• Engine, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (Requires C*10*03 or CC10753 models. Standard with C*10*03 or CC10753 models. Not available with (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package or (Z82) heavy-duty trailering equipment.)
• Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (On Crew Cab models, requires (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI Flex-Fuel engine. Not available on C*10953 models.)
• Rear axle, 3.23 ratio (Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.)
• Suspension Package, Solid Smooth Ride includes 35 mm piston twin tube shocks and 36mm front stabilizer bar
• GVWR, 6400 lbs. (2903 kg) (Standard on C*10703, C*10903 and CC10753 models.)
• Rear wheel drive
• Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
• Alternator, 145 amps
• Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
• Suspension, front independent, coil over shock
• Suspension, rear 2-stage multi-leaf springs, semi-elliptic
• Steering, power, rack-and-pinion
• Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
• Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe

• Wheels, 4-17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) steel, 6-lug painted includes painted center caps (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels)
• Tires, P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall includes a blackwall spare tire (Requires 2WD models.)
• Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) steel spare (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels)
• Tire carrier, outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear
• Bumper, front Black (Includes Black bumper end caps.)
• Bumper, rear chrome, step-style with pad
• Air dam, Black
• Grille, Black surround
• Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature
• Lamps, dual cargo area lamps
• Mirrors, outside manual, Black, manual-folding
• Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows
• Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers
• Door handles, Black
• Pickup box, Fleetside

• Your Choice

• StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control
• Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock
• Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
• Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
• Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
• Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right-front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
• OnStar, delete
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)

LTZ models boast many more exclusive features in addition to the instrument panel; different door panels, a divided center console, heated power leather front seats, and an upgrade Bose sound system are included, while the top crew cab LTZ models get a rear-seat audio system, larger glovebox and rain-sensing wipers.

In most Silverado 1500 models, a stadium-style back seat is split 60/40, including a folding center armrest, and can be folded forward easily. The extended-cab versions have enough legroom for occasional use and access is aided by 170-degree back doors.

Regular cab, crew cab and extended cab versions of the Silverado how much cabin and passenger space you need, while cargo bed lengths are 5'-8" for the short bed, 6'-6" for the standard bed, or 8 feet for the long bed. The maximum payload rating is as high as 1,909 pounds.

Across most of the model line, the Silverado has very good ride and handles well compared to the full-size trucks of the past, with a well-tuned coil-over-shock front suspension, Hotchkiss-type rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. Actually, five different suspensions are offered, each tuned for particular types of use: Z83 is for a smooth ride; Z85 is oriented for better handling and trailer towing; Z71 yields better off-road capability; Z60 is for top street performance; and NHT is for top towing capacity. Towing numbers range up to 10,700 pounds when configured with the extended cab, 6.0-liter engine and Enhanced Trailering Package.

The 2010 Silverado now offers three different engines-a 195-horsepower, 4.3-liter V6, a 302-hp, 4.8-liter V8, a 315-hp, 5.3-liter V8, and a 403-hp, 6.2-liter V8. The latter is not offered on standard cab models. The V6 comes with a 4-speed automatic, while all others get a 6-speed automatic. Fuel economy ratings are as high was 22 mpg on the highway.

The Silverado Hybrid is a good option for green shoppers who still need pickup capability as the two-mode hybrid system-incorporating a 6.0-liter gasoline V8, electric motor system, variable automatic transmission, and nickel-metal hydride battery pack, enables up to a 6,100-pound tow rating while it gets especially good fuel economy in city driving, with EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 22 highway.

Top options on the Silverado include Bluetooth phone connectivity, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a navigation system with XM Nav Traffic, plus a rearview camera system that aids visibility while parking this tall vehicle.