New 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Price, Photos, Reviews & Features

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Undergoing a major redesign last year, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 returns with a variety of body styles, powerful engine choices, and flexible seating configurations. In the ultra-competitive full-size pickup category, the Silverado competes head-to-head with the Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan for king of the hill.

The Silverado 1500 comes in regular, extended and Crew Cab body styles and offers short, standard and long cargo box lengths. All models have standard rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive for improved handling and control. There are eight powertrain combinations, five suspension packages, and three trim levels to choose from. A variety of powerful Vortec engines are available. Starting with a 4.3 liter V6, the offerings ramp up to a 4.8 liter or 5.3 liter V8 and also include a FlexFuel V8, allowing a combination of gasoline and E85 ethanol to be used.

With a wide range of towing capacities, the optional Vortec Max Performance Pack includes a super-duty four-speed automatic transmission, auto locking rear differential, ride control suspension, and heavy-duty trailering equipment package, providing a towing capacity of 10,400 lbs. – the most of any half-ton pickup available.

All Silverado models come equipped standard dual front airbags and four-wheel anti-lock brakes, preventing wheel lockup during braking. The brakes also include Dynamic Rear Proportioning, which regulates front and rear brake pressure to optimize performance under varying load conditions. Traction assist is available on select 2WD models, limiting wheel slippage on wet or slippery surfaces. An available segment-exclusive automatic locking differential provides additional traction at low speeds in treacherous conditions, automatically sending power to wheels with grip to move the vehicle.

Interior amenities include an optional DVD entertainment system with a flip-down seven-inch display, remote keyless entry, and an AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer and Bose® speakers. Crew Cab models include rear audio controls.

The full-size pickup segment is fierce, but the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has what it takes to stay near the top of the heap.