Capacity of a 2005 Chevy Silverado

The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup is part of the Chevy/GMC family of trucks in production since 1998. Chevy Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 models come in regular, extended and crew cab passenger seating configurations.

Power

The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado comes with five engine choices. The 295-horsepower 5.3-liter V-8 using 85 percent ethanol fuel develops 335 pound-feet of torque. The 295-hp 5.3-liter V-8 using regular gasoline also develops 335 pound-feet of torque. The 285-hp 4.8-liter V-8 generates 295 pound-feet of torque. The largest engine available in the 2005 Silverado was the 300-hp 6.0-liter V-8, which generates 360 pound-feet of torque. The 195-hp 4.3-liter V6 produced 260 pound-feet of torque.

Towing and Payload Capacities

Towing and payload capacity ratings range from the Silverado V6's 1,876-lb. payload capacity and 4,101-lb. towing capacity to the 6.0-liter V8's 3,073-lb. payload capacity and 10,200-lb. towing capacity.

Cargo Box Sizes

The 2005 Silverado's short bed cargo box measures 78.7 inches long and 64.8 inches wide. The long bed is 97.8 inches long and the same width as the short bed.

References

• Motor Trend: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Specifications
• Automotive: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Short Bed
• Edmunds: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Specifications
• MotorTrend: 2005 Silverado 2500HD Long Bed Regular Cab Specifications
• Automotive: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Packages and Options