What the Double Cab 2WD 3.0L Diesel adds over the Regular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo
Spec
Regular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo
Double Cab 2WD 3.0L Diesel
Curb weight (maximum)
4500 lbs
5140 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4410 lbs
5090 lbs
Cylinder count
4
6
Engine displacement
2700 cc
3000 cc
Fuel injection system
gdi mpi
High-pressure, common-rail direct injection; electronic throttle valve
Horsepower
310 hp
305 hp
Torque
430 lb-ft
495 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)
2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management
3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel
Fuel tank capacity
28.3 gal
22 gal
Gross vehicle weight rating
6700 lbs
6800 lbs
Front headroom
43.1 in
43 in
MPG (city)
19 mpg
24 mpg
MPG (highway)
22 mpg
29 mpg
Overall height
75.7 in
75.6 in
Overall length
210.9 in
231.9 in
Overall width
81.1 in
81.2 in
Final drive ratio
3.4
3.2
Transmission speeds
8
10
Wheelbase
126.5 in
147.4 in
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque, Fuel tank capacity: Double Cab / Crew Cab 24 gal. / 91 liters (22 gal. / 83 liters for 2WD diesel models)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Front brake diameter
330 mm
Front brake type
vented disc
Rear brake diameter
345 mm
Rear brake type
vented disc
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance
7.8 in
Overall height
75.6 in
Overall length
231.9 in
Overall width
81.2 in
Wheelbase
147.4 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
twin turbo
Cylinder count
6
Engine displacement
3000 cc
Fuel injection system
High-pressure, common-rail direct injection; electronic throttle valve
Engine type (full description)
3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel
Valve configuration
Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder
Engine Output
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
495 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
24 mpg
MPG (highway)
29 mpg
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity
22 gal
Headroom
Front headroom
43 in
Third-row headroom
39.9 in
Legroom
Front legroom
44.5 in
Third-row legroom
35.2 in
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
66 in
Third-row shoulder room
64.9 in
Steering
Steering type
Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Suspension
Front suspension type
Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers
Rear suspension type
Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers
Tires
Tire size
P255/70R17
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.2
Transmission speeds
10
Transmission type
automatic
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
5140 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
5090 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
6800 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
17 in
Wheel material
steel
Wheel width
8 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety3 std · 0 opt
Electronic Stability Control
Four-wheel disc brakes with DuralifeTM rotors, vented front and rear
Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS
Exterior1 std · 4 opt
17-in. x 8-in. steel wheels (standard)
17-in. x 8-in. aluminum wheels (available)optional
18-in. x 8.5-in. aluminum wheels (available)optional
20-in. x 9-in. aluminum wheels (available)optional
22-in. x 9-in. aluminum wheels (available)optional
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
10-speed automatic transmission (10L80) – 3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L
2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 431 lb.-ft. torque
Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers
Rancho shocks (with Z71 package)
Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 Silverado. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Double Cab 2WD 3.0L Diesel
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
What does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab 2WD 3.0L Diesel add over the Regular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo?
Against the Regular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo, 2 features become standard that the Regular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.