2002 Chevy Silverado HD reviews and
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2002
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2002 Chevy Silverado HD
The Chevy Silverado H.D. Pickup begins its first full
year of production in 2002, and continues to build momentum
after its introduction last year as the segment’s
most powerful line of all-new three-quarter and one-ton
pickups and chassis cabs.
Comprehensive lineup
Chevy Silverado offers a selection of 32 heavy-duty
models, including 2500HD (3/4-ton) and 3500 Series (one-ton)
regular cabs; four-door extended cabs, Crew Cabs and
chassis cabs. Four special versions of the heavy-duty
pickups, with a reduced gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR), are available for alternative fuel vehicle customers.
Most powerful engine lineup
The segment’s most powerful gasoline and diesel
engines drive the 2500HD/3500 Series to the head of
its class in performance. The new powertrains were validated
for an extended operating life of at least 200,000 miles
(322,000 km).
Duramax 6600 V8 tops diesel class
The Duramax 6600 diesel V8 is a state-of-the-art, 90-degree,
direct-injection, overhead valve, four-valve-per cylinder,
turbocharged and intercooled V8, developed through a
joint venture between GM and Isuzu Motors. From virtually
any perspective, the optional new Duramax 6600 provides
more customer benefits than competing diesels.
Highlights include:
More power. With 300 hp at 3100 rpm and 520 lb-ft (705
Nm) of torque at 1800 rpm, the Duramax 6600 produces
65-70 more horsepower and 20-70 lb-ft more torque than
the competition’s diesels.
Segment-leading acceleration at any load level. Acceleration
tests show that the heavier the load it pulls, the more
quickly the Duramax 6600 outdistances its competitors.
Vortec 8100 big block V8 tops competitors’ V10s
An optional Vortec 8100 V8 gas engine is built on one
of the most celebrated engine foundations in automotive
history, GM’s Big Block V8. With 340 horsepower
at 4200 rpm and 455 lb-ft (617 Nm) of torque at 3200
rpm, the Vortec 8100 produces 40-65 more horsepower
and 30-45 lb-ft more torque than Ford and Dodge V10
engines.
The Vortec 8100 also provides best-in-class gas engine
acceleration.
Most powerful standard Vortec 6000
The Vortec 6000 V8 is the most powerful standard engine
in its class, with 300 hp at 4400 rpm and 370 lb-ft
(501 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm. It produces 40-50 more
horsepower and 25-35 more lb-ft of torque than the competition’s
largest gasoline V8s.
Smooth-shifting, high capacity transmissions
The Duramax 6600 and Vortec 8100 mate to smooth shifting,
high capacity transmissions, including a standard ZF
S6-650 six-speed manual and optional Allison 1000 five-speed
automatic. Both have close-ratio gearing, which provides
exceptional launch, hill climbing and towing capability
and economy. Their heavy-duty components are stronger
than those typically found in one-ton truck transmissions,
providing exceptional durability.
The ZF S6-650 six-speed is fully synchronized in all
gears for easy shifting. Dual cone synchronizers in
second and third gear provide extra capacity. High helix
angle gears provide quiet operation. A convenient shift
pattern allows the shift lever to be moved forward for
reverse and straight back for first, providing easy
low speed maneuvering. Second can be used for launching
unloaded or lightly loaded trucks. First gear can be
used as a "creeper gear" for extra low-end
performance.
The Allison 1000 is a GM-exclusive. It has full electronic
control of shift timing points, five forward speeds,
and helical-type planetary gearsets for quiet operation.
It also provides two operating modes, normal and Tow/Haul.
In the latter, the torque converter clutch engages in
second, third, fourth and fifth gears to avoid excessive
heat buildup when the truck is heavily loaded.
Heavy-duty five-manual and GM’s optional 4L80-E
four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissions
are available for the Vortec 6000. The 4L80-E also provides
the benefits of Passive Shift Stabilization with its
Tow/Haul mode, two year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) transmission
oil change intervals and a standard temperature gauge
and temperature monitoring system.
Top hauling, trailering capability
With awesome power, tough frames, advanced suspensions
and higher capacity brakes, the 2500HD/3500 Series provide
outstanding payload capacities and unparalleled hauling
and trailering capabilities, including:
The 3/4-ton segment’s highest 9200-pound (4173
kg) GVWR (400 pounds/181 kg more than competitors) and
payloads of up to 3964 pounds (1798 kg)
The one-ton pickup segment’s highest 11,400-pound
(5171-kg) GVWR and payloads of up to 5753 pounds (2610
kg)
An 11,400-pound (5171 kg) GVWR for 2WD chassis cabs
and 12,000-pound (5443 kg) GVWR for 4WD chassis cabs.
Chassis cabs provide payloads of up to 6089 pounds (2762
kg).
Both the Vortec 8100 and Duramax 6600 Diesel V8 permit
towing trailers up to 12,000 pounds (5443 kg); they
provide a maximum 22,000-pound (9979-kg) gross combined
weight rating (GCWR).
With a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch, trailering capability
increases to an astounding 15,800-pound (6804-kg) maximum.
The Vortec 8100 provides its maximum ratings with either
a 4.10:1 or 3.73:1 axle ratio; the Duramax 6600 offers
a 3.73 axle ratio.
With a weight-distributing platform hitch and 4.10
axle ratio, the Vortec 6000 V8 permits towing trailers
weighting to 10,500 pounds (4763 kg) and provides a
maximum 16,000-pound (7257-kg) GCWR.
The heavy-duty pickups are trailer ready. A Handling
and Trailering package is standard. A Trailering Equipment
package provides the weight-distributing hitch platform,
eight-wire trailer harness with mounted connector and
a jumper harness with a plug-in for the electric trailer
brake controller.
Suspension, braking and steering systems
A long- and short-arm independent front torsion bar
suspension is standard on all models.
Semi-elliptic multi-leaf rear springs operate in two
stages on pickups and in three stages on one-ton chassis
cabs. A world-class four-wheel disc brake system, featuring
GM’s powerful Hydro-Boost brake apply system and
four-wheel ABS, is standard all models.
Wheels and tires
Wide standard 16 x 6.5-inch eight-bolt steel wheels
provide great stability, and 2500HD/3500 Series also
have E-load range tires to help provide for increased
load-carrying capability. The 2500HD models feature
standard LT245/75R16E radials with either an all-season
or on-/off-road design, depending on the model. The
3500 Series have standard LT215/85R16-E highway or on-/off-
road radials. A full-size spare is standard.
Cabs, safety and security
Regular, four-door, extended and Crew Cab sizes have
significant interior room and outstanding seating comfort.
The extended cab has the industry’s largest rear-door
openings. The Crew Cab has even more headroom, leg room
and hip room than the segment-leading Extended Cab.
The 2500HD/3500 Series has the OnStar system. It is
now standard on uplevel Silverado LT extended cab and
Crew Cab models. OnStar adds safety and security features
such as automatic air bag deployment notification and
emergency assistance with remote location. For more
information about OnStar, see the "OnStar"
section of the Corporate press kit.
All models have standard dual air bags, with a passenger
side deactivation switch on regular and extended cab
models to protect small occupants.
With several best-in-class advantages, Silverado H.D.
stands ready to increase Chevy’s heavy-duty pickup
market share in 2002.
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