GMC SILVERADO LT
Built: 2001 · Series: SILVERADO
More machines from model year 2001
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GMC Silverado – full-size pick-ups on the shared GM platform with the Chevrolet counterpart: from the 1500 to the heavy HD 2500 and 3000, V8 engines from 5.0 to 5.7 litres, gross weight up to 3.5 tonnes
This collective page gathers pick-ups registered under the GMC brand in the Silverado line – the name under which Chevrolet markets its full-size pick-ups, while the technically closely related GMC model is officially called the Sierra. The vehicles gathered here come from several generations of the shared GM full-size pick-up platform, from basic 1500 specification to the heavy HD 2500 and 3000 models.
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The register lists here 8 versions with 5,000 to 5,734 cm³ from eight-cylinder engines, unladen weights from 2,064 to 3,349 kg, gross weights from 2,812 to 3,500 kg and widths from 1,910 to 2,450 mm.
The Silverado/Sierra platform is among North America's best-selling pick-up lines, used from tradesman fleets to tow vehicles for heavy trailers; the HD models with dual rear wheels target commercial users with high payload and towing requirements. Crew Cab versions with a long wheelbase are particularly sought after by tradespeople and rental fleets for their large load bed and high towing capacity.
On used examples, check the condition of the V8 engines (oil consumption, cylinder deactivation), the automatic transmission, the frame and brake lines for rust in road-salt regions, and on HD models the leaf-spring packs and brakes under load; parts run through the GM network. A pre-purchase inspection should also cover the towing electrics and hitch, which see heavy use on trailer duty.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: GMC Silverado, GMC (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,020 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 3,640 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,238 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,812 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the GMC SILVERADO LT weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,238 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC SILVERADO LT?
2,812 kg.
What engine does the GMC SILVERADO LT have?
8 cylinders.
When was the GMC SILVERADO LT built?
Production years: 2001.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
SILVERADO 1500
SILVERADO 2500
SILVERADO 2500 HD
SILVERADO 30
SILVERADO C 1500
SILVERADO HD2500
SILVERADO MARK III
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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