Engine, 2.7L TurboMax (310 hp [231 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 430 lb-ft of torque [583 Nm] @ 3000 rpm) (Includes (KW5) 220-amp alternator and (MQE) 8-speed automatic transmission. Not available with (X31) X31 Off-Road Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Included and only available with (L3B) 2.7L TurboMax engine or (NHT) Max Trailering Package with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.)
Pickup bed
GVWR, 7000 lbs. (3175 kg) (Requires Crew Cab or Double Cab 4WD model and (L3B) 2.7L TurboMax engine. Requires Crew Cab 2WD model and (LZ0) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine without (NHT) Max Trailering Package. Requires Double Cab 4WD model with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine without (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
Automatic Stop/Start
Transfer case, single speed, electronic Autotrac with push button control (4WD models only)
Suspension Package, Standard
Four wheel drive
Alternator, 220 amps (Included and only available with (L3B) 2.7L TurboMax engine, (LZ0) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine, (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/80 Amp-hr, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power (Included and only available with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine or (L3B) 2.7L TurboMax engine.)
Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
Cargo tie downs (12), fixed, rated at 500 lbs per corner
Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, rack-and-pinion
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors
Capless Fuel Fill
Exhaust, single outlet
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe