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Summary
Chevrolet Silverado is among the best of the full-size pickups. Changes for 2003 make it more reliable and more enjoyable to drive every day. Roomy, comfortable seats, a stiff frame, a choice of powerful engines make the Silverado a great work truck. A myriad of choices lets buyers choose the right truck for the lifestyle.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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1500 2WD: Short Box Regular Cab ($18,191); Short Box Extended Cab ($23,025); LS Short Box Extended Cab ($25,494); LT Long Box Extended Cab ($31,596); 1500 4WD: LS Short Box Regular Cab ($24,631); LT Long Box Extended Cab ($34,578); 1500HD Crew Cab LS 2WD Short Box ($29,905); 1500HD Crew Cab LT 4WD Short Box $37,755; 2500 2WD Long Box Regular Cab ($23,055); 2500 4WD LT Short Box Extended Cab ($36,205) |
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Engines:
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5.3-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual airbags, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Silverado 1500 LT Short Box Extended Cab 4WD ($34,278) |
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Standard Equipment:
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Vortec 5300 V8, automatic transmission, four-wheel ABS with dynamic rear proportioning power steering, light package, tilt wheel, floor console, LT includes leather upholstery for front seats, six-way power heated bucket seats with driver memory and power lumbar support, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, AM/FM/CD6 stereo with Bose speaker system, OnStar, remote locking/security system, electrochromic mirror with compass, temperature, and passenger-sensing system signal, cruise control, rear defrost, deep tinted glass, leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, outside mirrors with driver-side auto dimming, power fold and adjust, body side moldings, cast aluminum wheels, trailer wire harness, AutoTrac active transfer case, front fog lamps |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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5{ ring Package ($5715) includes Quadrasteer, roof marker lamps, heavy-duty trailering equipment, ride control manual select, limited-slip differential, 145-amp alternator; XM Satellite Radio ($325); P265/75R16 tires ($240); spare tire lock ($15) |
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Destination Charge:
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745 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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41318 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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285 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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325 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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14/18 |
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Wheelbase:
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143.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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227.6/83.5/71.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.0/71.0 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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41.0/61.4/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.4/61.5/33.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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1481 |
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Towing capacity:
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8600 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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8.7 |
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Curb weight:
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4919 |
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Tires:
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P265/75R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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