The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT for 2005
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for 2005. As Chevrolet's entry in the extended cab pickup market the Silverado 1500 (and in this case specically the LT version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door Silverado 1500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Specs
The Silverado 1500 LT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.
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.
The fuel system for the 2005 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 34.00 gallons.
Vehicle 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 standard warranty period for the Silverado 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,615 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,163. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2005 Silverado 1500 gets 20 - 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.
In 2004 and 2005 the Silverado 1500 LT was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Summit White, and Victory Red.
Conclusion
The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Silverado 1500 LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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