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MECHANICAL
S = Standard Equipment
A = Available
-- (dashes) = Not Available
D = ADI Available
= Included in Equipment Group
= Included in Equipment Group but upgradeable
*Indicates availability of feature on multiple models. For example, it indicates feature availability on 2WD and 4WD Models or Rear wheel drive and All-wheel drive Models.
Codes listed in the shaded column titled Ref. Only RPO Code are for internal use only and should not be ordered.
Free
Flow
RPO
Code
Ref.
Only
RPO
Code
DESCRIPTION
1 - Equipment Groups 1WT and 1LT available on all models. Models (CC10553) 2WD Extended Cab Short Box and (CK10553) 4x4 Extended Cab Short Box are no longer available to order as of July 15, 2009.
2 - Equipment group 1LS available on C*10753 and C*10543 models.
3 - Equipment group 1SF available on CC10543 models.
4 - Equipment Group 1LZ available on CC10*53, CK10*53 and C*10543 models. Models (CC10553) 2WD Extended Cab Short Box and (CK10553) 4x4 Extended Cab Short Box are no longer available to order as of July 15, 2009.
Reg., Ext. and Crew Cab
Ext. and Crew Cab
Reg., Ext. and Crew Cab
Crew Cab
Ext. and Crew Cab
Work Truck
1WT
1
LS
1LS
2
LT
1LT
1
XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy
1SF
3
LTZ
1LZ
4
K47
Air cleaner
, high-capacity
1 - Included and only available with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package.
2 - Included and only available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package or (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package.
3 - Included and only available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.
A
1
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A
2
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A
3
KG3
Alternator
, 145 amps
S
S
S
S
S
KW1
Alternator
, 160 amps
1 - Included and only available with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package.
A
1
--
A
1
--
--
Battery
, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
S
S
S
S
S
Brakes
, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
S
S
S
S
S
JD9
Brakes
, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
1 - Included and only available with (NHT) Max Trailering Package. Included and only available with (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine or (L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI engine.
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A
1
--
A
1
KNP
Cooling
, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil
1 - Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering Package, (VYU) Snow Plow Prep package or (K5L) Heavy Duty Cooling Package.
2 - Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering Package, (VYU) Snow Plow Prep package or (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission.
A
1
A
2
A
2
KC4
Cooling
, external engine oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil, integral to driver side of radiator tank
1 - Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering Package or (K5L) Heavy Duty Cooling Package.
2 - Included and only available with (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission
A
1
--
A
2
A
2
G80
Differential
, heavy-duty automatic locking rear
1 - Included with (Z82) Trailering Package.
2 - Included with (Z82) Trailering Package, (PCH) All Star Package, (NHT) Max Trailering Pack or (PDU) Power Pack Plus.
A
1
A
1
A
2
YF5
Emissions
, California state requirements
A
A
A
A
A
FE9
Emissions
, Federal requirements
A
A
A
A
A
NE1
Emissions
, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington state requirements
A
A
A
A
A
NB8
Emissions override
, California (allows a dealer in states that require California emissions - California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington - to order Federal emissions for a vehicle that will be registered in a state that has Federal emission requirements). Do not use for vehicles that will be registered in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington.
1 - Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.
A
1
A
1
A
1
A
1
A
1
NB9
Emissions override
, state-specific (for dealers ordering vehicles in (YF5) or (NE1) emission states - California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington)
1 - Allows a California dealer (YF5 emissions) to order (NE1) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in (NE1) states; or, a Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington dealer (NE1 emissions) to order (YF5) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in California.
A
1
A
1
A
1
A
1
A
1
NC7
Emissions override
, Federal (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with (YF5) or (NE1) emissions - Not required for vehicles being shipped to California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington)
1 - Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements.
A
1
A
1
A
1
A
1
A
1
K05
Engine block heater
A
A
A
A
A
LU3
Engine
, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm)
1 - Requires C*10*03, CC10553 or CC10753 models. Standard with C*10*03, CC10553 or CC10753 models. Not available with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package or (Z82) heavy-duty trailering equipment.
S
1
--
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--
LY2
Engine
, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI (295 hp [220.0 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 305 lb-ft torque [411.8 N-m] @ 4600 rpm), iron block
1 - Standard with CK10553, CK10753, and C*10543 models only. Not available on C*10953 models.
2 - Standard on all models except C*10953 Models. Not available on C*10953 models.
A
1
A
2
--
--
LY5
Engine
, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI with Active Fuel Management (315 hp [234.9 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 338 lb-ft of torque [456.3 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), iron block
1 - Not available with CK10543 Models. Standard on C*10953 Models.
2 - Not available with CK10543 Models. Standard on C*10953 Models. On CC10543, C*10553 or C*10753 models, requires (PCH) All Star Package, (PDU) Power Pack Plus, (PDA) Texas Edition or (PEB) Regional Value Package.
A
1
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A
2
--
1
LH6
Engine
, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI with Active Fuel Management (315 hp [234.9 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 338 lb-ft of torque [456.3 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), aluminum block
1 - Requires CK10543 models.
2 - Requires CK10543 models and (PCH) All Star Package, (PDU) Power Pack Plus or (PDA) Texas Edition or (PEB) Regional Value Package.
A
1
--
A
2
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1
LMG
Engine
, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol, (315 hp [234.9 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 338 lb-ft of torque [456.3 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), iron block
1 - Not available with CK10543 models.
2 - Not available with CK10543 models. On CC10543, C*10553 or C*10753 models, requires (PCH) All Star Package, (PDU) Power Pack Plus, (PDA) Texas Edition or (PEB) Regional Value Package.
A
1
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A
2
--
A
1
LC9
Engine
, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (315 hp [234.9 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 338 lb-ft of torque [456.3 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), aluminum block
1 - Requires CK10543 models.
2 - Requires CK10543 models and (PCH) All Star Package, (PDU) Power Pack Plus or (PDA) Texas Edition or (PEB) Regional Value Package.
A
1
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A
2
A
1
L76
Engine
, Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI with Active Fuel Management, (367 hp [273.7 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 375 lb-ft of torque [506.3 N-m] @ 4300 rpm), includes (JD9) 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes and (AXN) hybrid 9.5" (24.1 cm) trailering axle
1 - Requires C*10553, C*10753 or C*10543 Models. Requires (Z82) Trailering Package for MYC 6-speed transmission. With (NHT) Max Trailering Pack requires (QJP) P265/70R17 on-/off-road blackwall tires. Requires (S83) 4 - 20" x 8.5" 6-spoke, machined aluminum wheels if (NHT) is not ordered.
2 - Requires C*10553, C*10753 or C*10543 Models. With C*10553 or C*10753 models, (NHT) Max Trailering Pack requires (QJP) P265/70R17 on-/off-road blackwall tires. Requires (S83) 4 - 20" x 8.5" 6-spoke, machined aluminum wheels if (NHT) is not ordered. With C*10543 models, not available with (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.
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A
1
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A
2
L9H
NEW!
Engine
, Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI E85-compatible, FlexFuel, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (403 hp [300.5 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 417 lb-ft of torque [565.4 N-m] @ 4300 rpm)
1 - Requires C*10543 models and (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package or (S83) 4 - 20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) chrome clad aluminum wheels. Included with (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.
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--
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A
1
Exhaust
, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
S
S
S
S
S
Frame
, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
S
S
S
S
S
C7H
GVWR
, 6400 lbs. (2903 kg)
1 - Standard on C*10703, C*10903, CC10553, and CC10753 models.
S
1
--
S
1
--
S
1
C5S
GVWR
, 6600 lbs. (2994 kg)
1 - Requires CC10553 models and (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine.
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A
1
--
A
1
C3J
GVWR
, 6700 lbs. (3039 kg)
--
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--
C5U
GVWR
, 6800 lbs. (3084 kg)
1 - Requires CC10753, CC10543, CK10903, and CK10553 models. Standard on CC10543 and CK10553 models.
2 - Requires CC10753 or CC10543 models.
A
1
S
2
A
1
--
A
1
C5H
GVWR
, 6900 lbs. (3130 kg)
1 - Requires CC10953 models.
S
1
--
S
1
--
S
1
C5W
GVWR
, 7000 lbs. (3175 kg)
1 - Requires CK10753, CK10953 or CK10543 models.
2 - Requires CK10753 or CK10543 models.
3 - Requires CC10753 models and (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine and (NHT) Max Trailering Pack or CK10753, CK10953, or CK10543 models. Standard on CK10753, CK10953, or CK10543 models.
S
1
S
2
A
3
--
A
3
C5Y
GVWR
, 7100 lbs. (3221 kg)
1 - Requires CC10543 models and (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine and (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.
2 - Requires CC10543 models and (L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI engine and (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.
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A
1
--
A
2
C5Z
GVWR
, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg)
1 - Requires CK10753 models and (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine and (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.
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A
1
--
A
1
C6A
GVWR
, 7300 lbs. (3311 kg)
1 - Requires CK10543 models and (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine and (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.
2 - Requires CK10543 models and (L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI engine and (NHT) Max Trailering Pack.
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A
1
--
A
2
NHT
Max Trailering Pack
, includes (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine, (G80) heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential, (Z85) Handling/Trailering Suspension Package, (AXN) 9.5" (24.1 cm) hybrid rear axle, (GT4) 3.73 rear axle ratio, (N56) 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 6-lug custom aluminum wheels, (QJP) P265/70R17 on-/off-road blackwall tires, (T96) fog lamps, (JD9) front and rear disc brakes and (Z82) Trailering package
1 - Requires C*10753 or C*10543 models. CK10543 and CK10753 Models also include (NQH) electronic Autotrac transfer case. Option content within this package may not be substituted or deleted. Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package or any (SEO) Special Equipment Options.
2 - Requires C*10753 or C*10543 models. C*10543 models include (L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI E85-compatible engine instead of (L76) Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine. CK10543 and CK10753 Models also include (NQH) electronic Autotrac transfer case. Option content within this package may not be substituted or deleted. Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package or any (SEO) Special Equipment Options.
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A
1
--
A
2
PDU
Power Pack Plus
, includes (LY5) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine, (LH6) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine, (LC9) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine or (LMG) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine, (G80) heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential, (Z82) Trailering package and (N56) 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 6-lug custom aluminum wheels
1 - Requires C*10*53 or C*10543 models. (N56) Wheels are not included if any LPO wheel is ordered. Not available with (PCH) All Star Package, (PDA) Texas Edition or (PEB) Regional Value Package. (N56) Wheels are upgradeable to (N87) 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels if (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package is ordered or (S83) 4 - 20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) chrome clad aluminum wheels without (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.
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A
1
--
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GU4
Rear axle
, 3.08 ratio
--
--
--
--
GU5
Rear axle
, 3.23 ratio
1 - Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.
A
1
A
1
A
1
--
A
1
GU6
Rear axle
, 3.42 ratio
1 - Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.
A
1
A
1
A
1
--
A
1
GT4
Rear axle
, 3.73 ratio
1 - Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.
A
1
A
1
A
1
--
A
1
GT5
Rear axle
, 4.10 ratio
1 - Requires 4WD models and (G80) heavy-duty, automatic locking rear differential. Not available with CK10553 or CK10753 models. Refer to Engine/axle chart for availability.
2 - Requires 4WD models and (G80) heavy-duty, automatic locking rear differential. Refer to Engine/axle chart for availability.
A
1
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A
2
--
A
2
NZZ
Skid Plate Package
, frame-mounted shields, includes front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case
1 - Requires 4WD models. Included with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package.
2 - Requires CK10753 or CK10543 models.
3 - Not available with 2WD models unless (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package is ordered. Included with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package or (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package.
A
1
A
2
A
3
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A
3
VYU
Snow Plow Prep Package
, includes 15-amp power for backup and roof emergency light, (KW1) 160-amp alternator, high-flow front bumper, forward lamp wiring harness, (TRW) Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon, instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller, (K47) high-capacity air cleaner, (KNP) auxiliary external transmission oil cooler and (NZZ) Skid Plate Package
1 - Requires CK10*03 models. Not available with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine or (CJ2) dual-zone automatic air conditioning.
A
1
--
A
1
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JL4
StabiliTrak
, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control
1 - Required and only available with all V8 engines.
A
1
Steering
, power, rack-and-pinion
S
S
S
S
S
Suspension
, front independent, coil over shock
S
S
S
S
S
Suspension
, rear 2-stage multi-leaf springs, semi-elliptic
S
S
S
S
S
Z83
Suspension Package
, Solid Smooth Ride, includes 35 mm piston twin tube shocks and 32mm front stabilizer bar
1 - Requires Crew Cab models.
S
S
1
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Z85
Suspension Package
, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty, includes 46 mm piston monotube shocks and 34mm front stabilizer bar
1 - Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering package on Crew Cab models. Standard on Extended Cab models.
2 - Includes 36mm front stabilizer bar when (NHT) Max Trailering Pack is ordered.
A
A
1
2
2
Z71
Suspension Package
, Off-Road, includes 1.81" (46 mm) shocks, off-road jounce bumpers, 34mm front stabilizer bar, (NZZ) Skid Plate Package, (V76) recovery hooks, (K47) air cleaner and Z71 decals on rear quarters
1 - Not available with (PY9) or (S83) wheels. With Regular Cab models, requires (Z82) Trailering Package and not available with (LY2) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI engine. With Extended or Crew Cab models, requires (PDU) Power Pack Plus. Requires (QJP), (QJM), (QXR), (QXN) or (QXQ) on-off road or all-terrain tires. Requires (N56) 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) custom aluminum wheels or (N87) 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels.
2 - Requires (QXN) or (QXQ) on-/off-road tires. Requires (N87) 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels.
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A
1
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A
2
WEA
Z71 Appearance Package
, includes (N87) 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels, (QXN) P265/65R18 on-/off-road, blackwall tires, (T96) fog lamps, body-colored outside mirrors and door handles, unique "Z71 Plus" decals, sill plates and instrument cluster, chrome recovery hooks, Rancho front and rear shocks, unique front bumper lower fascia with smooth surface, body-colored grille with unique chrome insert. Requires either of (16U) Graystone Metallic, (41U) Black, (46U) Blue Granite Metallic, (50U) Summit White, (59U) Silver Birch Metallic, (66U) Deep Ruby Metallic exterior colors
1 - Requires C*10753 or C*10543 models and (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package. (QXN) tires may be upgraded to (QXQ) on-off road or all-terrain tires.
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A
1
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A
1
Z60
Suspension Package
, High-Performance, includes 36mm front stabilizer bar
1 - Included and only available with (S83) 4 - 20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) chrome-clad aluminum wheels.
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A
1
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A
1
JL1
Trailer brake controller
, integrated
1 - Requires (Z82) heavy-duty trailering package. Not available with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L engine.
A
1
A
1
A
1
A
A
1
Z82
Trailering Package for M30 4-speed transmission
, heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform and 2-inch receiver, 7-wire harness (harness includes wires for: park lamps, backup lamps, right turn, left turn, electric brake lead, battery and ground) with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector, wiring harness for after-market trailer brake controller (located in the instrument panel harness), and single wire for center high-mounted stop lamp, (G80) heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential and (KNP) external transmission oil cooler
1 - Requires (M30) 4-speed automatic transmission. Not available with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine or (Z83) Solid Smooth Ride Suspension Package. Includes (Z85) Handling/Trailering Suspension Package.
2 - Requires (M30) 4-speed automatic transmission. Includes (Z85) Handling/Trailering Suspension Package.
3 - Requires (M30) 4-speed automatic transmission. Included with (PCH) All Star Package, (PDA) Texas Edition or (PEB) Regional Value Package on Extended Cab models only, (NHT) Max Trailering Pack or (PDU) Power Pack Plus.
4 - Requires Extended Cab models. Upgradeable to (Z82) Trailering Package with MYC 6-speed transmission when (L76) Vortec 6.0L engine is ordered.
A
1
A
2
A
3
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4
Z82
Trailering Package for MYC 6-speed transmission
, heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform and 2-inch receiver, 7-wire harness (harness includes wires for: park lamps, backup lamps, right turn, left turn, electric brake lead, battery and ground) with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector, wiring harness for after-market trailer brake controller (located in the instrument panel harness), and single wire for center high-mounted stop lamp, (G80) heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential, (K5L) heavy-duty cooling package, (KC4) external engine oil cooler and (KNP) external transmission oil cooler
1 - Requires (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission. Includes (Z85) Handling/Trailering Suspension Package.
2 - Requires (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission. Included with (PCH) All Star Package, (PDA) Texas Edition or (PEB) Regional Value Package on Crew Cab models only. Includes (Z85) Handling/Trailering Suspension Package. Does not include (K5L) heavy-duty cooling package if (NHT) Max Trailering Pack is ordered.
3 - Standard on Crew Cab models. Requires (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine on Extended Cab models and will substitute Z82 for M30 content as standard content.
A
1
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A
2
A
3
K5L
NEW!
Heavy Duty Cooling Package
, heavy-duty, includes (KC4) external engine oil cooler, (KNP) auxiliary external transmission oil cooler, electric fan and heavy-duty radiator
1 - Requires (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission.
2 - Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering package for MYC 6-speed transmission.
A
1
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A
2
A
2
NQG
Transfer case
, with floor-mounted shifter
1 - Requires 4WD models.
S
1
S
1
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NQH
Transfer case
, electronic Autotrac with rotary dial controls
1 - Requires 4WD models.
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1
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1
M30
Transmission
, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
1 - On Crew Cab models, requires (LY2) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI engine.
S
1
S
1
S
1
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S
MYC
NEW!
Transmission
, 6-speed automatic
1 - On C*10543 models, included and only available with (LY5), (LMG), (LH6) or (LC9) Vortec 5.3L engines. Included and only available with (L76) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine or (L9H) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI engine on all Cab types.
A
1
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1
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