2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 2 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | 3 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 4 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 5 of 11 Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT Pickup 2D 8 ft | 6 of 11 Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 7 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 8 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 9 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | 10 of 11 Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 ft | 11 of 11  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $15,256 | $17,100 | $20,374 | $20,392 | $23,676 | $24,918 | $28,425 | $28,979 | $29,097 | $29,411 | $30,994 | ||
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 335 @ 3100 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 | 685 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 18,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 18,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 17,300 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 18,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 6,033 pounds | 6,899 pounds | 4,190 pounds | 5,856 pounds | 4,625 pounds | 4,443 pounds | 4,308 pounds | 4,190 pounds | 4,308 pounds | 6,033 pounds | 4,190 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | 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, Turbo Dsl 6.6L | 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, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 6,968 pounds | 6,502 pounds | 6,610 pounds | 7,144 pounds | 5,775 pounds | 6,257 pounds | 6,392 pounds | 6,610 pounds | 6,392 pounds | 6,968 pounds | 6,610 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 685 @ 3100 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | 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 |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 6968 pounds | 6502 pounds | 6610 pounds | 7144 pounds | 5775 pounds | 6257 pounds | 6392 pounds | 6610 pounds | 6392 pounds | 6968 pounds | 6610 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 | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.4 inches | 8.6 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.8 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 249.5 inches | 225 inches | 240.2 inches | 259.1 inches | 225 inches | 249.5 inches | 259.1 inches | 240.2 inches | 259.1 inches | 249.5 inches | 240.2 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 6033 pounds | 6899 pounds | 4190 pounds | 5856 pounds | 4625 pounds | 4443 pounds | 4308 pounds | 4190 pounds | 4308 pounds | 6033 pounds | 4190 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 | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 52.8 feet | 45.6 feet | 50.5 feet | 55.4 feet | 44.9 feet | 51.8 feet | 54.8 feet | 50.5 feet | 54.8 feet | 52.8 feet | 50.5 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 158.2 inches | 133.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 133.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 167.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 153.7 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2012 Silverado 3500 trims have turbo engines: LT Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Dsl 6.6L, LT Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter, etc. The following 2012 Silverado 3500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Silverado 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs page.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Silverado 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2012 Silverado 3500 have?
The 2012 Silverado 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Silverado 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs page.
All 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Trims and Styles
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab LTZ Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
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