Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the Silverado 1500 for 2004 and 2005 includes the 5.3 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Silverado 1500.

The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Silverado 1500 is 246.60 inches long, 78.50 inches wide, and 70.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 157.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $27,615, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,163. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 Silverado 1500 is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 34.00 gallons.

The Silverado 1500 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and 20 - 21 when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The 2005 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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