In 2004 Chevrolet released the Silverado 1500 Hybrid to the truck-buying market. The Silverado 1500 came in seven configurations: Hybrid, SS, Base, LS, LT, WT, and Z71. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 19 - 20 highway miles and 16 - 17 city. The Silverado 1500 competes in the Extended Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Specs

The Silverado 1500 Hybrid 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 disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2004 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS 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 249.00 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 $27,220 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,818. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2004 Silverado 1500 gets 19 - 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.

The vehicle is available in Arrival Blue Metallic, Black, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Summit White, and Victory Red.

We Think...

The 2003 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 2004 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 Hybrid will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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