First Impressions of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD for 2003
The Silverado 2500 HD LS is equipped with a General Motors 6.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Duramax engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 2500 HD 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 coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The Silverado 2500 HD is 222.10 inches long, 79.70 inches wide, and 76.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 133.00 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 2500 HD is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,450. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Cab & Chassis.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 Silverado 2500 HD is a Bosch DFI system, running on DIESEL . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 34.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 2003 Silverado 2500 HD gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a cab & chassis truck.
We Think…
The 2003 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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