2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD Review at 2008ChevroletSilveradoHD.net

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD At-A-Glance

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Models Available: Chevrolet Silverado HD Regular Cab 2500 2WD WT ($23,830), Extended Cab 2500 4WD long bed 1LT ($33,220), Crew Cab 2500 4WD standard bed LTZ ($39,590), Regular Cab 3500 4WD WT dually ($28,385), Extended Cab 3500 2WD 2LT SRW ($28,140), Crew Cab 3500 4WD LTZ dually ($40,390)
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Chevrolet's Web Site: http://www.gmbuypower.com
Chevrolet's Phone Number: 800-222-1020

2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD
The most car-like of the heavy-duty pickups.

By G.R. Whale, NewCarTestDrive.com

Chevy Silverado HD heavy-duty pickups are about real work and serious play. The 2500-series is often used like a second car and charged with pulling the boat or trailer on weekends, while the 3500 usually sees hauling and pulling duty on a routine basis and tows fifth-wheel RVs and six-horse trailers. With a trailer of 5,000 pounds or less, or infrequent carriage of building materials, you'd be better served with a Silverado 1500.

But for those who need it, the Silverado HD models are the only heavy-duty pickups with independent front suspensions on four-wheel-drive units, for better ride and steering than the competition. The 6.0-liter gas V8 is the strongest standard engine, and the 6.6-liter is the most powerful turbodiesel. The standard six-speed automatic one-ups the competition and only GM includes OnStar. It is well finished, inside and out.

After a mid-2007 debut for the new Chevy Silverado HD, the 2008 models get some minor yet worthwhile upgrades. These include brighter instrumentation, 17-inch wheels on dually models, standard XM radio with three-month subscription. Regular Cab pickups offer a power front bench seat option, split 40/20/40.

A choice of interiors is available, with different dashboards rather than merely varied finishes. You can have it sweep-out simple, or served up with heated leather, navigation, and an expensive-looking opaque shade for the moonroof. Regular cabs are roomy enough for three, extended cabs are ideal for younger families and have a thoughtful new rear door design, while the crew cab is suitable for four or five big athletes or pony-sized dogs.

The Silverado HD is the most car-like of big pickups, whether referring to interior appearance or driving feel. Yet it carries and tows as well as other heavy-duty pickups. With close to 100 derivatives in cab/box/trim/drive choices and option sheets to fill many pages, there should be an example to fit your tastes and requirements.

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