PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Fullsize pickups are the "work horses"
of the light-duty truck market segment.
Power, dependability and hauling
capacity
are essential elements for this
segment. Fullsize pickups account for
almost one-third of all light-duty truck
sales in Canada, and more than half of
these are extended-cab versions.
NEW FOR 1999: * All-new 1/2-ton and 3/4-ton trucks
introduced
* Trucks re-named from Chevy C/K to Chevy
Silverado
* New modular three-piece frame design
contributes to structural integrity,
crashworthiness and serviceability
*
Three all-new series of Vortec V8
engines (4800, 5300 and 6000) which
provide improvements in fuel economy,
power, emissions and
reliability/durability
over the previous
engines
* Standard 4-wheel disc brakes deliver
world-class "pedal feel," shorter
stopping
distances, linear straight-line
performance and balance with varying
loads
* Standard anti-lock brake system (ABS) is
engineered
with dynamic rear
proportioning that allows for balanced
front-to-rear brake loads
* Rack-and-pinion steering standard on
half-ton,
2WD models
* Standard third door (with wider opening)
on all extended cab models
* Standard 16" tires/wheels on all models
*
Increased cab interior dimensions (both
regular and extended cab models) to
accommodate 98% of the population,
compared to 91.3% with previous truck
*
Rear seatback angle increased from 14 to
18 degrees
* Cab frame and instrument panel
structural rigidity reduces noise,
vibration
and harshness
* Wider track for enhanced stability
* Stronger and lighter control arms
contribute to increased payload capacity
*
New AutoTrac(tm) four-wheel-drive transfer
case automatically transfers power to
the front axle whenever it senses
slippage at the rear wheels
*
Redesigned front and rear axles
contribute to fuel efficiency, quality
and durability improvements while
reducing noise
*
Seat-mounted safety belts for increased
comfort and convenience
* Lower step-in height provides easier
passenger entry/exit without
compromising
ground clearance
* Driver message centre monitors and
reports on 18 vital vehicle functions
and includes segment-exclusive displays
("Transmission
fluid hot," " Check
engine oil level," "Change engine oil,"
and "Low coolant")
* Tow/Haul mode enhances automatic
transmission
performance when trailering
or hauling heavy loads
* Double door seals help reduce wind noise
and water intrusion
*
Integral fog lamps available on all
models
* Telescoping camper mirrors slide in or
out to accommodate trailer towing
*
Increased cargo volume for both long-
and short-box models
* Bussed electrical centres increase
electrical system reliability while
making
problems easier to diagnose, and
reduce wiring, connections and splices
(reduced 96% from previous model)
* Standard engine hour usage meter to help
fleet
operators keep track of usage
* Exclusive transmission temperature gauge
alerts driver if automatic transmission
fluid temperature exceeds normal
operating
range
* Larger windshield and windows for
increased visibility, including
increased upward viewing angle through
the
windshield for reading signs and
seeing overhead traffic lights
* Available "selectable ride" technology
provides firm ride when towing or soft
ride
for normal driving
MODELS: Silverado Reg. Cab, Sportside, Short-Box
Silverado Reg. Cab, Fleetside, Short-Box
Silverado Reg. Cab, Fleetside, Long-Box
Silverado
Ext. Cab, Sportside, Short-Box
Silverado Ext. Cab, Fleetside, Short-Box
Silverado Ext. Cab, Fleetside, Long-Box
MODEL DESIGNATIONS:
"1500" - 1/2-ton;
"2500" - 3/4-ton
VEHICLE CLASS: Fullsize Pickup
ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS:
Oshawa, Ontario; Fort Wayne, Indiana;
Pontiac,
Michigan
CUSTOMER PROFILE: The Chevrolet Silverado fullsize pickup
is targeted toward buyers in the 40s,
most of whom are married. Occupations
are
predominately in the blue-collar
sector, with an increasing number of
white-collar workers buying pickups. Key
buying points are quality, reliability,
durability
and overall vehicle value.
Since fullsize pickup buyers are brand
loyal, previous experience with the
manufacturer and model are also
important.
Chevy truck buyers need a
truck they can depend on day-in and day-
out for both commercial and personal-use
applications.
PRODUCT
MILESTONES:
1936 - Chevrolet fullsize pickup
introduced
1937 - Exterior redesign
1948
- Exterior redesign
1955 - Exterior redesign
1958 - 4-wheel drive debuts on 1/2-, 3/4-
and 1-ton pickups
1973
- All-new trucks introduced; Crew-
Cab and "Big Dooley" debut
1974 - Full-time 4-wheel drive with V8
engine
is released
1977 - K30 1-ton introduced
1982 - 6.2L diesel engine released
1987 - TBI fuel injection installed on
V6
and V8 gasoline engines
1988 - All-new interior and exterior
design introduced; Extended Cab
model
debuts
1990 - 454SS sport-performance truck and
work truck introduced
1991 - Heavy-duty electronic Hydra-Matic
4L80-E
automatic transmission
introduced; Gen V 7.4L V8
replaces Mark IV engine
1992 -
Suburban, Blazer and Crew Cab
join C/K platform; 6.5L Turbo-
Diesel V8 introduced
1993
- 4L60-E electronic 4-speed
automatic transmission introduced
1994 - Two new 6.5L diesel engines
introduced
1995 - Redesigned instrument panel;
standard driver-side air bag
introduced on
models under 8500
GVWR; standard 4-wheel anti-lock
brakes (ABS) added; engine and
transmission
enhancements
1996 - New series of gasoline engines
include the Vortec 4300, 5000,
5700
and 7400 SFI V8s; rear seat
"Easy Access" system on Extended
Cab models (mid-year
introduction);
electric shift
transfer case available
1997 - Speed-sensitive steering added;
passenger-side
air bag standard
on 1/2- and 3/4-ton models below
8600 GVWR lb.; enhancements to
automatic
transmissions
1998 - PASSLock(tm) anti-theft system added
as standard equipment; four-wheel
-drive
front axle actuator
(engages/disengages front axle
electronically)
1999 -
All-new 1/2-ton and 3/4-ton
trucks introduced; three all-new
series of Vortec V8 engines
(4.8L,
5.3L, 6.0L); standard 4-
wheel disc brakes; re-named from
C/K to Silverado; standard third
door
(with wider opening) on all
extended cab models; standard 16"
tires and wheels on all models;
increased
cab interior
dimensions; wider track for
enhanced stability; stronger
frame
utilizing modular three-
section strategy; new AutoTrac(tm)
system for immediate traction;
standard
engine hour usage meter
for fleet operators; and lower
step-in height
/LS
EXTERIOR FEATURES Silverado/LTAir Dam Gray (only with 7200 GVWR and S S
under)
Bumpers Front, chrome with spectra gray S S
cover
Rear step painted argent (base S S
Silverado);
chrome with step
pad(LS/LT)
Bumper, chrome, rear step O S
Door Sill Plates Dark gray (base Silverado); colour- S S
keyed
(LS/LT)
Easy Access System Third door (Extended Cab models S S
only)
Fog Lamp Fog lights (standard on LT) - O
Glass Solar-Ray tinted; all windows S S
Deep-tinted glass on quarter and O O
rear window; light-tinted glass on
all
other windows
Grille Moulded plastic; integral S -
Chevrolet emblem at centre of
grille
Moulded
plastic; integral - S
Chevrolet emblem at centre of
grille; chrome trim
Headlamps Automatic dual composite - halogen S S
Lights Backup lamps, combination S S
parking/direction/hazard,
combination
tail/stop/direction/hazard,
headlamps, license plate lamp,
side marker lamps with reflectors,
cargo lamp, underhood lamp
Mirrors Black,
below eye-line type, fold- S S
away
Electric remote control with - S
chrome
accents
Left- and right-hand; camper type; O O
stainless steel mirror head
Left- and right-hand, remote -
O
control, electric, heated
(requires rear window defogger) -
standard on LT
Mouldings Black hidden roof drip mouldings S S
Colour body-side mouldings O S
Bright wheel opening mouldings S S
(2WD
models only)
Painted wheel opening flare S S
mouldings (4x4 models only)
Nameplates "Silverado" on B pillar; series S -
designation nameplate on doors
"LS" / "LT" nameplate on B pillar; - S
series designation nameplate on
doors
"4 x 4" decals at rear of pickup S S
box side panels (4x4 models)
"Chevrolet" decal on tailgate S -
"Chevrolet" "Silverado" on lower - S
tailgate
Paint Conventional two-tone - O
Pickup Box All steel double sidewall and S S
tailgate construction, painted
body colour
Spare Tire Carrier Lockable winch-type mounted under S
S
the frame in the rear
Tow Hooks Two, front mounted at the front of S S
each frame side member
Wheels Chrome
styled 16" x 6.5" with O S
chrome centre caps
Aluminum 16" x 6.5" O O
Chrome
16" x 6.5" (includes chrome O -
caps; included on LS/LT)
Window Swing-out rear quarter vent S S
(Extended Cab models
only)
Sliding rear (not available with O O
rear window defogger)
Wiper System Intermittent wiper system, demand- S S
type
washer system
Wiring Harness, 6-lead S S
Trailer
/LS
INTERIOR FEATURES Silverado/LTAir Conditioning All weather; standard on LS/LT O S
(includes
increased-capacity
cooling)
Convenience Groups Power door locks, speed control, O S
power windows with express-down
feature
on driver's side (included
with LS/LT)
Power door locks (includes lockout O S
protection)
Cruise
control (included with O S
LS/LT)
Driver and front passenger 6-way O O
power
seat adjuster (included with
leather trim; requires LS/LT)
Defogger Windshield and side window S S
defoggers
Rear
window defogger (requires air O O
conditioning on base Silverado;
not available with rear sliding
window; included as standard on
LT)
Door Trim Panels Colour-keyed grained moulded S S
plastic (base Silverado); soft
vinyl
with carpet covered map
pocket and cloth insert (LS/LT)
Floor Coverings Colour-keyed vinyl floor covering S -
Colour-keyed carpeting with O S
Scotchgard
Fabric Protector and
removable front vinyl mats
Rear mats (Extended Cab models O S
only)
Vinyl,
colour-keyed (replaces - O
carpet and deletes floor mats)
Gauges Speedometer, odometer, fuel level, S S
voltmeter, temperature,
oil
pressure, tachometer, trip
odometer, hour meter
Headliner Full-length colour-keyed cloth S S
with
matching retainer mouldings
Key Single, two-sided key to operate S S
ignition and doors
Lights Dome lamps, incorporating a 20- S S
second
delay-off feature; map
reading lights, underdash
courtesy, ashtray and glove box;
left- and right-hand door jamb
switches
Mirror, Rearview Prismatic with soft vinyl rim S S
Electrochromic, includes a mirror - O
that automatically adjusts to
reduce
night time glare and a
continually recalibrating 8-point
compass system (standard on LT)
Power Points Dual covered in addition to S S
cigarette
lighter receptacle in
instrument panel
Radios AM-FM stereo with digital clock; S -
includes speakers in front doors
(Regular
Cab models)
AM-FM stereo with seek/scan and S -
digital clock; includes fixed mast
antenna and four speakers (2 -
front doors; 2 - rear pillar) -
Extended Cab models
AM-FM stereo with cassette player, - O
seek/scan,
automatic tone control,
clock, TheftLock and speed-
compensated control; includes 6
speakers (two high sensitivity
speakers
in front doors, two
tweeters in front door armrests
and two speakers in rear pillar in
Regular Cab or two speakers in
quarter
trim panel and rear side
door in Extended Cab)
AM-FM stereo with seek/scan, O -
cassette player
and digital clock;
includes four speakers (two in
front doors, two in rear pillar)
AM-FM stereo with CD player, -
S
seek/scan, automatic tone control,
clock, TheftLock and speed
control; includes 6 speakers (two
high
sensitivity speakers in front
doors, two tweeters in front door
armrests and two speakers in rear
pillar in Regular Cab or two
speakers
in quarter trim panel and
rear side door in Extended Cab);
available only on LT
AM-FM stereo with cassette player - O
and CD player, seek/scan,
automatic tone control, clock,
TheftLock and speed control;
includes
6 speakers (two high
sensitivity speakers in front
doors, two tweeters in front door
armrests, and two speakers in rear
pillar)
Seats Front vinyl 40/20/40 split bench S -
seat
Front custom cloth reclining O S
40/20/40
split bench seat with
manual lumbar and centre armrest
storage (base Silverado includes
driver manual seat back recliner,
fixed
centre bench without
armrest; LS/LT includes driver and
front passenger manual seat back
recliner, manual driver and front
passenger
lumbar, folding centre
bench that will function as
armrest with stowage provisions
and mini roof console)
Extended
Cab models only 40/20/40 O S
split front bench (base Silverado
includes driver manual seat back
recliner, fixed centre bench
without armrest; LS/LT includes
driver and front passenger manual
seat back recliner, manual driver
and
front passenger lumbar, seat
back stowage pockets, folding
centre bench that will function as
armrest with stowage provisions
and
full length roof console, and
easy entry on driver's side with
uplevel cloth trim) leather trim
includes driver and front
passenger
power 6-way seat
adjuster
High-back bucket seat with manual - O
recliners and adjustable head
restraint;
inboard arm rest on
driver and front passenger; manual
lumbar on driver and front
passenger; (includes mini overhead
console
and floor console)
Full feature high-back bucket seat - O
with driver and front passenger
power 6-way seat adjuster; inboard
arm rest on driver and front
passenger; power lumbar, seat back
bolster, seat back recliners, and
seat
back stowage pockets; two-
position memory controls; heated
seat for driver and front
passenger, (includes full-length
overhead
console and floor console
available only on LT)
Rear folding seat (Extended Cab S S
models only)
Head
restraints, adjustable on all S S
outboard seats
Seat Belts Seat mounted belts on front S S
outboard seat
Steering Wheel Energy-absorbing,
adjustable tilt S S
steering wheel with anti-theft
locking feature
Simulated leather sport wheel with S -
four spokes
Leather-wrapped sport wheel with - S
four spokes
Sunshades Left-
and right-hand padded; S -
colour-keyed cloth; left hand with
storage strap; right hand with
visor
mirror
Tools Mechanical jack and wheel wrench S S
located in a storage compartment
behind the seat
/LS
MECHANICAL Silverado/LT
Air Cleaner High-capacity (included with O O
Vortec 6000 V8)
Block Heater Engine block heater S S
Cooling Systems Extra-capacity,
engine oil cooling O O
available with Vortec 6000 V8
(includes an external engine oil
cooler)
Transmission
oil cooler provides O O
an external air-to-oil cooling
system; requires 4-speed automatic
transmission (included with
4L80-E
heavy-duty 4-speed automatic
transmission)
Differential Locking differential O O
Engines Vortec
4300 Sequential Fuel O O
Injection (SFI) V6
Vortec 4800 Sequential Fuel O O
Injection
(SFI) V8
Vortec 5300 Sequential Fuel O O
Injection (SFI) V8
Vortec 6000 Sequential
Fuel O O
Injection (SFI) V8 - only
available on 3/4-ton (2500 Series)
models
Skid
Plates Off-Road; includes shields for O O
engine, transmission, front
differential and transfer case
(4x4
models only)
Snow Plow Prep Includes roof-mounted lamp O O
Provisions provisions, 130-amp generator, and
heavy-duty front springs
Suspensions Standard suspension includes S
S
twintube 32-mm shocks
Firm ride suspension includes O O
monotube 36-mm shocks for
increased
damping to improve
handling or trailering (requires
7200 GVWR or 8600 GVWR and LT
tires)
Telephone Includes
wiring for remote control O O
Provisions and cellular phone
Tires LT225/75R-16D - All-Season O O
(requires 7200 GVWR and standard
suspension)
LT245/75R-16E - On/Off Road O O
(requires 7200 GVWR and firm
suspension on 2WD models,
and 8600
GVWR on Long-Box 2WD models)
LT245/75R-16E - All-Season (7200 O O
GVWR on 2WD models, and 8600 GVWR
on
Long-Box 2WD models)
LT245/75R-16E - On/Off Road (4x4 O O
models only)
LT245/75R-16E - All-Season (4x4 O
O
models only)
Towing Device Two front tow hooks (included on O O
4x4 models)
Trailering Package Heavy duty; includes weight O O
distributing platform trailer
hitch (includes heavy-duty 8-lead
wiring harness with 7-way sealed
connector
and extra-capacity
transmission cooling)
Transfer Case Manual two-speed (4x4 models only) S S
AutoTrac:automatic 4-wheel-drive - O
function
in addition to
traditional 2H/4H/4L shift
selections
Transmissions Getrag 5-speed manual with S S
overdrive
4-speed automatic with overdrive O O
(4L60-E); includes tow/haul mode
4-speed automatic with overdrive O
O
(4L80-E)
Wiring Provisions Camper and 5th-wheel trailer O O
(includes 8-wire independently
fused
wiring harness routed to the
front of the pickup box, and an
additional 7-way sealed
connector); requires trailering
package
and Vortec 5300 V8 or
Vortec 6000 V8
/LS
SAFETY AND SECURITY Silverado/LT
Air Bags Next generation driver and front S S
passenger
side air bags; passenger
side air bag suppression switch
located on instrument panel
beneath cargo lamp switch
Anti-Lock Brakes ABS, 4-wheel disc S S
Lighting Automatic headlamp control S S
Remote Keyless Three-button key fob remote - O
Entry transmitter;
illuminated entry,
panic alarm and vehicle content
theft alarm (two key fobs are
provided)
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance S S
Security System PASSLock security system S S
Side Guard Door Side door impact beams S S
Beams
FRAME All-welded ladder-type with channel
design and boxed
front section
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel all body
panels (except roof)
SUSPENSION front Independent (coil springs - 2WD)
(torsion bars - 4x4)
rear
Semi-elliptic; two-stage multi-leaf
springs
BRAKES Power-assisted, front and rear disc; 4-
wheel ABS
STEERING
Type Power,
integral - All 4x4, 1/2-ton and
all 3/4-ton models
Power, rack-and-pinion - All 2WD, 1/2-
ton models
Turns N/A
Turning Diameters 12.2 m (40.1 ft.) - 2WD, regular cab,
short box
12.3 m (43.6 ft.) - 2WD, regular cab,
long box
12.4 m (40.7 ft.) - 4x4, regular cab,
short box
13.6 m (44.5 ft.) - 4x4, regular cab,
long box
14.2
m (46.5 ft.) - 2WD, extended cab,
short box
15.4 m (50.4 ft.) - 2WD, extended cab,
long box
14.4 m (47.3 ft.) - 4x4, extended cab,
short box
15.6
m (51.1 ft.) - 4x4, extended cab,
long box
WHEELS 1500 (1/2-ton) 2500 (3/4-ton)
16
x 6.5" steel 16 x 6.5" steel
16 x 7" 16 x 7"
aluminum/chrome aluminum/chrome
(optional)
(optional)
TIRES P235/75R16 P245/75R16
all-season all-season
(1/2-ton
models) (1/2-ton models)
LT225/75R16D LT245/75R16E
all-season all-season
(3/4-ton
models) (3/4-ton models)
and specifications
ENGINES Vortec 4300 SFI V6 Vortec 4800 SFI V8
Type OHV,
4.3L V6 OHV, 4.8L V8
Block Cast Iron Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Iron Cast Aluminum
Bore x Stroke 101.60 x 88.39 mm 96.0 x 83.0 mm
(4.00
x 3.48") (3.78 x 3.39")
Displacement 4300 cc 4807 cc
(262 cu.in.) (294 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.5:1
Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential-Port Sequential-Port
F.I. F.I.
Horsepower 200
hp @ 4400 rpm 255 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque 255 lb.-ft. 285 lb.-ft.
@ 2800 rpm @ 4000 rpm
ENGINES Vortec
5300 SFI V8 Vortec 6000 SFI V8
Type OHV, 5.3L V8 OHV, 6.0L V8
Block Cast Iron Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Aluminum Cast
Iron
Bore x Stroke 96.0 x 92.0 mm 101.6 x 92.0 mm
(3.78 x 3.22") (4.00 x 3.62")
Displacement 5328 cc 5967 cc
(327
cu.in.) (364 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential-Port Sequential-Port
F.I.
F.I.
Horsepower 270 hp @ 5000 rpm 300 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque 315 lb.-ft. 355 lb.-ft.
@
4000 rpm @ 4000 rpm
LAYOUT Front engine / 2WD (rear drive) and 4x4
TRANSMISSIONS 4-Speed Electronic 4-Speed Heavy-Duty
Automatic Electronic
w/Overdrive Automatic
(under 8600 GVWR) w/Overdrive
(over
8600 GVWR)
Gear Ratios 1st 3.06 2.48
2nd 1.63 1.48
3rd 1.00 1.00
4th 0.70 0.75
5th ----- -----
Reverse 2.29 2.08
Final Drive Ratios 3.42 3.73
TRANSMISSIONS 5-Speed Manual 5-Speed Manual
w/Overdrive w/Overdrive
(under
8600 GVWR) (over 8600 GVWR)
Gear Ratios 1st 4.02 5.61
2nd 2.32 3.04
3rd 1.40
1.67
4th 1.00 1.00
5th 0.73 0.75
Reverse 3.55 5.04
Final Drive Ratios 3.42 3.73
EXTERIOR Regular Cab Regular Cab
DIMENSIONS Short-Box
Long-Box
Wheelbase 3023 mm (119.0") 3378 mm (133.0")
Length (2WD) 5158 mm (203.1") 5639 mm (222.0")
Length (4x4) 5163 mm (203.3") 5644 mm (222.2")
Width 1994
mm ( 78.5") 1994 mm ( 78.5")
Height
(1/2-ton, 2WD) 1808 mm ( 71.2") 1803 mm ( 71.0")
Height
(1/2-ton, 4x4) 1875 mm ( 73.8") 1872 mm ( 73.7")
Height
(3/4-ton,
2WD) Not Applicable 1872 mm ( 73.7")
Height
(3/4-ton, 4x4) Not Applicable 1885 mm ( 74.2")
EXTERIOR Extended Cab Extended Cab
DIMENSIONS Short-Box
Long Box
Wheelbase 3645 mm (143.5") 4001 mm (157.5")
Length (2WD) 5781 mm (227.6") 6261 mm (246.5")
Length (4x4) 5781 mm (227.6") 6266 mm (246.7")
Width 1994
mm ( 78.5") 1994 mm ( 78.5")
Height
(1/2-ton, 2WD) 1808 mm ( 71.2") 1798 mm ( 70.8")
Height
(1/2-ton, 4x4) 1877 mm ( 73.9") 1872 mm ( 73.7")
Height
(3/4-ton,
2WD) 1880 mm ( 74.0") 1882 mm ( 74.1")
Height
(3/4-ton, 4x4) 1890 mm ( 74.4") 1892 mm ( 74.5")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Regular Cab Extended Cab
Head Room
1041/975 mm
front/rear 1041 mm (41.0") (41.0/38.4")
Leg Room 1049/856
mm
front/rear 1049 mm (41.3") (41.3/33.7")
Shoulder Room 1656/1684 mm
front/rear 1656 mm (65.2") (65.2/66.3")
Hip Room 1559/1562
mm
front/rear 1559 mm (61.4") (61.4/61.5")
Rear Seatback Not Applicable 18 degrees
Angle
CAPACITIES
Passenger Seating 3/2 - Regular Cab
6/5/3 - Extended Cab
Fuel
Capacity 95 L (20.8 gal.) - Short-box models
129 L (28.3 gal.) - Long-box models
Cargo Volumes 1611 L (56.9 cu.ft.) - Short-box
2002 L (70.7 cu.ft.) - Long-box
1232
L (43.5 cu.ft.) - Short-box
(Sportside)
Silverado 1500 Silverado 2500
(1/2-ton)
(3/4-ton)
GVWR (min/max) 2540 / 2903 kg. 3266 / 3901 kg.
(6100 / 6400 lb.) (7200 / 8600 lb.)
Payload (min/max) 767 / 1007 kg. 1133 / 1822 kg.
(1692
/ 2220 lb.) (2498 / 4018 lb.)
What kind of transmission is in a 1999 Chevy Silverado 4x4?
Transmission | |
Type | Electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive |
Model | M30 |
Ratios | First: 3.06:1; Second: 1.63:1; |
Third: 1.00:1; Fourth: 0.70:1; Reverse: 2.29:1 |