A Better 2002’s Model: The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
There have been several award-winning trucks from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 of 2003. There are five trim levels to the Silverado 1500, including SS, Base, LS, LT, and WT. The SS version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2002 the popular 6.0 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for extended cab pickup buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the Silverado 1500 for 2002 and 2003 includes the 6.0 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Silverado 1500.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The Silverado 1500 is 222.10 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 listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $19,250, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,421. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 Silverado 1500 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 2003 Silverado 1500 gets 19 - 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is below average for a extended cab pickup truck.
Parting Shots
The 2003 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.