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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 153" Work Truck 6.0L

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Standard Equipment

Interior

Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer, voltmeter and oil pressure indicators
Driver Information Center with odometer, trip odometer and message center (monitors numerous systems depending on vehicle equipment level including low fuel, turn signal "on", transmission temperature and oil change notification) (Driver Information Center controls are operated through the trip button unless (UK3) steering wheel mounted audio controls is ordered)
Air conditioning, single-zone manual front climate control (Standard on Extended and Crew Cab models)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary instrument panel-mounted with covers, 12-volt
Cup holders, front (Also includes rear cupholders on Extended and Crew Cab models)
Door locks, power (Standard on Crew Cab models. Includes (AU0) Remote Keyless Entry unless SEO (5B5) power windows, locks and mirrors is ordered.)
Remote Keyless Entry with 2 transmitters, panic button and content theft alarm (Included and only available with (AU3) power door locks. If SEO (5B5) power windows, locks and mirrors is ordered (AU0) becomes optional on ALL models.)
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
Floor covering, Black rubberized vinyl
Assist handle, front passenger (Also includes rear assist handles in the headliner on Extended and Crew Cab models)
Lighting, interior with dome and reading lights, illuminated entry feature and backlit instrument panel switches
Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and passenger buckle up reminder and turn signal on
Coat hooks, rear driver and passenger side
Seat, rear 60/40 folding bench (folds up), 3-passenger, folding (includes child seat top tether anchor) (Requires Crew Cab models)
Visors, driver and front passenger, sliding with clip and passenger side vanity mirror with cover, Opal Gray-colored
Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench, 3-passenger, driver and front passenger manual reclining with outboard head restraints and center fold-down armrest with storage
Steering wheel, includes theft-deterrent locking feature
Dark Titanium, Vinyl seat trim (Vinyl seats require (BG9) Graphite-colored rubberized vinyl floor covering)

Mechanical

Engine, Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI (353 hp [262.8 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 373 lb-ft of torque [505.6 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (Requires (LY6) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine)
Rear axle, 3.73 ratio
Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty includes 35mm twin tube shock absorbers and 36mm front stabilizer bar
Pickup box, fleetside
Air cleaner, high-capacity
Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil
Transfer case, with floor-mounted shifter (Requires 4WD models)
Four wheel drive
Cooling, external engine oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil, integral to driver side of radiator tank
Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Alternator, 125 amps
Frame, hydroformed
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted
GVWR, 9200 lbs. (4173 kg)
Suspension, front independent, torsion bar
Suspension, rear 2-stage multi-leaf springs, semi-elliptic
Steering, power, recirculating ball
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe

Safety

Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock (requires power locks), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn and Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. If the order type is FDR, (UE0) OnStar delete will be forced on. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. Remote Door Unlock requires (AU3) power door locks.)

Exterior

Tire carrier, outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear (Orders with (ZW9) Pickup box delete will not include a Spare Tire Carrier unless a spare tire is ordered)
Bumper, front chrome, includes chrome bumper end caps
Bumper, rear chrome, step-style with pad
Air dam, Black
Grille, chrome surround
Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature
Lamps, dual cargo area lamps
Mirrors, outside manual, Black, manual-folding
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows
Door handles, Black
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers
Wheels, 16" X 6.5" (40.6 CM X 16.5 CM) 8-lug painted steel includes painted center caps and steel spare (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels) Spare not included with (ZW9) pickup box delete unless a spare tire is ordered
Tires, LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package. Includes 5 tires with (E63) Fleetside pickup box. Includes 4 tires with (ZW9) pickup box delete.)

Entertainment

Audio system feature, speaker system (Requires Extended or Crew Cab Models. Includes 6 speakers)
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume and TheftLock
XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com. Not available with (UE0) OnStar, delete.)

 

Optional Equipment

Engine

ENGINE, VORTEC 6.0L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING V8 SFI (353 hp [262.8 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 373 lb-ft of torque [505.6 N-m] @ 4400 rpm) (STD)
ENGINE, DURAMAX 6.6L TURBO DIESEL V8 B5-Diesel compatible (365 hp [271.7 kW] @ 3200 rpm, 660 lb-ft of torque [894.6 N-m] @ 1600 rpm) Includes (TUV) heavy-duty dual, 730 cold-cranking-amp battery and (K05) engine block heater) (Requires (MW7) Allison 1000 6-speed automatic transmission.

Seat Trim

DARK TITANIUM, CLOTH SEAT TRIM
DARK TITANIUM, VINYL SEAT TRIM (Vinyl seats require (BG9) Graphite-colored rubberized vinyl floor covering)

Additional Options

SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE includes 15-amp power for backup and roof emergency light, high-flow front bumper, forward lamp wiring harness, (TRW) Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon, instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller and (NZZ) Skid Plate Package (Requires 4WD models. Not available with (CJ2) dual-zone automatic air conditioning or (CF5) power sunroof. On Extended and Crew Cab models, not available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine. Includes (KW1) 160-amp alternator with (LY6) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine. Includes (K76) dual 125-amp alternators with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine. Not available with (U42) rear entertainment system on 2LT.)
ALTERNATOR, 160 AMPS (Included with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package when (LY6) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine is ordered. Requires (LY6) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine.)
ALTERNATOR, DUAL, 125 AMPS EACH (Included with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package when (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine is ordered on Regular Cab Models only. Requires (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
SWITCH, HIGH IDLE (Requires (K34) cruise control)
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY-DUTY includes trailering hitch platform and 2.5-inch receiver with 2" adapter, 7-wire harness (harness includes wires for: park lamps, backup lamps, right turn, left turn, electric brake lead, battery and ground) with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector, wiring harness for after-market trailer brake controller (located in the instrument panel harness), and single wire for center high-mounted stop lamp (Not available with (ZW9) pickup box delete or (VF7) rear bumper delete.)
TRAILERING WIRING PROVISIONS, FOR CAMPER, FIFTH WHEEL AND GOOSENECK TRAILER includes additional 8-way wiring harness routed to front of pickup box (Requires (Z82) heavy-duty trailering equipment)
BRAKE CONTROLLER, INTEGRATED TRAILER (With (E63) fleetside pickup box, requires (Z82) heavy-duty trailering equipment.)
COVERS, RADIATOR GRILLE AND FRONT BUMPER OPENINGS for diesel engines in winter weather (Requires (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine and is required on orders with "Ship To" locations within the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Alaska, Idaho, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Michigan, Colorado and New York.)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
SPARE TIRE LOCK keyed cylinder lock that utilizes same key as ignition and door (Not available with (ZW9) pickup box delete or (VF7) rear bumper delete.)
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM aluminum front and side C-channel rails located in the pickup box, includes 4 adjustable tie-down hooks Not available with (ZW9) Pickup box delete.) (Additional Cargo management accessories may be purchased through GM Accessories.
BUMPER, REAR DELETE (Not available with (Z82) heavy-duty trailering equipment, (PCW) Safety Package, (SAF) spare tire lock or (ZW9) pickup box delete) (vehicles registered in certain states must have a rear bumper to be operated on their roads, consult local laws)
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (will be forced on orders with ship-to states that require a front license plate)
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHAGE *Required on all vehicles ordered by New Jersey dealers*
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
BATTERY, HEAVY-DUTY DUAL 730 COLD-CRANKING AMPS, MAINTENANCE-FREE with rundown protection and retained accessory power (Included and only available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
BATTERY, AUXILIARY HEAVY-DUTY 600 COLD-CRANKING AMPS, MAINTENANCE-FREE (Not available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
SEAT ADJUSTER, MANUAL LUMBAR CONTROL ON THE DRIVER-SIDE (Included and only available with (88B) Dark Titanium Cloth seat trim)
ASSIST STEPS chromed tubular, 6" oval (dealer installed) (Requires C*20*53 or C*20*43 models.)
ASSIST STEPS chromed tubular, 3" round (dealer installed)
CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRONIC with set and resume speed, located on steering wheel
FLOOR COVERING, COLOR-KEYED CARPETING with rubberized vinyl floor mats (Extended and Crew Cab models also include rear floor mats) (Requires (88B) Dark Titanium cloth seat trim.)
MIRRORS, OUTSIDE HIGH-VISIBILITY VERTICAL CAMPER-STYLE, BLACK with manual folding and extension and lower convex spotter glass
DEFOGGER, REAR-WINDOW ELECTRIC (Not available with (C42) air conditioning delete.)
GLASS, SOLAR-RAY DEEP-TINTED (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver-and front passenger-side glass) (With Regular Cab models, includes rear window. With Extended Cab models, includes rear and rear quarter windows. With Crew Cab models or (C49) rear-window defogger, includes light-tinted rear window.)
LAMPS, SMOKED AMBER ROOF MARKER (Not available with (YF5) California state emissions requirements.)
PROVISION FOR CAB ROOF-MOUNTED LAMP/BEACON provides an instrument panel-mounted switch and electrical wiring tucked beneath the headliner for a body upfitter to connect a body-mounted warning or emergency lamp. 30-amp nominal rating (Not available with (PDD) 2LT Convenience Package, (CF5) power sunroof or (UG1) Universal Home Remote. Included with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package.)
SKID PLATE PACKAGE, FRAME-MOUNTED SHIELDS includes front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case (Requires 4WD models. Included with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package.)

Tires

TIRES, LT245/75R16E ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) Includes 5 tires with (E63) Fleetside pickup box. Includes 4 tires with (ZW9) pickup box delete.) (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.
TIRES, LT245/75R16E ON-/OFF-ROAD, BLACKWALL (Includes 4 tires and (ZIZ) LT245/75R16 all-season blackwall spare tire with (E63) Fleetside pickup box. Includes 4 tires with (ZW9) pickup box delete.)

Transmission

TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, HEAVY-DUTY, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive and tow/haul mode (STD) (Requires (LY6) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine)
TRANSMISSION, ALLISON 1000 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive, electronic engine grade braking and tow/haul mode (Requires (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine)

Differential

DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY-DUTY AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR
NO LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

Seat Type

SEATS, FRONT 40/20/40 SPLIT-BENCH, 3-PASSENGER, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER MANUAL RECLINING with outboard head restraints and center fold-down armrest with storage (STD)

Paint

DARK CHERRY METALLIC
GRAYSTONE METALLIC
DARK BLUE METALLIC
BLACK
BLUE GRANITE METALLIC
SUMMIT WHITE
SILVER BIRCH METALLIC
VICTORY RED

Radio

AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO WITH MP3 COMPATIBLE CD PLAYER seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume and TheftLock (STD)

Emissions

EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA OR RHODE ISLAND (for vehicles ordered by dealers in states of California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island with Federal emissions) (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont to order different state-specific emissions) (Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont state emissions requirements)
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS

Axle

REAR AXLE, 3.73 RATIO
REAR AXLE, 4.10 RATIO (Requires (LY6) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine)

Preferred Equipment Group

WORK TRUCK PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment

Wheels

WHEELS, 16" X 6.5" (40.6 CM X 16.5 CM) 8-LUG PAINTED STEEL includes painted center caps and steel spare (STD) (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels) Spare not included with (ZW9) pickup box delete unless a spare tire is ordered
WHEELS, 4-16" X 6.5" (40.6 CM X 16.5 CM) 8-LUG CHROME-STYLED STEEL includes chrome center caps and steel spare (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels) Spare not included with (ZW9) pickup box delete unless a spare tire is ordered

Paint Scheme

SOLID PAINT

 

Available Colors

Exterior Color -- Interior Color

  Dark Blue Metallic -- Dark Titanium
  Silver Birch Metallic -- Dark Titanium
  Special Paint -- Dark Titanium
  Dark Cherry Metallic -- Dark Titanium
  Blue Granite Metallic -- Dark Titanium
  Summit White -- Dark Titanium
  Black -- Dark Titanium
  Victory Red -- Dark Titanium
  Graystone Metallic -- Dark Titanium

 

Consumer Information

Warranty

Basic Years : 3
Basic Miles/km : 36,000
Drivetrain Years : 5
Drivetrain Miles/km : 100,000
Corrosion Years : 6
Corrosion Miles/km : 100,000
Roadside Assistance Years : 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 100,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 09V325000
Mfg's Report Date : JUL 30, 2009
Component : EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected : 1921
Summary : K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence : WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy : QUALITY VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.
Notes : THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY HONDA, FORD, OR CHRYSLER LLC. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.