Not Your Father’s Silverado 3500 HD - The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Engine Specs: The Silverado 3500 HD WT comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a Allison 6-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The Silverado 3500 HD 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 torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 3500 HD WT are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 3500 HD is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Crew Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 Silverado 3500 HD 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 12 gallons.
The 2009 Silverado 3500 HD gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a crew cab pickup truck.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT sold well in 2009. 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.