The 2002 Silverado 1500 is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the extended cab pickup market segment. The LT is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Silverado 1500 which include . The four-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Engine Performance

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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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

Silverado 1500 LT Statistics

The Silverado 1500 is 222.10 inches long, 78.50 inches wide, and 71.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 133.00 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,408 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,659. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 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 LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and 19 - 21 when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2002 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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