A high point in the crew cab pickup market is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. In 2009 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the Silverado 1500 with five versions: WT, LTZ, LS, and Hybrid. Sales for the Silverado 1500, especially the Silverado 1500 Hybrid, were brisk during 2009 and 2010. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Specs

The Silverado 1500 Hybrid is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 2009 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, using ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Silverado 1500 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Crew Cab Pickup.

The standard warranty period for the Silverado 1500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 Silverado 1500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a crew cab pickup truck.

Parting Shots

The 2009 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Hybrid version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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