2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 [ 2007 ]

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
#1

in Full Size Pickup Trucks

Based on analysis of 50 Silverado-1500 reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $17,590 - $38,950
Invoice: $16,623 - $35,639
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.4
Exterior:7.9
Interior:8.1
Safety:9.6
Reliability:6.0
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck: 2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed

Engine

  • Gas V8 4.8L/293
  • 4-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 14 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Auto on Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 4.8L/293
Engine Type 8 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Flexible Fuel Capability (Optional) , Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Rear Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type 4-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard) , Transmission Overdrive Switch (Standard)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Cargo Volume (cubic ft) 53.2
Cruise Control Optional
Passenger Capacity 6
Reading Lamps Front Standard

Audio

CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Front Bench Split Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Communications - Onboard Hands Free Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Optional
Vanity - Passenger Standard

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Running Board Optional
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Windows - Deep Tinted Optional

Mirrors

Heated Driver Optional
Heated Exterior Optional
Passenger Optional
Integrated Turn Signals Optional

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Front All-Terrain (Optional) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Terrain (Optional)
Wheels Steel Wheels (Standard)

Towing

Tow Hooks - Front Optional
Trailer Towing Package Optional