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Unless you've been in a coma for the last five years, chances are you already know what a hybrid is: a vehicle with both a gasoline and an electric motor that gets great gas mileage. Bzzzzt, wrong. In one sneaky swoop, GM has shattered that definition with the introduction of its first hybrid, the Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (and its twin, the GMC Sierra Hybrid). No longer reserved for tree-hugging vegetarians who drive too slow, the hybrid moniker can now be enjoyed by gun-toting, who-cares-about-gas-prices American pickup truck lovers.
As the hybrid hysteria continues to spread, so do the variations and mutations. The Toyota Prius has always been a full hybrid (meaning it can move under either gas or electric power or both combined), and the Honda Insight a mild hybrid (the electric motor only assists the gas engine), but they still fit the fuel-sipping, high-tech image.
Hybrid, American Style
For now, GM is dipping its toes in the hybrid waters with a more conservative approach, similar to Honda's system. It challenged its engineers to take one of its most ancient platforms, the full-size Silverado/Sierra pickup, and make it a mild hybrid — with benefits. Forget big fuel economy gains and high-tech multimotor powertrains, though. What the engineers spit out is a fully capable truck that shuts the engine off at a stop, uses regenerative braking to charge a small bank of lead-acid batteries and just so happens to double as a 2,400-watt generator.
Instead of a conventional starter and alternator, the Silverado Hybrid uses a 14-kilowatt electric motor/generator sandwiched between the engine and a compact torque converter. Though the motor doesn't provide propulsion (like Honda's IMA systems do), it does operate as a generator during coasting and braking. The icing on the cake here is that this whole setup fits in a traditional transmission case, and bolts right up just like a conventional powertrain. Under the backseat is a box with three deep-cycle lead-acid batteries. Other than a computer to manage the system, the only other major change is an electrohydraulic pump for the steering and brakes.
No Special Training Required
The Silverado Hybrid drives just like its non-hybrid counterpart, with a few variations. The gas engine is always running during acceleration and steady cruising, but shuts down while braking at speeds below about 15 mph. Release the brake pedal and the engine smoothly fires right back up.
In order to maximize charging potential, as well as fuel economy, GM programmed the conventional automatic to lock up the torque converter early, usually in second gear, and keep it locked even when the throttle is released. Thankfully, the idle stop feature can be defeated by pushing the tow/haul button — a lifesaver in crawling traffic and parking maneuvers.
Power up the Miter Saw
Remember we said this was a hybrid with benefits? One of which is electricity, baby, and lots of it. Four grounded AC outlets provide up to 2,400 watts of electricity, making this wannabe hybrid an all-out Swiss Army knife off the tarmac.
Rather than fool with a pollution-belching generator, a contractor can simply plug work tools into one of the outlets in the cargo bed. Likewise, one can haul their camper to the middle of nowhere, plug it into the truck and enjoy the luxury of electricity.
Worried about draining those batteries? No problem. Just start the truck, push and hold the power outlet button and everything but the engine shuts off. Get out, lock the door, set the alarm. She'll stay running to generate as much power as you need. The horn even beeps if the gas tank starts getting low.
The Mothership Silverado
Bottom line, we love miserly hybrids and their loving touch on the environment. But some people really do need larger vehicles, like pickups and SUVs. GM's mild setup in the Silverado Hybrid is an elegant solution to a handful of problems; and we see no reason why this technology, with appropriate variations, couldn't be applied to every single vehicle GM produces. It would be the PR slam dunk of the century. Scoff if you must, but we bet this seemingly half-hearted attempt at a hybrid is actually an indication of future mass-production hybrid technology.
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The used 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS is priced around $5995 with average odometer reading of 154733 miles.
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What options are available on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Available Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2005 Submodel Types: Double Cab, Extended Cab, Crew Cab, Regular Cab, SS
Available Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2005 Trims: LT, Z71 LT, LTZ, Z71 LTZ, Custom, High Country, LT1, Z71, LT2, Work Truck, LS, Base, SS
Exterior Colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Deep Ocean Blue Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Tungsten Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, Red Hot, Blue Granite Metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, Brownstone Metallic, Havana Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, Sheer Silver Metallic, Rainforest Green Metallic, Blue Topaz Metallic, Taupe Gray Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat, Mocha Steel Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, Slate Gray Metallic, Steel Green Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Summit White, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Dark Cherry Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Slate Grey Metallic, Arrival Blue Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Fairway Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Desert Brown Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Black, Blue Ray Metallic, Concord Metallic, Doeskin Tan (Fleet), Onyx Black, Sandstone Metallic, Victory Red
Interior Colors: Jet Black cloth, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents cloth, Jet Black leather, Ebony premium cloth, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents vinyl, Cocoa/Dune leather, Dark Titanium cloth, Ebony leather, Cocoa/Dune cloth, Saddle leather, Jet Black/Dark Ash cloth, Dark Charcoal, Ebony cloth, Dark Charcoal premium cloth, Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray Piping and Stitching leather, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium leather, Light Titanium/Ebony premium cloth, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents leather, Dark Titanium vinyl, Graphite, Ebony premium leather, Jet Black/Dark Ash leather, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium premium cloth, Jet Black/Dark Ash vinyl, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere premium leather, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere premium cloth, Light Titanium/Ebony cloth, Light Titanium/Ebony leather, Tan premium cloth, Dark Charcoal cloth, Light Cashmere/Ebony cloth, Tan, Dark Charcoal leather, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere leather, Light Cashmere/Ebony leather, Light Cashmere/Ebony premium cloth, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium premium leather, Medium Gray
Popular Features: Tire Pressure Warning, Stability Control, Aux Audio Inputs, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Mobile Internet, Remote Start, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Navigation, Cooled Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Multi-Zone Climate Control, 6ft Bed, AWD/4WD, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Alarm, Extended Cab, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Towing Hitch, Upgraded Engine, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Trip Computer, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Crew Cab, Heated seats, Post-collision safety system, Upgraded Stereo, Standard Cab, 8ft Bed, Auto Climate Control, Rear Entertainment System, 3500lb Towing Capacity
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded, flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85), flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive
Used 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
The used 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is offered in the following submodels: Regular Cab, Crew Cab, Extended Cab, SS. Available styles include 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A), 4dr Extended Cab SS Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A), and 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A). Pre-owned Silverado 1500 models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2005 Silverado 1500 comes with all wheel drive or rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed automatic.
