2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD reviews
and buying guide.
2003
Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD resources:
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD
The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD and 1500SS are
two half-ton pickups that push performance to the max.
If it's big-time power and workhorse-like capability
you require, the 1500HD will provide all that you need.
If, on the other hand, you want a half-ton pickup with
extreme sport-inspired handling, muscle and style, the
1500SS is right up your alley.
The 1500HD is constructed with the ruggedness of the
three-quarter-ton frame. It offers four-door crew cab
seating, a short box bed and a powerful V8 engine to
do the rough stuff. The 1500SS is basically an extended
cab short box bed on steroids. Its engine is the most
robust of any 1500-series Silverado, and on top of that
is added an exceptional handling system. Both models
retain all the toughness and dependability needed to
ensure long, fruitful lives, even with the demanding
tasks they invite.
Under the Hood
The Silverado 1500HD is equipped with an appropriately
muscular 6.0-liter/ 364-cu. in V8 engine with 300 horsepower
at 4400rpm and 360lb-ft of torque at 4000rpm. Not surprisingly,
it is offered in 2WD or 4WD configurations. Antilock
4-wheel disc brakes are standard. With a sturdy suspension
system and plenty of towing capability, the 1500HD epitomizes
the term no-nonsense.
The 1500SS provides even more juice with an LQ9 version
of the 6.0-liter V8 found on the 1500HD, providing 345
horsepower at 4400rpm and 380lb-ft of torque at 4000rpm.
A standard full-time, all-wheel-drive (AWD) viscous-coupled
transfer case provides exceptional on-road, wet or dry
pavement handling, while an improved high-performance
chassis package translates into great cornering ability.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
As both vehicles are capable of seating up to six passengers,
they come with enough creature comforts to satisfy whoever's
along for the ride. The usual suspects are standard,
including air conditioning, power steering, trip computer
and more. The SS offers even more features, along with
a style package that combines a Dark Charcoal interior
and leather bucket seats with special "SS"
embroidered headrests and 20-inch aluminum wheels.
Quadrasteer, GM's 4-wheel steering system, is available
on the 1500HD. Allowing the rear wheels to turn in the
opposite direction of the front wheels, it helps the
vehicle make tighter turns, such as when cornering or
getting into a tight parking space. Other options packages
address performance, style and convenience needs.
For heavy duty work and high-performance sport satisfaction,
the 1500HD and 1500SS have all the ability to please
even the harshest of critics.
2009 Chevrolet Pricing:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 car prices - dealer cost
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