Chevrolet Silverado first generation

Chevrolet Silverado first generation
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The Chevrolet Silverado first generation (1999–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT800 · Sold in: United States, Canada, and European Union

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Width2,029 mm
Height1,892 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

15,084 complaints for model years 1999–2007. 1,022 crashes · 247 fires · 655 injuries · 36 deaths

  • Brakes 6,302
  • Electrical system 1,563
  • Airbags 951
  • Engine 552
  • Transmission and drivetrain 481
  • Steering 425

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 34 versions of the Chevrolet Silverado first generation

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United States 26 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1999–2009CLKUP4.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
1999–2009CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA345–394 g/km
1999–2008CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
1999–2008CLKUP6.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11–15 MPG (15.7–21.4 L/100 km) EPA368–502 g/km
1999–2007SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1999–2007CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA345–394 g/km
1999–2007CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1999–2007SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA345–394 g/km
1999–2007CLKUP4.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2004–2007CLKUP5.3 LHybrid4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2004–2007CLKUP5.3 LHybrid4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2007420-540, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2005–2007FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · 440-580, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2007470-610, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2007440-580, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2003–2007CLKUP6.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–15 MPG (15.7–18.1 L/100 km) EPA368–425 g/km
1999–2006SIL4.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1999–2006SIL4.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2003–2006FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2005CLKUP6.0 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA485 g/km
2005CLKUP6.0 LNatural gas4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA485 g/km
2003–2004FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2003–20042MODE6.0 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA437–552 g/km
2000–2003CLKUP · LM7, CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2002–2003CLKUP · LM7, CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2002FFS6.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km

Canada 8 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–2008Pickup truck: Standard5.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.6–19.0 L/100 km 5-cycle313–437 g/km
2000–2007Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol5-speed manual13.9–17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle320–400 g/km
2000–2007Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.9–17.2 L/100 km 5-cycle320–396 g/km
2000–2007Pickup truck: Standard4.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.2–16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle327–384 g/km
2004–2007Pickup truck: Standard5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automatic18.7–21.9 L/100 km 5-cycle299–350 g/km
2000–2007Pickup truck: Standard6.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.3–22.8 L/100 km 5-cycle352–524 g/km
2000–2006Pickup truck: Standard4.8 LPetrol5-speed manual14.2–18.6 L/100 km 5-cycle327–428 g/km
2002Pickup truck: Standard6.0 LNatural gas4-speed automatic20.5–21.5 L/100 km 5-cycle387–406 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.