2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO technical specifications

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Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-6
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN
is the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
on page 12‑2for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, on the inside of the glove
box, has the following information:
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options and special
equipment
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

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12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricantson page 11‑8for more information.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant label located under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 4.3L V6 1500 Series 15.6 L 16.5 qt
4.8L V8 1500 Series 16.0 L 16.9 qt
5.3L V8 1500 Series 16.0 L 16.9 qt
6.0L V8 2500 Series and 3500 Series 15.5 L 16.4 qt
6.2L V8 1500 Series 15.9 L 16.8 qt

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Technical Data 12-5
Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
4.3L V6 (LU3) XAutomatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in)
4.8L V8 (L20) AAutomatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
5.3L V8 FlexFuel with
Active Fuel Management™
(Iron Block) (LMG) 0
Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active
Fuel Management™(Aluminum
Block) (LC9) 3
Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
6.0L V8 (Iron Block) BAutomatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
6.0L V8 (Iron Block) (L96) GAutomatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
6.2L V8 FlexFuel
(Aluminum Block) (L9H) 2
Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in)