2009 Chevrolet Silverado
America's Truck.
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.
- 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.SM 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.
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Specifications
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 | Personal Audio Link (PAL) |
| Cat-Back Exhaust System | Tilting, Hard Tonneau Cover |
| Chrome Fuel Door | Tubular Assist Steps |
