2012–2013 GMT900 (2nd generation)
2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity and Key Specifications
The 2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 10,700 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 26 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by engine and drivetrain.
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The 2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tows up to 10,700 lbs when properly equipped. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down, the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs.
2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Towing capacity (max) | 10,700 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 26 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 15 city / 21 hwy (5.3L 2WD); 4.3L and 4.8L similar; 6.2L lower. Long-box trucks carry a 34-gal tank instead of 26. |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (remote fob) |
2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L Vortec V6 (LU3) | WT, LS (base engine) | 195 hp | Regular 87 octane (E85 capable on some) |
| 4.8L Vortec V8 (L20) | WT, LS, LT (base V8) | 302 hp | Regular 87 octane (FlexFuel) |
| 5.3L Vortec V8 (LMG iron / LC9 aluminum, AFM) | LS, LT, LTZ (volume engine) | 315 hp | Regular 87 octane (FlexFuel) |
| 6.2L Vortec V8 (L9H) | LTZ (optional) | 403 hp | Premium recommended (FlexFuel) |
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 built from 2012 through 2013 — the GMT900 (2nd generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, extended, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2012Carryover year; Silverado Hybrid (6.0L two-mode, LZ1) still available in limited numbers
- 2013Final GMT900 year. Max trailering ~10,700 lb with 6.2L and tow package; most 5.3L configs rate 9,100–10,400 lb
2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs: common questions
How much can a 2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?
- Up to 10,700 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs.
How big is the fuel tank on a 2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- 26 gallons.
What gas mileage does a 2012–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?
- 15 city / 21 hwy (5.3L 2WD); 4.3L and 4.8L similar; 6.2L lower. Long-box trucks carry a 34-gal tank instead of 26. on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2012 Silverado 1500 4.3L capacities
- Riverside Chevrolet, Silverado 1500 oil type & capacity guide 2007–2026
- Costa Oils, 2012 Silverado 6.2L (L9H) oil change guide
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2012 Silverado 1500 battery fitment (Group 48, 615 CCA OE)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2012 Silverado 1500 OE tire fitments
- Otto Wiper Blades, 2012 Silverado 1500 wiper sizes (22/22)
- Edmunds, 2013 Silverado 1500 specs (26-gal tank, towing)
- SilveradoSierra forum, GMT900 cabin air filter retrofit kit
- GM-Trucks forum, GMT900 oil life reset (accelerator method)