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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Chevrolet Silverado page on 9 October 2017, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Chevrolet Silverado, and its mechanically identical cousin, the GMC Sierra, are a series of full-size and heavy-duty pickup trucks manufactured by General Motors and introduced in 1998 as the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K line. The Silverado name was taken from a trim level previously used on its predecessor, the Chevrolet C/K pickup truck from 1975 through 1998. General Motors continues to offer a GMC-badged variant of the Chevrolet full-size pickup under the GMC Sierra name, first used in 1987 for its variant of the GMT400 platform trucks.
Although General Motors introduced its first pickup truck in 1930, the term "Silverado" was a designation used only to detail the trim for the Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks, Suburbans, and Tahoes from 1975 through 1999. GMC used a few variations of the "Sierra" name (e.g. Sierra, Sierra Classic, and High Sierra); however, Chevrolet still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes.
The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks have been essentially the same for their entire history. However, there are some trim and add-on option variations. Early models included variations in the engine and equipment, but the present differences are slight. The 1999 model year redesign included different grilles and interior trim, and certain features (e.g. Quadrasteer) were included at different times on the two trucks. The GMC Sierra has a luxury package known as "Denali" which adds tons of creature comfort features and design changes. Chevrolet's equivalent to the Denali trim level is the High Country Silverado which was introduced in the 2014 model year.
First generation (1998–2007)
The GMT800 Silverado/Sierra 1500 and 2500 (non Heavy Duty) (light pickup trucks) were released in August 1998 as 1999 models. The "classic" light-duty GMT400 C/K trucks were continued in production for that first year alongside the new models, and the Heavy-Duty GMT400 pickups (alongside the GMT400 SUVs) were continued through 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado/Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) being introduced. A small refresh for 2003 models was introduced in 2002, bringing slight design changes and an upgrade to the audio and HVAC controls. The latter 2006 and 2007 GMT800 production units used the name Classic to denote the difference between the first and second generation trucks.
Second generation (2006–2014)
The all-new GMT900 generation of the Silverado/Sierra arrived in the last quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It features a redesigned exterior, interior, frame, and suspension as well as a power increases on certain engines. It takes styling cues from the 2007 GMT900 SUVs and the Chevrolet Colorado pickups. Like the GMT900 SUVs, these pickups also have greatly improved aerodynamics over their predecessors like steeply raked windshields and tighter panel gaps which improve fuel economy. The GMT800 models were continued through 2007 badged as "Classic", just as the GMT400 models continued for two years after the GMT800's introduction.
The new Silverado earned the North American Truck of the Year award for 2007 and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2007. Like its predecessors, the new Silverado offers buyers a choice of two door regular cabs, four door extended cabs (with rear doors that now open 170 degrees similar to the Nissan Titan) and four door crew cabs with the rear doors opening in the same direction as the front doors. GM also offers the trucks in the traditional two and four wheel drive configurations.
Third generation (2013–present)
On December 13, 2012, the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, along with the related 2014 GMC Sierra were introduced in Detroit, Michigan, later making their public debut at the North American International Auto Show. GM dropped the 900 platform and changed to K2XX. The third generation Silverado 1500 has three gas engine options: 4.3 L EcoTec3 V6, 5.3 L EcoTec3 V8, or 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8. Chevrolet's MyLink touch-screen multimedia interface system will be available on most models. It will have A2DP stereo streaming technologies, Bluetooth hands-free telephone, USB hookups, and an input for an Apple iPod or iPhone. When connected via the USB port, an iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5/iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus will be able to stream music from Pandora Radio. A Bose premium audio system, as well as a Bose surround sound audio system will be available on most models. OnStar will be standard on all models.
Underneath, the Silverado rides on a fully boxed high strength steel frame with hydroforming technology; truck cab's frame is built with high strength steel as well. The third generation Silverado uses aluminum on the hood, for the engine block and for the control arms in order to save mass. The truck's bed is made of roll-formed steel instead of stamped steel used by other manufacturers in order to save weight and gain strength. The third generation Silverado introduced the upmarket High Country edition which includes saddle brown leather interior, which is Chevrolet's first entry into the luxury market. A revised front end features styling cues from the 1980s-era Chevrolet C-Series Trucks, and, on Z-71 models, a Z-71 badge was added to the front grille. The first production Silverado completed assembly on April 29, 2013. The Silverado 1500 went on sale in May 2013 as a 2014 model, with the Silverado HD Series being available in early 2014 for the 2015 model year. On January 10, 2014 a recall was issued for 370,000 Silverado and Sierra pickups due to a fire risk.
A rebadged version of the Silverado called the Chevrolet Cheyenne is sold in Mexico.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| July 1998 | Remote Redesigned Air Bag Deployment Investigation SCI Technical Summary Report RABSS Vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Series Pickup Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 189KB - 12 pages |
| October 1998 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 556KB - 9 pages |
| April 1999 | Redesigned Air Bag Special Study (RABSS) SCI Technical Summary Report RABSS Vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet C-1500 Pickup Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 268KB - 11 pages |
| September 1999 | On-Site Redesigned Air Bag Investigation Vehicle - 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 724KB - 16 pages |
| classified date 2000 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 4x4 extended cab pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 54.5MB - 108 pages |
| classified date 2001 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado LS, 4 x 4, 3-door pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7.9MB - 144 pages |
| classified date 2001 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4x4, 4-door pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 3.3MB - 97 pages |
| April 2003 | General Dynamics Remote Child Safety Seat Investigation Vehicle - 1999 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 676KB - 22 pages |
| May 2003 | SCI/NASS Combination Case Report Vehicle - 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 3,034KB - 13 pages |
| October 1999 | On-Site Redesigned Air Bag Investigation Vehicle - 2000 Chevrolet Silverado K-1500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 992KB - 27 pages |
| March 2001 | On-scene Investigation / Vehicle to Vehicle 2001 Chevrolet 1500 series 4x4 pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 635KB - 21 pages |
| July 2001 | On-Site Integrated Seat Belt Investigation Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet K1500 Pick-Up Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 642KB - 16 pages |
| classified date 2005 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71, 4x4, 4-door pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7.8MB - 129 pages |
| 21 April 2006 | Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment FMVSS-108 Eagle Eyes GM159-B001L/R Replaceable Bulb (HB3/HB4) Headlamps for 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 493KB - 25 pages |
| December 2002 | On Site Advanced 208-Compliant Investigation / Vehicle to Vehicle 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,182KB - 18 pages |
| 23 December 2002 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208: Occupant Crash Protection 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 12.2MB - 240 pages PDF - 12.2MB - 240 pages |
| January 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208 Compliant Crash Investigation 2003 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado extended cab pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 747KB - 24 pages |
| January 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,614KB - 17 pages |
| January 2003 | SCI 1 Remote Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation SCI Technical Summary Report Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 380KB - 15 pages |
| February 2003 | General Dynamics Remote Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation SCI Technical Summary Report Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 172KB - 16 pages |
| April 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado Pick-Up Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 296KB - 19 pages |
| 14 April 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208: Occupant Crash Protection (Supression and Driver Low Risk Deployment Tests) 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.0MB - 180 pages |
| May 2003 | Certified Advanced 208 Compliant Investigation / Vehicle to Vehicle 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 274KB - 22 pages |
| May 2003 | General Dynamics Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 205KB - 21 pages |
| June 2003 | SCI/NASS Combination Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,986KB - 17 pages |
| July 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,881KB - 20 pages |
| August 2003 | General Dynamics Remote Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation SCI Technical Summary Report Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 187KB - 21 pages |
| August 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 3,842KB - 24 pages |
| September 2003 | General Dynamics On-Site Certified Advanced-208 Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Subject Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 301KB - 17 pages |
| 26 September 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 110(Indicant): Tire Selection and Rims 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1.7MB - 24 pages |
| December 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado Pick-Up Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 159KB - 19 pages |
| December 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,841KB - 21 pages |
| December 2003 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,087KB - 23 pages |
| January 2004 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,489KB - 23 pages |
| April 2004 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6,262KB - 27 pages |
| June 2004 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado, Extended Cab National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,514KB - 19 pages |
| September 2004 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 735KB - 20 pages |
| April 2005 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 559KB - 18 pages |
| February 2004 | Advanced Occupant Protection System Investigation/ Vehicle to Vehicle 2004 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,868KB - 16 pages |
| March 2004 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Pick-Up Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 224KB - 23 pages |
| September 2004 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Z-71 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 877KB - 25 pages |
| October 2004 | Certified Advanced 208-Compliant (CAC) Vehicle Investigation / Vehicle to Object 2004 Chevrolet 1500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,927KB - 21 pages |
| October 2004 | Certified Advanced 208 Compliant Vehicle Investigation / Vehicle to Object 2004 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,665KB - 20 pages |
| October 2004 | Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation/ Vehicle to Vehicle 2004 Chevrolet 1500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,092KB - 21 pages |
| December 2004 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 355KB - 28 pages |
| March 2006 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Extended Cab National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 893KB - 21 pages |
| July 2006 | On-Site Rollover Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Pickup Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 452KB - 18 pages |
| May 2007 | Remote Not in Traffic Surveillance Back Over Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Extended Cab National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,699KB - 22 pages |
| December 2006 | On-Site Vehicle Rollover Investigation Vehicle - 2006 Chevrolet C3500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 469KB - 15 pages |
| February 2008 | On-Site Rollover Investigation Vehicle - 2006 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,300KB - 16 pages |
| July 2008 | Certified Advanced 208 Compliant Air Bag Investigation 2006 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,126KB - 23 pages |
| February 2008 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 Crew Cab National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 864KB - 16 pages |
| June 2008 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 258KB - 22 pages |
| July 2008 | On-Site Rollover Investigation 2007 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 763KB - 25 pages |
| January 2009 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 819KB - 30 pages |
| January 2009 | On-Site Rollover Investigation Vehicle - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LS 4x4 K2500HD National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,194KB - 18 pages |
| August 2010 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 4X2 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 571KB - 30 pages |
| 28 December 2009 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Truck National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 31.9MB - 338 pages |
| 28 June 2011 | NHTSA Recall 11V339000 2011 Cadillac Escalade, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2011 GMC Sierra, 2011 GMC Yukon Steering:Linkages National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 28 June 2011 | From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC To: Claude Harris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 375KB - 3 pages |
| 29 June 2011 | Upcoming Noncompliance Recall 11181 Certain 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Shift Lever May Not Display Correct Gear GM Service and Parts Operations NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 20KB - 2 pages |
| 30 June 2011 | Intermediate Steering Shaft From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLCNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 29KB - 3 pages |
| July 2011 | Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation General Motors NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 333KB - 5 pages |
| July 2011 | Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation General Motors NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 338KB - 7 pages |
| July 2011 | Representative Letter General Motors NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 82KB - 2 pages |
| 25 October 2011 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 75KB - 4 pages |
| 25 January 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 59KB - 4 pages |
| 24 April 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 67KB - 4 pages |
| 24 July 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 115KB - 4 pages |
| 24 October 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report General Motors LLC NHTSA Recall 11V339000 | PDF - 147KB - 4 pages |
| 4 February 2014 | Explore New Ways to Elevate Your Chevy Silverado With Aftermarket Accessories | Jojo Brando |
| 24 February 2014 | General Motors, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance | Federal Register: NHTSA (Claude H. Harris) |
| 11 March 2014 | General Motors, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance | Federal Register: NHTSA (Claude H. Harris) |
| 19 August 2014 | GSA Auctions: 2004 CHEVROLET 1500 PICKUP TRUCK  | General Services Administration |
| 20 August 2014 | GSA Auctions: 1999 CHEVROLET 2500 | General Services Administration |
| November 2016 crash date | Special Crash Investigations On-Site Guardrail End Treatment Investigation Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.5MB - 43 pages |
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Die Cast - Welly 19844W | 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Fleetside Box | 1:18 Collection, black |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels K6152-0917N D1 | Chevy Silverado | 2007 New Models, small scale, metallic black |
| Post Date | Description | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2017 | 2003 Chevrolet 1500 | GSA Auction | Brighton, Colorado  |
| 22 October 2017 | 2003 Chevrolet 1500 | GSA Auction | Burlington, Colorado |
| 6 May 2020 | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | GSA Auction | Brussels, Illinois |
| 7 May 2020 | 2013 Chevrolet K1500 - 4 Wheel Drive | GSA Auction | Billings, Montana |
| 6 May 2020 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | GSA Auction | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| 6 May 2020 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | GSA Auction | Hill AFB, Utah |
| 9 April 2020 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | GSA Auction | Pullman, Washington |
| 8 May 2020 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | GSA Auction | Lacombe, Louisiana |
