A Better 1998’s Model: The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are quite excited about their purchase. The Silverado 1500 has held a position among the top of the Silverado 1500 line of truck for a very long time. It is a significant truck, and the 1999 model is no different. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes under the heading of extended cab pickup models that are exiciting.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Specs
The Silverado 1500 LS is equipped with a General Motors 4.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a New Venture 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1999 Silverado 1500 is a Central 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 34.00 gallons.
Statistics
The Silverado 1500 is 222.00 inches long, 78.50 inches wide, and 71.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 133.00 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.
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 extended cab pickup market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,870 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,386. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Extended Cab Pickup.
MPG Ratings
The Silverado 1500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 20 - 23 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
In 1998 and 1999 the Silverado 1500 LS was availble in the exterior colors of Dark Carmine Red Met/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic/Onyx Black, Light Pewter Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic/Onyx Black, Onyx Black, Onyx Black/Light Pewter Metallic, Onyx Black/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Onyx Black/Sunset Gold Metallic, Summit White, Summit White/Light Pewter Metallic, Summit White/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Summit White/Sunset Gold Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Onyx Black, Victory Red, Victory Red/Light Pewter Metallic, Victory Red/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, and Victory Red/Sunset Gold Metallic.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The 1998 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 1999 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 LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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