Facts about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a 4-door truck available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Silverado 1500 came in four configurations: Base, LS, LT, and WT. The LT configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 19 - 21 highway miles and 15 - 16 city. The Silverado 1500 competes in the Extended Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the Silverado 1500 for 2001 and 2002 includes the 5.3 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.
The fuel system for the 2002 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX 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 34.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-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 disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 LT are 78.50 inches wide by 222.10 inches long. It sits 71.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 133.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $18,408, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,659. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Extended 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 extended cab pickup market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 Silverado 1500 gets 19 - 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is subpar for a extended cab pickup truck.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Silverado 1500.