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Meet the 2009 Chevy Silverado. The available Vortec 5.3L V8 engine features Active Fuel Management technology that offers an EPA estimated 20 MPG highway. Chevy Silverado Hybrid – America's first two-mode hybrid full-size pickup – is scheduled to begin production in late 2008 with limited availability. And Chevy Silverado 1500 Light Duty has been ranked "Highest Ranked Large Pickup in Initial Quality"1 in 2008 by J.D. Power and Associates. Chevy Silverado. America's truck.

2009 Chevy Silverado

AVAILABLE COLORS:

  • Deep Ruby Metallic
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  • Black
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  • Imperial Blue Metallic
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  • Victory Red
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  • Summit White
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  • Blue Granite Metallic
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  • Graystone Metallic
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  • Black Granite Metallic (extra-cost color)
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  • Silver Birch Metallic
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  • Dark Cherry Metallic
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    MODELS:

    1500 Regular Cab Standard Box and Long Box (2WD and 4x4)
    1500 Extended Cab Short Box, Standard Box and Long Box (2WD and 4x4)
    1500 Crew Cab Short Box (2WD and 4x4)

    MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

    Cargo volume (cu.ft)2 75.5
    Fuel tank (gal. approx.) Short and Standard Box/Long Box 26/34
    Seating (Reg. Cab/Ext. and Crew Cab) 3/6
    Trailer weight rating (lbs.)3 10700

    Specifications

    2009 Chevy Silverado
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    EXTERIOR FEATURES

      WT LS4 LT LTZ5
  • Cargo Management System: configurable, sliding hook system in pickup bed
    		•  Optional Optional Optional Optional
  • EZ Lift Tailgate Package: Lockable EZ Lift tailgate (available only with Exterior Plus Package)
    		• Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • Rearview camera system6
    		• Not Available Not Available Optional Optional

    ENGINES/CHASSIS FEATURES

  • Differential: automatic locking rear
    		•  Optional Optional Optional Standard
  • Engine: Vortec 4.3L V6 with 195 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
    		•  Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
  • Engine: Vortec 4.8L V8 with 295 hp and 305 lb.-ft. of torque
    		•  Optional Standard Standard Not Available
  • Engines: Vortec 5.3L (iron- or aluminum-block7) V8s with 315 hp and 338 lb.-ft. of torque
    		•  Optional Not Available Optional Standard
  • Engines: Vortec FlexFuel8 5.3L (iron- or aluminum-block7) V8s with 315 hp or 338 lb.-ft. of torque9
    		•  Optional Not Available Optional Optional
  • Engine: Vortec 6.0L V8 with 367 hp and 375 lb.-ft. of torque9
    		•  Not Available Not Available Not Available Optional10
  • Engine: Vortec FlexFuel8 6.2L V8 with 403 hp and 417 lb.-ft. of torque
    		•  Not Available Optional Standard Standard
  • MAX Trailering Pack: Automatic locking rear differential, Handling/Trailering suspension, 9.5-inch rear axle, front and rear disc brakes, and heavy-duty trailering equipment11
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • Skid Plate Package: frame-mounted shield protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case on 4x4 models12
    		•  Optional Optional Optional Optional
  • Snow Plow Prep Package: includes 160-amp alternator, high-flow front bumper and electrical relays (Regular Cab 4x4 models only)
    		•  Optional Not Available Optional Not Available
  • Suspension: Z60 High-Performance13
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • Suspension Package, Z71 Off-Road: 46mm shock absorbers off-road jounce bumpers and stabilizer bars, Skid Plate Package, and Z71 decals on rear-quarter panels
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • Trailering equipment, heavy-duty: trailer hitch platform, seven-pin wire connector, auxiliary transmission oil cooler and trailer brake control harness under dash
    		•  Optional14 Optional14 Optional Standard
  • Transfer case: Autotrac active (4x4 models only)
    		•  Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
  • Transfer case: floor-mounted, manual shift-on-the-fly (4x4 models only)
    		•  Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
  • Transmission: Hydra-Matic, four-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • Transmission: Hydra-Matic, six-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive15
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional

    SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES

  • Air bags16: driver and right front passenger with Passenger Sensing System
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • Air bags16: head-curtain, side-impact
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • Brakes: four-wheel antilock with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • OnStar17: with one-year Safe & Sound Plan
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System (WT models require V8 engine)
    		•  Optional Standard Standard Standard

    INTERIOR FEATURES

  • Climate (temperature) control: single-zone, manual
    		• Standard6 Standard Standard Not Available
  • Climate (temperature) controls: dual-zone, automatic
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional18 Standard
  • Sunroof: power-sliding with Express-Open and wind deflector5
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional18 Optional
  • Window: power, full-drop, rear (requires Extended Cab)
    		•  Not Avalaible Not Avalaible Standard Standard
  • Window: power, side-sliding, rear5
    		•  Not Avalaible Not Avalaible Optional Optional

    SEATING

  • Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench seats with recliners
    		•  Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
  • Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seats with recliners
    		•  Optional Standard Not Available Not Available
  • Premium Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seats with recliners, center armrest with storage and lockable underseat storage (also available with Custom Leather-appointed trim)
    		•  Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
  • Premium Cloth reclining, six-way power-adjustable front bucket seats (also available with Custom Leather-appointed trim)
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Not Available
  • Custom Leather-appointed, reclining, heated, 10-way power-adjustable front bucket seats
    		•  Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
  • Rear seats: flip-up (not available in Reg. Cab)
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard

    AUDIO SYSTEMS

  • AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player19
    		• Standard Standard Standard Standard
  • AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible in-dash six-disc CD changer
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology for select compatible phones20
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Standard
  • Bose® speaker system
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Standard
  • DVD entertainment system (Crew cab models only)
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • Touch-screen navigation radio21
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional
  • XM Radio22: with three trial months
    		•  Standard Standard Standard Standard

    WHEELS

  • 17-inch painted-steel
    		•  Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
  • 17-inch chrome styled-steel
    		•  Optional23 Standard Standard Not Available
  • 17-inch chrome-clad
    		•  Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
  • 20-inch chrome-clad24
    		•  Not Available Not Available Optional Optional

    AVAILABLE DEALER INSTALLED CHEVY ACCESSORIES25

  • 20-inch Wheels26
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  • Personal Audio Link (PAL)
  • Cat-Back Exhaust System
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  • Tilting, Hard Tonneau Cover
  • Chrome Fuel Door
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  • Tubular Assist Steps
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    1

    Chevrolet Silverado LD received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality Study based on responses from 81,530 new-vehicle owners, measuring 344 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-April 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

    2

    Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

    3

    Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.

    4

    Crew Cab models only

    5

    Extended Cab and Crew Cab models only.

    6

    Extended Cab and Crew Cab models only. Requires available Safety Package.

    7

    Requires Crew Cab 4x4 models.

    8

    E85 is a combination of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Go to chevy.com/biofuels to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you.

    9

    Extended Cab Short and Standard Box and Crew Cab Short Box models only.

    10

    Requires 2WD Crew Cab models.

    11

    Requires Extended Cab Standard Box or Crew Cab Short Box models with the Vortec 6.0L V8 engine.

    12

    2WD models require available Z71 Off-Road Package.

    13

    Not available on Long Box models or with Vortec 4.3L V6 or 4.8L V8 engines. Requires 20-inch chrome-clad wheels.

    14

    Not available with Vortec 4.3L V6 engine or Solid Smooth suspension.

    15

    Not available with Vortec 4.3L V6 or Vortec 4.8L V8 engines.

    16

    Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child, or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

    17

    Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.

    18

    Requires available Interior Plus Package.

    19

    Not available with rear-seat DVD player entertainment system.

    20

    Go to gm.com/Bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.

    21

    Map coverage not available in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and portions of Canada.

    22

    XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.

    23

    Requires available LS Package.

    24

    Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. For important tire and wheel information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details.

    25

    Some accessories may not be available on all models. See dealer for details.

    26

    Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations may change the vehicle's performance characteristics. For approved tire and wheel combinations and other important information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details.

     

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