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Highlights

Highlights

Trim-Specific Features
Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims.
Fleet and government order content varies. See your dealer for details.
LS LT LTZ
Available nine-passenger seating Eight-passenger seating Seven-passenger seating
Premium Cloth seats Leather-appointed first- and second-row seats Front buckets with driver and passenger 12-way power adjusters
Front bucket seats with six-way power adjusters Foglamps Perforated leather-appointed first-row and second-row seats
Tri-zone manual climate controls Bluetooth® wireless technology(6) for select phones Heated second-row seats with power-release
USB port(3) Tri-zone automatic climate controls Bose® Centerpoint® 10-speaker Surround Sound system
SiriusXM Satellite Radio(4) with three trial months Bose® Premium nine-speaker system Power-remote liftgate
OnStar®(5) Directions & Connections® Plan standard for the first six months Remote vehicle starter system 20" polished-aluminum wheels(7)
Bluetooth® wireless technology(6) for select phones Automatic locking rear differential Bluetooth® wireless technology(6) for select phones
OnStar®(6) Directions & Connections® Plan standard for the first six months Tri-zone automatic climate controls
Touch-screen navigation radio(8) and rearview camera display
XM NavTraffic(9) with three trial months

Vehicle Key Features
LS LT LTZ
Vortec 5.3L V8 engine with E85(10) FlexFuel capability
Generates 320 horsepower and 335 lb.-ft. of torque.
Standard Standard Standard
Vortec 6.0L V8 engine
Generates 352 horsepower and 382 lb.-ft. of torque.
Not available Not available Not available
Premium Smooth Ride suspension
Enjoy the drive without feeling every bump.
Standard Standard Not available
Autoride Suspension
Monitors numerous variables to maximize handling and comfort.
Not available Not available Standard
Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package
The ultimate off-road equipment.
Not available Available Not available
Automatic locking rear differential
Provides more grip and less slip.
Available Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Trailering Package Available Available Available
Six air bags(11) Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak with Traction Control
Helps improve vehicle stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers.
Standard Standard Standard
Proactive Roll Avoidance
Helps to reduce the tendency of the vehicle to roll over in an emergency situation.
Standard Standard Standard
Four-wheel antilock brakes
Helps reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking.
Standard Standard Standard
Side Blind Zone Alert
Helps alert you when objects are hard to see.
Not available Not available Available
Rearview camera system
See certain stationary objects behind you while moving in Reverse at low speeds.
Available Available Standard
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Notifies you with an audible warning of stationary obstacles behind the vehicle while traveling in Reverse at low speeds.
Available Standard Standard
OnStar®(5) Directions & Connections® Plan for the first six months
Stay protected and connected at a touch of a button.
Standard Standard Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio(4) with three trial months
Over 170 channels of music.
Standard Standard Standard
XM NavTraffic(9) with three trial months
Real-time traffic updates when you need them most — while you're driving.
Not available Available Standard
Bluetooth® wireless technology(6) for select phones
Hands-free calling.
Standard Standard Standard
USB port(3)
Plug in your MP3 player or music-loaded flash drive, and scroll through songs using the steering wheel-mounted controls.
Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player with touch-screen navigation radio(8)
Have directions sent directly to your nav screen.
Not Available Available Standard
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
Entertain mile after mile.
Not available Available Available
Power sunroof
Let the sun shine in.
Not available Available Available
Single-speed transfer case
Active, single-speed, electronic Autotrac with rotary controls.
Standard Standard Not available
Two-speed transfer case
Active, two-speed, electronic Autotrac with rotary controls. Includes Neutral position for dinghy towing.
Available Available Standard

Powertrain

Powertrain

Powertrain LS LT LTZ
Standard Engine Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement (liters/ cu in.) 5.3L/323 5.3L/323 5.3L/323
Transmission 6 Automatic w/OD 6 Automatic w/OD 6 Automatic w/OD
Horsepower @ RPM 320 @ 5400 320 @ 5400 320 @ 5400
Torque @ RPM 335 @ 4000 335 @ 4000 335 @ 4000
Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Front Suspension Coil springs Coil springs Coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil springs Coil springs Coil springs
Axle Ratio 3.08 3.08 3.08
4- wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard
Turning circle 43.0 ft 43.0 ft 43.0 ft
Battery Cold Cranking Amps 600 600 600
Alternator (amps) 160 160 160

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions LS LT LTZ
Overall Length 222.4 in 222.4 in 222.4 in
Overall Width 79.1 in 79.1 in 79.1 in
Overall Height 76.8 in 76.8 in 76.8 in
Wheelbase 130.0 in 130.0 in 130.0 in
Front Head Room 41.1 in 41.1 in 41.1 in
Second Row Head Room 38.5 in 38.5 in 38.5 in
Third Row Head Room 38.1 in 38.1 in 38.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room 64.7 in 64.7 in 64.7 in
Third Row Hip Room 49.4 in 49.4 in 49.4 in
Third Row Leg Room 34.9 in 34.9 in 34.9 in
Front Hip Room 60.3 in 60.3 in 60.3 in
Second Row Hip Room 61.8 in 61.8 in 61.8 in
Front Leg Room 41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in
Second Row Leg Room 39.5 in 39.5 in 39.5 in
Front Shoulder Room 65.3 in 65.3 in 65.3 in
Second Row Shoulder Room 65.2 in 65.2 in 65.2 in
Seating Capacity 8 8 7
Cargo Volume 137.4 ftł 137.4 ftł 137.4 ftł
Inside Bed Width, Between Wheelhousing 49.1 in 49.1 in 49.1 in
Ground To Top Of Rear Load Floor 32.6 in 32.6 in 32.6 in
Ground Clearance, Front 10.5 in 10.5 in 10.5 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 9.1 in 9.1 in 9.1 in
Curb Weight 5743.00 lbs 5743.00 lbs 5743.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 7400.00 lbs 7400.00 lbs 7400.00 lbs
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) 11500 lbs 11500 lbs 11500 lbs
Maximum Payload 1657.00 lbs 1657.00 lbs 1657.00 lbs
Axle Capacity - Front 3600 lbs 3600 lbs 3600 lbs
Axle Capacity - Rear 4200 lbs 4200 lbs 4200 lbs

Exterior

Exterior

Exterior LS LT LTZ
Automatic Headlamps Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard
Running Board Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Not Available
Tires - Front On/Off Road Not Available Available Not Available
Tires - Front Performance Available Available Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Not Available
Tires - Rear On/Off Road Not Available Available Not Available
Tires - Rear Performance Available Available Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Available Available Available
Fog Lamps Available Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard
Luggage Rack Standard Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Available Available Standard
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Available Standard
Tow Hooks Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Available Available Available
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard

Interior

Interior

Interior LS LT LTZ
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Thorax Side Impact Standard Standard Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Front Standard Standard Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Rear Standard Standard Standard
Climate Control Not Available Standard Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard
Single Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard
Rear Climate Control Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Not Available Available Standard
Sun/Moon Roof Not Available Available Available
Additional Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Not Available Not Available
Leather-Appointed Seats Not Available Standard Standard
60/40 Bench Seats Available Not Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Standard Standard
Front & Rear Bucket Seats Not Available Available Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Playback Standard Standard Standard
Heated Seat(s) Not Available Available Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic, Automatic-dimming Rearview Mirror Available Available Standard
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Parking Sensor Available Standard Standard
Adjustable Pedals Available Standard Standard
Driver Lumbar Support Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Lumbar Support Not Available Available Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Available Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Universal Home Remote Not Available Available Standard
Bluetooth® connectivity Standard Standard Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Available Available
Remote Vehicle Start Available Standard Standard
Rearview Camera Available Available Standard
Power Lift Gate Not Available Available Standard
Auxiliary -Audio Input Jacks Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Safety

Safety LS LT LTZ
Driver Air bags Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air bags Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Automatic Crash Response Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Emergency Services Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Crisis Assist Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Remote Door Unlock Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Roadside Assistance Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Remote Horn and Lights Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Hands-Free Calling Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Low Mileage Discount Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lamps Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
4- Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard
Rear Parking Assist Available Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Available Standard Standard
Defogger Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard
Remote Vehicle Start Available Standard Standard

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency LS LT LTZ
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (Gas) 15 MPG 15 MPG 15 MPG
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (Gas) 21 MPG 21 MPG 21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx.) 31.5 gal 31.5 gal 31.5 gal
Cruising Range - City (Gas) 472.50 mi 472.50 mi 472.50 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy (Gas) 661.50 mi 661.50 mi 661.50 mi

Warranty

Warranty

Warranty LS LT LTZ
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust Warranty 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Program 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles
 

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