CHEVROLET SILVERADO

OVERVIEW

• Manufacturer: General Motors
• Also called:

GMC Sierra

Chevrolet Cheyenne (Mexico)

VIA VTRUX

VTA SolTRUX

Chevrolet C/K (South Korea and east Asia)

International CV

• Production: 1998–present
• Assembly:

United States:

Flint, Michigan

Pontiac, Michigan

Roanoke, Indiana

Springfield, Ohio (Medium Duty)

Canada: Oshawa, Ontario

Mexico: Silao, Guanajuato

BODY AND CHASSIS

• Class: Full-size/Heavy-Duty pickup truck
• Body style:

2-door regular cab

extended cab

4-door crew cab

• Layout:

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

CHRONOLOGY

• Predecessor: Chevrolet/GMC C/K

POWERTRAIN (PRESENT)

• Engine:

L3B 2.7 L Turbocharged I4

LV3 EcoTec3 4.3 L V6

L8B EcoTec3 5.3 L V8

L82 EcoTec3 5.3 L V8

L87 EcoTec3 6.2 L V8

LM2 Duramax Diesel 3.0 L I6

• Transmission: 10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L80 MF6 automatic

DIMENSIONS (PRESENT)

• Curb weight: Silverado 1500

4,474–4,686 lb (2,029–2,126 kg) (Regular Cab)

4,793–5,007 lb (2,174–2,271 kg) (Double Cab)

4,798–5,008 lb (2,176–2,272 kg) (Crew Cab)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CHEVROLET SILVERADO

The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand.

The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet.

In Mexico, heavy-duty versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name. Competing against the Ford F-Series, Dodge Ram, Nissan Titan, and Toyota Tundra, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, selling almost 12 million examples since its introduction.

HISTORY

• First generation Silverado / Second generation Sierra (1999–2007)

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 until 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado/Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) released a year later.

A small refresh for 2003 models was introduced in 2002, bringing slight design changes and an upgrade to the audio and HVAC controls.

The later 2007.5 GMT800 production unit used the name Classic to denote the difference between the first and second generation trucks.

• Second generation Silverado / Third generation Sierra (2007–2014)

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 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.

• Third generation Silverado / Fourth generation Sierra (2014–2019)

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.

• Fourth generation Silverado / Fifth generation Sierra (2019–present)

On December 16, 2017, Chevrolet unveiled the all-new, fourth-generation 2019 Silverado 1500 at its Chevy Truck Centennial Celebration Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The reveal of the all-new Silverado was not expected until early 2018.

For its debut, the Silverado 1500 was airlifted via helicopter onto a stage, where it was introduced to a crowd of Chevrolet truck owners and enthusiasts, as well as to the automotive press.

HOW TO WASH YOUR TRUCK: CHEVROLET SILVERADO

• Step 1 – Remove your battery

Turn off your engine, pop the hood of your truck, and then remove your battery by detaching the cables from the battery terminals one by one.

This must be done before starting the detailing process. Take this time to bag or use electrical tape on any loose and exposed wiring.

• Step 2 – Washing

With the hood popped, spray down the engine bay with a degreaser or foaming cleanser. While that is working the grime off your engine, wet the exterior of the vehicle to begin washing.

Then, begin cleaning the panels. Remember, the panel needs to be lubricated (wet) to avoid scratches. When passing the mitt over the paint work, resist the urge to work in circular motions. Instead, use low pressure and straight passes across the panel.

With the body cleaned, use an agitating brush to scrub the engine bay to loosen additional grime. With this all done, spray the car down to remove excess grime, soap suds, etc.

Pro Tips

Use a microfiber cloth or car sponge on your paint and exterior trim panels.

Hose down the truck bed to loosen any large dirt particles. You may also want to switch to a more concentrated cleaner for this area of your truck. It is also recommended using Forever Black Truck Bed Liner Gel.

• Step 3 – Clean your wheels

Spray a tire and wheel cleaner onto each wheel. Then, clean using a bristled brush. It is recommended using Black Magic Foaming All Wheel Cleaner.

Hose off any lose dirt before applying.

Spray the foam cleaner onto your wheels.

Wait 3-5 minutes for the product’s cleaning agents to take effect.

Wipe away dirt using a microfiber cloth, sponge, or bristled brush.

Hose off wheels using cool water.

Then, let it dry.

Pro Tip

Any cleaning materials—be it a cloth, sponge, or cleaning brush—that you use should be soft.

• Step 4 – Clay bar your truck using a lubricant

Clay bars run over the whetted surface of the paint work, and it draws up those contaminants hidden in the paint to remove them.

Using a small section of clay bar and progressing slowly section by section across your truck, glide the clay bar over the surface of your paint. Use a back-and-forth motion to remove contaminants and achieve a smooth, even finish in preparing for polishing.

Periodically check the clay bar as it pulls up contaminants because clay bars are one-time-use. Once it has picked up those contaminants, the bar itself is now contaminated and rubbing used clay bar against the paint is no bueno!

A typical full, fresh clay bar should be more than enough to cover your entire vehicle, even if you have an F350 or larger.

• Step 5 – Polish and wax your truck

Apply a high performance polish. Rub the product into the paint with a clean microfiber cloth until it completely disappears.

Wipe away any excess residue and or swirls.

Follow with a high quality wax, applying the same application technique. Some of the favorite wax products include Meguiar’s High-Tech Yellow Wax liquid, Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnuba Plus Paste Wax, and Turtle Wax’s Ice Paste Wax.

• Step 6 – Clean your interior

Remove dirt and other items by hand before running a vacuum across your seats, floors, and mats. Wipe down interior panels using an interior car care product.

A 303 Aerospace Protectant is highly recommended for your interior plastics and dash. It will give a clean, semi-gloss appearance and better protect from sun fading. Clean your windshield and windows with a glass cleaner.

Source: wikipedia, chevroletforum.