2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Double Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 2 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | 3 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 4 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 5 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT Pickup 2D 8 ft | 6 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Double Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 7 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 8 of 13 Silverado 3500 HD Double Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | 9 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 10 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | 11 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 12 of 13  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab High Country Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 13 of 13 Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab High Country Pickup 4D 8 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $22,336 | $23,413 | $24,845 | $24,957 | $30,925 | $32,901 | $36,550 | $36,876 | $36,972 | $37,540 | $39,510 | $44,224 | $44,647 | ||
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 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 | ||
| 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 | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 20,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 6,142 pounds | 6,917 pounds | 4,375 pounds | 4,324 pounds | 6,917 pounds | 6,142 pounds | 4,324 pounds | 4,614 pounds | 4,375 pounds | 4,375 pounds | 4,324 pounds | 4,080 pounds | 4,375 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L | ||
| Curb Weight | 7,045 pounds | 6,324 pounds | 6,866 pounds | 6,713 pounds | 6,324 pounds | 7,045 pounds | 6,713 pounds | 6,683 pounds | 6,866 pounds | 6,866 pounds | 6,713 pounds | 6,713 pounds | 6,866 pounds |
| Collision Warning System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | 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 | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | 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 | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 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 |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | 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 | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | 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 |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 7045 pounds | 6324 pounds | 6866 pounds | 6713 pounds | 6324 pounds | 7045 pounds | 6713 pounds | 6683 pounds | 6866 pounds | 6866 pounds | 6713 pounds | 6713 pounds | 6866 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.5 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.8 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.5 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 248.9 inches | 224.4 inches | 258.4 inches | 239.5 inches | 224.4 inches | 248.9 inches | 239.5 inches | 248.9 inches | 258.4 inches | 258.4 inches | 239.5 inches | 239.5 inches | 258.4 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 6142 pounds | 6917 pounds | 4375 pounds | 4324 pounds | 6917 pounds | 6142 pounds | 4324 pounds | 4614 pounds | 4375 pounds | 4375 pounds | 4324 pounds | 4080 pounds | 4375 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 | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 52.8 feet | 45.9 feet | 56.1 feet | 51.8 feet | 45.9 feet | 52.8 feet | 51.8 feet | 53.1 feet | 56.1 feet | 56.1 feet | 51.8 feet | 51.8 feet | 56.1 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 158.1 inches | 133.6 inches | 167.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 133.6 inches | 158.1 inches | 153.7 inches | 158.1 inches | 167.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2016 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 2016 Silverado 3500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Silverado 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs page.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2016 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the High Country Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Silverado 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2016 Silverado 3500 have?
The 2016 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the High Country Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Silverado 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs page.
All 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Trims and Styles
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Double Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Double Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Double Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab High Country Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab High Country Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT Pickup 2D 8 Ft
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