One step up in weight class from the dependable 1500 series,
the Silverado 2500 is a ¾-ton bruiser that also gives
you a softer side for smooth road driving. But when the
time calls, this full-size pickup is always ready to handle
the dirty work.
The Chevy Silverado 2500 is now offered in a crew cab configuration.
Other changes for 2004 see more standard features added
to the base Silverado, including cruise control, power door
locks, black bodyside moldings, chrome bumpers and uplevel
wheels. An AM/FM radio with CD player is also standard,
and all 2004 Silverado models can be fitted as work trucks,
except the 2500 crew cab.
Available Models
The 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 is offered as a regular cab,
an extended cab and a crew cab. There are three trims available:
base, LS and LT. 1500 models and HD models are all covered
in individual reviews.
Interior Features
Regular cabs have two doors and seat two or three. Extended
cabs have rear-hinged back doors; crew cabs have four full
doors. Both have a rear bench seat that accommodates three
more people.
The 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 keeps everyone comfortable
on the inside with a standard dual-zone heating, ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC) system. It is available with
both manual and automatic climate control, depending on
customer preference.
Top-line LT models really bathe passengers in comfort.
They have such features as air conditioning, the OnStar
System, leather upholstery, heated front bucket seats, a
Bose AM/FM radio with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, steering-wheel
radio controls and more.
Exterior Features
2500 Regular cabs have an 8.1-ft Fleetside long box, while
extended cabs and crew cabs have a 6.5-ft Fleetside short
box. Bed rails and a bed extender are optional.
Performance
The sole engine powering the entire 2500 line is a 6.0-liter
Vortec V8 model. It can generate up to 325 horsepower at
4400 rpm and 365 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
Two transmission choices are available: 5-speed heavy-duty
manual or 4-speed automatic. In a move that surprises no
one, 2500 models can be had with either two-wheel drive
or four-wheel drive.The Quadr
asteeer four-wheel turning system is now offered with 2500
crew cabs, marking the first time the system is available
with ¾-ton trucks. The turning diameter of 2500 models
with Quadrasteer is reduced 21 percent, from 49.6 feet to
37.4 feet.
Safety and Security
Two-wheel drive models have traction control for added security.
Other 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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Work
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
from |
$25,745
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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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