Getting 20 - 22 Miles a Gallon: The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT
The 2007 Silverado 1500 is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the standard cab pickup market segment. The Classic LT is a member of a series of nine trim levels for the Silverado 1500 which include LS, Classic SS, Classic LS, Classic LT, Classic WT, LTZ, and Classic Hybrid. The two-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.
Performance
The Silverado 1500 Classic LT is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Fuel is handled for the Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.
The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Silverado 1500 Classic LT Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 Classic LT are 79.90 inches wide by 205.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 73.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 119.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $23,510 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,512. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2007 Silverado 1500 gets 20 - 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is average for a standard cab pickup truck.
In Summary
The 2006 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Silverado 1500 Classic LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.