The 2004 Chevy Silverado SS is the top of the line when
it comes to ½-ton models. It dips into Chevrolet's
"Super Sport" heritage and adapts it to a modern
lifestyle. Suffice it to say, the SS is one performance-driven
pickup truck.
The SS badge has been adorning special Chevrolet vehicles
for over four decades. When you see it on a model, you know
that great pains have been taken to produce exceptional
strength, handling and acceleration characteristics. There's
also a good measure of attitude thrown in as well.
Available Models
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado SS is a sole model trim. 1500
regular cabs, extended cabs and crew cabs, plus 2500s and
HD models, are all covered in individual reviews.
Interior Features
Essentially a supped-up extended cab with a short cargo
bed, the 2004 Chevy Silverado SS has a 3-person rear bench
seat. With a front bench seat, it will accommodate a total
of six passengers.
All 2004 Chevy Silverados are more intelligent than before,
and the 1500 SS is no exception. 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 the SS, in addition power, you are also treated to
supreme interior comfort. Some of the items that work towards
this goal are air conditioning, 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
The Silverado SS has 6.5-ft. short cargo bed. It also features
Silverado's largest-ever, 20-inch wheel and tire combination.
Performance
The Chevy Silverado SS is designed to perform, and it doesn't
disappoint. Under its hood is a 6.0-liter/ 364-cu. in high-output
LQ9 version Vortec V8 engine. Topped-out, it will produce
345 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 4000
rpm.
To this engine is mated a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
whose 3.06 first gear and 0.70 final gear contribute to
the truck's impressive performance.
The 2004 Chevy Silverado SS grabs corners and whips around
them, and it plows through mud and grime. This is made possible
by its large wheels and a standard full-time, all-wheel-drive
(AWD) system with viscous-coupled transfer case.
Safety and Security
The Chevy Silverado SS, like all Silverado models, is tough
and sturdy. Its frame is solid, able to withstand collisions
that might seriously damage smaller cars. 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
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$40,450
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Engine |
6.0L V-8
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Horsepower |
345 @ 5200 (SS)
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Transmission |
4-speed auto
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MPG:
City/Hwy |
not available
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