Impressions of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 for 1999
People who buy a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the Silverado 2500 has been one of the mainstays of the Chevrolet brand. This has always been a meaningful truck, and the 1999 model is no different. A extended cab pickup for everyone in the household is what the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 delivers.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Engine Specs
The Silverado 2500 LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 2500 has 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 dimensions of the Silverado 2500 LS are 78.50 inches wide by 227.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 74.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 143.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,706 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,868. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1999 Silverado 2500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.
The Silverado 2500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 12 - 15 in-city driving and 16 - 19 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think…
The 1999 model year was telling year 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..