The Chevy Silverado is General Motor’s bestselling vehicle and the second bestselling vehicle in the US. In 2007, the Silverado 1500 received the Classic tag at the end of its name. Silverado shares the same design platform as the GMC Sierra. It is available in three body styles, in two-wheel and four-wheel-drive versions, as well as in regular, extended and crew cab models. The truck is offered in three cab styles, three bed lengths and five trim levels: Work Truck, base-model SL, mid-grade SLE (two subsets: SLE1 and SLE2), luxury SLT and full-boat Denali.
Power and Performance
Several engine choices are available: ranging from a 195-horsepower, 4.3-liter V-6 to a 345-horsepower, 6.0-liter V-8. Standard transmission is a four-speed automatic, except for the V-6-equipped regular cabs, which come with a five-speed manual. Maximum towing capacities range from 5100 pounds for a V-6 automatic to 10,400 pounds for trucks with the 6.0-liter V-8. The Denali is rated at 8100 pounds.
Body and Styling
The Chevy Silverado is modeled on bold, chunky lines similar to the Avalanche and TrailBlazer. The front fascia features stacked headlights and a wide grille highlighted by a big, gold Chevy 'bow-tie'. Inside, the Silverado is spacious and airy with plenty of head, leg, and shoulder room. The front bench seats three, and splits 40/20/40, with the middle folding down to become a center console or armrest. The rear seat provides sufficient space and folds up to make room for cargo.
Safety features
Chevy vehicles come with comprehensive safety features to for protection before, during and after a collision, thanks to available OnStar. Standard safety equipment includes side guard door beams; driver air bags; passenger air bags; and four-wheel anti-lock brakes. The Silverado 1500 rated four stars for driver protection in frontal impacts, and three stars for front passenger safety in NHTSA government crash tests in 2007.
