Not Your Father’s Silverado 1500 - The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71
There’s been a lot of talk about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for 2004. As a leading truck in the standard cab pickup market the Silverado 1500 (and in this case specically the Z71 version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door Silverado 1500 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Specs
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Specs: The Silverado 1500 Z71 comes outfitted with a Vortec 4.8 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 2004 Silverado 1500 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 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 torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 Z71 are 78.50 inches wide by 249.00 inches long. It sits 70.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 157.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,220 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,818. 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2004 Silverado 1500 gets 19 - 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is below average for a standard cab pickup truck.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The 2004 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Z71 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
I’m in the market for a standard cab pickup next year when my lease is up. Should I buy one of these Chevrolets or hold out for next year’s Silverado 1500?