Only one full-size pickup truck holds the title of the most dependable and longest lasting and that is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Living up to the reputation of its predecessors, the 2017 Silverado continues the tradition of trucks built for work or play with the power and strength to carry large loads and pull any toy or tool that can be trailed. What is different today over the first Chevy Silverado is the level of luxury offered in the upper trim levels that are as opulent as a luxury sedan. Even the base model Chevy Silverado Work Truck has power windows, door locks, heated mirrors, and cruise control. Want to learn more about the benefits of this spectacular pickup? If so, read on to learn more about the latest version of the rugged Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
The 4.3-liter V6 and 5.3-liter V8 come standard with a shiftable six-speed automatic, in two or four wheel drive. The 5.3-liter V8 can be equipped with the same six-speed or the eight-speed used on 6.2-liter V8, the only option for this power plant.
The 1500 series Chevy Silverado can be powered a 4.3-liter V6 with 305-pound feet of torque and a shiftable six-speed automatic. Or, you can opt for a 5.3-liter V8 that grunts out 383-pound feet of torque or the 6.2-liter V8. The 6.2 turns out 420 horsepower at 460-pound feet of torque and is the most powerful in the Chevy Silverado line-up. Chevy Silverado pickups are available in rear wheel or four wheel drive on most models, which offers further versatility to this workhorse.
When equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 and the towing package, a 2017 Chevy Silverado has the power to pull 12,500 pounds. When equipped with the 5.3-liter V8 the Silverado has enough gumption to haul 2,250 pounds in the bed, when properly equipped. From the 2017 Silverado WT to the top of the line Z71 and High Country these trucks are made for hauling and towing.
All 2017 Chevy Silverados are available with a towing package so that you can pull your tools and toys. The towing package adds an integrated brake controller, a tow/haul mode, hill starts assist and Stabili Trak with trailer sway control that will give you more control when hauling and pulling a load. When equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 and the 'maximum towing package' you will have the power to tow up to 12,500 pounds.
The 4.3-liter six of the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 brings in the best-estimated mileage of 18/24 mpg, city/hwy. The 5.3-liter V8 gets an estimated 16/22 mpg, city/hwy, and the 6.2-liter V8 returns and estimated 15/21 mpg, city/hwy. Of course, if a Chevy Silverado is equipped for towing, or four wheel drive these numbers will be lower.
All trim levels of the 2017 Chevy Silverado have safety features that mirror new automobiles. Features include daytime running lights, front head and side mounted airbags, stability and traction control, emergency braking assist, and four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock. Upper trim levels can be equipped with a rearview camera, front, and rear park assist, low speed forward automatic braking and forward collision alert.
The bed lengths are 5.8 feet, 6.6 feet, and 8.2 feet long, depending on the cab configuration. From the short bed Chevy Silverado Work Truck to the top of the line Z71-LTZ and High Country, there is a truck for everyone in the 2017 Chevy Silverado lineup.
The 2017 Chevy Silverado comes as a Work Truck, LS, LT, Z71 LT, Custom, LTX and High Country. The trim level depends on whether the truck is a regular cab, double cab, or crew cab configuration. There are almost 50 configurations of the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 depending on trim level, cab, bed, engine, and drive train set-ups.