Chevrolet Silverado

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid is a powerful full-size pickup that achieves 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering the capability expected of a full-size truck – including a 6,100-pound (2,767 kg) towing capacity.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

Partnering General Motors’ patented two-mode hybrid system and a powerful 6.0L gas V-8, the Silverado Hybrid delivers highly efficient performance, including all-electric driving up to 30 mph (48 km/h). That allows fuel savings to be realized even when the truck is fully loaded or towing a trailer.

With powerful designs complementing exceptional capabilities, the Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty models are ready for any task, whether work or leisure. They are offered in a range of 2500HD (three-quarter-ton) and 3500HD (one-ton) models; and are available in WT, LT and LTZ trim.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado HD

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is not only the strongest ever offered by Chevrolet, but it delivers segment-topping fuel economy – a combination that is winning over more and more customers and critics – including repeat appearances on Car and Driver’s 5Best Trucks list for 2008.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado

Move to bring production in line with market demand and company to explore options to expand car production

DETROIT, 2008-04-28 – General Motors (GM) announced today that it is eliminating one shift of production at its full-size pickup truck assembly plants in Pontiac, Mich.; Flint, Mich.; and Oshawa, Ontario; and its full-size SUV assembly plant in Janesville, Wis. The decisions were made to bring production capacity more in line with market demand.

Under this plan, approximately 88,000 units of full-size pickup and 50,000 units of full-size SUV production will be removed from GM’s North American production capacity for the remainder of the 2008 calendar year.

Based on current plans, the shift reductions will be effective on the following dates:

GMAC 2.9% APR or 3.9% APR Available for Well-Qualified Buyers on 2003-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Silverado; Pontiac G6; and GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL Models

2008-04-01 -- DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Silverado; Pontiac G6; and GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL models.

- First time a South Korean automaker represented in Top Picks
- First time since 2005 a U.S. model makes list for pickup truck

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports has named four new models to its Top Picks list for 2008 -- the Hyundai Elantra SE and Hyundai Santa Fe as top choices for small sedans and midsized SUVs, respectively; the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado as the top choice for pickup truck; and the Lexus LS 460L as the best luxury sedan.

The announcement was made today during a Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) press conference. Details can be found in CR's Annual April Auto Issue, on sale Tuesday, March 4.

Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 – GM Canada was today honoured by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), which named the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado as its 2008 Truck of the Year.

The recognition results from recent back-to-back driving evaluations of 59 new vehicles at the annual AJAC Test Fest evaluation - the foundation of the Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY) program. Over 70 of Canada’s top automotive journalists judged this year’s competition, which aims to provide consumers with sound, comparative information on new vehicles.

Business Customers Can Use Less Gas, Go Green and Still Get the Job Done

2008-01-30, CHICAGO - General Motors, committed to developing the industry's widest range of gas-friendly to gas-free vehicles, will showcase several gas-saving commercial vehicles at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show Feb. 6 thru Feb. 17.

GM's Fleet and Commercial Operations (FCO) will display vehicles featuring outstanding fuel economy, E85 ethanol and biodiesel capability, and gas-electric hybrid vehicles designed to help GM customers go green without going broke.

It's All About Choice: High-volume Global Brand Makes Commitment to Fuel-Savings Leadership by Offering Customers Many Solutions; Announces Partnership with Walt Disney Company

2007-11-14, LOS ANGELES – General Motors announced today that Chevrolet will lead the corporation’s effort to reinvent the industry with a global portfolio of cars and trucks ranging from gas-friendly to gas-free.

DETROIT, November 7, 2007 -- After an exhaustive evaluation of more than twenty five competitive automobiles, (GM) will take center stage at the fourth annual Sobre Ruedas Awards Ceremony for having a stellar 2008 line-up. Taking into consideration performance, styling, safety, technology and overall driving experience, an elite panel of judges selected GM for top honors in six out of the 13 possible categories, affirming GM’s leadership in innovation and quality. The ceremony will take place at the South Florida International Auto Show held in Miami on November 9. Several key GM executives will be on-hand to accept the prestigious awards.

* General Motors – 2008 Car Manufacturer of the Year

2007-10-18, BALTIMORE – General Motors Corp. announced today the production of its one-millionth Allison A1000 transmission at its Baltimore transmission plant. The transmission is a key component of the powertrain for GM’s award-winning Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks.

GM Powertrain’s Baltimore transmission plant was built in 2000, and produced its first transmission on December 5 that year. The A1000-series transmission was first introduced in the 2001 model Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups and since then, customer enthusiasm for the transmission has been outstanding. In fact, the A1000-series transmission provides segment-leading torque output of 660-lb ft.

Redesigned for 2007, the Chevy Silverado soldiers on into the ’08 model year with revisions that enhance its value. The Silverado is not only the strongest ever offered by Chevrolet, but delivers segment-topping fuel economy – a combination that is winning over more and more customers and critics.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Extended Cab

2007-09-26, DETROIT, Mich. -- The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Series pickup trucks have received the federal government's highest side-impact crash rating - five stars - making Silverado and Sierra the industry's only full-size pickups to earn this top rating.

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Series Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab models all received the highest possible side-impact rating for models tested with and without available head curtain side-impact air bags. The Silverado and Sierra previously received the federal government's highest frontal crash test rating of five stars. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).