The 2017 Silverado is a full size pickup truck that offers consumers plenty of style and power. This conservative truck features a variety of new safety features and a choice of V6- V8 engines. One of the best features in the 1500 is the 12,500-pound limit for cargo and the powerful engine. The Silverado 2500 is a heavy-duty truck with a V-8 engine and a towing capacity of about 18,000 pounds. Customers can choose a regular, double or crew cab body for these models. These models are a stylish way to haul cargo from one place to another. The Chevy Silverado 3500 is the king of the pickup trucks. It has a V-8 engine and the capacity to haul 23,200 pounds. The differences in the three trucks lies in the size, engines, and hauling capacity. The three Chevy Silverado truck trim options are 1500, 2500HD, and 3500HD.
This truck has air conditioning, power windows, cruise control and an AM/FM audio system with a display and USB inputs. The Silverado fatures MyLink with Bluetooth for calls and touch screen for finding directions and wireless charging for a smart phone. It also has an innovative safe Teen Driver system installed with SD card and jack. This system provides safety features and coaches teen drivers on safety.
The 2017 Silverado trucks all feature Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking designed to prevent accidents on the road. When an accident occurs a steel cage and multi-airbag system surrounds the victim and the OnStar Automatic Advisor dispatches emergency help. It also has a rear vision camera to help with parking.
Prices range from $28,000 to $58.000 depending on the model and additional luxury features that you purchase. It has a high destination charge in all three models.
The 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 comes with three engine options. It features V-6 Flex Fuel with 285 horsepower and six speed transmission. It has V-8 Flex Fuel with 355hp and six speed transmission. The 6.2 liter V-8 Engine can be paired with 8 speed automatic transmission with 420 hp. The 2500HD has a V-8 engine with 6 speed transmission or a diesel V-8 engine with 6 speed transmission. The Silverado 3500 has a V-8 engine with 360 hp and six speed automatic transmission and turbo diesel V-8 with 397 horse powers is the second option. Overall all three trucks have strong engines and plenty of energy to pull large loads.
Due to the triple sealed inlaid doors and tuned exhaust system the Silverado's give you a very quiet ride. The dual foam seats offer long lasting comfort. It can fit from 3 to 6 people comfortably in the front depending on the model and style cab you get.
The truck beds and trailer hitch in the trucks are made of high strength steel. it is welded for extra support to carry all types of cargo. It comes with a special tow/haul mode, trailer sway control, and integrated brake controller. There's also an easy lift and lower tailgate feature for removing and loading cargo onto the truck. These trucks are designed for hauling for homeowners and small businesses.
With the V-6 engine the truck averages 17 to 24 miles per gallon depending the drive mode it's in. The V-8 engines provide 16/23 miles per gallon depending again on the drive it is driven in. This is the mileage for city and highway driving. Overall fuel economy is moderate to fair for these models.
The trucks have grille shutters that save money on gas and fuel. The low speed emergency braking is another new feature on the trucks. The Teen Driver System and rear camera are standard but new features too. It has daytime running lights, tinted glass, power doors and windows, vinyl seating and floor covering. These are just a few of the many luxury features these trucks offer.