Chevrolet Silverado I (1998–2002)

The Chevrolet Silverado I was offered with 12 gasoline engine versions, from 200 to 288 hp, built 1998–2002.

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Production years1998–2002
Body stylePickup
Doors4
Length237.2 in (6,025 mm)
Width78.5 in (1,994 mm)
Height77.0 in (1,956 mm) – 77.3 in (1,963 mm)

All Chevrolet Silverado I engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
4.3 (200 hp) Crew Cab 15001998–2002Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)260 lb-ft (352 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
4.3 (200 hp) Crew Cab 1500 4WD1998–2002Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)260 lb-ft (352 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.3 (200 hp) Crew Cab 1500 4WD Automatic1998–2002Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)260 lb-ft (352 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.3 (200 hp) Crew Cab 1500 Automatic1998–2002Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)260 lb-ft (352 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
4.8 (275 hp) Crew Cab 15001998–2002Gasoline275 hp (202 kW)285 lb-ft (386 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
4.8 (275 hp) Crew Cab 1500 4WD1998–2002Gasoline275 hp (202 kW)285 lb-ft (386 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.8 (275 hp) Crew Cab 1500 4WD Automatic1998–2002Gasoline275 hp (202 kW)285 lb-ft (386 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.8 (275 hp) Crew Cab 1500 Automatic1998–2002Gasoline275 hp (202 kW)285 lb-ft (386 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.3 (285 hp) Crew Cab 15001998–2002Gasoline285 hp (210 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.3 (285 hp) Crew Cab 1500 4WD1998–2002Gasoline285 hp (210 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.3 (288 hp) Crew Cab 1500 4WD Automatic1998–2002Gasoline288 hp (212 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.3 (288 hp) Crew Cab 1500 Automatic1998–2002Gasoline288 hp (212 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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