The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT for 2003: Improving on 2002
When you think of the “Chevrolet Silverado 2500″ what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Silverado 2500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2003 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 falls into the cab & chassis for the family category.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT Specs
The restyled Silverado 2500 LT is equipped with a 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.
The fuel system for the 2003 Silverado 2500 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 2500 LT are 78.50 inches wide by 227.70 inches long. It sits 74.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 143.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $29,750, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,031. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Cab & Chassis.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 Silverado 2500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a cab & chassis truck.
Parting Shots
The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy 10 years from now.
I have a Silverado 2500 in a color you don’t have listed… is there an error?
My wife live in my Silverado 2500! It’s by far the most successful cab & chassis I’ve ever had.