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There was cause for consternation when the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup made its first auto show appearance in Detroit earlier this year. It was given barely a mention at GM's press conference before being shoved awkwardly into GM's booth like last week's bagels. It gave the impression that the company wasn't confident in its new full-size baby.
We now know that with the 2014 Silverado, GM is lifting a page out of Porsche's playbook. No, Chevy's full-size pickup isn't getting a flat-6 in the bed. Rather, the new Silverado is an example of GM honing the core values of its most important model, resulting in a new version that makes purposeful, measured yet undeniably tangible improvements over the outgoing model. Evolution, not revolution. Sound familiar?
New Cabins, Familiar Size
At first blush, the overhauled 2014 Chevrolet Silverado doesn't look all that different from the 2013 version. But when we examined the new truck side by side with the old one (in truck-loving San Antonio), the differences became obvious. The old truck's slab sides are gone, and the new truck's wall-o'-chrome front-end treatment and bulgy-er hood make it look extroverted by comparison.
All-new cab structures for the three configurations (standard, double and crew cabs) bring improved structural stiffness and crashworthiness to the 2014 model. The cabs' basic dimensions are unchanged since they ride on the same frame geometry as before (strategic regauging of the frame's steel has shed some 33 pounds). However, a smidge more rear legroom was liberated by reshaping the back of the front seats, and the front passengers have more fore/aft seat adjustment range.
Gone are the awkward reverse-opening rear doors of the previous extended cab; the newly minted double cab has a traditional B-pillar layout to help the truck meet upcoming side-impact and rollover standards. All doors are now inset into the body rather than overlapping the roof, a move that makes for a quieter truck. The new cabin also rides on improved body mounts that further hush things up, and clambering into the bed is made easier by clever steps and handholds built into each rear corner.
Crew cabs now have the option of a longer 6-foot-6-inch bed in addition to the standard short bed, and there are a variety of axle ratios available ranging from 3.08 on 5.3-liter V8 variants all the way up to 3.73 in the optional Max Trailering package.
Direct Injection for the Masses
Its engine lineup, too, has been thoroughly massaged. The bread-and-butter 5.3-liter pushrod V8 now kicks out 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. A new 4.3-liter pushrod V6 — essentially the V8 with two cylinders sliced off — produces 285 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque. Later this year, a range-topping 6.2-liter version of the V8 of as-yet-indeterminate output will be available.
Don't be fooled by their carryover displacements. All engines in the 2014 Chevy Silverado are members of GM's new Gen 5 small block family, called Ecotec3, which shares its fundamental architecture with the outgoing Gen IV but has almost no parts in common. A primary goal of the Gen 5 engine family is to boost efficiency, so the engines sport direct injection and cylinder deactivation. Elsewhere, efficiency gains were found in the new body's improved aerodynamics and, predictably, by ditching hydraulically assisted steering in favor of electric power steering.
And the results? So far, the only fuel economy data released for the 2014 Silverado is for the 5.3-liter V8. Two-wheel-drive versions earn EPA ratings of 16 city/23 highway mpg (16/22 for 4WD), which is a gain of 1 and 2 mpg respectively over the outgoing 5.3-liter V8. It may not sound like much of a difference in absolute terms, but it is a meaningful gain on a percentage scale.
Top-Shelf Refinement
All those efforts to reduce noise have paid off. In practice, the new Silverado exhibits impressive refinement, with road noise snuffed out and only a whisper of wind noise at freeway speeds. It's a genuinely civilized cabin, probably the quietest in the full-size pickup business according to our eardrum dynos. And the electric steering is well-weighted and natural enough that nobody will mind its lack of feel.
The suspension geometry has been carried over, though tuning changes were implemented to take advantage of the stiffer cab structure. Front springs are stiffer, stabilizer bars are larger and the dampers were revalved. As a result, the new truck feels robust yet compliant, capable and comfortable. It shudders less when bouncing off of rocky trails, maintaining better composure than ever.
The 5.3-liter V8 delivers solid thrust with good manners. Throttle tip-in is a bit softer than we remember from the previous truck, and there's still a bit of shake in the steering when you give it the beans. More seamless than ever, however, is the cylinder deactivation system, which swaps between V8 and V4 modes often and with complete transparency.
Meanwhile, the 4.3-liter V6 engine exhibits similar traits, just with the capability turned down a tick and the volume up a commensurate amount. Another indication of this engine's all-around legitimacy is that it will be available in all trim levels rather than relegated only to work truck variants, as was the case with the old V6.
The sole transmission available in all 2014 Chevrolet Silverados is the six-speed automatic carried over from the outgoing truck. It's a respectable and capable gearbox, but the ratio jumps are still too wide when towing, despite the huskier new engines. The anticipated (but not confirmed by GM brass) upcoming eight-speed transmission will be a welcome addition.
All-New Interior
Cabin materials have been upgraded in many areas, and there are noticeably more bins and cubbies in the new truck. A vast array of equipment is available, from a factory spray-in bedliner, lane departure warnings and forward collision alerts (that can, thankfully, be switched off) to a trailer brake controller, a Z71 Off-Road package and beyond. Fancypants LTZ models can even be equipped with heated and cooled seats and have up to five USB ports.
Higher trim levels also offer the impressive new MyLink multimedia interface, sporting a clear, sharp 8-inch display and intuitive screen flow. And because touch-sensitive screens aren't always the best (think bumpy roads) there are redundant knobs and buttons, as well as a truly effective voice command interface.
Towing ratings rise to a maximum of 11,400 pounds with a Max Trailering package, though if we were going to tow something that heavy with any regularity we'd step up to a brawnier 3/4-ton truck. We towed an 8,600-pound skid-steer with a 5.3-liter V8 Silverado, and while there was plenty of reserve grunt and no sweats broken, the ride would probably grow tiresome on a long haul.
More Truck, Same Money
Crew cabs will be the first to launch, available sometime this month, while the V6 rolls in shortly thereafter. Despite the list of changes for 2014, GM has held the line on pricing for the base trucks at $24,585 for regular cabs, $28,610 for double cabs and $32,710 for crew cabs. There are a few adjustments up and down when it comes to equipment, but no real "gotchas" to speak of.
That's welcome news considering the bump in civility and capability garnered by the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. Loyalists to the brand will welcome the new truck with open arms, as it is demonstrably better than the outgoing Silverado in every meaningful way. Whether it's enough to fend off the accomplished new Ram 1500 and EcoBoost-havin' F-150s among cross-shoppers is a matter that will take time to sort out.
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What options are available on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Available Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 Submodel Types: Extended Cab, Crew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab, SS
Available Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 Trims: LS, LT, Custom, LT1, Z71 LT, Work Truck, LTZ, Z71 LTZ, Base, Z71, LT2, High Country, SS
Exterior Colors: Deep Ocean Blue Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Red Hot, Black, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, Havana Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Summit White, Brownstone Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sheer Silver Metallic, Tungsten Metallic, Blue Granite Metallic, Rainforest Green Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Taupe Gray Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat, Mocha Steel Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, Blue Topaz Metallic, Slate Gray Metallic, Steel Green Metallic, Victory Red, Dark Gray Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, Dark Cherry Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Slate Grey Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Fairway Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic, Arrival Blue Metallic, Desert Brown Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Blue Ray Metallic, Concord Metallic, Doeskin Tan (Fleet), Onyx Black
Interior Colors: Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents cloth, Ebony premium cloth, Jet Black cloth, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents vinyl, Dark Titanium cloth, Ebony leather, Dark Charcoal, Jet Black/Dark Ash cloth, Jet Black leather, Ebony cloth, Dark Charcoal premium cloth, Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray Piping and Stitching leather, Light Titanium/Ebony premium cloth, Cocoa/Dune leather, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium leather, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents leather, Dark Titanium vinyl, Cocoa/Dune cloth, Graphite, Saddle leather, Tan, 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, Medium Gray, Dark Charcoal leather, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere leather, Light Cashmere/Ebony leather, Light Cashmere/Ebony premium cloth, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium premium leather
Popular Features: Mobile Internet, Upgraded Headlights, 8000lb Towing Capacity, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Post-collision safety system, 6ft Bed, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Bluetooth, AWD/4WD, Rear Bench Seats, Towing Hitch, Power Driver Seat, Leather Seats, Back-up camera, Remote Start, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Lane Departure Warning, Crew Cab, Upgraded Engine, Pre-collision safety system, Heated seats, Extended Cab, Parking sensors, Alarm, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Navigation, Upgraded Stereo, Cooled Seats, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Standard Cab, 5000lb Towing Capacity, 8ft Bed, Sunroof/Moonroof, Rear Entertainment System, 3500lb Towing Capacity
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85), premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive
Used 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
The used 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is offered in the following submodels: Double Cab, Regular Cab, Crew Cab. Available styles include LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A), Z71 LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A), and LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A). Pre-owned Silverado 1500 models are available with a 0-liter flex-fuel (FFV) engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2014 Silverado 1500 comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.
