Specifications Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Crew Cab LS	V8	RWD	9,500 lbs.
Crew Cab LS	V8	4WD	9,400 lbs.
Crew Cab LT	V8	RWD	9,500 lbs.
Crew Cab LT	V8	4WD	9,400 lbs.
Extended Cab LS	V8	RWD	9,700 lbs.
Extended Cab LS	V8	4WD	9,600 lbs.
Extended Cab LT	V8	RWD	9,700 lbs.
Extended Cab LT	V8	4WD	9,600 lbs.
Regular Cab LS	V8	RWD	10,300 lbs.
Regular Cab LS	V8	4WD	10,000 lbs.
Regular Cab LT	V8	RWD	10,300 lbs.
Regular Cab LT	V8	4WD	10,000 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
HD Crew Cab LT	6.0L V8	RWD	9,500 lbs.
HD Crew Cab LT	6.0L V8	4WD	9,200 lbs.
HD Crew Cab LTZ	6.0L V8	RWD	9,500 lbs.
HD Crew Cab LTZ	6.0L V8	4WD	9,200 lbs.
HD Extended Cab LT	6.0L V8	RWD	9,100 lbs.
HD Extended Cab LT	6.0L V8	4WD	8,900 lbs.
HD Extended Cab LTZ	6.0L V8	RWD	9,100 lbs.
HD Extended Cab LTZ	6.0L V8	4WD	8,900 lbs.
HD Regular Cab LT	6.0L V8	RWD	9,600 lbs.
HD Regular Cab LT	6.0L V8	4WD	9,300 lbs.