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Old 06-20-2008, 11:59 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Re: Meet Your 2009 Chevrolet Truck Lineup

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Originally Posted by RSW View Post
I notice Avalanche gets standard 6-speed but Silverado does not. What is the story there and how many Silverado's are likely to be built with 6-speeds? If I understand correctly, the 6-speed was available on Silverado's part-way through the last cycle but pretty much every one I look at on the lots is 4-speed...was it special-order only or something? If I buy one in the future, new or used, I'd really want the 6-speed...and I wonder how much this limits my selection.
You understand incorrectly. The ONLY Silverados to date to have 6 spds are the HD's. NO pre-2009 Silverado 1/2 tons came with a 6 spd. Not even "Special Order".

The only pre-2009 GMT900 1/2 ton with a 6 spd was the Sierra Denali.
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