Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWD vs Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWDLS | Chevrolet Silverado 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Extended Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1999 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWDLS | Chevrolet Silverado 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $23,625 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWDLS | Chevrolet Silverado 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 13 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 25 gal | 34 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWDLS | Chevrolet Silverado 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 230 hp | 300 hp (best) |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWDLS | Chevrolet Silverado 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 3 seats (best) |
| Doors | 3 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 5,500 lbs | 10,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 3,570 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lbs (best) | 5,030 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 143.5 in (best) | 133 in |
| Length | 227.6 in (best) | 222.1 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.5 in |
| Height | 74 in | 74.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWDLS | Chevrolet Silverado 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet C1500 Pickup RWD | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,625 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Work Truck $30,125 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Base $25,000 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Base $31,100 MSRP |
| 5 | — | LS $26,375 MSRP |
| 6 | — | LS $31,350 MSRP |
| 7 | — | LS $32,825 MSRP |
| 8 | — | LS $34,800 MSRP |
| 9 | — | LT $35,770 MSRP |
| 10 | — | LT $37,345 MSRP |
| 11 | — | LT $39,185 MSRP |