2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications

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New 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications

Brakes
Brake TypePwr
Brake ABS System4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)- TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)- TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Drum - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)78.7
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)61.5
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)62.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)50.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)21.0
Tailgate Width (in)61.6
Cargo Volume (ft³)60.7
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)17.88
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)16.84
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)16.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)145
Maximum Alternator Watts
Engine
Engine Order CodeLY2
Engine Order CodeLY5
Engine Order CodeLMG
Engine Order CodeLU3
Engine TypeGas V8
Engine TypeGas/Ethanol V8
Engine TypeGas V6
Displacement4.8L/293
Displacement5.3L/323
Displacement5.3L/323
Displacement4.3L/262
Fuel SystemSFI
Fuel SystemMFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM295 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM315 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM195 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM305 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM338 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM260 @ 2800
Engine Oil Cooler
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)119.0
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)205.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)79.9
Height, Overall (in)73.6
Overhang, Front (in)39.4
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)47.2
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)116.5
Cab to Axle (in)41.9
Cab to End of Frame (in)- TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)34.7
Ground to Top of Frame (in)- TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in)- TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in)7.7
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)13.4
Frame
Frame TypeHydroformed
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)26
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
Fuel Tank Location
Aux Fuel Tank Location
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity3
Front Head Room (in)41.5
Front Leg Room (in)41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)65.2
Front Hip Room (in)62.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)14 (2008)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)15 (2008)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)19 (2008)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)20 (2008)
Steering
Steering TypePwr
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)39.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)- TBD -
Summary
Vehicle NameSilverado 1500 Pickup
Body StyleReg Cab 6.5' Wideside
Body CodeE63
Suspension
Suspension Type - FrontIndependent
Suspension Type - Rear2-stage multi-leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)3200
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)3750
Axle Type - Front- TBD -
Axle Type - Rear- TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)3200
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.42
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.23
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)1.81
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)1.38
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)1.81
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)1.38
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)1.26
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
Tires
Front Tire Order CodeQXR
Front Tire Order CodeQJM
Front Tire Order CodeQJP
Front Tire Order CodeQSS
Front Tire Order CodeQXN
Front Tire Order CodeQXQ
Front Tire Order CodeQPR
Rear Tire Order CodeQXR
Rear Tire Order CodeQJM
Rear Tire Order CodeQJP
Rear Tire Order CodeQSS
Rear Tire Order CodeQXN
Rear Tire Order CodeQXQ
Rear Tire Order CodeQPR
Spare Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order CodeQXR
Spare Tire Order CodeQJM
Spare Tire Order CodeQJP
Spare Tire Order Code- TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code- TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code- TBD -
Spare Tire Order CodeQPR
Front Tire SizeP265/70R17
Front Tire SizeLT245/70R17
Front Tire SizeP275/55R20
Front Tire SizeP265/65R18
Front Tire SizeP245/70R17
Rear Tire SizeP265/70R17
Rear Tire SizeLT245/70R17
Rear Tire SizeP275/55R20
Rear Tire SizeP265/65R18
Rear Tire SizeP245/70R17
Spare Tire Size
Spare Tire SizeP265/70R17
Spare Tire SizeLT245/70R17
Spare Tire Size- TBD -
Spare Tire Size- TBD -
Spare Tire SizeP245/70R17
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)2204
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)2304
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)2010
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)2244
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)2044
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)2004
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)2204
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)2304
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)2010
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)2244
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)2044
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)2004
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)- TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front- TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear- TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)4800
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)480
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)8200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)7200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)5200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)4800
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)750
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)1230
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)1080
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)780
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)720
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)7200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)7200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)8200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)1800
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)1800
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)2050
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Transmission
DrivetrainREAR WHEEL DRIVE
Trans Order CodeMYC
Trans Order CodeM30
Trans Type6
Trans Type4
Trans Description Cont.Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)4.03
First Gear Ratio (:1)3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)2.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1)1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.53
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)1.15
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)0.85
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)0.67
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)3.06
Reverse Ratio (:1)2.29
Clutch Size (in)
Trans Power Take Off
Trans PTO Access
Transfer Case Model
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
Transfer Case Power Take Off
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)3200
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)3750
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)2538
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)1769
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)6400
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)13000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)12000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)10000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)9500
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Spare Wheel Size (in)17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel MaterialAluminum
Front Wheel MaterialSteel
Rear Wheel MaterialAluminum
Rear Wheel MaterialSteel
Spare Wheel Material
Spare Wheel MaterialSteel