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Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Reg Cab 119.0" WB Reg Cab 133.0" WB Work Truck Reg Cab 133.0" WB Reg Cab 119.0" WB 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD Work Truck Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" WB LS Reg Cab 133.0" WB LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB Ext Cab 143.5" WB Work Truck Ext Cab 157.5" WB Reg Cab 119.0" WB 4WD LS Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" WB LS Ext Cab 157.5" WB 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD LS Crew Cab 156.0" WB LS Ext Cab 157.5" WB 4WD LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB LT Ext Cab 157.5" WB LT Crew Cab 156.0" WB 4WD LS Crew Cab 156.0" WB LT Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD LT Ext Cab 157.5" WB 4WD LT Crew Cab 156.0" WB 4WD LT Ext Cab 143.5" WB Shop options
New 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Reg Cab 119.0" WB Reg Cab 133.0" WB Work Truck Reg Cab 133.0" WB Reg Cab 119.0" WB 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD Work Truck Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" WB LS Reg Cab 133.0" WB LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB Ext Cab 143.5" WB Work Truck Ext Cab 157.5" WB Reg Cab 119.0" WB 4WD LS Reg Cab 133.0" WB 4WD LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" WB LS Ext Cab 157.5" WB 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD LS Crew Cab 156.0" WB LS Ext Cab 157.5" WB 4WD LS Ext Cab 143.5" WB LT Ext Cab 157.5" WB LT Crew Cab 156.0" WB 4WD LS Crew Cab 156.0" WB LT Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD LT Ext Cab 157.5" WB 4WD LT Crew Cab 156.0" WB 4WD LT Ext Cab 143.5" WB Shop options
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Key specifications

Highlights
79 in
Bed Length
Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
285 hp 285 hp 270 hp 200 hp
Horsepower
Engine
Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Indepdent
Axle Type - Front
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,347 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,676 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Electrical
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Pwr
Brake Type
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Engine

Gas V6 Engine Type
4.3L/262 Displacement
200 @ 4400 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 2800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Suspension

Coil Spring Suspension Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf Suspension Type - Rear
Indepdent Axle Type - Front
Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear

Weight & Capacity

N/A Base Curb Weight
2,347 lbs Curb Weight - Front
1,676 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs Option Weight - Front
0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
4,023 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,077 lbs As Spec'd Payload
2,077 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
8,500 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
600 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
520 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
6,100 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs Total Option Weight
4,023 lbs Curb Weight
6,836 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
26 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Electrical

600 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
105 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Pwr Brake Type
Four-Wheel Brake ABS System
Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.0 x 1.14 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 0.78 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

Consumer reviews

4.4 / 5
Based on 55 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.4
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

I have almost 500,000 on my Silverado.

I have almost 500,000 on my Silverado. I use it for construction ,I ve replaced everything at least once but I would buy a fleet of these trucks if I could. Chevys only down fall, body under the doors rusting. And the transmission being under sized for towing etc and the brake system. Compared to other trucks it's a gem.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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Toughest truck on the road

I had a 1999 Silverado z71 new body style 500487 miles replaced normal items brakes alternator ac ect Transmission 280-200.000 mile it is done for after another 200.000 transmission I went to a 2003 the 1999 motor still running used 2guart oil in 40000 miles my 2003 same got 3000.000 on it motor strong rebuilt trans at 280.000 put one transfer case in at 200.00 love the truck I’m keeping it and driving it got 300480 on it needing a rear end it’s got a lot of slack and vibration starting up very low cost up keep I’m looking for another rear end what is the best newest year I can go with
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review: Our expert's take

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Chevy’s 2003 Silverado looks a little like the son of Avalanche. The “expressive front end,” with rectangular lights, a trapezoidal grille and a bold chrome bar, uses styling cues whose roots are easily recognized in the Avalanche and TrailBlazer. The Silverado Sport test truck, a two-wheel-drive regular cab Sportside model, had a base price of $18,191 and a sticker price of $22,441. This plain vanilla truck had a bench seat, manual windows and an AM/FM radio (no cassette or CD player), but $22,441 is very reasonable for a full-size truck, and the Silverado gives Chevy an inexpensive foothold in the full-size truck segment.

For many young buyers, the appeal of a truck like this is much like that of a sports car. It is different than a car and it has more individuality than a sedan. And of course, it is practical transportation for those who might want to carry stuff and haul things. The optional 4.8-liter V-8 and automatic transmission ($1,790) not only have enough power to haul loads or tow trailers, but they make the truck more energetic and fun to drive. Chevy’s muscular Vortec V-8s are among the sweetest pushrod engines around, and this year the addition of an electronic throttle control gives more precise throttle operation. The Vortec engines have abundant torque so they step off the mark with authority, they are unobtrusive because vibration is minimal and they accelerate with vigor because they are brimming with horsepower. The 4.8-liter has 270, the 5.3-liter has 285 and the 6.0-liter has 300.

The basic interior upholstery was a tan tweed, and the front bench seat was a 40/20/40, which means it has a smaller center section that would be of limited use for an adult. Even though this bench seat is the most basic model, it had good lumbar support. Lateral support, however, was lacking. The Silverado’s bucket seats are excellent and would be worth the upgrade.

A dual-zone climate control system allows a 30-degree fluctuation in temperature between the driver and passenger. Dual-level airbags are standard, as is a system that senses if a child or adult is in the passenger seat. If a child is in the seat, the passenger-side airbag is automatically turned off.

Chevrolet offers at least 25 different pickup models, and each of those has various engine and equipment options. Picking a model can be hard. Do you need four-wheel drive, or an extended cab? A short box or long box? For everyday city driving and occasional personal truck use, the test vehicle would be fine, but for hauling or towing a larger engine would be welcome. The extended cab expands the vehicle’s versatility, and of course, four-wheel drive gives a truck all-weather traction.

Last year, Chevy offered Quadrasteer on its extended-cab short-box truck, but for 2003 the four-wheel-steering option will also be available on the short-box crew cab. Quadrasteer allows the back wheels to turn opposite to the front wheels, and that makes parking and turning much easier. The turning circle shrinks from 49.6 feet to 37.4 feet, allowing the driver to wheel into parking spaces as easily as a midsize sedan.

Trucks have just as many, if not more, entertainment options as any car. On the Silverado, for example, an XM satellite radio that receives 100 coast-to-coast digital stations will be available. XM radio is one of the next steps in broadcast because it enables the listener to hear the same station or format anywhere in the country.

Crew-cab models can be ordered with a rear-seat DVD entertainment system that has a small flip-down screen for those in the back seat.

For those who want a performance truck, Chevy will offer, in the first quarter of 2003, the Silverado SS with a 345-horsepower, 6.0-liter engine under its hood. Built on the extended-cab, short-box frame, the SS will have all-wheel drive, 20-inch wheels and a high-performance chassis and suspension. It will sit two inches closer to the ground and have a distinctly onochromatic paint scheme. Available in black, blue or red, the SS revives the spirit of the late Impala SS sedan.

Price
The base price of our test truck was $18,191. Options included the automatic transmission, 4.8-liter V-8, chrome grille, tinted glass, styled wheels, heavy-duty suspension, 3.73 rear axle ratio and color-keyed carpet. The sticker price was $22,441.

Warranty
Three years or 36,000 miles.

Point: The 2003 Silverado gets a major front-end redesign, with a grille and headlights that bear a strong family resemblance to the Avalanche. The throttle is electronic, the brakes have been improved and new entertainment options abound. The basic, regular-cab Sportside is reasonably priced.

Counterpoint: The downside to a basic model like the test vehicle is a modest equipment list, bench seat, manual windows and no cassette or CD player.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: 4.8-liter, 270-hp V-8
Transmission: automatic Two-wheel drive
Wheelbase: 119 inches
Curb weight: 4,142 lbs.
Base price: $18,191
As driven: $22,441
Mpg rating: 15 city, 19 hwy.
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