The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT for 2000: Improving on 1999
The restyled Silverado 1500 LT is equipped with a 4.3-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 LT are 78.50 inches wide by 246.50 inches long. It sits 70.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 157.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
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 listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $20,724, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,134. This price is on target the industry average price for a three-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2000 Silverado 1500, the fuel configuration is a electronic Central SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 34.00 gallons.
The 2000 Silverado 1500 gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a extended cab pickup truck.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT sold well in 2000. 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.
dude they are the same truck, which means they have the same chasis and moorts, they get the same fuel amounts, everything is the same except the Gmc and Chevy logo on the grill and also on the Steering wheel, and on the rear tailgate. So it doesnt matter which one you buy because they are the same exact thing basically.