Chevrolet K2500 Silverado
Built: 1995-2007 · Series: K2500
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Chevrolet K2500 – 3/4-ton four-wheel-drive pickup with V8 engines from 6.5 to 8.1 litres: 127 to 254 kW, as Pick-up, Suburban and Silverado, gross weights up to 4.17 tonnes
The Chevrolet K2500 is the four-wheel-drive version of the 3/4-ton class from Chevrolet's C/K pickup family: the K in the name denotes four-wheel drive, and 2500 the payload class above the lighter 1500. Alongside the plain pick-up, the register also lists the enclosed Suburban and the Cheyenne and Silverado trim lines, some as an Extended Cab with a lengthened cabin. The vehicles are powered by eight-cylinder petrol engines between 6.5 and 8.1 litres, including the large 8.1-litre unit for the most powerful versions.
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The register lists 8 versions with 127 to 254 kW from eight-cylinder engines of 6,466 to 8,100 cm³. Kerb weights range from 2,500 to 3,080 kg, permissible gross weights from 3,500 to 4,173 kg. Lengths span 5,510 to 6,220 mm, widths 1,970 to 2,070 mm.
The K2500 was among the most widely used heavy pickups in North America for towing, agriculture and commercial use, competing directly with the Ford F-250 and Dodge Ram 2500; the Suburban body also made it a common large family and fleet vehicle.
When buying a used example, check for corrosion on the frame and wheel arches, the condition of the automatic transmission and transfer case, and the tow hitch and brake system; on four-wheel-drive models also check the axle differentials and driveshafts. Spare parts for the drivetrain and body are widely available through the aftermarket for American pickups.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet K2500, Chevrolet (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 181 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 6,535 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,125 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,035 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,890 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,820 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,037 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 64.2 kW/t (181 kW / 2.8 t)
Stronger than 26% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado have?
The Chevrolet K2500 Silverado delivers 181 kW.
How much does the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,820 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado?
4,037 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado have?
8 cylinders, 6,535 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado?
6,125 mm × 2,035 mm.
When was the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado built?
Production years: 1995-2007.
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 13 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
K2500
K2500 Cheyenne
K2500 HD SILVERADO
K2500 PICK-UP
K2500 SUBURBAN
K2500 SUBURBAN 4X4
K2500 Silverado Extended Cab
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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