DETROIT - Chevrolet Silverado is again raising the bar for full-size, light-duty pickup comfort and roominess, with new 2004 half-ton 1500 Series Silverado Crew Cabs. The new models also continue to provide all the segment-leading quality, dependability and capability for which Silverado is noted.
The half-ton Crew Cabs are available in two- and four-wheel drive with uplevel LS and LT trim and in a specially equipped Z71 Off-Road model. Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the two-wheel-drive Silverado LS starts at $31,145, including an $850 destination charge.
"The 1500 Series Silverado Crew Cabs provide Chevrolet traditional tough, rugged dependability, but do so with the convenience of four full-sized doors and a new dimension of ride and maneuverability," said Rick Scheidt, Chevrolet Silverado marketing director. "With them, our light-duty lineup now offers three cab types and three box lengths to accommodate almost any customer need."
The 1500 Series Crew Cabs has four full doors, five- or six-passenger seating with full second-row seats and a new 5-foot, 8-inch cargo box. The cargo box has an ample 49.6 cubic feet of space, almost as much as the regular bed, and provides easy handling, parking and garageability.
The Crew Cabs' great driver and passenger environment provides more headroom than any competitor and the same generous shoulder room in both the first and second rows. Second-row seats also provide 1.5 inches more hip room (than the front) and nearly as much legroom. The interior has a total 122.6 cubic feet of volume.
LS and LT models have a standard premium Z85 suspension package with 36-mm gas-charged shocks, tuned for the same smooth, quiet ride as a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV and outstanding body roll control during trailering or heavy hauling.
The Z71's suspension includes 46-mm shocks, retuned with new valving for optimal ride and isolation. Other special standard features include off-road jounce bumpers; specific stabilizer bars; a skid plate package and high capacity air cleaner; a standard rear locking differential (available on LS and LT) for superior traction to all four wheels, when required; a 3.73:1 axle ratio (4.10:1 ratio available), wheel flares; 17-inch polished aluminum wheels; P265/70R-17 on/off road radials; and fog lamps.
Superior capability
Half-ton Crew Cabs have GM's powerful Vortec 5300 V-8, with 295 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft of torque, and a smooth shifting Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic with tow-haul mode as their standard powertrain. Their superior capabilities include:
The highest available payload for any light-duty Crew Cab - 1,854 and 1,756 pounds, respectively, for two- and four-wheel-drive models;
Trailer ratings of up to 8,500 and 7,800 pounds respectively for two- and four-wheel-drive models, topping those of their leading competitor;
Standard AutoTrac on four-wheel-drive models, superior to that of their nearest competitor's four-wheel-drive system because it automatically adjusts between two- and four-wheel-drive, as required.
Standard traction assist to improve the surefootedness of two-wheel-drive models;
Standard four-wheel ABS disc brakes with Dynamic Rear Proportioning, providing quick, controlled stops;
A standard 26-gallon fuel tank, which provides over 500 miles' cruising range on two-wheel-drive models, for example. The fuel system meets new LEVII evaporative emission requirements.
High value and comfort
Silverado Crew Cabs are replete with standard features for more comfort, convenience and exceptional value. The lowest-price LS, for example, has standard deluxe cloth seats and a 40/20/40 split-bench front seat; dual-zone (driver and front passenger) climate control; an ETR AM/FM stereo with integral CD player; outside power, heated, folding mirrors; cruise control; power door locks and windows; remote keyless entry; deep tinted glass and many other features as standard.
LS and Z71 models offer six-way power bucket seats in either cloth or leather; both bucket seats include a standard premium Bose sound system with six speakers and a subwoofer with their uplevel radios. LT models have standard leather, heated bucket seats with 10-way power.
All models also offer numerous individual options, such as a rear-seat entertainment system with DVD player, LCD display and wireless headphones, to maximize comfort, safety and convenience. Two convenience packages are specially tailored for Z71 customers.
Optimum safety
The Crew Cabs' many standard safety features include passenger-sensing and dual-level air bags, which automatically deactivate the passenger?side front air bag under certain conditions to help protect smaller occupants. A front passenger seat-belt reminder sounds a chime and sets off an indicator light if the belt isn't fastened.
The Crew Cabs' segment-exclusive driver information center monitors and reports on numerous system functions, including service indicators for "Ice Possible" and "Door Ajar." Available redundant steering-wheel controls allow owners to personalize several functions and safely access infotainment options. They also provide easy access to the segment-exclusive OnStar system, optional on the LS and Z71 models and standard on LT.
Silverado Crew Cabs go into production at General Motors' Oshawa, Ontario, Canada plant in January 2004.
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW
Models:
Chevrolet Silverado C/K1500 Crew Cab Fleetside
Body style / driveline:
5 / 6 passenger, 2- and 4-wheel-drive pickups
EPA vehicle class:
full-size pickup
Manufacturing location:
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Key competitors:
Ford F-150 Super Crew, Dodge Quad Cab, Toyota Tundra
ENGINE
Type:
Vortec 5300 5.3-liter V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc):
327 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.78 x 3.62 / 96.0 x 92
Block material:
cast iron
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
OHV
Ignition system:
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:
sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio:
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
295 / 217 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
330 / 447 @ 4000
Recommended fuel:
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
5900
Emissions controls:
3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city/hwy/combined)
2WD: 16 / 21 / 18; 4WD: 15 / 18 / 16
TRANSMISSION
Type:
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speed automatic
Gear ratios
1):
First:
3.06
Second:
1.63
Third:
1.00
Fourth:
0.70
Reverse:
2.29
Final drive ratio options:
3.42 (2WD)
3.73 (2WD, 4WD)
4.10 (4WD)
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
Front
2WD, computer-selected coil springs, 36-mm high-pressure gas-charged monotube shocks, 32-mm stabilizer bar
4WD, independent with computer-selected torsion bars, 30-mm stabilizer bar,
Rear:
solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; gas-pressurized shocks
Traction control system:
std 2WD
Steering type:
4WD:
power, recirculating ball
2WD:
power; rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
14.2:1
Steering wheel turns,
lock-to-lock:
3.0
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
2WD: 46.6 / 14.2; 4WD: 47.3 / 14.4
BRAKES
Type:
vacuum booster, power, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, DRP
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29; rear: 12.80 x 0.78 / 325 x 20
Axle swept area (sq cm):
front: 213.6 / 1378; rear: 211.1 / 1362
WHEELS / TIRES
Wheel size & type:
2WD:
std 16-inch painted cast aluminum
4WD (including Z71):
std 17-inch polished cast aluminum
Tire size & type:
2WD:
P255/70R-16 all-season radials
4WD:
P265/70R-17 on/off road radials
DIMENSIONS
Exterior
Wheelbase (in/ mm):
2WD / 4WD: 143.5 / 3644
Overall length (in/ mm):
2WD / 4WD: 225.9 / 5735
Overall width (in/ mm):
2WD / 4WD: 78.5 / 1994
Overall height (in/ mm):
2WD: 72.6 / 184; 4WD: 75.0 / 190
Track (in/ mm):
front: 65 / 1651; rear: 66 / 1676
Min. ground clearance (in/ mm):
2WD: 8.1 / 205; 4WD 8.7 / 220
Ground to top of load floor
@ curb weight (in/ mm):
2WD: 31.6 /803; 4WD: 33.7 / 856
Step-in height, front
@ curb weight (in/ mm):
2WD: 19 / 482; 4WD: 21.3 / 540
Approach angle @ curb (degree):
2WD: 27.2; 4WD: 31.1
Ramp breakover angle (degree):
2WD: 17.2; 20.7
Departure angle (degree):
2WD: 29.8; 4WD: 31.9
GVW (lb / kg):
2WD: 6800 / 3084.4; 4WD: 7000 / 3175.1
Base Curb weight (lb / kg):
2WD: 4866 / 2207.2; 4WD: 5175 / 2347.3
Maximum payload (lb / kg):
2WD: 1854 / 841.0 / 4WD: 1756 / 796.5
Weight distribution (% front / rear):
2WD: 57/43; 4WD: 60/40
Cargo Box
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
49.6 / 1405
Length at floor (in / mm):
68.5 / 1740
Width at floor (in / mm):
60.2 / 1529
Width at top (in / mm):
61.9 / 1572
Width between
wheelhousing (in / mm)
50 / 1270
Tailgate width (in / mm):
60.6 / 1539
Inside height (in / mm):
19.5 / 495
Interior:
Head room (in / mm):
front: 40.7 / 1033; rear: 40.2 / 102.1
Leg room (in / mm):
front: 41.3 / 1049; rear: 39.1 / 993
Shoulder room (in / mm):
front: 65.2 / 1656; rear: 65.1 / 1653
Hip room (in / mm):
front: 61.4 / 1560; rear: 62.9 / 1598
Volume (cu ft):
front: 63.4; rear: 59.2
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank (gal / L)
26 / 98.4
Engine oil with filter (qts / L)
6 / 5.7
Engine Coolant (qts / L)
14.9 / 14.1
Maximum trailer weight (lb / kg):
2WD: 7800 / 3538; 4WD: 8500 /3855
The half-ton Crew Cabs are available in two- and four-wheel drive with uplevel LS and LT trim and in a specially equipped Z71 Off-Road model. Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the two-wheel-drive Silverado LS starts at $31,145, including an $850 destination charge.
"The 1500 Series Silverado Crew Cabs provide Chevrolet traditional tough, rugged dependability, but do so with the convenience of four full-sized doors and a new dimension of ride and maneuverability," said Rick Scheidt, Chevrolet Silverado marketing director. "With them, our light-duty lineup now offers three cab types and three box lengths to accommodate almost any customer need."
The 1500 Series Crew Cabs has four full doors, five- or six-passenger seating with full second-row seats and a new 5-foot, 8-inch cargo box. The cargo box has an ample 49.6 cubic feet of space, almost as much as the regular bed, and provides easy handling, parking and garageability.
The Crew Cabs' great driver and passenger environment provides more headroom than any competitor and the same generous shoulder room in both the first and second rows. Second-row seats also provide 1.5 inches more hip room (than the front) and nearly as much legroom. The interior has a total 122.6 cubic feet of volume.
LS and LT models have a standard premium Z85 suspension package with 36-mm gas-charged shocks, tuned for the same smooth, quiet ride as a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV and outstanding body roll control during trailering or heavy hauling.
The Z71's suspension includes 46-mm shocks, retuned with new valving for optimal ride and isolation. Other special standard features include off-road jounce bumpers; specific stabilizer bars; a skid plate package and high capacity air cleaner; a standard rear locking differential (available on LS and LT) for superior traction to all four wheels, when required; a 3.73:1 axle ratio (4.10:1 ratio available), wheel flares; 17-inch polished aluminum wheels; P265/70R-17 on/off road radials; and fog lamps.
Superior capability
Half-ton Crew Cabs have GM's powerful Vortec 5300 V-8, with 295 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft of torque, and a smooth shifting Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic with tow-haul mode as their standard powertrain. Their superior capabilities include:
The highest available payload for any light-duty Crew Cab - 1,854 and 1,756 pounds, respectively, for two- and four-wheel-drive models;
Trailer ratings of up to 8,500 and 7,800 pounds respectively for two- and four-wheel-drive models, topping those of their leading competitor;
Standard AutoTrac on four-wheel-drive models, superior to that of their nearest competitor's four-wheel-drive system because it automatically adjusts between two- and four-wheel-drive, as required.
Standard traction assist to improve the surefootedness of two-wheel-drive models;
Standard four-wheel ABS disc brakes with Dynamic Rear Proportioning, providing quick, controlled stops;
A standard 26-gallon fuel tank, which provides over 500 miles' cruising range on two-wheel-drive models, for example. The fuel system meets new LEVII evaporative emission requirements.
High value and comfort
Silverado Crew Cabs are replete with standard features for more comfort, convenience and exceptional value. The lowest-price LS, for example, has standard deluxe cloth seats and a 40/20/40 split-bench front seat; dual-zone (driver and front passenger) climate control; an ETR AM/FM stereo with integral CD player; outside power, heated, folding mirrors; cruise control; power door locks and windows; remote keyless entry; deep tinted glass and many other features as standard.
LS and Z71 models offer six-way power bucket seats in either cloth or leather; both bucket seats include a standard premium Bose sound system with six speakers and a subwoofer with their uplevel radios. LT models have standard leather, heated bucket seats with 10-way power.
All models also offer numerous individual options, such as a rear-seat entertainment system with DVD player, LCD display and wireless headphones, to maximize comfort, safety and convenience. Two convenience packages are specially tailored for Z71 customers.
Optimum safety
The Crew Cabs' many standard safety features include passenger-sensing and dual-level air bags, which automatically deactivate the passenger?side front air bag under certain conditions to help protect smaller occupants. A front passenger seat-belt reminder sounds a chime and sets off an indicator light if the belt isn't fastened.
The Crew Cabs' segment-exclusive driver information center monitors and reports on numerous system functions, including service indicators for "Ice Possible" and "Door Ajar." Available redundant steering-wheel controls allow owners to personalize several functions and safely access infotainment options. They also provide easy access to the segment-exclusive OnStar system, optional on the LS and Z71 models and standard on LT.
Silverado Crew Cabs go into production at General Motors' Oshawa, Ontario, Canada plant in January 2004.
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW
Models:
Chevrolet Silverado C/K1500 Crew Cab Fleetside
Body style / driveline:
5 / 6 passenger, 2- and 4-wheel-drive pickups
EPA vehicle class:
full-size pickup
Manufacturing location:
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Key competitors:
Ford F-150 Super Crew, Dodge Quad Cab, Toyota Tundra
ENGINE
Type:
Vortec 5300 5.3-liter V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc):
327 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.78 x 3.62 / 96.0 x 92
Block material:
cast iron
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
OHV
Ignition system:
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:
sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio:
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
295 / 217 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
330 / 447 @ 4000
Recommended fuel:
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
5900
Emissions controls:
3-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city/hwy/combined)
2WD: 16 / 21 / 18; 4WD: 15 / 18 / 16
TRANSMISSION
Type:
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speed automatic
Gear ratios
1):First:
3.06
Second:
1.63
Third:
1.00
Fourth:
0.70
Reverse:
2.29
Final drive ratio options:
3.42 (2WD)
3.73 (2WD, 4WD)
4.10 (4WD)
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
Front
2WD, computer-selected coil springs, 36-mm high-pressure gas-charged monotube shocks, 32-mm stabilizer bar
4WD, independent with computer-selected torsion bars, 30-mm stabilizer bar,
Rear:
solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; gas-pressurized shocks
Traction control system:
std 2WD
Steering type:
4WD:
power, recirculating ball
2WD:
power; rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
14.2:1
Steering wheel turns,
lock-to-lock:
3.0
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
2WD: 46.6 / 14.2; 4WD: 47.3 / 14.4
BRAKES
Type:
vacuum booster, power, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, DRP
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29; rear: 12.80 x 0.78 / 325 x 20
Axle swept area (sq cm):
front: 213.6 / 1378; rear: 211.1 / 1362
WHEELS / TIRES
Wheel size & type:
2WD:
std 16-inch painted cast aluminum
4WD (including Z71):
std 17-inch polished cast aluminum
Tire size & type:
2WD:
P255/70R-16 all-season radials
4WD:
P265/70R-17 on/off road radials
DIMENSIONS
Exterior
Wheelbase (in/ mm):
2WD / 4WD: 143.5 / 3644
Overall length (in/ mm):
2WD / 4WD: 225.9 / 5735
Overall width (in/ mm):
2WD / 4WD: 78.5 / 1994
Overall height (in/ mm):
2WD: 72.6 / 184; 4WD: 75.0 / 190
Track (in/ mm):
front: 65 / 1651; rear: 66 / 1676
Min. ground clearance (in/ mm):
2WD: 8.1 / 205; 4WD 8.7 / 220
Ground to top of load floor
@ curb weight (in/ mm):
2WD: 31.6 /803; 4WD: 33.7 / 856
Step-in height, front
@ curb weight (in/ mm):
2WD: 19 / 482; 4WD: 21.3 / 540
Approach angle @ curb (degree):
2WD: 27.2; 4WD: 31.1
Ramp breakover angle (degree):
2WD: 17.2; 20.7
Departure angle (degree):
2WD: 29.8; 4WD: 31.9
GVW (lb / kg):
2WD: 6800 / 3084.4; 4WD: 7000 / 3175.1
Base Curb weight (lb / kg):
2WD: 4866 / 2207.2; 4WD: 5175 / 2347.3
Maximum payload (lb / kg):
2WD: 1854 / 841.0 / 4WD: 1756 / 796.5
Weight distribution (% front / rear):
2WD: 57/43; 4WD: 60/40
Cargo Box
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
49.6 / 1405
Length at floor (in / mm):
68.5 / 1740
Width at floor (in / mm):
60.2 / 1529
Width at top (in / mm):
61.9 / 1572
Width between
wheelhousing (in / mm)
50 / 1270
Tailgate width (in / mm):
60.6 / 1539
Inside height (in / mm):
19.5 / 495
Interior:
Head room (in / mm):
front: 40.7 / 1033; rear: 40.2 / 102.1
Leg room (in / mm):
front: 41.3 / 1049; rear: 39.1 / 993
Shoulder room (in / mm):
front: 65.2 / 1656; rear: 65.1 / 1653
Hip room (in / mm):
front: 61.4 / 1560; rear: 62.9 / 1598
Volume (cu ft):
front: 63.4; rear: 59.2
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank (gal / L)
26 / 98.4
Engine oil with filter (qts / L)
6 / 5.7
Engine Coolant (qts / L)
14.9 / 14.1
Maximum trailer weight (lb / kg):
2WD: 7800 / 3538; 4WD: 8500 /3855
