PROVEN TECHNOLOGY. COMPLETE CAPABILITY.
01 SMOOTH RIDE AND RESPONSIVE HANDLING. Silverado 1500
comes with a standard coil-over-shock front suspension and a wide
front track, which provide great on-center feel, smooth out minor
road irregularities, and supply excellent handling and stability on
nearly all road surfaces. You’ll also get an unexpectedly smooth and
controlled ride with durable, fade-resistant front and rear shocks.
02 VORTEC V8 ENGINES. Power and efficiency are trademarks of
Vortec engines. The available Vortec 5.3L V8 offers an impressive
combination of 315 horsepower and an EPA estimated 21 MPG
highway when running on gasoline. Or if you crave the 403 hp and
417 lb.-ft. of torque generated by the most powerful half-ton engine
on the planet,
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go for the Vortec 6.2L V8. This engine employs high-
flow cast-aluminum cylinder heads and Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
technology, which enhance low-end torque and high-end power. For
2010, the Vortec 4.8L V8 and 5.3L V8 engines also have VVT.
03 HYDRA-MATIC SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
The six-speed automatic transmission is included with the
available Vortec 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 engines. It has a
sophisticated 32-bit control module that optimizes
shift quality; a “steep” first gear and “tall” overdrive
gears for lively acceleration and quiet, low-rpm
highway cruising; and a Tap-Up/Tap-Down driver
shift control feature. Plus, it’s lubricated by durable
and stable DEXRON-VI transmission fluid, which is
validated up to 100,000 miles.
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04 FLEXFUEL CAPABILITY. Every non-hybrid V8 engine available
on Silverado 1500 can operate on either regular unleaded gasoline,
E85
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— a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline — or any
combination of both. Because ethanol is made from primarily
organic, domestic resources, E85 is a mostly renewable fuel that can
help reduce our dependence on petroleum. E85 is a cleaner-burning
fuel source, which helps reduce smog-forming emissions. Plus, E85
generally has a higher octane rating than regular unleaded gasoline,
which can result in slightly higher horsepower and torque levels.
In fact, when running on E85, the Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel engine
generates 326 horsepower and 348 lb.-ft. of torque.
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ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT. With this technology, the
available Vortec 5.3L V8 engine delivers power when you need it. In
situations where extra power is not needed — such as cruising down
the highway on level roads — Active Fuel Management deactivates four
of the eight cylinders with seamless precision. When load demands
increase — such as when the vehicle accelerates or travels uphill —
cylinders are reactivated to provide eight-cylinder power.
06 QUIET RIDE. Hydraulic engine mounts and an underhood blanket
(standard on select 1500 models), exhaust and induction tuning
optimization, thick front and engine-side dash mats, a back-of-cab
acoustic mat, small exterior gaps, and impressive aerodynamics
all help to provide a quiet ride by isolating noise and vibration.
SILVERADO
See all that Silverado
has to offer at
chevy.com/silverado
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Climbers know the right
equipment keeps them
connected to the mountain,
and truck drivers know the
right equipment keeps them
connected to the road. The
available GM segment-
exclusive
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automatic locking
rear differential allows
additional traction
on slippery surfaces when
rear-wheel slippage is
detected at lower speeds.
It’s simple: Silverado grips
when you need it.
Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box LTZ 4x4 in Victory Red with available features. 1 Based on GM Large Pickup segment. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2 Maintenance needs vary with different uses and driving conditions. See the Owner’s Manual for more
information. 3 Go to chevy.com/biofuels to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you. When running on E85, Silverado 1500 with 4.8L V8 engine offers an EPA estimated 10 MPG city, 14 highway; Silverado 1500 with 5.3L V8 engine offers an EPA estimated 11 MPG city, 16 highway; and
Silverado 1500 with 6.2L V8 engine offers an EPA estimated 10 MPG city, 14 highway. 4 See pages 33, 35 and 37 for specific engine availability. 5 When running on E85 FlexFuel.
07 FRAME TECHNOLOGY. The cornerstone of Silverado 1500 is its
strong, stiff frame. The front portion of this advanced design is fully
boxed and utilizes hydroforming technology. Hydroforming allows
for fewer welds, which provide clean attachment points with a better
fit to the frame. This smart combination supplies immense overall
frame strength and durability plus excellent road isolation and ride
performance. The rear frame is fully boxed back to the spare tire cross
member, where it becomes a C-channel. This ingenious, strong design
boosts payload capacity without adding unnecessary mass.
SILVERADO 1500 POWERTRAIN CHOICES
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ENGINE HP @ RPM
TORQUE
@ RPM
STANDARD
TRANSMISSION
Vortec 4.3L V6 195 @ 4600 260 @ 2800 Hydra-Matic 4-speed
automatic overdrive
Vortec 4.8L V8 302 @ 5600 305 @ 4600 Hydra-Matic 4-speed
automatic overdrive
Vortec 5.3L V8 315 @ 5200
326 @ 5300
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335 @ 4000
348 @ 4400
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Hydra-Matic 6-speed
automatic overdrive
Vortec 6.2L V8 403 @ 5700 417 @ 4300 Hydra-Matic 6-speed
automatic overdrive
