Reviews: The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
By Tom Brown
Introduction
The 2001 Silverado 3500 is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $30,344 USD in 2001.
Silverado 3500 Dimensions
In 2001 the Silverado 3500 has an overall length of 256.20 inches and a width of 96.10 inches. It sits a total of 77.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.60 inches. Front headroom is 41.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Silverado 3500 a turning radius of 53.50 inches. It uses 215/85R16 tires with a wheelbase of 167.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Silverado 3500 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 6239 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 8.1L V8 OHV 16V engine in the 2001 Silverado 3500 is rated at miles/gallon city and miles/gallon highway out of a 26.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Silverado 3500 retails for $30,344 USD with a invoice price of $26,551 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 Child Safety Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Locking Differential, Air Conditioning.
Exterior color choices include Forest Green Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Onyx Black, Summit White, Victory Red with interior choices of Graphite Cloth, Graphite Vinyl, Tan Cloth, Tan Vinyl. The Silverado 3500 seats 6 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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