Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra
Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	Chevrolet Cheyenne (Mexico Only) GMC Sierra
Production	1999–present
Assembly	Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Flint, Michigan Fort Wayne, Indiana Pontiac, Michigan Silao, Mexico Toluca, Mexico
Predecessor	Chevrolet/GMC C/K
Class	Full-size pickup
Body style(s)	2-door truck 4-door truck
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive

The Chevrolet Silverado (along with its GMC counterpart, the GMC Sierra), is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 598 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2300 × 2304 pixel, file size: 3. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... 2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS extended-cab, short-bed Oshawa Truck Assembly is a General Motors truck factory in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. ... Nickname: Location of Flint within Genesee County, Michigan. ... Nickname: Motto: Room for Dreams Location in the state of Indiana, USA Coordinates: , Country State County Allen Founded October 22, 1794 Incorporated February 22, 1840 Government  - Mayor Tom Henry (D)  - City Clerk Sandra Kennedy (D)  - City Council Marty Bender (R) Liz Brown (R) John Shoaff (D) Tom Smith (R) Karen... Pontiac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan named after the Ottawa Chief Pontiac. ... Silao is a city in the state of Guanajuato in Mexico. ... Toluca (formally: Toluca de Lerdo) is the state capital of México State in central Mexico, located at . ... The C/K is the name for Chevrolets full-size pickup truck line from 1960 until 1998 and GMCs full-size pickup truck line from 1960-1988. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ... The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of or on the front axle. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... This article is about the class of vehicles. ... The C/K is the name for Chevrolets full-size pickup truck line from 1960 until 1998 and GMCs full-size pickup truck line from 1960-1988. ... GMC, formerly known as GMC Truck, is a brand name used on trucks, vans, and SUVs marketed in North America and the Middle East by General Motors. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ...

As of 2006, the Silverado pickup is the 2nd largest volume vehicle in the United States, behind the Ford F-Series pickup truck. Combined with platform-mate GMC Sierra, the platform usually outsells the Ford F-Series, which is actually made of two different platforms for standard and heavy duty models, not counting SUV derivatives such as Suburban, Tahoe, Escalade, or Yukon. For the first half of 2007, 310,896 Silverados were sold in the U.S., compared with 355,438 Ford F-Series. With 99,293 GMC Sierras also sold in the same period.^[1] The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ...

History

Although General Motors introduced its first pickup truck in 1930, the term "Silverado" was a designation only used to detail the higher-level trim for the Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks from 1975 through 1999. GMC used a few variations of the "Sierra" name (Sierra, High Sierra, Sierra Grande, Sierra Classic) to distinguish the different trim levels through 1987, though the "C/K" nomenclature was continued through 1999. "C" (or "R" for 1987) trucks had rear-wheel drive while "K" (or "V" in 1987) models had four-wheel drive. Both Chevrolet and GMC dropped the "C" and "K" designations in 1999. The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ... The C/K is the name for Chevrolets full-size pickup truck line from 1960 until 1998 and GMCs full-size pickup truck line from 1960-1988. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... This article is about the class of vehicles. ...

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks have been essentially the same for their entire history. The Silverado today is generally advertised as the "lower" version, while the Sierra has more luxury options. There are some trim and option variations as well. Early models included variations in the engine and equipment, but the present differences are slight. The 1999 redesign included different grilles and interior trim, and certain features (e.g. Quadrasteer) were included at different times on the two trucks. Quadrasteer is the name of the 4-wheel steering system developed by General Motors for use in automobiles, namely full-size pick-up trucks. ...

GMT800

GMT800 Half-ton
Production	1998–2007
Platform	GM GMT800 platform
Engine(s)	4.3 L Vortec 4300 V6 4.8 L Vortec 4800 V8 5.3 L Vortec 5300 V8 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	119 in 133 in 143.5 in 157.5 in 134 in 1500HD: 153 in
Length	227.7 in 1999-2000: 203.1 in 222 in 227.6 in 246.5 in 2001-02: 203.2 in 222.1 in 246.6 in 237.2 in 2003-07: 205.7 in 224.5 in 230.2 in 249 in 237.3 in 2007 HD Classic: 239.7 in 2007 LT3 Extended Cab Short Box Classic: 220.2 in
Width	78.5 in 1500HD: 79.1 in 79.7 in 2003-04 GMC Sierra Denali Extended Cab: 83.5 in
Height	73.9 in 77 in 4WD: 76.2 in 73.8 in 73.7 in 77.3 in 75 in 2WD: 71.2 in 71 in 70.8 in 74.5 in 72.6 in

The GMT800 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (light pickup trucks) were released in 1998 as 1999 models. The "classic" light-duty GMT400 C/K trucks were continued in production for that first year alongside the new models, and the Heavy-Duty GMT400 pickups (alongside the GMT400 SUVs) were continued through 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado/Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) introduced in 2001. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 477 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,112 × 1,260 pixels, file size: 217 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... GMT is the name used for all of General Motors large SUV/truck automobile platforms. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... GMT is the name used for all of General Motors large SUV/truck automobile platforms. ... The GMT 400 and similar GMT 480 is the platform for the 1988-1998 full-size pickup truck platform. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ...

Light duty

There are a number of models of light-duty Silverados and Sierras, including the half-ton, SS, and Hybrid. 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Super Sport, or SS, is an option package offered by Chevrolet on many of its vehicle lines since 1961. ...

The light-duty trucks generally use the 1500 name. They are available in three cab lengths, 2-door short cab, 3 or 4-door extended cab, and front-hinged 4-door crew cab. Three cargo beds are available, including a 69.2 in (1,758 mm) short box, 78.7 in (1,999 mm) standard box, and a 97.6 in (2,479 mm) long box. The short box is only available with the extended or crew cab, and is the only option on the latter.

For the first year, only the regular cab and 3-door extended cab were available, along with the Vortec 4300 V6 (regular cab only), Vortec 4800 V8, and the Vortec 5300 V8. A 4-door extended cab was added for 2000, and output on the 5.3 L engine increased by 15 hp and 10 ft·lbf. Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ...

The 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 was added for the 2001 Heavy Duty models, rated at 300 hp (224 kW), with the GMC Sierra 1500 C3 getting an uprated 25 hp version of this engine. The Silverado Z71 got an optional lighter composite box, with a suspension package for towing, but lacked the high-output engine. The C3 became the Denali for 2002, and Quadrasteer was added. Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... 2005 GMC Yukon Denali 2007 GMC Yukon Denali The GMC Denali nameplate is used by General Motors light truck division, GMC, on its top-of-the-line luxury models. ... Quadrasteer is the name of the 4-wheel steering system developed by General Motors for use in automobiles, namely full-size pick-up trucks. ...

GM launched a reworked version of the Silverado/Sierra in 2003, with a new front end, and a slightly updated rear end.

Models

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2004-2005 Silverado 1500 crew cab

GMC Sierra C3/Denali

Sierra Denali with Quadrasteer

GMC created an upscale version of its Sierra 1500 in 2001 called the Sierra C3. It used all-wheel drive and included the 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 rated at 325 hp (242 kW) with other upscale equipment. For 2002, the name was changed to Sierra Denali, but the specifications remained essentially the same except for the addition of Quadrasteer. The Denali received the 345 hp (257 kW) Vortec 6000 engine, previously used in the Silverado SS. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 463 pixelsFull resolution (1288 × 746 pixel, file size: 174 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 463 pixelsFull resolution (1288 × 746 pixel, file size: 174 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... Quadrasteer is the name of the 4-wheel steering system developed by General Motors for use in automobiles, namely full-size pick-up trucks. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ...

The Denali is rated for towing 8,100 lb (3,674 kg) and hauling 1,575 lb (714 kg) in the cargo box.

The Sierra Denali was initially equipped with Delphi's Quadrasteer system as standard equipment. It was a 4-wheel steering system that greatly reduced the truck's turning radius and improved lane changing while towing. General Motors dropped Quadrasteer from its entire lineup after 2005 due to poor sales of this expensive option.^{[citation needed]} Delphi logo from 2005 Delphi OTCBB: DPHIQ is an automotive parts company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA. It was spun-off from General Motors on May 28, 1999. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ...

For the '07 model year, the Sierra Denali shares the same bullet grille from the other Denali models, and also has the same dash as the '07 SUV's. The '07 Sierra Denali is the only half ton pickup that has a 6.2 liter and 403 hp (301 kW) + 417 lb·ft (565 N·m) of torque and six speed transmission. This truck is also an all wheel drive vehicle and goes 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds.

Chevrolet Silverado SS

Silverado SS

Launched in 2003, the Silverado SS is a high-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet. It is based on the standard 1500 Silverado, with upgrades in drive train and both exterior and interior appearance. It uses the 6.0 liter Vortec High-Output V8 rated at 345 hp (257 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 ft·lbf (515 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm. This was the same engine used for the second generation Cadillac Escalade. Chevrolet and GMC advertise this engine as the "VortecMAX", while Cadillac calls it the "HO 6000". The SS debuted with a standard All Wheel Drive setup, but was later changed to the current Rear Wheel Drive only format. The Silverado SS also comes with the Z60 performance suspension and 20 in (508 mm) chrome wheels. In 2006, Chevrolet released a special edition Silverado SS under the name "Intimidator SS" (licensed by Dale Earnhardt Inc.) that came with several minor appearance upgrades, but left the bulk of the truck the same. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 516 pixelsFull resolution (2656 × 1712 pixel, file size: 449 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chevrolet Silverado Metadata This file contains... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 516 pixelsFull resolution (2656 × 1712 pixel, file size: 449 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chevrolet Silverado Metadata This file contains... 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Super Sport, or SS, is an option package offered by Chevrolet on many of its vehicle lines since 1961. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. ... Dale Earnhardt Inc. ...

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Vortec High Output / Vortec Max

2004 GMC Sierra with VHO package

The Vortec High Output (also know as the VHO by some enthusiasts) was first introduced in 2004 to a limited market (mainly consisting of Texas and several surrounding areas). The VHO package (under option code B4V) included several options previously not found on the standard 1500 model, most notably the LQ9 6.0 liter V-8 engine (the same used for the Silverado SS and the Cadillac Escalade). The LQ9 motor was rated at 345 hp (257 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 lbf·ft (515 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm, which was the same specifications shared in the SS models. The package also included one style of the newly introduced GM 20 inch wheels installed from the factory. The B4V package could only be ordered on an extended cab, light duty, 2 wheel drive Silverado or Sierra. This marked the first time the LQ9 engine was available for a two wheel drive application. For the 2006 model year the Vortec Max package replaced the VHO with an array of similar features and new badges. It was also made available for crew cab models (in addition to the extended cab) and customers were able to purchase these trucks outside of the original market of the VHO. The Vortec Max Performance package boasts an industry leading 10,500 pounds towing capacity. Image File history File links Wikivho. ... Image File history File links Wikivho. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Hybrid

The engine compartment of a 2006 GMC Sierra Hybrid

GM launched a hybrid version of the Silverado/Sierra in 2005, becoming the first ever GM hybrid vehicle. It is a mild hybrid design, with the electric motor serving only power accessories and the system also automatically shuts down when the truck brakes below 13 mph (21 km/h), and uses electric power to restart it. It uses three extra 14 V batteries mounted under the rear seats to store power. The truck uses a 5.3 L Vortec 5300 V8 for primary power. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 460 KB) Summary 2006 GMC Sierra Hybrid engine Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Hybrid vehicle Chevrolet Silverado ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 460 KB) Summary 2006 GMC Sierra Hybrid engine Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Hybrid vehicle Chevrolet Silverado ... For other types of hybrid transportation, see Hybrid vehicle (disambiguation). ... Mild hybrids are essentially conventional vehicles with oversized starter motors, allowing the engine to be turned off whenever the car is coasting, braking, or stopped, yet restart quickly and cleanly. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

The truck features four 120 volt 20 amp AC outlets mounted in the bed. These are particularly interesting to the building/construction contractor market, since they often require AC power when on the job. Additionally, the extra reserves of power for the accessories make this truck well-suited to that market, where trucks often sit at idle for hours at a time.

Availability was extremely limited at first, with commercial buyers getting the first allotment. Later in 2005, the truck was offered at retail in Alaska, California, Florida, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Finally, for 2006, the truck was generally available to retail buyers in all US states. For other uses, see Alaska (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Florida. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Nevada. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ...

Heavy Duty

GMT800 Heavy Duty
Production	2001–2007
Platform	GM GMT880 platform
Engine(s)	6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 8.1 L Vortec 8100 V8 6.6 L Duramax V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed 4L65-E automatic 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic (2001-2005) 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic (2006-2007)
Wheelbase	133 in 143.5 in 157.5 in 167 in 153 in
Length	246.5 in 227.7 in 2006-07: 224.5 in 230.2 in 249 in 239.7 in 258.5 in 2001-05: 222.1 in 246.6 in 237.2 in 256.1 in 1999-2000 2500: 222 in 227.6 in 2001-02 3500: 256.2 in
Width	1999-2004 2500: 78.5 in 2003-07: 79.7 in 2003-04 2500: 79.1 in 2001-02 3500: 96.1 in
Height	77.3 in 76.2 in 1999-2002 2WD 2500: 73.7 in 74 in 74.1 in 1999-2002 2500: 74.2 in 74.4 in 74.5 in 2003-07 2500: 77 in 2001-02 3500: 76.7 in 76.5 in 76.3 in

The HD variant is a heavy-duty light truck. It is a strengthened version of the Silverado/Sierra light-duty, and is available in the 1500HD, 2500HD, and 3500 models. The 1500HD, introduced in 2001, offers a Vortec 6000 V8 with 300 hp (220 kW) at 5200 rpm and 360 ft·lbf (454 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm with a Hydra-Matic 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. The 2500HD also offers an available Duramax V8 with 360 hp (231 kW) at 3000 rpm and 650 ft·lbf (820 N·m) of torque at 1600 rpm. Also available is the Vortec 8100 V8 with 340 hp (242 kW) at 4200 rpm and 455 ft·lbf (606 N·m) of torque at 3200 rpm. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 490 pixelsFull resolution (1058 × 648 pixel, file size: 102 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chevrolet Silverado ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... GMT is the name used for all of General Motors large SUV/truck automobile platforms. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Duramax is General Motors diesel engine family for large trucks, designed by Isuzu. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The 4L60-E (and similar 4L65-E) is a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... The 1000 series (and similar 2000 and 2400 series) is a line of automatic transmissions for on-road trucks. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... The 1000 series (and similar 2000 and 2400 series) is a line of automatic transmissions for on-road trucks. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... For other senses of this word, see torque (disambiguation). ... Hydramatic (also known as Hydra-Matic) is an automatic transmission developed by General Motors Oldsmobile division in 1939/1940. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... The Duramax is General Motors diesel engine family for large trucks, designed by Isuzu. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ...

The 2500HD has an available five-speed (six-speed for 2006-2007 models) Allison 1000 transmission. The Silverado 3500 offers the same engine/transmission features that the 2500HD does, however it is usually equipped with "dualie" twin wheels at the rear and has a much stronger chassis. The HD models are primarily used for towing and high-weight cargo. The 1000 series (and similar 2000 and 2400 series) is a line of automatic transmissions for on-road trucks. ...

Towing capacity for the 1500HD is rated at 10,300 lb (4,672 kg), and can haul 3,129 lb (1,419 kg) in the bed. The 2500HD ups these ratings to 16,100 lb (7,303 kg) with the 8.1 litre engine or 10,600 lb (4808 kg) with the 6.0 litre engine, and 4,058 lb (1,841 kg), while the 3500 can tow 16,700 lb (7,575 kg) and haul 5,511 lb (2,500 kg). The addition of 4 wheel drive tends to reduce the towing and carrying capacity by 200 to 400 lb (181 kg), depending upon year and model. Other factors, such as options, can also affect these numbers.

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GMT900

The redesigned GMT900 generation of the Silverado/Sierra arrived in the last quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It features a redesigned exterior, interior, frame, and suspension as well as a power increases on certain engines. It takes styling cues from the 2007 GMT900 SUVs and the Chevrolet Colorado pickups. Like the GMT900 SUVs, these pickups also have greatly improved aerodynamics over their predecessors like steeply raked windshields and tighter panel gaps which improve fuel economy. The GMT800 models were continued in 2007 badged as "Classic", just as the GMT400 models continued for a year after the GMT800's introduction. The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... GMT is the name used for all of General Motors large SUV/truck automobile platforms. ... The Chevrolet Colorado and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are General Motors mid-size pickup trucks introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma. ...

The new Silverado earned the North American Truck of the Year award for 2007 and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2007. The half-ton Silverado has a starting price of $18,760 USD with its sibling, the GMC Sierra, being priced very similarly. Pricing for the Heavy Duty version begins at $24,575 for the 3/4-ton models, and $28,785 for the one-ton models. Like its predecessors, the new Silverado offers buyers a choice of two door regular cabs, four door extended cabs (with rear doors that now open 170 degrees similar to the Nissan Titan) and four door crew cabs with the rear doors opening in the same direction as the front doors. GM also offers the trucks in the traditional two and four wheel drive configurations. The North American Car of the Year is an automobile award voted annually in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile. ... Extended cab Nissan Titan Extended cab Nissan Titan The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck produced in the American market by Nissan. ...

The Generation III small block V8 engines offered in the GMT 800 trucks will be replaced in the GMT 900 series by the Generation IV small block V8 engine family, featuring upgrades such as increased power and Active Fuel Management on the 5.3 L and 6.0 L V8s. A new high performance 6.2 liter V8 (with 400+ horsepower and 420 lbf·ft (569 N·m) of torque) was introduced with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and 2007 GMC Denali line. After skipping the 2008 model year, with 2007 being the last for the GMT800 hybrid line, a two-mode hybrid model will be introduced in early 2008 as a 2009 model. ^[2] One notable omission is that the 8.1L big-block V8 is no longer offered on the Heavy Duty models, and no replacement has been announced. Its eventual successor is rumored to be a 7.5 L V10 based on the 6.0 L small-block V8, but nothing has been confirmed.^{[citation needed]} Active Fuel Management (formerly known as Displacement on Demand) is a trademarked name for the automobile variable displacement technology from General Motors. ... Advanced Hybrid System 2 is a set of hybrid car technologies jointly developed by General Motors and DaimlerChrysler. ... Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of piston engines for General Motors trucks. ... A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five. ...

The majority of the GMT 900 trucks continue to be equipped with the four speed transmission that was found on the GMT 800 platform. A more modern 6L80 6-speed transmission is standard equipment on the GMC Sierra Denali and the similar 6L90 is standard in all Heavy Duty models.^[3] As production capacity is established, 6-speed transmissions are expected to replace 4-speed transmissions on the most truck models in coming years. The 6L80 (and similar 6L90) is a 6-speed automatic transmission built by General Motors at their Willow Run Transmission plant, in Ypsilanti, MI. It was introduced in late 2005, and is very similar in design to the smaller 6L45/6L50, produced at GM Powertrain in Strasbourg, France. ... The 6L80 (and similar 6L90) is a 6-speed automatic transmission built by General Motors at their Willow Run Transmission plant, in Ypsilanti, MI. It was introduced in late 2005, and is very similar in design to the smaller 6L45/6L50, produced at GM Powertrain in Strasbourg, France. ...

There are two dash options offered in the new Silverado and Sierra. A luxury-inspired dash that closely mimics the dash in their GMT900 SUVs, and a "pickup" dash that is more upright to make way for a passenger seat in place of a center console.

As of 2008, General Motors full size trucks are no longer sold in United States and Canada with manual transmission, only offered in Mexico in Silverado 1500 V6 engine and Silverado 3500.^[4] General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab

Military Applications

A military version of the 2003 Silverado is called MILCOTS (Militarized Commercial Off-The-Shelf or colloquially as the "Milverado") and is being purchased by the Canadian Forces. CF has ordered 861 units from GM Defense. The Canadian Forces (CF) (French: Forces canadiennes (FC)) are the unified armed forces of Canada, governed by the National Defence Act, which states: The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces. ... GM Defense was the military products division of General Motors and later sold to General Dynamics in 2003. ...

Awards

• 1999 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year
• 2001 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year (Heavy Duty Model)
• 2001 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
• 2002 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
• 2003 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
• 2007 - Truckin' magazine's Truck of the Year
• 2007 - North American Truck of the Year
• 2007 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year
• 2007 - ICOTY International Truck of the Year^[5]

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Marketing

Like a Rock campaign

Like a Rock campaign emphasized Chevrolet Silverado as the best-selling, longest lasting truck on the road. The campaign ended in the 2004 model year. The jingle was Like a Rock by Bob Seger. Like a Rock is an album by American rock band Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, released in 1986 (see 1986 in music). ... Robert Clark Seger (born May 5, 1945) is a Rock and Roll singer, songwriter, and musician from Michigan. ...

Our Country. Our Truck. campaign

On September 26, 2006, Chevrolet announced plans for a multi-media marketing campaign to support the 2007 Silverado full-size pickup as an extension to Chevrolet's An American Revolution campaign.^[6] The full campaign began on October 21, 2006^[7] and featured the new tag line Our Country. Our Truck. The advertising videos used John Mellencamp's Our Country as their theme song. Two ads premiered during NBC's new Sunday Night Football in America. is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An American Revolution is an advertising campaign started on New Years Eve 2003 by Chevrolet, originally to promote its ten new cars and trucks in twenty months, released since January 2004, but the lineup of advertised cars was later expanded. ... is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Mellencamp, also known as John Cougar and John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951) is a Grammy-winning American rock singer-songwriter and occasional actor. ... This article is about the television network. ...

The first video, named Anthem, was designed to showcase the good and bad of the past half century and how America has made it through difficult times. The video is filled with images of historic moments in recent American history, such as a nuclear explosion, Rosa Parks on a bus, Martin Luther King giving a speech, the site of the former World Trade Center in the months after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina's devastation, then shows the trucks working to rebuild the devastated places, and ends with the tagline: This is our country. This is our truck.^[8] The final broadcast version did not include images of the nuclear explosion nor of the World Trade Center.^[9] Anthem has been criticized for using black rights activists to sell trucks and implying that there was a parallel between the struggles of the United States and the ongoing struggle General Motors is facing in today's marketplace. However, a representative from GM stated that this was not the intent of the advertisement.^[10] Rather, the intent was to show how the trucks are used for work purposes, and the main audience for these trucks is for work. The second video, titled Birthplace, showed average American developing vehicles by unconventional means.^{[citation needed]} Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist and seamstress whom the U.S. Congress dubbed the Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement. Parks is famous for her refusal on December 1, 1955 to obey bus driver James Blake... “Martin Luther King” redirects here. ... For other uses, see World Trade Center (disambiguation). ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... This article is about the Atlantic hurricane of 2005. ... Historically, the civil rights movement was a concentrated period of time around the world of approximately one generation (1960-1980) wherein there was much worldwide civil unrest and popular rebellion. ... Activism, in a general sense, can be described as involvement in action to bring about change, be it social, political, environmental, or other change. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ...

The campaign also included a 28 minute long infomercial, premiered on 2006-12-9. The infomercial starred former NFL football player Howie Long and Gary White, General Motor's North American vehicle line executive for full-sized trucks.^[11] The infomercial premiered on channels such as Speed Channel. A 24-page publication was to be included with magazines such as Motor Trend, Field & Stream and Popular Science.^[12] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 343rd day of the year (344th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... Howard Michael Howie Long (born January 6, 1960 in Somerville, Massachusetts) is a former American football player who played as a defensive end, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. ... For other uses, see Speed (disambiguation). ... Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Field & Stream (F&S for short, originally published as Forest and Stream) is a magazine featuring hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities in the United States. ... This article is not about the magazine, Popular Science Popular science is interpretation of science intended for a general audience, rather than for other scientists or students. ...

In January 2007, a Canadian version of Silverado ad started to appear, which was based on a variant of Birthplace previously shown on American channels^[13]. The ad uses a squared fonts for the texts, with images of forklifting timber, boy scouts, Dale Earnhardt, 'This is Our Chat Room' replaced by a skating hockey player, lighthouse on a rocky shoreline, and hockey player Bobby Orr. At the end of the video, the message was replaced by The Next Generation Chevy Silverado. The ad was being criticized for being unoriginal, and not truly reflect Canadian values.^[14] This article is about the elder Dale Earnhardt. ... Robert Gordon Bobby Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenseman, and is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time. ...

After winning the 2007 Motor Trend Truck of the Year award, another version of the ad showed the Silverado itself, with the message 2007 Motor Trend Truck of the Year at the end. Canadian version of the ad only has cosmetic and slogan changes after the Silverado had won its award. Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile. ...

See also

• Chevrolet pickup truck All Chevrolet pickup trucks
• Chevrolet Avalanche - SUT; A mix between the Suburban and Silverado
• Chevrolet C/K - Chevrolet's previous full-sized pickup
• Chevrolet S10/Chevrolet Colorado - Chevrolet's compact pickup
• List of hybrid vehicles

Chevrolet has produced full sized pickup trucks under many nameplates and platforms: Chevrolet Thriftmaster Chevrolet Pickup 1955-57 Chevrolet C/K (1962-1999) Chevrolet Silverado (1999-current) Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet has also sold or produced many compact pickup trucks Chevrolet LUV Chevrolet S-10 Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet has also produced... The Chevrolet Avalanche is Chevrolets sport utility truck. ... SUT has many meanings: S.U.T. is a southern rap group from Clute, Texas. ... 1972 GMC Sierra Custom Camper The C/K was the name for both Chevrolets and GMCs full-size pickup line from 1962 until 1998. ... 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup The GMC Sonoma was a compact pickup truck from General Motors. ... The Chevrolet Colorado and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are General Motors mid-size pickup trucks introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma. ... This is a list of hybrid vehicles in chronological order of production: // 1899 Dr Ferdinand Porsche, then a young engineer at Jacob Lohner & Co, built the first Hybrid Car. ...

References

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External links

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• Chevrolet.com - Official Chevrolet Silverado Website
• ChevyTruckFanClub.com - Chevy Truck Fan Club of North America

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