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2004 Chevrolet Silverado Review
Smooth ride, but built like a rock.
2004 Silverado Review Summary & Specifications
Chevrolet Silverado stands tall in a superb new crop of full-size pickups. Roomy, comfortable seats, a comfortable ride, and powerful engines make the Silverado a great work truck. Last year, Chevrolet made the Silverado more reliable and more enjoyable to drive every day. 2004 brings more standard equipment.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Silverado 1500 2WD SWB Reg Cab ($19,995); 2WD SWB Ext Cab ($24,750); LS 2WD LWB Ext Cab ($28,125); LT 2WD LWB Ext Cab ($32,535); LS 4WD SWB Ext Cab ($29,925); LT 4WD LWB Ext Cab ($35,545); SS ($39,380); W/T 2WD SWB Reg Cab ($19,020); W/T 2WD LWB Ext Cab ($25,570); Z71 4WD LWB Ext Cab ($31,382) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.8-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 200-hp 4.3-liter ohv V6; 285-hp 4.8-liter ohv V8; 295-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 345-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags, four-wheel ABS with dynamic rear proportioning |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 2WD Short Box Extended Cab ($27,025) |
| Standard Equipment | Vortec 4300 V8; automatic transmission; power steering; bodyside moldings; bumper, chrome front w/gray lower; bumper, rear chrome step w/pad; glass, solar-ray light tinted; grille, color-keyed surround w/chrome accent bar; mirrors, black, manual folding, power adjustable w/heat; air dam, gray; cargo area, dual lamps; recovery hooks, front frame-mounted (2); windows, rear quarter swing-out; running lights, daytime w/automatic exterior lamp control; windshield wipers, intermittent wet-arm w/pulse washers; air conditioning, manual, dual-zone w/front individual climate settings; audio, AM/FM/CD w/seek-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume & RDS; audio, 6 speakers; carpeting, color-keyed w/rubberized vinyl floormats; console, overhead mini w/map lights; defogger, electric rear-window; driver information center, message center monitoring vehicle systems w/trip odometer; instrument panel, analog w/speedometer, odometer w/trip odometer, voltmeter, tachometer, fuel level, engine temp & oil pressure gauges; lights, dome lamp, reading, courtesy & door handle activated illuminated entry feature; mirror, electrochromic rearview w/8-point compass & outside temperature indicator; armrest, center fold-down w/storage; assist handles (3); cupholders (4); visors, dual front padded w/cloth trim, extenders & driver-side pocket; vanity, passenger side; cruise control, electronic w/set & resume speed; door locks, power programmable; windows, power w/driver side express-down feature; 12-volt accessory outlets (2); seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench w/driver & passenger manual reclining & adjustable outboard head restraints; seats, front storage pockets; seats, rear folding, full-width bench; steering column, adjustable tilt; steering wheel, black leather-wrapped rim; theft deterrent system, Passlock; upholstery, custom cloth; remote keyless entry w/2 transmitters, panic button & content theft alarm |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 6-way driver's seat adjuster ($240); air cleaner, high capacity ($25) |
| Destination Charge | 815 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 28400 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 285 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 295 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/21 |
| Wheelbase | 143.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 227.6/83.5/73.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 46.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/61.4/33.7 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1645 |
| Towing Capacity | 6200 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | solid live axle, two-stage semi-elliptic leaf springs, gas-pressurized shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 8 |
| Curb Weight | 4555 |
| Stock Tires | P235/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, Dynamic Rear Proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 |
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