2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs & fitment
2nd generation. The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (78.1 mm bore), towing up to 10,700 lb, tires LT245/70R17, P245/70R17 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 78.1 mm
Applies across the 2nd generation; based on 4 source records from other years of this generation.
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 195 | Regular Gasoline | 14–15 | 18–20 | 16–17 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 295 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 13–14 | 18–19 | 15–16 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 315 / 320 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 15 | 21–22 | 17–18 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 403 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.0L 8-cyl hybrid | — | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 10,700 lb, depending on configuration. Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortec 4.3L V6, 2WD, Regular Cab Standard Box, 3.73 axle | 5,400 lb | — | — | — | 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 4.8L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab Standard Box, 3.73 axle | 7,200 lb | — | — | — | 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 5.3L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.42 axle | 10,000 lb | — | — | — | 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 6.0L V8 Hybrid, 2WD, Crew Cab Short Box, 3.08 axle | 6,100 lb | — | — | — | 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 6.2L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab Standard Box, 3.73 axle | 10,700 lb | — | — | MAX Trailering Package | 2011 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT245/70R17 | LT 4x4 LTZ 4x4 WT 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P245/70R17 | LS 4x2 LT 4x2 LTZ 4x2 WT 4x2 XFE | TirePressure.com: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/65R18 | Hybrid LT Z71 LTZ Z71 | TirePressure.com: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/70R17 | LS 4x4 LT 4x2 LT 4x4 LT 4x4 Extended Cab Long Box LT Z71 LTZ 4x2 LTZ 4x4 LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab Long Box LTZ Z71 WT 4x4 WT 4x4 Extended Cab Long Box | TirePressure.com: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | LT (20 Inch Option) LTZ (20 Inch Option) XFE | TirePressure.com: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 48 (H6) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 22", passenger 22" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 200.0–243.3 in (5080–6180 mm)
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 74.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.9–157.5 in
- Curb weight
- 4559–5882 lb
12 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 638
- NCAP overall
- 4 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (6)
- 21V054000 2021-02-05: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 21V050000 2021-02-05: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 14V827000 2014-12-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- 11V339000 2011-06-28: STEERING:LINKAGES
- 11V007000 2011-01-06: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- 10V643000 2010-12-17: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.