2008 Chevrolet Silverado Review
One of the best full-size pickups available today.
2008 Silverado Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevy Silverado offers more choices in light-duty pickup variations than any manufacturer save the Ford F-150. It is among the smoothest riding and quietest of all full-size pickups, at any comparative price point. We think it's one of the best choices available for 2008.G.R. Whale contributed to this report from Southern California; with NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Larry Edsall reporting from Phoenix.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chevy Silverado 1500 WT regular cab, standard bed, 4WD ($20,260); 1500 LT1 extended cab, standard bed, 2WD ($26,305); LT2 extended cab, long bed, 4WD ($31,755); LTZ crew cab, short box, 2WD ($34,995) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.3-liter V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 295-hp 4.8-liter V8; 315 hp 5.3-liter V8; 367-hp 6.0-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, daytime running lights, tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock brakes |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | driver and front-seat side air bags, side-curtain airbags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation technology (standard on crew cab, optional extended cab, NA regular cab), Autotrac active transfer case, Ultrasonic rear parking assist, OnStar |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 |
| Assembled In | Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario; and Silao, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17070 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevy Silverado LTZ crew cab 4x4 ($38,095) |
| Standard Equipment | heavy-duty trailering equipment, automatic locking rear differential, body-colored bumpers, reclining and heated leather front seats with 12-way power, an in-dash six-CD changer with Bose speakers, turn signal indicators in the exterior mirrors, heated windshield washers, driver information center, power windows/locks/mirrors, remote keyless entry/ auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature display, 17-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic temperature controls, audio controls mounted on the steering wheel, fog lamps, spare tire lock |
| Destination Charge | 925 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Safety package ($715) includes side curtain airbags, rear parking sense, adjustable pedals; EZ-Lift tailgate ($95) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 39830 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 315 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 338 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 143.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 230.2/80.0/73.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 47.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.2/62.5/41.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.5/65.4/38.7 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1629 |
| Towing Capacity | 8000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 9.0 |
| Curb Weight | 5371 |
| Stock Tires | 245/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc, ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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