Reviews: The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
By Tom Smith
Introduction
The 2004 Silverado 1500 is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $27,220 USD in 2004.
Fuel Economy
The 5.3L V8 OHV 16V engine gets 16 - 17 miles/gallon city and 19 - 20 miles/gallon highway off a 34.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Silverado 1500 are also available.
Pricing
The Silverado 1500 retails for $27,220 USD with a invoice price of $23,818 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $850 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Silverado 1500 comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4595 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Silverado 1500 Dimensions
In 2004 the Silverado 1500 has an overall length of 249.00 inches and a width of 78.50 inches. It sits a total of 70.80 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.00 inches. Front headroom is 41.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Silverado 1500 a turning radius of 50.40 inches. It uses 235/75R16 tires with a wheelbase of 157.50 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate, Power Door Locks, Limited Slip Differential, Locking Differential, Traction Control.
Exterior color choices include Arrival Blue Metallic, Black, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Summit White, Victory Red with interior choices of Dark Charcoal Cloth Interior, Dark Charcoal Vinyl Interior, Tan Cloth Interior, Tan Vinyl Interior. The Silverado 1500 seats 6 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard 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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