2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,525–$27,800  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: LT1 4x4 Extended Cab 5.75 ft. box 133.9 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 295-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 315-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 315-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)  
See Specs 367-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 145-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA heavy-duty battery  
(70Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.42 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.73  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.10  
Standard Automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty suspension  
Optional Off-road suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Optional Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Optional Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P265/70SR17.0 OWL AS tires  
Optional P265/70SR17.0 BSW AT tires  
Optional P265/70SR17.0 OWL AT tires  
Optional LT245/70SR17.0C BSW AT tires  
Optional P265/65SR18.0 BSW AT tires  
Optional P265/65SR18.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional 18" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Reverse opening rear passenger doors  
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Optional Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Optional Manual extendable trailer mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Optional Side steps  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Body-colored front bumper insert  
Standard 2 front tow hooks  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (front doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Optional Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Optional Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Garage door transmitter  
OnStar Safe & Sound Emergency communication system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Locking interior concealed storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 6  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual reclining driver seat  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-up cushion  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front seat upholstery  
Optional Vinyl rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Color-keyed carpet floor covering  
Optional Vinyl/rubber floor covering  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
THEFTLOCK Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 performance speakers  
Standard Internet access  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Optional Power rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Ultrasonic rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Engine hour meter  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Optional Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
PASSLock II Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
293 cu.in. Engine displacement  
295-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
305 lbs.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.8" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
9.08 to 1 Compression ratio  
26.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
14 mpg Fuel economy city  
18 mpg Fuel economy highway  
5,226 lbs. Curb weight  
6,800 lbs. GVWR  
3,950 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,950 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,574 lbs. Payload  
3,950 lbs. Front axle capacity  
4,000 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
3,950 lbs. Front spring rating  
3,950 lbs. Rear spring rating  
5,500 lbs. Towing capacity  
11,000 lbs. GCWR  
220.3" Exterior length  
31.9" Cab to axle  
79.9" Exterior body width  
73.7" Exterior height  
133.9" Wheelbase  
68.1" Front tread  
67.0" Rear tread  
22.3' Turning radius  
16 degrees Approach angle  
23 degrees Departure angle  
9.0" Ground clearance (min.)  
12.5" Ground clearance (max.)  
21 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
33.2" Load floor height  
41.3" Front legroom  
34.3" Rear legroom  
41.5" Front headroom  
39.3" Rear headroom  
62.5" Front hiproom  
61.9" Rear hiproom  
65.2" Front shoulder room  
65.3" Rear shoulder room  
69.3" Exterior cargo length  
50.6" Exterior cargo width  
53.2 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
21.0" Pickup bed depth  
62.5 " Exterior cargo maximum width  

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