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.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 Hybrid are 78.50 inches wide by 246.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 70.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 157.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Silverado 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market.

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

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The ELECTRIC/GAS is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 34.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The Silverado 1500 Hybrid received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and 20 - 21 when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

The 2005 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Hybrid version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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