GMC SILVERADO 2500 HD
Built: 2005 · Series: SILVERADO
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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 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,327 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,130 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,660 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,349 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the GMC SILVERADO 2500 HD weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,349 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC SILVERADO 2500 HD?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the GMC SILVERADO 2500 HD have?
8 cylinders, 5,327 cm³ displacement.
When was the GMC SILVERADO 2500 HD built?
Production years: 2005.
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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SILVERADO 1500
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SILVERADO C 1500
SILVERADO HD2500
SILVERADO LT
SILVERADO MARK III
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