Engine: 4.8-liter ohv 16-valve V8

Engine Options: 195-hp 4.3-liter ohv V6; 285-hp 4.8-liter ohv V8; 295-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 310-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 300-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8; 345-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, four-wheel ABS with dynamic rear proportioning

Optional Safety Equipment: traction control

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 2WD Short Box Extended Cab ($27,825)

Standard Equipment: Vortec 4800 V8; automatic transmission; power steering; bodyside moldings; chrome front bumper; chrome rear step bumper; solar-ray light tinted glass; power mirrors w/heat; front air dam; cargo area lamps; recovery hooks; swing-out rear quarter windows; daytime running lights w/automatic exterior lamp control; intermittent wet-arm windshield wipers w/pulse washers; manual dual-zone air conditioning; AM/FM/CD audio w/seek-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume & RDS; overhead mini console w/map lights; electric rear-window defogger, driver information center; instrument panel w/speedometer, odometer w/trip odometer, voltmeter, tachometer, fuel level, engine temp & oil pressure gauges; illuminated entry feature; electrochromic rearview mirror w/8-point compass & outside temperature indicator; center fold-down armrest w/storage; assist handles (3); cupholders (4); dual front padded visors w/cloth trim, extenders & driver-side pocket; passenger side vanity mirror; cruise control; power programmable door locks; power windows w/driver side express-down feature; 12-volt accessory outlets (2); front 40/20/40 split-bench seat w/driver & passenger manual reclining & adjustable outboard head restraints; front seat storage pockets; folding, full-width rear bench seat; custom cloth upholstery; tilt steering column; black leather-wrapped steering wheel rim; Passlock theft deterrent system; remote keyless entry w/2 transmitters, panic button & content theft alarm

Options as Tested: high capacity air cleaner ($25)

Destination Charge: 850

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 285 @ 5200

Torque: 295 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 16/21

Wheelbase: 143.5 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 227.6/78.5/71.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 65.0/66.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 46.6 feet

Seating Capacity: 6 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 41.0/61.4/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.4/61.5/33.7 inches

Trunk Volume: cubic feet

Payload: 1583

Suspension, f: independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches

Curb Weight: 4617 pounds

Towing Capacity: 6000 pounds

Tires: P245/70R17

Brakes: disc/drum with ABS, Dynamic Rear Proportioning

Fuel Capacity: 26.0 Gallons