The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic WT for 2007
The restyled Silverado 3500 Classic WT is equipped with a General Motors 6.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 3500 has 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.
Silverado 3500 Classic WT Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 3500 Classic WT are 79.10 inches wide by 221.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 3500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,460 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,701. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Cab & Chassis.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2007 Silverado 3500, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 31.00 gallons.
The Silverado 3500 Classic WT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 12 - 15 in-city driving and 16 - 21 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2007 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Classic WT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..