2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review
The Silverado and its twin, the GMC Sierra 1500 trace their lineage all the way back to the '60s, and are two of America's favorite trucks. The modern incarnation of this truck debuted for the 1999 model year, and was offered in either a regular cab or three-door extended cab, with three choices of engine: the Vortec 4300 V6 (200 hp, regular cab only), Vortec 4800 V8 (255 hp), or the Vortec 5300 V8 (270 hp). For the 2000 model year, a four-door option was added, and the 4800 and 5300 were boosted significantly (270 and 285 hp, respectively). A 300-hp Vortec 6000 V8 was introduced in 2001. In 2003, both the Silverado and the Sierra received mild styling upgrades. Also that year, the Silverado SS was released, featuring a performance-tuned drivetrain and a 6.0-liter, 345-hp, Vortec High-Output V8. Both are all new for 2007, and the new Silverado has been voted "North American Truck of the Year."
The BuyingAdvice Team Says:
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is yet another solid truck from GM. With more options than you can shake a stick at and Chevy reliability, the Silverado is a good choice for construction workers and soccer moms alike. It's no wonder its one of the best-selling trucks in America.
What's New For 2007:
$17,590
no
3
15/20
4.3L V6
195@4600RPM
260@2800RPM
4 Speed Automatic
FR/RWD
26
gasoline
36/36000
60/100000
72/100000
What is the Predicted Reliability:
J.D. Power gives the Silverado 3.5 out of 5 stars for initial reliability, and 5 stars for overall design quality. The last generation Silverado had few reliability issues, including vehicle shake and transmission problems. However, it was recalled 14 times over its seven-year run. Expect average reliability. The basic warranty lasts for three years or 36,000 miles.
Analysis Of Safety Ratings And Features:
The Silverado only earned 3.5 stars in government frontal crash tests. Other data is not yet available. Anti-lock brakes are standard, but side airbags are optional. Stability control is optional on extended cabs, but standard on crew cabs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
+ Available in just about every price range
+ Highly customizable
+ High payload capacity
Cons
- Awkward turning
- Poor crash test scores
- Few standard safety features
Head-To-Head Competition:
The Dodge Ram 1500 ST doesn't come close to the Silverado in price and features. It includes a standard CD player and AC, but costs $4,500 more, and lacks the Silverado's automatic transmission, larger engine, and larger payload capacity. The Nissan Titan XE has AC, a larger engine, and 122 more horsepower, but costs $7,000 more and lacks in payload capacity. The Toyota Tundra costs $5,000 more and adds traction control, side airbags, AC, and a CD player, but also lacks in payload capacity.
What Others Are Saying:
"The newly designed 2007 Chevy Silverado has racked up a couple of truck of the year awards, from the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and from Motor Trends Magazine. We've seen past award winners fizzle out with the buying public, but the new Silverado does deserve some recognition." - About.com
"If you don't like multiple choice questions, don't shop for a truck. After you've narrowed the field to a brand of full-size pickup, the selection of dimensions, capacity, price and power can seem nearly endless." - The Detroit News
"Chevy did an excellent job on the basics. The body structure feels as rigid as a supreme-court decision, so squeaks and groans are rare. The ride is smooth, the steering is crisp, the brakes respond without slack. Even on rough dirt roads, the ride remained smoother than in the others." - Car and Driver
Read more about the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the Chevrolet manufacturer web site.
Published on Friday, June 15, 2007 - Email to a friend
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