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| [[Image:silverado.jpg|frame|2006 '''[[Chevrolet]] Silverado''']]
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| The '''[[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] Silverado''' from [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] and its [[GMC]] counterpart, the [[GMC Sierra]], are the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from [[General Motors]]. As of 2006, the Silverado pickup is the second-best selling vehicle in the United States, behind the [[Ford F-150]] pickup truck.
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| See WikiCars' comprehensive [[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review|'''Chevrolet Silverado Review''']].
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| ===Recent Changes===
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| * In 2006 [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] made the '''[[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid|Silverado Hybrid]]''' model available nationwide.
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| * A high performance model was releaseed under the famed '''SS''' (Super Sport) badge.
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| * For 2006 the Silverado receives a mild styling update in the form of a new front-end design with domed hood.
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| * A ''Performance Package'' offering enhanced towing capability for 2500 [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] models features a VortecMAX 6000 [[V8]].
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| * An Allison 1000 six-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission is available with a Duramax Diesel engine on the Heavy Duty (HD) model.
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| ===Styles and Major Options===
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| [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] offers many configurations of the Silverado ranging from light duty pickups to commercial grade work trucks.
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| ====1500 (Half-Ton)====
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| * The light-duty trucks generally use the 1500 name, can tow up to 10,400 lb (4,717 kg) and can carry 2,052 lb (931 kg) in their beds. They are available in three cab lengths, 2-door short cab, 3 or 4-door extended cab, and front-hinged 4-door crew cab. Three cargo beds are available, including a 69.2 in (1,758 mm) short box, 78.7 in (1,999 mm) standard box, and a 97.6 in (2,479 mm) long box. The short box is only available with the extended or crew cab, and is the only option on the latter.
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| * For the first year, only the regular cab and 3-door extended cab were available, along with the Vortec 4300 [[V6]] (regular cab only), Vortec 4800 [[V8]], and the Vortec 5300 [[V8]]. A 4-door extended cab was added for 2000, and output on the 5.3L engine increased to 285-[[HP|hp]] (213 kW) and 325 ft·lbs (441 N·m).
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| * The 6.0L Vortec 6000 [[V8]] was added for the 2001 ''Heavy Duty'' models, rated at 300-[[HP|hp]] (224 kW), with the [[GMC Sierra|GMC Sierra 1500]] ''C3'' getting an uprated 325-[[HP|hp]] (242 kW) version of this engine. The Silverado ''Z71'' got an optional lighter composite box but lacked the high-output engine. The ''C3'' became the ''[[GMC Denali|Denali]]'' for 2002, and ''Quadrasteer'' was added.
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| * [[General Motors|GM]] launched a reworked version of the Silverado/[[GMC Sierra|Sierra]] in 2003, with a new front end, and a slightly updated rear end.
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| ====1500 SS====
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| * Launched in 2003, the ''Silverado SS'' is a high-performance [[all-wheel drive]] truck. It uses the 6.0L Vortec High-Output [[V8]] rated at 345-[[HP|hp]] (257 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 ftˑlbs (515 Nˑm) of torque at 4000 rpm. This engine was used previously for the [[Cadillac Escalade]] only. [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] and [[GMC]] advertise this engine as the "''VortecMAX''", while [[Cadillac]] calls it the "''HO 6000''". The ''Silverado SS'' also comes with the ''Z60'' performance suspension and 20-inch (508 mm) chrome wheels.
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| ====[[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid|Silverado 1500 Hybrid]]====
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| [[Image:2006 GMC Sierra Hybrid engine.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The engine compartment of a 2006 '''[[GMC Sierra Hybrid]]''']]
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| * [[Genral Motors|GM]] launched a [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] version of the Silverado/[[GMC Sierra|Sierra]] in 2005, becoming the first ever [[General Motors|GM]] [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] vehicle. It is a mild [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] design, with the electric motor serving only power accessories and the system also automatically shuts down when the truck brakes below 13 MPH, and uses electric power to restart it. It uses three extra 14V batteries mounted under the rear seats to store power. The truck uses an 5.3L ''Vortec 5300'' [[V8]] for primary power.
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| * The truck features four 120V 20-amp AC outlets mounted in the bed. These are particularly interesting to the building/construction contractor market, since they often require AC power when on the job. Additionally, the extra reserves of power for the accessories make this truck well-suited to that market, where trucks often sit at idle for hours at a time.
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| * Availability was extremely limited at first, with commercial buyers getting the first allotment. Later in 2005, the truck was offered at retail in Alaska, California, Florida, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Finally, for 2006, the truck was generally available to retail buyers in all US states.
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| ====Heavy Duty====
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| The '''HD''' variant is a heavy-duty light truck. It is a strengthened version of the Silverado/[[GMC Sierra|Sierra]] light-duty, and is available in the '''1500HD''', '''2500HD''', and '''3500''' models.
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| * The ''1500HD'', introduced in 2001, offers a Vortec 6000 [[V8]] with 295-[[HP|hp]] (220 kW) at 5200 rpm and 335 ft·lbs (454 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm with a ''Hydra-Matic'' four-speed transmission.
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| * The ''2500HD'' also offers an available ''Duramax [[V8]]'' with 310-[[HP|hp]] (231 kW) at 3000 rpm and 605 ftˑlbs (820 Nˑm) of torque at 1600 rpm. Also available is the Vortec 8100 [[V8]] with 325-[[HP|hp]] (242 kW) at 4200 rpm and 447 ftˑlbs (606 Nˑm) of torque at 3200 rpm. The ''2500HD'' has an available five-speed Allison 1000 transmission.
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| * ''The Silverado 3500'' offers the same engine/transmission features that the ''2500HD'' does, however it is usually equipped with "''dualie''" twin wheels at the rear and has a much stronger chassis. The ''HD'' models are primarily used for towing and high-weight cargo.
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| Towing capacity for the ''1500HD'' is rated at 10,300 lb (4,672 kg), and can haul 3,129 lb (1,419 kg) in the bed. The ''2500HD'' ups these ratings to 16,100 lbs (7,303 kg) and 4,058 lbs (1,841 kg), while the 3500 can tow 16,700 lbs (7,575 kg) and haul 5,511 lbs (2,500 kg).
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| ===Pricing===
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| [[Image:silverss.jpg|frame|right|''Intimidator SS'' Badging]]
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| [[Image:silverbumper.jpg|frame|right|Half-Ton Crew Cab Short Box]]
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| [[Image:vortexmax.jpg|frame|right|''Vortex MAX'' Badging]]
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| [[Image:hybridbadge.jpg|frame|right|''[[Cheverolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid|Hybrid']]' Badging]]
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| Today's actual prices by city can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/chevrolet/silverado_1500/prices CarsDirect].
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| !2006 [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] Silverado 1500 Trim
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| !MSRP
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| !Invoice
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB||align="center"|$15,480||align="center"|$14,968
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB||align="center"|$16,115||align="center"|$15,228
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| |- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
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| |1500 LS 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB||align="center"|$19,725||align="center"|$18,048
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| |1500 LS 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB||align="center"|$20,165||align="center"|$18,450
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| |1500 LT1 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB||align="center"|$23,000||align="center"|$21,045
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| |1500 LT1 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB||align="center"|$23,290||align="center"|$21,310
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$21,115||align="center"|$19,320
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| |1500 LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$23,590||align="center"|$21,584
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| |- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$24,165||align="center"|$22,110
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| |1500 LS 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$25,565||align="center"|$23,391
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| |1500 LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$25,610||align="center"|$23,433
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| |1500 LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 134 in. WB||align="center"|$26,580||align="center"|$24,320
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| |1500 LT1 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$26,785||align="center"|$24,508
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| |1500 LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 134 in. WB||align="center"|$28,080||align="center"|$25,693
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| |1500 LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,230||align="center"|$25,830
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| |1500 LT2 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,520||align="center"|$26,095
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| |1500 LT3 4x2 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 134 in. WB||align="center"|$29,965||align="center"|$27,417
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| |1500 LT3 4x2 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$30,115||align="center"|$27,555
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| |1500 LT3 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$30,405||align="center"|$27,820
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| |1500 LS 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$24,615||align="center"|$22,522
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| |- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
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| |1500 LS2 Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$26,110||align="center"|$23,890
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| |1500 LT1 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,165||align="center"|$25,770
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| |- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
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| |1500 LT2 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$30,095||align="center"|$27,536
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| |1500 LT3 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$31,980||align="center"|$29,261
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| |- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB||align="center"|$19,270||align="center"|$18,210
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB||align="center"|$19,515||align="center"|$18,441
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| |1500 LS 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB||align="center"|$23,225||align="center"|$21,250
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| |1500 LS 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB||align="center"|$23,670||align="center"|$21,658
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| |1500 LT1 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB||align="center"|$26,335||align="center"|$24,096
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| |1500 LT1 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB||align="center"|$26,625||align="center"|$24,361
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$25,845||align="center"|$23,648
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| |1500 Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$27,060||align="center"|$24,759
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| |1500 LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$27,250||align="center"|$24,933
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| |1500 LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,410||align="center"|$25,995
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| |1500 LS 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,460||align="center"|$26,040
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| |1500 LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 134 in. WB||align="center"|$29,380||align="center"|$26,882
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| |1500 LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$29,580||align="center"|$27,065
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| |1500 LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 134 in. WB||align="center"|$31,250||align="center"|$28,593
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| |1500 LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$31,540||align="center"|$28,859
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| |1500 LT2 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$31,685||align="center"|$28,991
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| |1500 LT3 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 134 in. WB||align="center"|$33,135||align="center"|$30,318
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| |1500 LT3 4x4 Extended Cab 6.5 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$33,425||align="center"|$30,583
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| |1500 LT3 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB||align="center"|$33,575||align="center"|$30,721
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| |1500 LS 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,135||align="center"|$25,743
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| |1500 LS2 Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$29,630||align="center"|$27,111
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| |1500 LT1 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$31,115||align="center"|$28,470
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| |1500 LT2 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$32,920||align="center"|$30,121
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| |1500 LT3 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB||align="center"|$34,810||align="center"|$31,851
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| ===Gas Mileage===
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| [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2007_Chevrolet_Silverado.shtml EPA estimates] for the [[Chevrolet]] Silverado.
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| !Engine
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| !EPA Estimated MPG city/hwy.
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| | colspan="2" |'''1500 models with Vortec 4300 [[V6|V6]]'''
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| |2WD 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|16/21
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| |2WD 5-speed manual ||align="center"|16/22
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| |[[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|15/18
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| |[[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] 5-speed manual ||align="center"|15/20
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| | colspan="2" |'''1500 models with Vortec 4800 V8'''
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| |2WD 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|16/21
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| |2WD 5-speed manual ||align="center"|16/21
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| |[[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|15/19
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| |[[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] 5-speed manual ||align="center"|15/19
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| | colspan="2" |'''1500 models with Vortec 5300 V8'''
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| |2WD 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|16/21
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| |[[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|15/19
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| |2WD 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|14/19
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| |[[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] ||align="center"|14/17
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| ===Reliability===
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| ===Safety===
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| [[Image:SilveradoCrash.jpg|frame|NHTSA Frontal Crash Test]]
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| *[[ABS]] Standard on all Silverado models.
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| *[[DIC (Driver Information Center)]] Standard on all Silverado models.
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| *[[Traction Assist]] Available for select 1500 2WD and 1500 HD 2WD models.
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| *[[Dual-Stage Frontal Air Bags]] Standard on all Silverado models.
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| *[[Passenger Sensing System]] Standard on all Silverado models.
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| *[[OnStar]] Available for 1LT, 2LT and 3LT models.
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| ===Photos===
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| Interior and Exterior [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] [http://www.carsdirect.com/chevrolet/silverado_1500/pictures Silverado Pictures]
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| [[image:cabinsilver.jpg|frame|'''Silverado''' Crew Cab Interior shown in ''Charcoal Leather'']]
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| [[image:extendcabin.jpg|frame|'''Silverado''' Extended Cab Interior shown in ''Tan Cloth'']]
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| ===Colors===
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| '''Exterior'''
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| * Sandstone Metallic
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| * Victory Red
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| * Sport Red Metallic
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| * Dark Blue Metallic
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| * Blue Granite Metallic
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| * Dark Green Metallic
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| * Summit White
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| * Silver Birch Metallic
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| * Graystone Metallic
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| * Black
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| '''Interior'''
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| * Vinyl
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| ** Tan
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| ** Charcoal
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| * Cloth
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| ** Tan
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| ** Dark Charcoal
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| * Leather
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| ** Tan
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| ** Medium Gray
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| ** Dark Charcoal
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| ===Main Competitors===
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| * [[Ford F-150]]
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| * [[Dodge Ram 1500]]
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| * [[Toyota Tundra]]
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| ==Resale Values (5 out of 5) ==
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| [http://www.autos.com/autos/vehicle_detail?make=CH&modelid=55&year= Autos.com] rates the resale value of the Silvardo at '''5 out of 5 stars'''.
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| ==Criticisms==
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| * Outdated interior styling and appointments
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| * Poor gas mileage
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| ==Previous Generations==
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| ===Fourth generation (1988–1998)===
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| The GMT400 model introduced in April 1987 as 1988 models (known as the [[GMT400]]), there were 10 different versions of the C/K line for 1988: Fleetside, Fleetside Extended Cab, Fleetside W/T, Sportside, and Sportside Extended Cab, each in either 2WD (C) or [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] (K) drivelines. Engines were a 160 [[HP|hp]] (119 kW) 4.3 L [[V6|V6]] or a 210 [[HP|hp]] (157 kW) 5.7 L V8. A 230 [[HP|hp]] (172 kW) 7.4 L V8 came in 1990, and a 175 [[HP|hp]] (130 kW) 5.0 L V8 added in 1994. The [[GM Vortec engine|Vortec V8s]] were introduced in 1996, with power boosts across the board for the gasoline [[V6|V6]] and V8 engines. A 6.5 L 180 [[HP|hp]] (134 kW) diesel V8 replaced the 6.2 in 1993. 3- and 4-speed [[automatic transmission]]s were offered, with the 3-speed dropped and a 5-speed [[Manual Transmission|manual transmission]] added in 1992.
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| ===Third generation (1973-1987)===
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| The refreshed 1973 version had a longer wheelbase — 117.5 in for short-bed and 131.5 in for long-bed. A [[pickup truck#Crew cab|crew cab]] was introduced on a super-long 164.5 in wheelbase. A real [[all wheel drive]] system was added as an option. Engines were a 100 [[HP|hp]] (75 kW) 250 in³ (4.1 L) I6, a 350 in³ V8, and a 240 [[HP|hp]] (179 kW) 454 in³ (7.4 L) V8. A four wheel drive one-ton truck was added in 1977, and a 350 in³ [[Oldsmobile V8 engine#LF9|Oldsmobile LF9]] [[Diesel]] V8 was added in 1978.
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| 1975 introduced two important names as trim lines, ''Silverado'' for [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] and ''Sierra'' for GMC. In order, the new trim lines for [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] and GMC were:
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| * Custom Deluxe/Sierra — base model
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| * Scottsdale/Sierra Grande — cloth seats and chrome trim
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| * Cheyenne/High Sierra — more sound deadening and chrome
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| * Silverado/Sierra Classic — wood interior accents, carpeting, and more chrome
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| The revised 1981 model had a new 160 [[HP|hp]] (119 kW) 305 in³ (5.0 L) V8, with the 250 and 292 in³ (4.1 and 4.8 L) I6, 350 in³ (5.7 L) V8, and 454 in³ (7.4 L) V8 also available. A 6.2 L ''[[Detroit Diesel V8 engine|Detroit Diesel]]'' V8 debuted in 1982, and the [[GM Vortec engine#4300|262 (4.3L) V6]] was introduced as the base engine in 1985. In 1987, [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] mysteriously changed the "C" designation to "R" and the "K" to "V" (in response to the introduction of the GMT400 platform in April 1987), but these switched back the very next year for the GMT400 design. The R/V designation remained in use for the crewcab bodies and SUVs ([[Chevrolet K5 Blazer]] and [[Chevrolet Suburban|Suburban]]) until 1991.
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| ===Second generation (1967-1972)===
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| A new, more modern look came in 1967. It was with this revision of the C/K truck that General Motors began to market trucks as general transportation rather than as work vehicles and nothing else. One 1968 magazine ad ran with the line "A Chevy pickup is built to be womanhandled." This was evident throughout its construction; the majority of half-ton 1967-1972 trucks were shipped with a coil spring [[trailing arm]] rear suspension, which greatly improved the ride over traditional [[leaf spring]]s. However, leaf spring rear suspension was available on all trucks; [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]] models had leaf springs on both axles.
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| In 1968, the 283 in³ (4.6 L) V8 was replaced with a 307 in³ (5.0 L) and a 310 [[HP|hp]] 396 in³ (6.5 L) V8 was offered for the first time. Side-marker reflectors were added and the small rear window cab was no longer available. The GMC grille was revised, with the letters "GMC" no longer embossed in the horizontal crossbar.
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| 1969 saw a new V8 engine: a 255 [[HP|hp]] 350 in³ (5.7 L). Along with the new engine came a new grille design for [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] trucks and a more upright hood for both [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] and GMC trucks. A utility variant known as the [[Chevrolet Blazer|K5 Blazer]] was also introduced with a shorter wheelbase of 104 inches. The GMC version, known as the Jimmy, was introduced the same year.
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| The only noticeable change for 1970 was a minor update to the [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] grille.
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| Several changes occurred in 1971. First came another new grille design for [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] trucks and black paint over portions of the GMC grille. Second, an additional trim package was introduced, the Cheyenne. On GMC models, this was referred to as the Sierra. These packages consisted mostly of comfort features — nicer interiors, AM/FM radios, and two-tone paint with side molding options. Finally, the front brakes on all trucks were switched from [[drum brakes]] to [[disc brakes]], resulting in much less brake fade under heavy use. While all prior C/K half-ton trucks had used a six-lug bolt pattern (6 x 5.5") for the wheels, two-wheel-drive models switched to a five-lug pattern (5 lugs — 5 inch bolt circle) common to Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Cadillac passenger cars. The 1/2 ton 4 x 4 retained the 6 lug bolt pattern. This bolt pattern would remain the standard through the end of the C/K series (along with the [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]]/GMC vans).
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| 1972 models were virtually identical to 1971 models with the only change being that the rear view mirror was glued to the windshield instead of being bolted to top of the cab.
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| ===First Generation (1962-1966)===
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| 1962 C/K trucks were available in smooth "Fleetside" or fendered "Stepside" versions. GMC called these "Wideside" and "Fenderside." Half-ton models were the C10 and K10 short-bed trucks, and C15 and K15 long-bed trucks. The 3/4 ton C20 and K20, as well as the one-ton C30, were also available. GMC did not use the "C" nomenclature, though their [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] versions had the "K" designation. Trim lines were base and "Custom." Engines included 135 [[HP|hp]] (101 kW) 236 in³ (3.9 L) and 150 [[HP|hp]] (112 kW) 261 in³ (4.3 L) straight-6s, and a 283 in³ (4.6 L) V8 with 160 [[HP|hp]] (119 kW). GMC trucks were also offered with the 305 in³ (5.0 L) [[V6|V6]] engine, which ranged in power from 125 [[HP|hp]] (93 kW) to 142 [[HP|hp]] (106 kW).
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| A coil-spring front suspension came in 1963 along with a new base engine, a 140 [[HP|hp]] (104 kW) 230 in³ (3.8 L) I6, and an optional 165 [[HP|hp]] (123 kW) 292 in³ (4.8 L) I6. The cab was changed for 1964, with elimination of the "wraparound" windshield and a new front grill design, along with various interior changes. Air conditioning and a 220 [[HP|hp]] (164 kW) 327 in³ (5.4 L) V8 came in 1965. A new base engine finished the model in 1966 with a 155 [[HP|hp]] (116 kW) 250 in³ (4.1 L) I6.
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| ==Awards==
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| * The Silverado was '''Car and Driver''' magazine's ''10 Best'' list as the ''Best Pickup Truck'' for 2001 through 2003.
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| * The Silverado was '''Motor Trend''' magazine's ''Truck of the Year'' for 1999 and the ''Heavy Duty'' version won that award for 2001.
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| ==See also==
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| * [[Trucks]]
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| * [[GMC Sierra 1500]]
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| * [[Ford F-150]]
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| * [[Nissan Frontier]]
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| * [[Toyota Tacoma]]
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| ==External Links==
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| * [http://www.chevrolet.com/ Official Manufacturers Site]
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| * [http://www.autos.com/autos/truck/fullsize/2006/chevrolet/silverado_1500/work_truck/reviews Reviews]
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| * [http://www.cardomain.com/MakeModel/Chevrolet/Silverado Enthusiast Site]
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| This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Silverado Chevrolet Silverado], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevrolet_Silverado&action=history contributors].
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