The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Base for 1999: Improving on 1998
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 for 1999. As Chevrolet’s entry in the extended cab pickup market the Silverado 2500 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 3-door Silverado 2500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Engine Specs
The Silverado 2500 Base 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.
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.
The fuel system for the 1999 Silverado 2500 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 2500 Base 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.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $22,706, with an invoice cost of $19,868. This price is above average of the industry average price for a three-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1999 Silverado 2500 gets 16 - 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 12 - 15 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.
In 1998 and 1999 the Silverado 2500 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Indigo Blue Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Onyx Black, Summit White, and Victory Red.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Base sold well in 1999. 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.