I've only owned this truck for a year, but I've already put it through the fire and flames. From driving at the top of the world in Colorado, to mudding after a prairie thunderstorm, to hauling 1000 pounds over the payload capacity worth of watermelons. For a twenty year old truck, that's pretty impressive. I drive it every day, and the 18 mpg city helps me afford to. Not once did the truck complain or break down. Never been left on the side of road, or stuck in the driveway. Oil changes every 3,000, and it just keeps going. The reason I chose today to write this review is because I was just rear ended at a stoplight by a Honda pilot going 40 mph about a week ago. I walked away without a scratch, and whiplash symptoms never showed up. My truck lost its rear bumper, but its mechanically fine. Still drove it every day last week. Still planning to. If this truck doesn't outlast me I'll be surprised.
- Chevrolet
- Silverado 1500
- 2005
- Z71 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB
- Specifications
- Pricing
- Specs
- Equipment
| Interior | |
| Front head room | 41 " |
| Rear head room | N/A |
| Front shoulder room | 65 " |
| Rear shoulder room | N/A |
| Front hip room | 61 " |
| Rear hip room | N/A |
| Front leg room | 41.3 " |
| Rear leg room | N/A |
| Standard seating | 3 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 205.7 " |
| Body width | 78.5 " |
| Body height | 73.8 " |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 " |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 " |
| Curb | 4,668 lbs. |
| Gross weight | 6,400 lbs. |
| Fuel | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26.0 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates | 16 City / 19 Hwy |
| Performance | |
| Base engine size | 4.8 liters |
| Base engine type | V-8 |
| Horsepower | 285 hp |
| Horsepower rpm | 5,200 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft. |
| Torque rpm | 4,000 |
| Payload | 1,731 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 7,000 lbs. |
| Drive type | four-wheel |
| Turning radius | 20.4 '' |
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Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 119 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity - 3900 lb
The maximum weight that Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is allowed to tow. The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3280 ft (1,000 m) above sea level. With increasing altitude the engine power and therefore the car's climbing ability are impaired because of the reduced air density, so the maximum trailer weight has to be reduced accordingly. The weight of the car and trailer must be reduced by 10% for every further 3280 ft (1,000 m) (or part thereof).
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - 6100 lb
This is the maximum amount of weight Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated to carry (engine, chassis, fluids, passengers, cargo, load - everything). It is often determined by the manufacturer and is indicated in the owner's manual or on the inside of the drive's door panel.
Curb Weight - 4225 lb
This is how much Chevrolet Silverado 1500 weighs sitting on the curb with no driver, passengers, no cargo and no load with all standard options.
Payload Capacity - 1875 lb
Payload is considered all the extra stuff you put inside your vehicle, whether it be passengers or a pile of rocks, that weight is all considered payload. You can increase it by:
- Upgrading the Rear Springs.
- Adding Coil-Over Shock Absorbers.
- Installing a Longer Truck Bed.
- Attaching a Trailer.
- Adding Bed Racks.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - 3150 lb
It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a front axle of your Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - 3686 lb
It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a rear axle of your Chevrolet Silverado 1500.