 inches  | 41 inches  | 41 inches  | 41 inches  | 40.7 inches  | 41 inches  | 41 inches  | 41 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  | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 10.6 inches  | 10.6 inches  | 10.6 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 | 222.1 inches  | 222.1 inches  | 221.1 inches  | 246.6 inches  | 256.2 inches  | 246.6 inches  | 246.6 inches  | 246.6 inches  | 256.2 inches  | 256.2 inches  | 256.2 inches  | ||
| Payload Capacity | 5497 pounds  | 5497 pounds  | 4236 pounds  | 5356 pounds  | 5155 pounds  | 5356 pounds  | 5356 pounds  | 5356 pounds  | 3570 pounds  | 5155 pounds  | 5155 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  | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | Not Available  | Not Available  | Not Available  | 71 feet  | 71 feet  | 71 feet  | 71 feet  | 71 feet  | 71 feet  | 71 feet  | 71 feet  | ||
| Turning Diameter | 43.7 feet  | 43.7 feet  | Not Available  | 50.7 feet  | 53.5 feet  | 50.7 feet  | 50.7 feet  | 50.7 feet  | 53.5 feet  | 53.5 feet  | 53.5 feet  | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches  | 133 inches  | 133 inches  | 157.5 inches  | 167 inches  | 157.5 inches  | 157.5 inches  | 157.5 inches  | 167 inches  | 167 inches  | 167 inches  | ||
| Width with mirrors | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 79.7 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 96.1 inches  | 
FAQs
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2005 Silverado 3500 trims have turbo engines: Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, etc. The following 2005 Silverado 3500 trims do not have turbo engines: Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, etc.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2005 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 310 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2005 Silverado 3500 have?
The 2005 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 310 horsepower.


