Engine, 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing, includes aluminum block construction with FlexFuel capability, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (285 hp [212 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 305 lb-ft of torque [413 Nm] @ 3900 rpm)
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on 4WD V6 models. Available with (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.)
Body, Pick Up Box
GVWR, 7100 lbs. (3221 kg) (Requires 4WD models and (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine.)
Differential, heavy-duty locking rear (Standard on 4WD models. Included on 2WD models with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package, (PEC) Carbon-22 Edition, (PDU) SLE Value Package, (PDA) Texas SLE Value Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.) (Standard on 4WD models. Included on 2WD models with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package, (PDU) SLE Value Package, (PDA) Texas SLE Value Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
Transfer case, 4WD, active electronic Autotrac with rotary dial control (Included with 4WD models only.)
Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty includes 46 mm piston monotube shocks and 36mm front stabilizer bar
Four wheel drive
Cooling, external engine oil cooler
Alternator, 150 amps
Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/70 Amp-hr, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted, black (Included and only available with (Z71) Off-Road Package on 2WD models. Standard on 4WD models.) (Standard on 4WD models. Included with (Z71) Off-Road Package with 2WD models and (9G3) Suspension Package, off-road, for base decor vehicles with 2WD models.)
Cargo tie downs (4), movable upper
Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, rack-and-pinion
Brakes, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors, 4-wheel antilock
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe