Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
When you think of the “Chevrolet Silverado 1500″ what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Silverado 1500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2009 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 falls into the crew cab pickup for the family category.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT Specs
The Silverado 1500 WT is equipped with a General Motors 4.8 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Silverado 1500 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2009 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 WT are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Crew Cab Pickup.
MPG Ratings
The Silverado 1500 WT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
Parting Shots
The 2009 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the WT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
My spouse purchased mine for the 4.8 liter engine. Plus the 4-gear tranny.