Mechanical Features
- Engine, 2.7L Turbo (310 hp [231 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 348 lb-ft of torque [471 Nm] @ 1500 rpm) (Includes (KW5) 220-amp alternator. Not available with (X31) X31 Off-Road Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
- Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Included and only available with (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Pickup bed
- GVWR, 6800 lbs. (3084 kg) (Requires 2WD model with (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine or Double Cab 2WD model with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.)
- GVWR, 7000 lbs. (3175 kg) (Requires Crew Cab or Double Cab 4WD model and (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine. Requires Crew Cab 2WD model and (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine. Requires Double Cab 4WD model with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine without (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Transfer case, single speed, electronic Autotrac with push button control (4WD models only)
- Rear wheel drive
- Four wheel drive
- Alternator, 220 amps (Included and only available with (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine, (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine, (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/80 Amp-hr, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power (Included and only available with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine and (L87) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.)
- Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
- Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted, Black (Included with 4WD models. Included and only available on 2WD models with (PQB) Driver Alert Package I.)
- Cargo tie downs (12), fixed, rated at 500 lbs per corner
- Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, rack-and-pinion
- Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Exhaust, single outlet
- Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe