Data on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Specs
The restyled Silverado 1500 LT is equipped with a General Motors 4.3-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
For the 2001 Silverado 1500, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Central SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 34.00 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 LT are 78.50 inches wide by 246.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 70.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 157.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $22,439, with an invoice cost of $19,634. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The Silverado 1500 LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
In 2000 and 2001 the Silverado 1500 LT was availble in the exterior colors of Forest Green Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Onyx Black, Summit White, and Victory Red.
Conclusion
The 2000 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 2001 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 LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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