Our Review of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD are very excited about their new truck. The Silverado 2500 HD has held a position among the top of the Silverado 2500 HD line of truck for a very long time. It is a significant truck, and the 2004 model is no different. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD comes under the heading of extended cab pickup models that are exiciting.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT Specs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Engine Specs: The Silverado 2500 HD LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 2004 Silverado 2500 HD is a 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.
The Silverado 2500 HD 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 torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 2500 HD LT are 79.70 inches wide by 256.10 inches long. It sits 76.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 167.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $30,175 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,403. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 2500 HD 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.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2004 Silverado 2500 HD gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a extended cab pickup truck.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT sold well in 2004. 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 2500 HD.
My mom bought a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD last year. So far so good…
I have a Silverado 2500 HD in a color you don’t have listed… is there an error?
Silverado 2500 HD?
I have an extended cab ‘04 2500HD with the vortec. i drive 52miles roundtrip daily for work, on the freeway and with decent traffic. i am averaging 14mpg, slightly less than the advertised mpg. but i love the truck. i dont see a way i can break it using it to work on the house.
i have a popup (securityTool) it will not let me run anything, it just keeps popping up and stopping every thing i try to do. i have a anti virus but it tells me all is ok, please help
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