2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 2 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 3 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 4 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 5 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 6 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 7 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 8 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 9 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 10 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 11 of 11 ![]() Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $13,984 | $14,685 | $18,976 | $19,791 | $21,031 | $23,757 | $24,357 | $26,570 | $26,795 | $28,019 | $29,482 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 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 | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 6,308 pounds | 6,055 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 5,905 pounds | 6,308 pounds | 6,055 pounds | 5,905 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 5,905 pounds | 6,055 pounds | 4,227 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, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 6,492 pounds | 6,945 pounds | 6,573 pounds | 7,095 pounds | 6,492 pounds | 6,945 pounds | 7,095 pounds | 6,573 pounds | 7,095 pounds | 6,945 pounds | 6,573 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 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 | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | 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 |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 6492 pounds | 6945 pounds | 6573 pounds | 7095 pounds | 6492 pounds | 6945 pounds | 7095 pounds | 6573 pounds | 7095 pounds | 6945 pounds | 6573 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 | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.6 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.6 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 225 inches | 249.5 inches | 240.2 inches | 259.1 inches | 225 inches | 249.5 inches | 259.1 inches | 240.2 inches | 259.1 inches | 249.5 inches | 240.2 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 6308 pounds | 6055 pounds | 4227 pounds | 5905 pounds | 6308 pounds | 6055 pounds | 5905 pounds | 4227 pounds | 5905 pounds | 6055 pounds | 4227 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 | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 45.6 feet | 52.8 feet | 50.5 feet | 55.4 feet | 45.6 feet | 52.8 feet | 55.4 feet | 50.5 feet | 55.4 feet | 52.8 feet | 50.5 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 133.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 167.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 153.7 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2011 Silverado 3500 trims have turbo engines: LT Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, etc. The following 2011 Silverado 3500 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 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2011 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 397 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2011 Silverado 3500 have?
The 2011 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 397 horsepower.


