The 2002 Silverado 2500 with the 6.0-liter Vortec engine is rated at 300 horsepower, a figure that underscored its heavy-duty capability for towing and payload duties that year.
Context and engine details
Engine options in the 2002 Silverado 2500 family
Below are the primary gas-engine outputs relevant to the 2002 Silverado 2500 lineup. The list focuses on the 6.0L option, which is the basis for the horsepower figure discussed above.
- Horsepower: 300 hp
- Torque: 360 lb-ft
- Displacement: 6.0 liters
- Engine family: Vortec 6000
The figures above pertain to the standard 6.0L V8 option in the 2002 Silverado 2500HD. Some configurations used in other trims or model years may differ slightly due to tuning or production variations.