'08 Chevrolet Silverado

Continuing its famous tradition in being one of the best pick-up trucks on the road, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado picks up from where its earlier models left off, proving that it is indeed a contender that is here to stay at the top for a while.

The 2008 Silverado 1500 is a ‘half ton’ full-size pick-up truck and is available in four engine options. There is a 4.3 liter 195 hp V-6 engine, a 4.8 liter 295 hp V-8 engine, a 5.3 liter 315 hp V-8 engine and a 6 liter V-8, which all feature a four-speed automatic transmission.

Buyers can comprehensively fine-tune their requirements with an array of options regarding drive types, cab sizes, wheelbases, bed sizes, and different trim levels.

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 features front passenger airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, and all-wheel ABS. Most of previous 2007 model’s features have been retained in this year’s release.

'07 Chevrolet Silverado

One of the best known pick-up trucks in the market, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has been around for many years. It is one of the most popular automobiles in its segment, and is still one of the 'strongest, most dependable and longest lasting trucks on the road.'

Available in three trim levels and three engine options, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can be fine tuned to your requirements. You can choose from an extended cab, regular cab, and crew cab body styles, each with multiple size options.

Engine options include a 4.3 liter 195 horsepower V-6 engine, a 4.8 liter 295 horsepower V-8 engine, and a 5.3 liter V-8 315 horsepower engine.

The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sees a complete revamp with a new frame, new styling, new interiors, new ABS, and a new suspension, offering better handling and a nicer drive. It is an excellent off-road vehicle that can also be a good alternative for an SUV.

'06 Chevrolet Silverado

Offering roomy cabins, comfortable seats, powerful engines and a very comfortable ride, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one of Chevy’s best known brands, with over two decades of roadworthiness.

It is available in many different variants, depending on the configuration you need. It is available in front wheel and all wheel drive, regular cabs, extended cabs, crew cabs, short or long bed options, as well as three trim levels – LS, LT and SS with four engine options – a 4.3 liter 195 hp V-6 engine, a 4.8 liter 285 hp V-8 engine, a 5.3 liter 295 hp V-8 engine, and a 5.3 liter 310 hp V-8 engine.

The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is one of the most dependable pick-up trucks that money can buy, and has been known to have its own fan following in this segment. It's a rugged machine that ages very well, and can prove to be an excellent transportation vehicle as well as an SUV alternative.

'05 Chevrolet Silverado

Labeled as the 'strongest, most dependable and longest lasting truck on the road’, the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in many different trim levels, and engine types. It is the company’s best known brand, with over two decades on the road.

Though it is called a truck, this is essentially a powerful pick-up that is known for its sturdiness and durability, and its ability to age very well over the years. The LTZ model comes with a powerful 315 hp V-8 5.3 liter engine and features an all-wheel drive and the Z85 suspension.

The higher-end LT model also features the same engine, though lower-end models WT and LT are available with two other engine options, the 4.3 liter 195 hp engine and the 4.8 liter V-8 295 hp engine.

The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been given a new look in 2007, with a new frame, new interiors, new styling, ABS, and a new suspension.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 retains what makes the Silverado a Silverado, featuring a 5 ¾ foot bed, a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and optional rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive capability. This allows the 1500 to soar past the competition with features and performance capable of typically only higher-end trucks.

Engine options come in two flavors: a 4.8L V-8 with 295HP and a 5.3L V-8 producing 315HP. Gas mileage for all variants hovers around 20MPG on the highway and 14MPG in the city, quite a feat for a large V-8 with such power under the hood.

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 weighs in at 5,148 pounds and capable of towing 8,700 pounds with a payload of 1,652 pounds. The 1500 is offered with Flex Fuel, allowing the buyers to use alternative fuels to power their vehicle.

2007 Chevrolet Silverado

The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado sits with the GMT900 platform from GM, featuring redesigned interiors and exteriors as well as frame and suspension work. Engine power increases are also reported on certain models.

The engine configurations featured range from a 4.3L with 195HP all the way up to the redesigned 6.0L Vortec V-8 with a phenomenal 367HP under the hood of this mammoth.

Bed sizes for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado range from 205” on the regular cab to 143” on the extended and crew cab variants. This year only a 4-speed automatic transmission is offered, while still providing either rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive capability for the buyer to choose.

Fuel Economy on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has been improved via extensive testing measures and ideas taken from previously designed SUV’s and trucks.

2006 Chevrolet Silverado

The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 version comes in only a Heavy-Duty format featuring the powerful 6.0L Vortec V-8 engine with 300HP, a 6.6L Turbo Diesel featuring an enormous 650FTLB of torque and 360HP and also the massive 8.1L V-8 featuring 330HP and 450FTLB of torque.

For 2006, the Chevrolet Silverado comes equipped with either a 4-speed, 5-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission that puts power to either the rear wheels or all four wheels via an all-wheel-drive system. Payload tolerances for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado are 16,100 pounds with the 8.1L engine and 10,600 pounds with the 6.0L engine.

Wheelbase is as high as 167” for the high-end 2500 which is designed to haul and transport enormously heavy cargos and is best suited for such uses.