First Impressions of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD for 2008
Those in the market for a truck who buy a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD are often enthusiastic about their purchase. Since its launch the Silverado 3500 HD has been one of the flagships of the Chevrolet brand. This has always been a meaningful truck, and the 2008 model is no different. A crew cab pickup for everyone in the family is what the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD provides.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT Specs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Engine Specs: The Silverado 3500 HD LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a six-speed transmission by Allison. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 3500 HD uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2008 Silverado 3500 HD is a SFI system, running on gasoline . 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.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 3500 HD is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.
MPG Ratings
The 2008 Silverado 3500 HD gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a crew cab pickup truck.
In 2007 and 2008 the Silverado 3500 HD LT was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT sold well in 2008. 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 3500 HD.