Data on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT
There have been several award-winning trucks from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD of 2008. There are three trim levels to the Silverado 3500 HD, including LT, LTZ, and WT. The WT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 6.6 liter Duramax has made this a popular choice for standard cab pickup buyers nationwide.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT Specs
The restyled Silverado 3500 HD WT is equipped with a 6.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Duramax engine is mated to a General Motors six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 3500 HD comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2008 Silverado 3500 HD is a Bosch DFI system, running on DIESEL . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Statistics
The Silverado 3500 HD is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. This is average compared to the rest of the truck market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.
MPG Ratings
The Silverado 3500 HD WT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
Parting Shots
The 2008 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the WT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
Cool truck, I like it.