2008 - 2013 Silverado 1500 5.3L

2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Specifications

General

Basics
Vehicle Type 4DR Truck
BASE MSRP(US) $32,210.00
Warranty 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Power / Horsepower 315 HP @ 5200 rpm
Torque 338 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
MPG (Economy) 14 city / 19 highway
Curb Weight 5,251 lbs
Engine:
Engine Type V8 5.3L
Cylinders 8 cylinders
Fuel Type Gasoline
Valve Configuration OHV
Displacement (ci/cc) 323 / 5300
Power / Horsepower 315 HP @ 5200 rpm
Torque 338 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity 6 quarts
Recommended Oil 5W-30
Transmission:  
Transmission Type 4-speed Automatic
Number Of Speeds 4
Wheels & Tires:  
Tire Size P265/70R17
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Dual Disc Brakes
Technical Specifications:  
Length 229.9 in.
Fuel Capacity 26 Gallons
Total Seating 6 people
Drive Line:  
Driveline Type RWD/4WD
Number Of Driveline Modes 2
Lights:  
Headlight Bulb 9007

Dimensions

Measurements:
Overall Length 229.9 inches
Overall Width 79.9 inches
Overall Height 73.7 inches
Wheelbase 143.5 inches
Ground Clearance 9.0 inches
Weights:
Curb Weight 5,251 lbs
Tongue Hitch Weight 750 lbs
Max Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs

Chassis

Suspension:
Front Suspension Type MacPherson Strut
Front Damper Double Tube
Rear Suspension Type Multi-Link Coil Springs
Rear Damper Double Tube
Tires and Wheels:
Front Tire Size P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size P265/70R17
Front Rim Size 17"
Rear Rim Size 17"
Brakes:
Front Brake Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Dual Disc Brakes
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank Capacity 26 Gallons
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline

Engine

Engine:
Cylinder Arrangement V8
Displacement 323 ci / 5,300 cc
Compression Ratio 9.5 : 1
Power / Horsepower 315 HP @ 5200 rpm
Torque 338 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Valve Train OHV
Number of Valves 16

Drivetrain

Transmission:
Transmission Type 4-Speed Automatic
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.06:1
2nd 1.63:1
3rd 1.00:1
4th 0.70:1
Reverse 2.29:1