Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

The restyled Silverado 1500 LS is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2001 version.

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

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 listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $18,408, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,659. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 34.00 gallons.

The Silverado 1500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and 19 - 21 when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Silverado 1500.

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