2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Fair Market Price	N/A	N/A	$12,150	$13,600	$17,150	$18,250	$18,700	$19,200
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gas	Gas	Gas	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Horsepower	365 HP	353 HP	353 @ 5400 RPM	353 HP	365 @ 3200 RPM	365 HP	365 @ 3200 RPM	365 @ 3200 RPM
Torque	660 lb-ft	373 lb-ft	373 lb-ft	373 lb-ft	660 lb-ft	660 lb-ft	660 lb-ft	660 lb-ft
Towing Capacity	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	3,880 pounds	3,500 pounds	3,654 pounds	3,880 pounds	3,654 pounds	3,880 pounds	3,621 pounds	3,621 pounds
Body Styles	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup
Engine	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	V8, 6.0L, 312 HP, (SRW)	V8, 6.0L, 353 HP, (SRW)	V8, 6.0 Liter	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl	V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl
Curb Weight	6,020 pounds	6,400 pounds	6,246 pounds	6,020 pounds	5,937 pounds	6,020 pounds	6,279 pounds	6,279 pounds

Emergency & Security Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Not available	Standard	Not available	Standard	Standard	Standard

Cruise Control	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Torque

660 foot pounds

373 foot pounds

373 @ 5400 RPM

373 foot pounds

660 @ 3200 RPM

660 foot pounds

660 @ 3200 RPM

Leather Seats	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Adjustable Pedals	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional

Alarm System

Standard

Not Available

Optional

Standard

Drivetrain	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD
Recommended Fuel	Diesel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Transmission Type	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
Curb Weight	6020 pounds	6400 pounds	6246 pounds	6020 pounds	5937 pounds	6020 pounds	6279 pounds	6279 pounds
Fuel Capacity	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons
Front Head Room	41 inches	41.3 inches	41.4 inches	41.3 inches	41.4 inches	41 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
Minimum Ground Clearance	9.3 inches	9.1 inches	9.2 inches	9.2 inches	9.2 inches	9.3 inches	9.3 inches	9.3 inches
Overall Length	249.2 inches	258.7 inches	225 inches	249.2 inches	225 inches	249.2 inches	258.7 inches	258.7 inches
Payload Capacity	3880 pounds	3500 pounds	3654 pounds	3880 pounds	3654 pounds	3880 pounds	3621 pounds	3621 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
Truck Bed Volume	76 feet	76 feet	76 feet	76 feet	76 feet	76 feet	76 feet	76 feet
Turning Diameter	52.5 feet	55.1 feet	45.3 feet	52.5 feet	45.3 feet	52.5 feet	55.1 feet	55.1 feet
Wheel Base	157.5 inches	167 inches	133 inches	157.5 inches	133 inches	157.5 inches	167 inches	167 inches
Width with mirrors	95.9 inches	95.9 inches	95.9 inches	95.9 inches	95.9 inches	95.9 inches	95.9 inches	95.9 inches

FAQs

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2008 Silverado 3500 trims have turbo engines: LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, LT Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, etc. The following 2008 Silverado 3500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0L, 312 HP, (SRW), Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0L, 353 HP, (SRW), etc.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2008 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 353 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower.

How much horsepower does a 2008 Silverado 3500 have?

The 2008 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 353 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Specs, Features & Options

FAQs

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have a turbo?

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 underpowered?

How much horsepower does a 2008 Silverado 3500 have?

All 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Trims and Styles