Not Your Brother’s Silverado 2500 - The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 for 2003
The Silverado 2500 LS is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Silverado 2500 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.
Silverado 2500 LS Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 2500 LS are 78.50 inches wide by 227.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 74.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 143.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 2500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the cab & chassis market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $29,750 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,031. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Cab & Chassis.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 Silverado 2500’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 26.00 gallons.
The Silverado 2500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..