Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	GMC Sierra Chevrolet Cheyenne (Mexico) VIA VTRUX VTA SolTRUX Chevrolet C/K (South Korea and east Asia)
Production	1998–present
Assembly	United States: Flint, Michigan Roanoke, Indiana Canada: Oshawa, Ontario Mexico: Silao, Guanajuato
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size/Heavy-Duty pickup truck
Body style	2-door regular cab 4-door double cab 4-door crew cab Dually
Layout	FR layout F4 layout
Related	Workhorse W-15
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet/GMC C/K

The Chevrolet Silverado, and its mechanically identical cousin, the GMC Sierra, are a series of full-size and heavy-duty pickup trucks manufactured by General Motors and introduced in 1998 as the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K line. The Silverado name was taken from a trim level previously used on its predecessor, the Chevrolet C/K pickup truck from 1975 through 1998. General Motors continues to offer a GMC-badged variant of the Chevrolet full-size pickup under the GMC Sierra name, first used in 1987 for its variant of the GMT400 platform trucks.

History

Although General Motors introduced its first pickup truck in 1930, the term "Silverado" was a designation used only to detail the trim for the Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks, Suburbans, and Tahoes from 1975 through 1999.^[1] GMC used a few variations of the "Sierra" name (e.g. Sierra, Sierra Classic, and High Sierra); however, Chevrolet still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes.

1997 Silverado trim package on C/K pickup

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks have been essentially the same for their entire history. However, there are some trim and add-on option variations. Early models included variations in the engine and equipment, but the present differences are slight. The 1999 model year redesign included different grilles and interior trim, and certain features (e.g. Quadrasteer) were included at different times on the two trucks. The GMC Sierra has a luxury package known as "Denali" which adds additional creature comfort features and design changes. Chevrolet's equivalent to the Denali trim level is the High Country Silverado which was introduced in the 2014 model year. In 2018, at the Work Truck Show, another new Silverado will be released, being the 4500 and 5500; these vehicles will be exclusive to Chevrolet, as GMC has no plans to offer an equivalent. GM webpage

First generation (1999–2007)

First generation
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet C/K (South Korea)
Production	June 1998–2007
Designer	Wayne Cherry (1994, 1995) Ken Sohocki (1994, 1995)[2]
Body and chassis
Platform	GM GMT800 platform
Powertrain
Engine	Vortec 4300 (4.3 L) V6 Vortec 4800 (4.8 L) V8 Vortec 5300 (5.3 L) V8 Vortec 6000 (6.0 L) V8 Vortec 7400 (7.4 L) Vortec 8100 (8.1 L).
Transmission	4-speed 4L60-E automatic 4-speed 4L65-E automatic 4-speed 4L80-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	119 in (3,023 mm) 133 in (3,378 mm) 143.5 in (3,645 mm)
Length	Standard Cab, Short Box: 203.3 in (5,164 mm) Standard Cab, Long Box: 222.2 in (5,644 mm) Extended Cab, Short Box: 227.8 in (5,786 mm) Extended Cab, Long Box: 246.7 in (6,266 mm) Crew Cab, Short Box: 232.2 in (5,898 mm) Hybrid: 230.2 in (5,847 mm)
Width	78.5 in (1,994 mm)
Height	74 in (1,880 mm) 77 in (1,956 mm) Hybrid 2WD: 71.2 in (1,808 mm) Hybrid 4WD: 73.9 in (1,877 mm)

The GMT800 Silverado/Sierra 1500 and 2500 (non Heavy Duty) (light pickup trucks) were released in August 1998 as 1999 models. The "classic" light-duty GMT400 C/K trucks were continued in production for that first year alongside the new models, and the Heavy-Duty GMT400 pickups (alongside the GMT400 SUVs) were continued until 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado/Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) released a year later. A small refresh for 2003 models was introduced in 2002, bringing slight design changes and an upgrade to the audio and HVAC controls. The latter 2006 and 2007 GMT800 production units used the name Classic to denote the difference between the first and second generation trucks.

Light duty

There are a number of models of light-duty Silverados and Sierras, including the half-ton, SS, and Hybrid.

The light-duty trucks use the 1500 name. They are available in three cab lengths, 2-door standard/regular cab, 4-door extended cab, and front-hinged 4-door crew cab. Three cargo beds are available: 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 crew cab.

For the first year, only the regular cab and an extended cab were available, along with the Vortec 4300 V6, Vortec 4800 V8, and the Vortec 5300 V8. In 2000, a driver's side door option became available for the extended cab, giving it four doors, and the crew-cab body was added to the lineup in 2004. Output on the 5.3 L engine also increased to 285 hp (213 kW) and 325 lb⋅ft (441 N⋅m).

The 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 was standard on the 2500 and was added for the 2001 Heavy Duty models, rated at 300 hp (224 kW), with the GMC Sierra 1500 C3 getting an uprated 325 hp (242 kW) version of this engine. The Silverado Z71 got an optional lighter composite box, with a suspension package for towing, but lacked the high-output engine. The C3 became the Denali for 2002, and Quadrasteer was added.

GM introduced a reworked version of the Silverado and Sierra in 2003, with a new front end and a slightly updated rear end. In 2006 the Silverado received another facelift, similar to the HD version introduced in 2005 HD models. In addition to that, Chevrolet has deleted the "Chevrolet" badge off the tailgate that was used from 1998-2005. Its SUV counterparts retained the use of the pre-facelift sheetmetal. During the 2005 model year, all light duty GMT800 pickups reverted to front disc/rear drum brakes as a cost cutting measure; heavy duty trucks and the SUVs retained their 4-wheel disc brakes.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Silverado an overall "marginal" score on the frontal offset crash test for poor structural integrity and poor dummy control, although no injuries were recorded on the dummy's body regions.^[5]

2001 GMC Sierra C3/Denali

Sierra Denali with Quadrasteer

GMC created an upscale version of its Sierra 1500 in 2000 called the Sierra C3. It used all-wheel drive with a 3.73 final drive gear ratio and included the 6.0 L Vortec 6000 LQ4 V8 rated at 325 hp (242 kW) at 5000 rpm and 370 lb•ft (502 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm coupled to a 4L60E-HD four speed automatic transmission along with other upscale equipment. For 2002, the name was changed to Sierra Denali, but the specifications remained essentially the same except for the addition of Quadrasteer and GM changed from the 4L60E-HD to the 4L65E in conjunction with a 4.10 final drive gear ratio.

The Denali is rated for towing 9,100 pounds (4,100 kg) and hauling 1,595 pounds (723 kg) in the cargo box.

The Sierra Denali was initially equipped with Delphi's Quadrasteer system as standard equipment. It was a 4-wheel steering system that greatly reduced the truck's turning radius and improved lane changing while towing. General Motors dropped Quadrasteer from the Sierra Denali after the 2004 model year and its entire lineup after 2005 due to poor sales of this expensive option.^[6]

For the '07 model year, the Sierra Denali shares the same billet grille from the other Denali models, and also has the same dash as the '07 SUV's. The '07 Sierra Denali was initially the only half ton pickup that had a 6.2 liter with 403 hp (301 kW) and 417 lb⋅ft (565 N⋅m) of torque coupled to a six speed transmission. This truck is also an optional all wheel drive vehicle and goes 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds.

Chevrolet Silverado SS

Silverado SS

Launched in early 2003, the Silverado SS is a high-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet. It is based on the 1500 Silverado with upgrades in drive train and both exterior and interior appearance. It was equipped standard with the 6.0 liter Vortec High-Output V8 rated at 345 hp (257 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 lb⋅ft (515 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm coupled to a 4L65E four speed automatic transmission. This was the same engine used for the second generation Cadillac Escalade. Chevrolet and GMC advertised this engine as the Vortec High Output and later as the "VortecMAX", while Cadillac calls it the "HO 6000". The SS debuted in 2003 with a standard All Wheel Drive setup with a 4.10 final drive gear ratio and 4 wheel disc brakes. In 2005, in an attempt to increase sales, a 2-wheel drive version became available (the 2WD SS also lost its rear disc brakes in favor of drums, as did the rest of the 1/2-ton GMT800s). 2005 was also the first year the sun roof was available in the SS line up. In 2006, the AWD variant was dropped and the rear wheel drive was the only driveline layout available. In a further effort to reduce cost, you could also get cloth interior and/or a bench seat. The Silverado SS also comes with the Z60 performance suspension and 20 inch aluminum wheels. All the SS trucks in both 2 wheel drive and AWD used the torsion bar style front suspension for better handling. It should also be noted the SS themed trucks were only available from the factory in Black Onyx, Victory Red, and Arrival Blue Metallic from 2003 to 2004. In 2005 Arrival Blue Metallic was dropped from the color choices and replaced with Silver Birch Metallic.

Intimidator SS

In 2006, Chevrolet released a special edition Silverado SS under the name "Intimidator SS" (licensed by Dale Earnhardt Inc.) to honor the late Dale Earnhardt. The truck came with several minor appearance upgrades (rear spoiler, embroidered headrests, Intimidator custom badging), but was essentially just a regular Silverado SS. Of the 1,033 scheduled trucks, only 933 were made (the remaining 100 were sold as 2007 Silverado SS "classic" bodystyle trucks before the 2007.5 MY changeover. These trucks were only available in Black Onyx exterior but could be ordered with cloth or leather interior. Also features^[7]-

Vortec High Output/Vortec Max

2004 GMC Sierra with VHO package

The Vortec High Output option was first introduced in 2004 to a limited market (mainly consisting of Texas and several surrounding areas); it was available nationwide for MY 2005. It was available for both the Chevy and GMC 1500 series trucks. This special edition package (under option code B4V) included several options previously not found on the standard 1500 model, most notably the LQ9 6.0 L V-8 engine (the same used for the Silverado SS, the 2005-2006 GMC Denalis and the Cadillac Escalade). The LQ9 motor was rated at 345 hp (257 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 lb⋅ft (515 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm, which was the same specifications shared in the SS models. The B4V package could only be ordered on extended cab standard box 2WD trucks. They were all built at the Canadian assembly plant and were equipped with the Z60 High Performance suspension package, in addition to the M32 = 4L65E transmission, GT4 = 3.73 rear gear, and G80 Gov Lock as standard equipment. The 2004 models were equipped with the standard 10 bolt 8.625 rear end. The 2005 models were upgraded with the larger 14 bolt 9.5 rear end under RPO option AXN. The package also included one style of the newly introduced GM 20 inch wheels installed from the factory. This marked the first time the LQ9 engine was available for a two-wheel drive application. Unlike the previous years with the SS Package, you could order the interior combination in anything from basic cloth to fully loaded. There were also more exterior color options available with this package.

In 2006, the Vortec Max trailering package became available. The Vortec Max package was added to the option list with an array of similar features and new badges, and at its core retained the LQ9/4L65-E powertrain. However, the Vortec Max package differed from the Performance edition in that it also came with a variant of the Z85 Handling/Trailering suspension, as well as 17-inch wheels and tires under the option code NHT on 4x4 models versus the Z60 High Performance Suspension and 20-inch wheel and tire package of the regular B4V 2 wheel drive Performance Edition. This was because the Vortec Max package was intended for max trailer towing, while the Performance Edition was intended more for customers who wanted the Silverado SS mechanicals without the visuals of the SS. It was also made available (in addition to the extended cab) in the light duty 4 door crew cab models. For the first time it was also available in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive on both the Silverados and Sierras, with or without the Z71 package.

The newest Vortec Max performance package introduced in 2006 on the GMT900 includes a 10,800 pounds towing capacity.^[8]

Hybrid

The engine compartment of a 2006 GMC Sierra Hybrid

GM launched a hybrid version of the Silverado/Sierra in 2004, becoming the first ever GM hybrid passenger vehicle. Known within GM as the Parallel Hybrid Truck or PHT it is not actually a parallel hybrid by the current definition, but a type of micro hybrid design. The electric motor housed within the transmission flywheel housing, serves only to provide engine cranking/starting, battery charging, and powering accessories. The engine automatically shuts down as the truck comes to a stop and uses 42 Volt electric power to the starter/generator unit to restart the engine as the brake pedal is released. Besides the typical 12 V automotive battery the PHT uses three additional 12 V valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries mounted under the rear seat to store and provide power. The truck uses a 5.3 L Vortec 5300 V8 for primary propulsion power. These trucks were also purchased back from customers for more than what they were worth in the late 2000s.

The PHT features four 120 volt 20 amp AC outlets, two in the bed and two inside the cab under the rear seat. 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.

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, Washington and Canada. For 2006–07 the truck was generally available to retail buyers throughout North America. The Parallel Hybrid Truck was discontinued for the 2008 model year with the release of the GMT900 truck line. Starting in 2009, General Motors offers a second generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra equipped with a Two-Mode Hybrid powertrain and CVT.^[9]

Heavy duty

GMT800 Heavy Duty
Overview
Production	2000–2007
Body and chassis
Platform	GM GMT880 platform
Powertrain
Engine	6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 8.1 L Vortec 8100 V8 6.6 L Duramax V8
Transmission	4-speed 4L80-E automatic 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic (2000–2005) 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic (2005–2007) 5-speed NV4500 manual (2000–2007 6.0) 6-speed ZF S6-650 manual (2000–2006 6.6 and 8.1)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	133 in (3,378 mm) 143.5 in (3,645 mm) 157.5 in (4,000 mm) 167 in (4,242 mm) 153 in (3,886 mm)
Length	Regular Cab, Long Box: 222.2 in (5,644 mm) Extended Cab, Short Box: 227.6 in (5,781 mm) Extended Cab, Long Box: 246.7 in (6,266 mm) Crew Cab, Short Box: 237.3 in (6,027 mm) Crew Cab, Long Box: 256.2 in (6,507 mm)
Width	SRW: 79.7 in (2,024 mm) DRW: 96.1 in (2,441 mm)
Height	76.0–77.4 in (1,930–1,966 mm)

The HD variant is a heavy-duty light truck. It is a strengthened version of the Silverado/Sierra light-duty, and is available in the 1500HD, 2500HD, and 3500HD models. The 1500HD, introduced in 2000, offers a Vortec 6000 V8 with 300 hp (224 kW) at 5200 rpm and 360 lb⋅ft (488 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm with a Hydra-Matic 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. The 2500HD also offers the LB7 Duramax V8 with 300 hp (224 kW) at 3100 rpm and 520 lb⋅ft (705 N⋅m) of torque at 1800 rpm, the LLY Duramax V8 with 310 hp (231 kW) @ 3000RPM and 605 lb·ft (820 N·m) @ 1600RPM, and the LBZ Duramax V8 with 360 hp (268 kW) @ 3200RPM and 650 lb·ft (881 N·m) @ 1600RPM. Also available is the Vortec 8100 V8 with 340 hp (254 kW) at 4200 rpm and 455 lb⋅ft (617 N⋅m) of torque at 3200 rpm.

The 2500HD has an available five-speed (six-speed for 2006-2007 models) Allison 1000 transmission with the Vortec 8100 and Duramax 6.6. The Silverado 3500 offers the same engine/transmission features that the 2500HD does, however it is usually equipped with "dually" twin wheels at the rear and has a stronger suspension. The HD models are primarily used for towing and high-weight cargo. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD came in at #2 in a 2016 study by iSeeCars.com ranking the top 10 longest-lasting vehicles. The Silverado 2500HD had 5.7% of vehicles over 200,000 miles, according to the iSeeCars study.:^[10])

Towing capacity for the 1500HD is rated at 10,300 pounds (4,700 kg) and can haul 3,129 pounds (1,419 kg) in the bed depending on options. Towing capacity for the 2500HD is rated at 16,100 pounds (7,300 kg) with the gasoline 8.1L V8 with 3.73:1 rear and can haul 3,964 pounds (1,798 kg) in the bed depending on options. Towing capacity for the 3500HD is rated at 16,700 pounds (7,600 kg) and can haul 5,753 pounds (2,610 kg) in the bed depending on options. The addition of 4 wheel drive tends to reduce the towing and carrying capacity by 200 to 400 lb (181 kg), depending upon year and model. Other factors, such as options, can also affect these numbers.

Second generation (2007–2014)

Second generation
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet Platform GMC Dump Truck VIA VTRUX GMC Sierra Chevrolet/GMC C/K
Production	2006–2013
Designer	Wayne Cherry (2003. 2004)[11]
Body and chassis
Platform	GM GMT900 platform: GMT901 (Chevrolet Silverado) GMT902 (GMC Sierra)
Powertrain
Engine	4.3 L V6 195 hp (145 kW)[12][13] 4.8 L V8 295 hp (220 kW)[12] 5.3 L V8 315 hp (235 kW)[12] 6.0 L V8 360 hp (268 kW)[12] 6.2 L V8 403 hp (301 kW)[12]
Transmission	4-speed 4L60-E automatic[12][13] 4-speed "2-Mode Hybrid transmission" 2ML70 (Hybrid)[13][14] 6-speed manual 6-speed 6L80 automatic[12][13][15]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Regular: 119 in (3,023 mm) Extended & Crew: 143.5 in (3,645 mm)
Length	Regular: 205.6 in (5,222 mm) Extended & Crew: 230.2 in (5,847 mm) Hybrid: 229.9 in (5,839 mm)
Width	Regular & Extended: 79.9 in (2,029 mm) Crew: 80 in (2,032 mm)
Height	Regular & Extended: 73.9 in (1,877 mm) Crew: 73.8 in (1,875 mm) Hybrid 4WD: 73.7 in (1,872 mm)

The all-new GMT900 generation of the Silverado/Sierra arrived in the last quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It features a redesigned exterior, interior, frame, and suspension as well as power increases on certain engines. It takes styling cues from the 2007 GMT900 SUVs and the Chevrolet Colorado pickups. Like the GMT900 SUVs, these pickups also have greatly improved aerodynamics over their predecessors like steeply raked windshields and tighter panel gaps which improve fuel economy. The GMT800 models were continued through 2007 badged as "Classic", just as the GMT400 models continued for two years after the GMT800's introduction.

The new Silverado earned the North American Truck of the Year award for 2007 and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2007. Like its predecessors, the new Silverado offers buyers a choice of two door regular cabs, four door extended cabs (with rear doors that now open 170 degrees similar to the Nissan Titan) and four door crew cabs with the rear doors opening in the same direction as the front doors. GM also offers the trucks in the traditional two and four wheel drive configurations.

The Generation III small block V8 engines offered in the GMT 800 trucks were replaced in the GMT 900 series by the Generation IV small block V8 engine family, featuring upgrades such as increased power and Active Fuel Management on the 5.3 L and 6.0 L V8s. A new high performance 6.2 liter V8 (with 403 hp (301 kW) and 417 lb⋅ft (565 N⋅m) of torque) was introduced with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and 2007 GMC Denali line, and is now available on the Silverado LTZ trim line. After skipping the 2008 model year, with 2007 being the last for the GMT800 hybrid line, a two-mode hybrid model was introduced in late 2008 as a 2009 model. General Motors discontinued the Silverado Hybrid due to poor sales along with the GMC Sierra Hybrid, Chevy Avalanche, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, and Cadillac Escalade EXT after the 2013 model year even though it was the one of the two first hybrid pickup trucks ever manufactured.^[16] Available in either two- or four-wheel-drive, the Sierra 1500 Hybrid is powered by a 6.0-liter V8. It's joined by two 60-kilowatt electric motors supplied by a nickel–metal hydride battery pack under the rear seat. On its own, the V8 is rated at 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. GM engineers say that combined output with the electric motors is 379 hp. The unique transmission houses the electric motors along with three different planetary gear sets and four traditional clutches.^[17]

There were two dash options offered in this model Silverado and Sierra: a luxury-inspired dash that closely mimics the dash in their GMT900 SUVs, and a more traditional upright dash to make room for a passenger seat in place of a center console.

As of 2008, General Motors full-size trucks were no longer sold in United States and Canada with manual transmissions; they were only offered in Mexico in the Silverado 1500 V6 engine and Silverado 3500.^[18]

All Silverado & Sierra 1/2-ton models received a revised bumper and shortened front fascia midway through the 2009 model year and a full mid-cycle refresh followed with all 2010 models, including new interior door panels (which moved the handle forward and added an additional cup holder) and a six-speed automatic transmission on regular and extended cab models with 5.3L or larger V8's was also made standard. Two new exterior colors were added: Taupe Gray Metallic and Sheer Silver Metallic.

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  2007 GMC Sierra Denali
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  Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
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  2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid
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  2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ extended cab
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  2013 GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab

GMT900 Heavy Duty
Overview
Production	2006–2014
Designer	Wayne Cherry (2004)
Body and chassis
Platform	GM GMT910 platform: GMT911 (Chevrolet Silverado) GMT912 (GMC Sierra)
Powertrain
Engine	6.0 L V8 360 hp (268 kW)[12] 6.6 L Duramax diesel V8 397 hp (296 kW)[12]
Transmission	6-speed 6L90 automatic[12][13] 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic[12] 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Varies greatly
Length	Varies greatly
Width	80 in (2,032 mm) 95.9 in (2,436 mm) (Towing mirrors)
Height	76 in (1,930 mm)

The 8.1 L big-block V8 is no longer offered on the Heavy Duty models, and no replacement has been announced. The 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission is standard in all Heavy Duty models. The Allison 1000 transmission is paired with the optional Duramax V8 diesel.

As of 2011 the GMC and Chevrolet heavy Duty's have being upgraded with a new fully boxed high strength steel frame from front to rear improving stiffness by 92% with bigger rear springs, larger engine and transmission mounts and new hydraulic body mounts to improve the ride.The front suspension incorporates new upper and lower control arms and new torsion bars tailored to one of five different gross axle weight ratings. Upper control arms are constructed from forged steel that is both stronger and lighter than the previous arms, while the new lower arms are cast iron to maximize load capacity. Using a unique torsion bar for each gross weight rating allows for better control over vehicle height, resulting in improved handling and better alignment for reduced tire wear. These improvements allow for up to a 6,000 pound front axle weight rating, allowing all 4wd trucks to accommodate a snow plow. Additional front suspension enhancements come from new urethane bump stops, two per side. The upper shock mount has been changed from a single stem mount to a two-bolt design to eliminate the possibility of squeaks and thumps. The rear suspension design uses asymmetrical leaf springs that are wider and capable of greater load handling. The design features 3-inch wide leaves, with front and rear spring sections of different lengths to reduce the twisting that can result in axle hop and loss of traction. The 2500HD use a two-stage design with a rating of 6,200 lbs, and 3500HD models have a three-stage design with 7,050 lb and 9,375 lb ratings on single and dual-wheel models respectively

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  2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD crew cab
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  2012 GMC Sierra Denali HD
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  2008 GMC Sierra 3500HD SLT crew cab
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  2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD crew cab

Third generation (2014–2019)

Third generation
Overview
Also called	GMC Sierra VIA Vtrux Truck Chevrolet Silverado LD (2019)
Production	2013–present (1500) 2014–present (2500 and 3500)
Model years	2014–present (1500) 2015–present (2500 and 3500)
Designer	Kevin O'Donnell (2010)[23]
Body and chassis
Platform	GMT K2XX
Powertrain
Engine	LV3 EcoTec3 4.3 L V6 285 hp (213 kW)[24] L83 EcoTec3 5.3 L V8 355 hp (265 kW)[24] L8B EcoTec3 5.3 L V8 355 hp (265 kW)[25] L86 EcoTec3 6.2 L V8 420 hp (313 kW)[24] LY6 Vortec 6000 6.0 L V8 360 hp (268 kW) LML Duramax 6.6 L V8 397–445 hp (296–332 kW)
Transmission	6-speed 6L80 automatic[24] 8-speed 8L90 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Regular 6'6": 119 in (3,023 mm) Regular 8': 133 in (3,378 mm) Double 6'6" & Crew 5'5": 143.5 in (3,645 mm) Crew 6'6": 153 in (3,886 mm)
Length	Regular 6'6": 205.6 in (5,222 mm) Regular 8': 224.4 in (5,700 mm) Double & Crew 5'5": 230 in (5,842 mm) Crew 6'6": 239.6 in (6,086 mm)
Width	80 in (2,032 mm)
Height	73.5 in (1,867 mm) – 74.2 in (1,885 mm)

2014 Silverado LTZ Crew Cab 4x4

On December 13, 2012, the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, along with the related 2014 GMC Sierra were introduced in Detroit, Michigan, later making their public debut at the North American International Auto Show. GM dropped the 900 platform and changed to K2XX. The third generation Silverado 1500 has three gas engine options: 4.3 L EcoTec3 V6, 5.3 L EcoTec3 V8, or 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8. Chevrolet's MyLink touch-screen multimedia interface system will be available on most models. It will have A2DP stereo streaming technologies, Bluetooth hands-free telephone, USB hookups, and an input for an Apple iPod or iPhone. When connected via the USB port, an iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5/iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus will be able to stream music from Pandora Radio. A Bose premium audio system, as well as a Bose surround sound audio system will be available on most models. OnStar will be standard on all models.

Underneath, the Silverado rides on a fully boxed high strength steel frame with hydroforming technology; truck cab's frame is built with high strength steel as well. The third generation Silverado uses aluminum on the hood, for the engine block and for the control arms in order to save mass. The truck's bed is made of roll-formed steel instead of stamped steel used by other manufacturers in order to save weight and gain strength. The third generation Silverado introduced the upmarket High Country edition which includes saddle brown leather interior, which is Chevrolet's first entry into the luxury market. A revised front end features styling cues from the 1980s-era Chevrolet C-Series Trucks, and, on Z-71 models, a Z-71 badge was added to the front grille. The first production Silverado completed assembly on April 29, 2013. The Silverado 1500 went on sale in May 2013 as a 2014 model, with the Silverado HD Series being available in early 2014 for the 2015 model year. On January 10, 2014 a recall was issued for 370,000 Silverado and Sierra pickups due to a fire risk.^[26]

A rebadged version of the Silverado called the Chevrolet Cheyenne is sold in Mexico.

The American model version of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500HD/3500HD and the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado High Country was introduced to the Philippines market by Chevrolet Motorama Show late November 2014 as a MY2015, along with the MY2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2015 Chevrolet Impala, 2015 Chevrolet Express Van, 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Chevrolet Colorado.

On January 14, 2014, The Silverado, along with the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, received the 2014 North American International Auto Show's Car and Truck of the Year awards.^[27]

2016

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

2017 Chevrolet Silverado back

For 2016, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 received its first mid-cycle refresh. The refreshed Silverado and Sierra received a new grille, new headlights and new front fascia, with design influences from the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, as well as all new LED tail lights on the 2016 Silverado LTZ, HIGH COUNTRY, 2016 GMC Sierra SLT and DENALI trim levels while the 2016 Chevy Silverado LT trim levels and below still have the pre-facelifted taillights along with the 2016 GMC Sierra SLE trim levels and below. On October 1, 2015, HD Radio was added to the Silverado, Sierra, and their HD level models. The Silverado/Silverado HD will add HD Radio to their 8-inch MyLink system as a standard on the LT and LTZ trims, while the Sierra/Sierra HD will include the feature in its IntelliLink system as a standard on all its trims and for the 2017 model year the Chevy Silverado received CarPlay in the IntelliLink system and the Silverado 2500 and 3500 models received a new front hood with vents.^[31]

Starting in 2016, GM offered an eAssist mild hybrid version of the 5.3L V8 engine in the Silverado LT and Sierra SLT, but only in the state of California. The engine came with an 8-speed automatic transmission has the same horse power and torque as the regular 5.3 V8.^[32] For 2017, it was also available in Hawaii, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. For 2018, it became available nationwide and was also offered in the Silverado LTZ.^[33]

Special editions

GMC

GMC Sierra Denali

GMC Sierra Denali back

In 2016, GMC introduced the Sierra All Terrain X, which is equipped with a 5.3-liter V8 engine with performance exhaust, bumping output up from 355 to 365 horsepower. On the exterior, the Sierra All Terrain X features back 18 inch rims fitted with Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac MT tires, black bed-mounted sport bar, LED off-road lights, and blacked-out accents.^[34]

After introducing the Sierra 1500 All Terrain X full-size pickup and the Canyon All Terrain X small pickup, in 2017 GMC extended the same formula to its heavy-duty pickup family with the Sierra HD All Terrain X.

Available on four-wheel drive Sierra 2500 HD crew cab models in either Black Onyx or Summit White exterior colors, the Sierra HD All Terrain X package provides a unique, premium mix of specialized exterior trim and off-road special equipment, uniquely paired with GMC's high-level of refinement and technologies.

All Terrain X's customized appearance starts with a unique body-color grille surround, which flanks a distinctive grille insert that's unique to All Terrain. Body color door handles, front and rear bumpers, and bodyside moldings provide a distinctive monochromatic appearance, while black accents, including belt moldings, front bumper skid plate, and B-pillar accents, enhance its bold attitude.

Sierra HD All Terrain X models also include unique eighteen-inch black-painted aluminum wheels – fitted with rugged LT275/65R18 Goodyear Duratrac MT-rated tires – along with four-inch black sport side steps, black heated and power-folding trailering mirrors with integrated turn signals and LED guidance lamps, a spray-on bedliner, and a distinctive black bed-mounted sport bar, which is designed to support available GMC Accessories LED off-road driving lamps.

Inside, the 2017 Sierra 2500 HD All Terrain X also features GMC IntelliLink with an 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen, Teen Driver, remote-locking tailgate, remote starting system, Rear Vision Camera, adjustable pedals, leather-appointed seats, heated front seats and wireless mobile device charging.

Sierra HD All Terrain X's strong, bold appearance is matched by equally strong engineering underneath its surface. A 6.0-liter gasoline engine is standard, but the all-new, next-generation 6.6-liter Duramax Diesel turbo-diesel V-8 is also available. More powerful and refined than ever before, this latest Duramax Diesel delivers 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque – providing plenty of power to trailer with confidence.

For added confidence off-road, the Sierra HD All Terrain X also includes the Z71 off-road suspension package, which adds front underbody and transfer case skid plates, twin-tube Rancho shocks, hill descent control, and off-road information graphics in the Driver Information Center. An Eaton automatically-locking rear differential (410:1) is also standard equipment.^[35]

Chevrolet

For that year, Chevrolet has added and dropped some of the Special Editions for the Silverado truck series. They are in the following series of Rally Edition 1 and 2, Midnight HD Edition, Midnight Edition, Custom Sport HD Edition, Realtree Edition, Custom Sport HD Edition, Midnight Edition, and Special Ops Edition.^[30]

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  Custom Sport HD Edition
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  Blackout Edition

Fourth generation (2019–present)

On December 16, 2017, Chevrolet unveiled the all-new, fourth-generation 2019 Silverado 1500 at its Chevy Truck Centennial Celebration Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The reveal of the all-new Silverado was not expected until early 2018. For its debut, the Silverado 1500 was airlifted via helicopter onto a stage, where it was introduced to a crowd of Chevrolet truck owners and enthusiasts, as well as to the automotive press. In addition to the reveal of the 2019 Silverado 1500, multiple Chevrolet trucks of different generations were on display as well.^[41]

The model shown at the reveal was the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Z/71 Trail Boss 4X4, which is a factory-modified version of the Silverado 1500 LT Z/71. Distinguishing features of the Trail Boss from other Silverado 1500 trim levels are its gloss black front fascia, black rear step bumper, black Chevrolet "bow-tie" emblems on the front grille and rear tailgate, gloss black-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, large off-road tires, altered suspension, "Trail Boss" decals on the sides of the pickup box, front bumper-mounted center fog lamps, "Z/71" emblems on each front fender, and red-painted front tow hooks.

The formal unveiling of the Silverado 1500 took place at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan on January 13, 2018 exactly 100 years after Chevrolet delivered its first trucks to customers on January 13, 1918. At the unveiling, Chevrolet shown their commemoration of their 100th year of Chevy Trucks by a display of historic Chevrolet pickups temporarily shown at the stage before the launch and a presentation video showing how Chevy Trucks in 100 years become the most dependable and longest lasing full sized pickups on the road. It shows that the company did not stop there and in the next 100 years have just begun. The model was unveiled as a Silverado LT Z/71 Trail Boss 4X4 model. After this, full details on the fourth-generation Chevrolet Silverado were announced.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will go on sale in fall 2018 as an early 2019 model year vehicle^[42] but as said on Chevrolet's website regarding the 2019 vehicle^[43], it will be available on late 2018.

The Silverado 1500 features a more sculpted exterior design, with front headlamps that integrate into the front grille, which also incorporate LED Daytime Running Accent Lamps (DRL's).^[41]

The Silverado 1500 will be available in eight distinct trim levels: WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country.^[44]

Chevrolet announced that 2 more Silverado trims will be exhibited at SEMA 2018^[45] with the High Country and LTZ. They include the RST Off Road and RST Street which will be added into the Silverado trim lineup.

Military applications

LSSV
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors, AM General
Model years	2001–present
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door SUV 4-door SUV 2-door pickup 4-door pickup
Platform	GM GMT880 platform
Powertrain
Engine	6.6 L Duramax V8
Transmission	4-speed 4L80-E automatic 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic
Dimensions
Width	79.9 in (2.03 m)
Height	74.5 in (1.89 m)

When production of the CUCV II ended in 2000, GM redesigned it to coincide with civilian truck offerings. The CUCV nomenclature was changed to Light Service Support Vehicle (LSSV) in 2001. In 2005, LSSV production switched to AM General, a unit of MacAndrews and Forbes Holdings. The LSSV is a GM-built Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Tahoe, or Chevrolet Suburban that is powered by a Duramax 6.6 liter turbo diesel engine. The various Silverados, Tahoes, and Suburbans that are used provide numerous platforms for different kinds of vehicles. As GM has redesigned its civilian trucks and SUVs from 2001–present, LSSVs have also been updated cosmetically.^[58]

The Militarization of standard GM trucks/SUVs to become LSSVs includes exterior changes such as CARC paint (Forest Green, Desert Sand, or 3-color Camouflage), blackout lights, military bumpers, a brush guard, a NATO slave receptacle/NATO trailer receptacle, a pintle hook and tow shackles. The electrical system is changed to the 24/12 volt military standard. The dashboard has additional controls and dataplates. The truck also can be equipped with weapon supports in the cab, cargo tie down hooks, folding troop seats, pioneer tools, winches, and other military accessories.^[58]

The Enhanced Mobility Package (EMP) option adds enhanced suspension, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, a locking differential, on/off-road beadlock tires, a tire pressure monitoring system and other upgrades. About 2,000 LSSV units were sold to U.S. and international military and law enforcement organizations.^[58]

Awards

• 1999 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year
• 2001 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year (Heavy Duty Model)
• 2001 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
• 2002 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
• 2003 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
• 2007 - North American Truck of the Year
• 2007 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year
• 2007 - ICOTY International Truck of the Year^[59]
• 2007 - Truckin' magazine's Truck of the Year
• 2011 - Heavy Duty model won Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year^[60]
• 2015 - Most dependable large light duty pickup by J.D. Power^[61]
• 2017 - Kelley Blue Book's KBB 5-YEAR COST TO OWN (FULL-SIZE PICKUP) REGULAR CAB
• 2017 - Kelley Blue Book's 2017 KBB BEST RESALE VALUE: FULL SIZE PICK UP
• 2018 - Kelley Blue Book's Silverado HD 2018 KBB.COM BEST RESALE VALUE: FULL-SIZE PICK UP
• 2018 - NHTSA'S (National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration's) 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score
• 2018 - Finalist for 2018 SEMA Truck of the Year ^{[note 1]}. ^[62]

Motorsport

The Silverado of Jordan Anderson

Chevrolet is represented in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series by the Silverado.^[64] As of the 2016 season, 19 full-time teams use the Silverado.^[65] Xpress Motorsports won the 2002 and 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The Silverado is also the title sponsor for the Chevrolet Silverado 250 Truck Series race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.^[66]

The truck also won the Primm 300 off-road race in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

World markets

As of 2015, the Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, and the Middle East (except Iran), and the GMC Sierra is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East (except Israel and Iran).

GM has also announced plans to introduce the Silverado, along with the smaller Colorado, to China.

Chevrolet will start selling the Silverado in Oceania in 2018 via its division Holden but will retain the Chevrolet brand and badge. The vehicles will be Right Hand Drive versions for that region.

There is a small gray market for both the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks in some parts of the world, mostly in Scandinavian countries and Germany.

Yearly American sales

Special use Silverados and Sierras

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  Tow truck in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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  Spill response vehicle used after Hurricane Sandy, Staten Island, New York
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  Firetruck in Nebraska
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  Humpty Dumpty delivery van in Montreal
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  Dump truck in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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  Ambulance in Uppsala, Sweden
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  Landing an airplane in Airdrie, Alberta
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  Race car
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  Drying a race track
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  Railway vehicle
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  Taxi in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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  Beach patrol in Santa Monica, California
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  Hearse in Indianola, Mississippi
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  Chevrolet Cheyenne in use as a police car in Tijuana, Mexico

Notes

See also

• List of Chevrolet pickup trucks
• Chevrolet Avalanche
• General Motors C/K Trucks
• Chevrolet S10/Chevrolet Colorado
• List of hybrid vehicles

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chevrolet Silverado.

Wikimedia Commons has media related to GMC Sierra.

• Official Chevrolet Silverado Website
• Official GMC Sierra Website