When it comes to heavy-duty work, you can count on the toughness and dependability of the Chevrolet Silverado. Ever since it was introduced in 1999, it quickly became a top choice in the full-size heavy-duty pickup truck category.
The Chevrolet Silverado shares a platform with the GMC Sierra. Mechanically, both vehicles are almost the same, although the Sierra is marketed as a more luxurious alternative. The first-gen Chevy Silverado first appeared in 1999 to 2007. The current third-gen Silverado 1500 is riding on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame with aluminum components for the hood, doors, tailgate, and the engine block to reduce weight. Even the truck bed is manufactured from roll-formed steel to further reduce weight while increasing strength and durability.
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 is fresh from a major redesign. It is available in various trim levels in three different styles. The regular cab can be optioned with a 6.5-foot or 8-foot bed. The extended cab offers seating for up to six adults and is only available with the standard bed size. The Silverado 1500 crew cab has four doors and is available with the standard bed or a shorter 5.8-foot bed.
The base model Silverado 1500 is powered by a 4.3-liter V6 with 285-horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. Other trim models are equipped with a 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 310-horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque. Also available are the 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8. The bigger V8 churns out 420-horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. If you choose this motor, your Chevy Silverado will be able to tow a maximum weight of 12,500 pounds. Now that’s what we call power!
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