The best-selling Silverado 1500 comes in regular cabs,
extended cabs and crew cabs. Regardless of the model, you
are privy to Chevrolet's commitment to longevity and performance.
These full-size pickups are designed to withstand heavy
workloads day in and day out. And when the work is done,
road driving is a snap.
Just as performance is paramount with the Silverado, so
too is safety. It has a dual-level airbag system that thinks
before it acts. The system senses the severity of a crash
and determines whether to deploy the airbag with primary
or "lower" amount of inflation or with primary
and secondary "higher" amount of inflation.
Available Models
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab is offered
in three trims: base, LS and LT. The crew cab is offered
in LS and LT trims. 1500 regular cabs, 2500s and HD models
are all covered in individual reviews.
Interior Features
Both extended cabs and crew cabs include a 3-person rear
bench seat. With a front bench seat, they can handle a total
of six passengers.
The 2004 Silverado is smart: it has an advanced multiplexed
electrical architecture that enables the driver information
center to monitor and report on as many as 34 system functions.
With top-line LT models, you are treated to some very fine
appointments. Some of those that help increase the comfort
are the OnStar System, leather upholstery, heated front
bucket seats, a Bose AM/FM radio with in-dash 6-disc CD
changer and steering-wheel radio controls.
Exterior Features
Extended cabs are available with 6.5 and 8.1-ft Fleetside
cargo beds. Crew Cabs come only with the short Fleetside.
An optional 6.5-ft flare-fender Sportside bed is also available.
Performance
1500 extended cabs with a short bed receive a 4.3-liter
Vortec V6 with 200 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 260 lb-ft
of torque at 2800 rpm. 5-speed manual transmission is standard;
4-speed automatic is optional.
Extended cabs with a long bed have a 4.8-liter Vortec V8
with 285 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque
at 4000 rpm (optional with short bed models). All LT models,
plus crew cabs, use a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 with 295 horsepower
at 5200 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. It is offered
only with 4-speed automatic transmission.
4WD 1500 models can be equipped with a special Z71 Off-Road
Package. This includes 46-mm gas-charged shock absorbers,
off-road jounce bumpers, specific stabilizer bars, a skid-plate
package, a high-capacity air cleaner and Z71 decals.
Safety and Security
Standard safety equipment includes dual front airbags, antilock
4-wheel disc brakes and daytime running lights.
New for the 2004 Chevy Silverado
New
half-ton 1500 Crew Cab in either 2WD or 4WD (mid-year
introduction)
New
three-quarter-ton 2500 Series short-box Crew Cab,
rated at 8,600 pounds (3,870 kg) GVWR, in 2WD or 4WD
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Truck Package now available on all models except 2500
Crew Cab
Base
now includes cruise control, power door locks, black
bodyside moldings, uplevel wheels where applicable,
chrome bumper, and AM/FM stereo with CD player
Z71
Off-road Package now includes: cruise control; high
capacity air cleaner; rear defogger; power door locks;
carpeting; remote keyless entry; rearview mirror;
AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette player; leather-wrapped
steering wheel; power windows; fog lamps; color-keyed
grille; deep-tinted glass
New exterior colors include Sandstone Metallic, Silver
Birch and Sport Red Metallic (replacing Pewter Metallic
and Dark Carmine Red Metallic)
OnStar
standard on LT
P265/70R17
on-/off-road blackwall tires available on 4WD 1500
Z71 Models
P265/70R1,
on-/off-road white outlined-letter tires available
on 4WD 1500 Z71 Models
Available
six-lug polished cast aluminum 17-inch x 7.5-inch
wheels, including steel spare
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Fast Stats
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Seats |
Regular cab 2/3
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Extended cab 5/6
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MSRP
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$21,065
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Engine |
4.3L V-6
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4.8L V-8
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5.3L V-8
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6.0L V-8
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Horsepower |
200 @ 4600
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285 @ 5200
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295 @ 5200
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300 @ 4400
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345 @ 5200 (SS)
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Transmission |
4-speed auto
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5-speed manual
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MPG:
City/Hwy |
auto 4.3L: 16/20
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man 4.3L: 17/23
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auto 4.8L: 16/21
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man 4.8L: 16/20
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auto 5.3L: 16/21
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