2001ChevroletSilverado 3500Chevrolet Silverado 35002001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 2WD Extended Cab LBFull-size PickupExtended CabRWDOshawa, Ont./Pontiac, MIChevrolet's heavy-duty pickups get a complete redesign for 2001 including two new engines and transmissions, new exterior styling, and numerous other improvements aimed at restoring GM's heavy-duty market share.Class-leading power, superior towing and hauling capacity, unique transmissions.Nondescript styling, unproven engines and drivetrains.In 1999, the redesigned Silverado garnered rave reviews for its strong engines, superior brakes and roomy interior. Now Chevrolet has applied the same winning formula to its heavy-duty pickups and the result looks to be much the same. 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 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. It's also quieter, easier to work on, and requires less maintenance than its competitors' offerings. Chevy's 6.0-liter V8 has also been upgraded to produce 300 horsepower and 370 ft-lbs. of torque, substantially more than Ford and Dodge's biggest gasoline V8s. Two new transmissions are offered for 2001. Standard equipment for 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 V8s get either five-speed manuals or four-speed 4L80-E automatics carried over from last year's trucks. Awesome engine power and heavy-duty transmissions translate into unsurpassed trailer towing capacity. The 3500 can tow up to 11,400 lbs. The use of a fifth-wheel hitch increases trailer weight capacity on 8.1-liter and diesel-equipped models to 15,800 lbs. The one-ton, Chevrolet heavy-duty pickup beats both Ford and Dodge across the board when it comes to overall weight carrying capacity. Numerous refinements were incorporated to cope with heavy loads including standard four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and a Hydro-Boost brake application that provides shorter stops with less effort and quieter operation. Wider wheels provide additional stability and brake cooling in addition to allowing larger, heavier-duty tires. Numerous interior refinements add to the comfort and utility of Chevy's new 3500 pickup. Head-, leg-, and hip-room have all increased over previous models in both extended cab and crew cab configurations. The OnStar driver assistance system is now available on uplevel LT models. All trim levels include standard dual airbags with passenger-side deactivation switches to protect smaller occupants. One look at the numbers and it's obvious that Chevrolet has raised the bar when it comes to heavy-duty trucks. With unmatched power and capacity, the Silverado 3500HD pickup leads its market segment in just about every measurable area. Looks like Ford and Dodge had better check their rearview mirrors, there's a new sheriff in town and he's pulling a mighty big trailer. Dodge Ram 3500Ford F-350GMC Sierra 3500Toyota Tundra336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA86 litersV8300 hp @ 4800 rpm360 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpmNA5403 lbs.12000 lbs.246.7 in.78.5 in.76.2 in.5997 lbs.161.5 in.50.2 ft.9 in.41 in.38.4 in.NANA61.4 in.NA41.3 in.33.7 in.5StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = AverageRating = GoodNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested34 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.$27,653$31,6037.35%$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 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; HD ride suspension, 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; black fender flares; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights; additional exterior lights include cab clearance lights, pickup cargo box light, underhood light; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 6.5"silver steel wheels; LT215/85SR16D 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; sportsteering wheel with tilt adjustment; passenger's side vanity mirror; day/night rearview mirror; glove box with light, front cupholder, driver's and passenger's door bins; grille with chrome bar, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and black door handles.
LS 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) equipment): Front and rear chrome bumpers with black rub strip; colored fender flares; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome folding outside mirrors; 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; center 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 and 2 seat back storage pockets.
BASE 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) equipment): Rear heat ducts; 4 speakers; seating capacity of 6; full folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests; front and rear cupholders and rear door bins.
LS 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of LS 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) equipment): Rear heat ducts; seating capacity of 6; full folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests; rubber front and rear floor mats; front and rear cupholders and rear door bins.
LT 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (5M) equipment): Driver's selectable multi-mode 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; HD transmission oil cooler; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome heated folding outside mirrors; cassette player, single CD; instrumentation display includes compass, exterior temp; deep tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down; rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats, heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats with adjustable tilt headrests, driver and passenger armrests, driver's and passenger's seat include 10-way power seat, power 2-way lumbar support; leather seats; memory on driver's seat with 2 memory setting(s); auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, full overhead console with storage and instrument panel bin.
LT With OnStar 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of LT 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (4A) equipment): Emergency S.O.S. (OnStar) and tracker system.
BASE 2WD CREW CAB LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (5M) equipment): Child safety rear door locks; driver's and passenger's front airbags and 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with adjustable headrests.
LS 2WD CREW CAB LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of LS 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (5M) equipment): Child safety rear door locks; driver's and passenger's front airbags and 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with adjustable headrests.
LT 2WD CREW CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of LT 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (4A) equipment): Child safety rear door locks; driver's and passenger's front airbags; power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down and 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat with adjustable headrests.
LT With OnStar 2WD CREW CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of LT 2WD CREW CAB LB (4A) equipment): Emergency S.O.S. (OnStar) and tracker system.
BASE/LS 4WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE/ LS 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) equipment): Part-time 4 wheel drive, auto locking hub control and manual shift, power take-off provision, 3.73 axle ratio; front tow hooks.
BASE/LS 4WD EXTENDED/CREW CAB LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE/ LS 4WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M) equipment): LT215/85SR16E BSW A/S tires.
LT 4WD EXTENDED/ CREW CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of LT 2WD EXTENDED/CREW CAB LB (4A) equipment): Part-time 4 wheel drive, auto locking hub control and electronic shift, 3.73 axle ratio; front tow hooks; LT215/85SR16E BSW A/S tires.