The Silverado 1500 Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a New Venture 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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.

Silverado 1500 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 Base are 78.50 inches wide by 222.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 71.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 133.00 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 standard cab pickup market.

The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $18,408, with an invoice cost of $16,659. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard 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 Base 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.

Conclusion

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

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