Hybrid Vortec 5.3L V8

The Silverado Classic Hybrid — the first full-size production pickup to utilize hybrid technology — has limited availability in all 50 states.

The built-in generator provides 120-volt alternating current (AC) via four household-style accessory power outlets — two in the cab and two in the cargo box
Total collective available power of 2,400 watts offers the capability of running power tools and household items, such as a refrigerator, or functioning as a generator in a remote area
Its 14,000-watt electric motor works closely with the Vortec 5.3L V8 engine to boost city fuel economy by 2 MPG without a loss in power, compared to a conventional Silverado Classic with the same engine.(1) That’s gas mileage that comparable Triton and HEMI gas engines can’t touch(2)
An electric motor replaces the conventional starter and alternator components, resulting in a nearly invisible integration of the electric motor into the gasoline powertrain
Silverado Classic Hybrid features an engine start/stop system that automatically shuts the engine off to save fuel when braking at speeds below 13 mph — or when the vehicle is not moving. When the brake pedal is released, the accelerator is pressed or the Tow/Haul mode button is pressed, the engine automatically restarts
Silverado Classic Hybrid’s regenerative braking takes some of the inertial energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy, which is stored in the Energy Storage Module.

Based on 2007 Silverado Classic Hybrid 2WD model with EPA estimated MPG 18 city (4x4 model 17 city).
Based on 2006 competitive information.