The Silverado is a dream working truck, it is made to outlast and outrun other trucks in its category. This tough truck is offered in two trims, the base and the LS, and comes in either two-wheel or four-wheel configurations. The standard engine with the 1500 regular cabs is a 4.3-liter Vortec V6 with 200 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.

 

There are two transmission choices, the standard 5-speed manual and the optional 4-speed automatic. There are two optional engines available as well: a 4.8-liter Vortec V8 with 285 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm and a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 with 295 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The latter is offered only with the 4-speed automatic transmission. Safety features on all models comprise of dual-level front air bags designed to give a suitable amount of inflation based on the severity of the collision.

 

A passenger-sensing system automatically deactivates the passenger-side front air bag under certain circumstances to shield children. Active safety features consist of four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) on all models. Auto4WD improves traction and stability of four-wheel-drive models on slippery roads.

 

Driving the Silverado is quite an experience, the stiff frames reduce noise and vibration of the truck making the ride firmer and quieter. The rigid chassis permits the suspension to soak up and handle bumps and ruts. A magnesium beam behind the instrument panel and a lateral steel beam between the magnesium beam and the right side of the dash stiffen the cab. This extra stiffening is intended to reduce squeals and jangles