Reviews: The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
By Jane Smith
Introduction
The 1999 Silverado 1500 is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $19,870 USD in 1999.
Silverado 1500 Dimensions
In 1999 the Silverado 1500 has an overall length of 222.00 inches and a width of 78.50 inches. It sits a total of 71.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 41.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Silverado 1500 a turning radius of 43.80 inches. It uses 235/75R16 tires with a wheelbase of 133.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Silverado 1500 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4071 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 4.3L V6 OHV 12V engine is rated at 16 - 17 miles/gallon city and 20 - 23 miles/gallon highway out of a 34.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Silverado 1500 retails for $19,870 USD with a invoice price of $17,386 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Locking Differential, Cassette Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Fog Lights.
Exterior color choices include Dark Carmine Red Met/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic/Onyx Black, Light Pewter Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic/Onyx Black, Onyx Black, Onyx Black/Light Pewter Metallic, Onyx Black/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Onyx Black/Sunset Gold Metallic, Summit White, Summit White/Light Pewter Metallic, Summit White/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Summit White/Sunset Gold Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Onyx Black, Victory Red, Victory Red/Light Pewter Metallic, Victory Red/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Victory Red/Sunset Gold Metallic with interior choices of Blue Cloth, Graphite Cloth, Medium Gray Cloth, Medium Oak Cloth. The Silverado 1500 seats 3 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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