| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado 1500 Hybrid |
| Style | 4dr Crew Cab 4WD w/2HY SB (6.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A) |
| Base MSRP | $48,300 |
| Options on test vehicle | Power Sunroof |
| As-tested MSRP | $49,295 |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Engine type | 90-degree V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 5,967cc (364 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod-actuated, 2 valves per cylinder with variable timing and cylinder deactivation |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.8 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 332 @ 5,100 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 367 @ 4,100 |
| Transmission type | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | Mechanically fixed ratios: I=3.69, II=1.70, III=1.00, IV=0.73; plus two-speed electronically variable ratios: EVT1=infinite-1.70:1, EVT2=1.70-.5 |
| Suspension, front | Independent, double wishbones, coil springs |
| Suspension, rear | Solid axle, leaf springs |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17.75:1 |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Dueler H/T |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P265/65R18 112S |
| Tire size, rear | P265/65R18 112S |
| Wheel size | 18-by-8 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 13-by-1.18-inch ventilated discs and two-piston calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 13.5-by-0.79-inch solid discs and single-piston calipers |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.0 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.2 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.7 @ 84.7 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 42 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 144 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.66 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 46.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 68.3 |
| Acceleration comments | Best run with minimal brake torque. However, long hesitation between electric-only operation and full gas engine power hurts acceleration. Then acceleration comes in surges as engine hovers between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. Strange feeling. |
| Braking rating | Poor |
| Braking comments | Bizarre brake feel is less obvious in panic-stop scenario, but still requires high effort to engage ABS. |
| Handling rating | Poor |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Truly out of place here, the Silverado still never does anything dangerous. Just understeer. Lots of it. Slalom: Long, tall and awkward, the Silverado is hard to place. Just keeping the front tire stuck is a challenge but also necessary. Start understeering and a cone-smashing frenzy is sure to ensue. Best just to drive it easy and make it between the cones. No bad manners. Just safe. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 67.2 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.6 mph headwind |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 20 city/20 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 17.1 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 26.0 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,882 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | N/A |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | N/A |
| Length (in.) | 229.9 |
| Width (in.) | 80.0 |
| Height (in.) | 73.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 143.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 68.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 67.0 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 47.2 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.7 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 41.5 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 40.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 65.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 65.2 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Not available |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 5 stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 stars |
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