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2001 Chevy Silverado Road Test

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Khatir Soltani

Whether you're loading up the box with 2-tons of bricks or heading down the I-5 toward California with a camper at your back, a new Chevrolet Silverado HD (or GMC Sierra HD) pick-up is a comfortable traveling companion. Additionally GM's noted reliability gives you the confidence that you'll get to where you're going trouble-free. The big 'rig' is easy to drive, smooth riding and more powerful than anything in its class.

Specifications (based on 2500HD with 6.6L Duramax diesel):

  • Base Price: $25,385
  • As tested: $52,000
  • Type: 4-door, 6-passenger full-size pickup
  • Layout: longitudinal front engine/4WD
  • Engine: 6.6-litre V8 diesel, turbocharged
  • Transmission: 5-speed automatic (6-speed manual standard)
  • Output: 300 @ 3100 rpm
  • Torque: 520 ft-lb. @ 1800 rpm
  • Max. Trailer Towing: 5,443 kg (12,000 lb)
  • Max. 5th Wheel Towing: 7,212 kg (15,800 lb)
  • Max. payload: 1,790 kg (3,947 lb)
  • Max. GVWR: 4,173 kg (9,200 lb)
  • Wheelbase: 4,242 mm (167.0 in)
  • Length: 6,507 mm (256.2 in)
  • Width: 2,438 mm (96.0 in)
  • Height: 1,877 mm (73.9 in)
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
  • Over 6 years experience as a car reviewer
  • Over 50 test drives in the last year
  • Involved in discussions with virtually every auto manufacturer in Canada