2001ChevroletSilverado 2500Chevrolet Silverado 25002001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Base 2WD Crew Cab SB HDFull-size PickupCrew CabRWDOshawa, Ont./Pontiac, MIBoth light- and heavy-duty 2500s sport new torsion bar front suspensions. Light-duty models get an 8,600 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in addition to optional traction control and standard child safety-seat tether hooks. Heavy-duty models are completely redesigned for 2001 offering two new engines and transmissions, bigger interiors, and numerous other improvements aimed at securing Chevrolet's place in the booming heavy-duty truck market.Class-leading payload and trailering capacity, spacious interiors, four-wheel disc brakes.Unproven build quality and service record, cheap build quality.If you're looking for unmatched versatility and available options in a pickup, look no further than Chevrolet's 2500 series Silverado. Available in both light- and heavy-duty versions, Chevy's three-quarter-ton workhorse comes in a variety of configurations including standard, extended cab, and crew cab models in both two- and four-wheel drive. The biggest news for 2001 is the redesigned heavy-duty models sporting a new exterior look and two new engines and transmissions. Gone is the venerable 454 cubic inch (7.4 liter) big block in favor of a new 496 cubic inch (8.1 liter) V8 rated at 340 horsepower and 455 ft-lbs. of torque. Even with these impressive numbers, this new engine gets 4 percent better mileage than its predecessor and will run on compressed natural gas or liquid propane without special valves or other internal components. An all-new 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 replaces the 6.5-liter turbodiesel. Rated at 300 horsepower and a whopping 520 ft-lbs. of torque at 1,800 rpm, this engine bests the numbers of both its Ford and Dodge counterparts in horsepower, acceleration, and fuel economy. Chevy's 6.0-liter V8, available in both light- and heavy-duty versions, has been upgraded to produce 300 horsepower and 370 ft-lbs. of torque, substantially more than Ford and Dodge's biggest gasoline V8s. Standard equipment for heavy-duty models with the 8.1-liter and 6.6-liter engines is a six-speed manual with an extra-low first gear for precise low-speed maneuvering and smooth takeoffs. Optional is a five-speed automatic with electronically controlled shift points and driver selectable dual-mode operation. In tow-haul mode the transmission downshifts automatically while descending a grade to reduce brake usage and reverts to a stabilization mode in varying terrain to reduce gear hunting. All 6.0-liter equipped trucks get either five-speed manuals or four-speed 4L80 automatics carried over from last year. The awesome engine power and heavy-duty transmissions available in the 2500s translate into unsurpassed trailer towing capacity. Light-duty 2500s can handle up to 10,800 lbs., while heavy-duty models can tow up to 15,900 with the use of a fifth-wheel hitch. In the growing heavy-duty truck market, Chevrolet's three-quarter-ton pickups beat both Ford and Dodge across the board when it comes to overall weight-carrying capacity. On the inside, light-duty 2500s remain unchanged other than the addition of child safety-seat tether hooks on the rear seats. The redesigned heavy-duty models feature increased head, leg, and hip room over previous models in all regular, extended cab and crew cab configurations. The OnStar driver assistance system will be available midyear on light- and heavy-duty LT models. All trim levels include standard dual airbags with passenger-side deactivation switches to protect smaller occupants. Chevrolet's 2500 series trucks give buyers almost limitless options when it comes to three-quarter-ton trucks. Traditional styling, class-leading engines and spacious interiors make for appealing trucks both inside and out. Whether you're looking for a light-duty model for everyday use, or a heavy-duty version for serious towing and hauling, the Silverado 2500 is sure to have a configuration to suit your needs. Dodge Ram 2500Ford F-250GMC Sierra 2500Toyota Tundra336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA86 litersV8300 hp @ 4400 rpm360 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpmNA3615 lbs.12000 lbs.237.3 in.78.5 in.76.5 in.5585 lbs.153 in.48.2 ft.9 in.41 in.39.9 in.NA65.1 in.61.4 in.62.9 in.41.3 in.38.8 in.6StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested26 gal.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$22,202$25,3747.35%$720N/A3% of the Total MSRPBASE 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M): 6L V8 OHV SMPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 600 amp HD battery with run down protection; engine oil cooler; 105 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, power take-off provision, 3.73 (4.10 HD) axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front torsion springs, front torsion bar, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle leaf spring suspension, gas-pressurized rear shocks; power recirculating ball steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 34 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; trailer harness; front and rear with black rub strip, front chrome bumper, rear argent bumper with rear step bumper bumper; black fender flares; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights; additional exterior lights include pickup cargo box light, underhood light; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 6.5" silver styled steel wheels;LT245/75SR16E BSW A/S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, 2 speakers, fixed antenna; 3 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), retained accessory power, smoker's package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, service interval, turn signal on; driver's front airbag, passenger's cancelable front airbag; ignition disable; tinted windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 3, 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable headrests, driver's seat includes 4-way adjustment, passenger's seat includes 2-way adjustment; vinyl seats, full cloth headliner, full vinyl floor covering, cabback insulator; interior lights include dome light with delay; sport steering wheel withtilt adjustment; passenger's side vanity mirror; day/night rearview mirror; glove box with light, front cupholder, driver's and passenger's door bins; argent grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and black door handles.
BASE 2WD EXTENDED CAB SB /LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) equipment): 26 gal. capacity fuel tank; rear heat ducts; 4 speakers; seating capacity of 6; full folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests; front and rear cupholders, driver's and passenger's door bins and rear door bins.
BASE 2WD CREW CAB SB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD EXTENDED CAB SB /LB (5M) equipment): 4.1 axle ratio; child safety rear door locks; manual front and rear windows; seating capacity of 6, driver's seat includes 4-way adjustment and 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with adjustable headrests.
LS 2WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE (5M) equipment): Front and rear chrome bumpers with black rub strip; colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert, colored fender flares; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome folding outside mirrors; 16" x 6.5" chrome styled steel wheels; air conditioning, air filter; single CD player, 6 performance speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent; cruise control; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down; armrest with storage, driver's and passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment, lumbar support; premium cloth seats, cloth door trim insert with carpet lower, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with floor mats; interior lights include front reading lights, 2 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with tilt adjustment; mini overhead console with storage, 2 seat back storage pockets,driver's and passenger's door bins and grille with chrome bar.
LT 2WD EXTENDED/CREW CAB (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS 2WD EXTENDED/CREW CAB (4A) equipment): 4-speed electronic driver's selectable multi-mode OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; transmission oil cooler; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; 16" x 6.5" polished alloy wheels; remote CD player, auto-reverse cassette player; instrumentation display includes compass, exterior temp; deep tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down; rear window defroster; front bucket seats, heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats with adjustable tilt headrests, driver and passenger armrests, driver's and passenger's seats include 10-way power adjustment, power 2-way lumbar support; leather seats, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with rubber front and rear floor mats; memory on driver's seat with 2 memory setting(s); auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console and full overhead console with storage.
LT With OnStar (4A) (in addition to or instead of LT (4A) equipment): Emergency S.O.S. (OnStar) and tracker system.
4WD (in addition to or instead of 2WD equipment): Part-time 4 wheel drive, auto locking hub control and manual shift, 4.1 axle ratio and front tow hooks.