Used 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs & Features | Edmunds

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Overview
Overview Gas Engine
Engine Type	Gas
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Drive Type	Rear wheel drive
Cylinders	V8
Total Seating	6
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

Fuel & MPG
Fuel & MPG
Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	14/19 MPG
EPA combined MPG	16 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	364.0/494.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	26.0 gal.

Engine
Engine
Base engine size	4.8 L
Cylinders	V8
Base engine type	Gas
Horsepower	295 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	305 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Valves	16
Cam type	Overhead valves (OHV)

Towing & Hauling
Towing & Hauling
Max Towing Capacity	10,200 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity	1,477 lbs.

Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Drive type	Rear wheel drive

Suspension
Suspension
Front independent suspension	Standard
Short and long arm front suspension	Standard
Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar	Standard
Solid live axle rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions
Dimensions
Length	229.9 in.
Overall width without mirrors	79.9 in.
Height	73.9 in.
Wheelbase	143.5 in.
Front track	68.1 in.
Rear track	67.0 in.
Bed length	78.7 in.
Turning circle	46.9 ft.
Ground clearance	8.9 in.
Angle of approach	15.9 degrees
Angle of departure	24.0 degrees
Curb weight	4,923 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	10,200 lbs.
Maximum payload	1,477 lbs.
Gross weight	6,400 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Canada/United States

Colors
Colors
Exterior Colors	Summit White Blue Granite Metallic Victory Red Silver Birch Metallic Black Desert Brown Metallic Graystone Metallic Dark Blue Metallic Dark Cherry Metallic Tangier Orange (Fleet) Wheatland Yellow (Fleet) Deep Ruby Metallic Doeskin Tan (Fleet) Woodland Green (Fleet)
Interior Colors	Light Cashmere/Ebony, leather Light Cashmere/Ebony, cloth Ebony, leather Ebony, cloth Light Titanium/Ebony, cloth Light Titanium/Ebony, leather

Front Seat Dimensions
Front Seat Dimensions
Front head room	41.5 in.
Front leg room	41.3 in.
Front shoulder room	65.2 in.
Front hip room	62.5 in.
Cloth	Standard
40-20-40 split bench front seats	Standard
4-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	Standard
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions
Rear Seat Dimensions
Rear head room	39.3 in.
Rear leg room	34.3 in.
Rear shoulder room	65.3 in.
Rear hip room	61.9 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Folding center armrest	Standard

Safety
Safety
Post-collision safety system	Standard
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
2 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Front center lap belt	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment
In-Car Entertainment
AM/FM stereo	Standard
6 total speakers	Standard
Auxiliary audio input	Standard
Satellite radio satellite radio	Standard
Radio data system	Standard
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature
Power Feature
1 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience
Comfort & Convenience
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	Standard
Cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Power steering	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Overhead console with storage	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Standard
Rear floor mats	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Front reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Trip computer	Standard
Compass	Standard
External temperature display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels
Tires & Wheels
Chrome steel wheels	Standard
Partial wheel covers	Standard
17 x 7.5 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard
P245/70R17 tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Fullsize non-matching spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty
Warranty
Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	5 yr./ 100,000 mi.
Rust	6 yr./ 100,000 mi.
Roadside assistance	5 yr./ 100,000 mi.

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