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Table 1: Engine Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information.

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

1.6 lbs

0.7 kg

Cooling System

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Automatic with Front A/C*

14.8 qt

14.0 L

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Automatic with Front A/C**

16.5 qt

15.6 L

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Manual with Front A/C*

15.1 qt

14.3 L

  • VORTEC 4300 V6 Manual with Front A/C**

16.6 qt

15.7 L

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with Front A/C*

15.2 qt

14.4 L

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with Front A/C**

16.8 qt

15.9 L

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual with Front A/C*

15.5 qt

14.7 L

  • VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual with Front A/C**

17.0 qt

16.1 L

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with Front A/C*

15.2 qt

14.4 L

  • VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with Front A/C**

16.8 qt

15.9 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic*

16.2 qt

15.3 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic**

16.7 qt

15.8 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual*

16.7 qt

15.8 L

  • VORTEC 6000 V8 Manual**

16.7 qt

15.8 L

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 HD Automatic*

25.0 qt

23.7 L

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 HD Automatic**

--

--

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic*

26.9 qt

25.5 L

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic**

--

--

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Manual*

27.1 qt

25.6 L

  • VORTEC 8100 V8 Manual**

--

--

* Engine Fan Driven cooling system

** Electric Cooling Fan system

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4300 V6
  • 4.5 qt
  • 4.3 L
  • 4800 V8; 5300 V8; 6000 V8
  • 6.0 qt
  • 5.7 L
  • 8100 V8
  • 6.5 qt
  • 6.1 L

Fuel Tank

  • Short Bed and 2500 LD
  • 26.0 gal
  • 98.0 L
  • Long Bed and Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete)
  • 34.0 gal
  • 128.7 L
  • Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD -- front
  • 27.0 gal
  • 102.0 L
  • Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD -- rear
  • 23.0 gal
  • 87.0 L

Wheel Nut Torque

140 ft lb

190 N·m

After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transmission

Spark Plug Gap

VORTEC 4300 V6

W

Automatic

Manual

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

Z

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 4800 V8

V

Automatic

Manual

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 5300 V8

T

Automatic

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 6000 V8

U

Automatic

Manual

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 6000 V8

N

Automatic

Manual

0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

VORTEC 8100 V8

G

Automatic

Manual

0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

Table 1: Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) Specifications

Application

Capacities

English

Metric

Hybrid Cooling System

2.1 quarts

2.0 L

After refill, the level must be rechecked.

Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO) Specifications

Maximum Output Power

2.4 kw

Output Voltage

120 VAC +5% -8% measured at the outlets

Current Output (Maximum Continuous)

20 Amps

Output Frequency

60 Hz ± 0.25 Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

<=10%

Overload Protection Level

21 A(rms) current limit for 5 seconds

Ground Fault Detection Level

>=6ma

Table 1: Wheel Nut Torque
Table 2: Tire Pressure - EMP Only *
Table 3: Tire Pressure and Slope
Table 4: Tire Pressure Alerts and Warnings

Wheel Nut Torque

Model

Description

Torque

C/K 2500

8 bolts (14 mm)

140 lb ft (190 N·m)

Tire Pressure - EMP Only *

Terrain

Deflection

Maximum Speed

Load

Minimum Inflation

Highway ** Front Axle

--

93 mph (149 km/h)

2400 lbs (1089 kg)

45 PSI (3.10 Bar)

Highway ** Rear Axle

--

93 mph (149 km/h)

3042 lbs (1390 kg)

65 PSI (4.48 Bar)

Highway ***

18%

93 mph (149 km/h)

2300 lbs (1043 kg)

40 PSI (2.76 Bar)

Cross Country ***

25%

30 mph (48 km/h)

2300 lbs (1043 kg)

23 PSI (1.59 Bar)

Mud, Sand, Snow ***

30%

10 mph (16 km/h)

2300 lbs (1043 kg)

18 PSI (1.24 Bar)

* Option Package EMP (Enhanced Mobility Package) vehicles only. Non-EMP vehicles refer to the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the vehicles center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door lock post (striker).

** Inflation pressure needed to obtain the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

*** All Axles

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Settings (EMP Only)

Tire Pressure and Slope

Terrain

Cold Inflation Pressure

Slope

Highway * Front Axle

45 PSI (3.10 Bar)

55

Highway * Rear Axle

65 PSI (4.48 Bar)

75

Highway **

40 PSI (2.76 Bar)

51

Cross Country **

23 PSI (1.60 Bar)

34

Mud, Sand, Snow **

18 PSI (1.24 Bar)

29

Tire Pressure Alerts and Warnings

Terrain

Deviation Pressure Alert ***

Low Pressure Warning

Highway * Front Axle

±5 PSI (0.34 Bar)

33 PSI (2.28 Bar)

Highway * Rear Axle

±5 PSI (0.34 Bar)

40 PSI (2.76 Bar)

Highway **

±5 PSI (0.34 Bar)

30 PSI (2.07 Bar)

Cross Country **

±5 PSI (0.34 Bar)

17 PSI (1.17 Bar)

Mud, Sand, Snow **

±5 PSI (0.34 Bar)

13 PSI (0.90 Bar)

* Factory Tire Pressure Setting

** All Axles

*** From Cold Pressure Tire Setting