2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 14  Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 2 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 3 of 14  Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | 4 of 14  Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 5 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 6 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab LT Pickup 2D 8 ft | 7 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 8 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 9 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 10 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 11 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | 12 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 13 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 14 of 14 Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $12,797 | $13,596 | $14,412 | $15,780 | $16,158 | $17,085 | $20,148 | $22,951 | $23,819 | $25,570 | $25,586 | $25,919 | $27,410 | $30,137 | ||
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | ||
| Torque | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 3,275 pounds | 3,189 pounds | 3,538 pounds | 3,305 pounds | 3,066 pounds | 3,538 pounds | 3,358 pounds | 3,066 pounds | 3,473 pounds | 3,347 pounds | 3,358 pounds | 3,473 pounds | 3,305 pounds | 3,305 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 6,225 pounds | 6,311 pounds | 5,962 pounds | 6,595 pounds | 6,434 pounds | 5,962 pounds | 6,142 pounds | 6,434 pounds | 6,027 pounds | 6,153 pounds | 6,142 pounds | 6,027 pounds | 6,595 pounds | 6,595 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 6225 pounds | 6311 pounds | 5962 pounds | 6595 pounds | 6434 pounds | 5962 pounds | 6142 pounds | 6434 pounds | 6027 pounds | 6153 pounds | 6142 pounds | 6027 pounds | 6595 pounds | 6595 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.1 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.4 inches | 8.5 inches | 9.1 inches | 8.2 inches | 8.2 inches | 9.1 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.2 inches | 8.6 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.6 inches | 8.2 inches | 8.2 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 249.5 inches | 230.6 inches | 225 inches | 259.1 inches | 240.2 inches | 225 inches | 249.5 inches | 240.2 inches | 230.6 inches | 240.2 inches | 249.5 inches | 230.6 inches | 259.1 inches | 259.1 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 3275 pounds | 3189 pounds | 3538 pounds | 3305 pounds | 3066 pounds | 3538 pounds | 3358 pounds | 3066 pounds | 3473 pounds | 3347 pounds | 3358 pounds | 3473 pounds | 3305 pounds | 3305 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 51.8 feet | 47.9 feet | 44.9 feet | 54.8 feet | 50.5 feet | 44.9 feet | 51.8 feet | 50.5 feet | 47.9 feet | 50.5 feet | 51.8 feet | 47.9 feet | 54.8 feet | 54.8 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 158.2 inches | 144.2 inches | 133.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 133.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 153.7 inches | 144.2 inches | 153.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 144.2 inches | 167.7 inches | 167.7 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2012 Silverado 2500 trims have turbo engines: LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter, LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter, etc. The following 2012 Silverado 2500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Silverado 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 specs page.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Silverado 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2012 Silverado 2500 have?
The 2012 Silverado 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Silverado 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 specs page.
All 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Trims and Styles
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab LT Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 Ft
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