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2008 SILVERADO CLASSIC

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  • Work Truck is available on Silverado 1500, 2500HD, and 3500 models.
  • 1LS is available on Silverado 1500, 2500HD, and 3500 models.
  • 2LS is available on Silverado 1500 Crew Cab model.
  • 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT are available on Silverado 1500, 1500HD, 2500HD, and 3500 models.
  • SS is available on Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD model.
Exterior
  WT 1LS 2LS 1LT 2LT 3LT SS
Body panels
two-sided galvanized-steel (except the roof, where it's not necessary)
S S S S S S S
Bumpers
chrome front- and rear-step (front only on WT)
S S S S S S -
Bumpers
color-keyed front- and rear-step
- - - - - - S
Cargo-area lamps
dual
S S S S S S S
Daytime Running Lamps
with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control
S S S S S S S
Doors
rear side, with swing-out windows (Extended Cab)
S S S S S S S
Doors
rear side, full-size (Crew Cab)
S S S S S S -
Foglamps
halogen
- - - O S S -
Grille
chrome surround with Black bumper top cap
S S - - - - -
Grille
chrome surround with body color bumper top cap
- - S S S S -
Grille
body color
- - - - - - S
Mirrors
foldaway, Black
S S - - - - -
Mirrors
foldaway, power, heated, Black
- - S S S - -
Mirrors
power, heated, Black, with turn signal indicators in glass, driver-side auto-dimming, power-folding feature, and curb-tilt
- - - O1 O1 S S1
Mirrors, trailering
manual, foldaway, extendable with driver-side dual segment mirror
O O O - - - -
Mirrors, trailering
power, heated, manual folding and extending with turn signal indicators in glass and lower convex spotter glass
- - - O O O -
Moldings
body side, Black
- O - - - - -
Moldings
body side, body color2
- - S S S S -
Pickup box
includes bulkhead dividers, two-tier loading, stake pockets, and four tie-down brackets
S S S S S S S
Recovery hooks
front
S S S S S S S
Tailgate
theft-deterrent design
S S S S S S S
Wheel flares
1500
- - - O3 O3 O3 -
Wheel flares
1500HD, 2500HD and 3500 models
S S S S S S -
Window
sliding rear
O O O O O O O

1 Curb-tilt feature requires available redundant steering wheel-mounted controls.

2 Sandstone Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Summit White and Silver Birch Metallic only. Not available on Silverado 3500 Big Dooley models.

3 Requires Z71 Off-Road Package or Limited Edition Package.

  • Work Truck is available on Silverado 1500, 2500HD, and 3500 models.
  • 1LS is available on Silverado 1500, 2500HD, and 3500 models.
  • 2LS is available on Silverado 1500 Crew Cab model.
  • 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT are available on Silverado 1500, 1500HD, 2500HD, and 3500 models.
  • SS is available on Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD model.
Engine/Chassis
  1500
  WT 1LS 2LS 1LT 2LT 3LT SS
Air cleaner
high-capacity
O O O O O O O
Alternator
145-amp
S S S S S S S
Brakes
four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
S S S S S S S
Differential
automatic locking rear
O O O O O O S
Engine
Vortec 4.3L V6
S1 S1 - - - - -
Engine
Vortec 4.8L V8
S2 S2 S S1,2 - - -
Engine
Vortec 5.3L V8
S3 S3 - S4 S4,5 S4,5 -
Engine
FlexFuel Vortec 5.3L V8
6
O1,7 O1,7 - O1 S4,5 S4,5 -
Engine
Hybrid Vortec 5.3L V8 (Extended Cab Standard Box models only)
- - - O O - -
Engine
Vortec 5.3L H.O.
(Requires Light Duty Power Package)
O2 O2 - O2 O2 O2 -
Engine
Vortec Max 6.0L V8
- - - O8 O8 O8 S
Engine block heater O O O O O O O
Exhaust system
stainless steel; aluminized stainless steel rear of converter
S S S S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Short and Standard Box models (26-gallon)
S S S S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Long Box models (34-gallon)
S S S S S S -
Performance Edition
- - - O5 O5 O5 -
Skid Plate Package
(4x4 models)
O O O O O O O
Snow Plow Prep Package
(Regular Cab 4x4 models only. See dealer for ordering restrictions)
O O - O - - -
Suspension
Z85 Handling/Trailering
O O S O9 S S -
Suspension
Solid Smooth Ride
S S S S - - -
Suspension
Ride-Control, manual selectable, includes 2-position electronic control for shock setting and smooth-road/trailering
- - - - O10 O10 O10
Suspension
Z60 High Performance
- - - - - - S
Suspension
Z71 Off-Road
(1500 4x4 models)
- - - O O O -
Traction Assist
(2WD models)
- O11 O11 O11 O11 O11 -
Trailering Equipment Package, Heavy-Duty
O12 O12 O O O O O
Transfer case
floor-mounted shifter (4x4 models only)
S13 S13 S S13 - - -
Transfer case
Autotrac active 4x4 system (4x4 models only; requires automatic transmission; std. on Crew Cabs)
- - - O14 S S -
Transmission
five-speed manual15
S S - - - - -
Transmission
Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul mode (standard on Extended Cab models)
O O S S S S -
Transmission
heavy-duty Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive
- - - - - - S
Vortec Max Performance Pack
- - - O16 O16 O16 -
Engine/Chassis
  1500HD
  1LT 2LT 3LT
Air cleaner
high-capacity
O O O
Alternator
105-amp
S S S
Battery
auxiliary
O O O
Brakes
four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
S S S
Differential
automatic locking rear
O O O
Engine
Vortec 6.0L V8
S S S
Engine oil cooler
external
S S S
Engine block heater O O O
Exhaust system
stainless steel; aluminized stainless steel rear of converter
S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
(26-gallon)
S S S
Skid Plate Package
(4x4 models)
O O O
Suspension
Z85 Handling/Trailering
S S S
Trailering Equipment Package, Heavy-Duty
O O O
Transfer case
Autotrac active 4x4 system (4x4 models only)
S S S
Transmission
heavy-duty Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive
S S S
Engine/Chassis
  2500HD
  WT 1LS 1LT 2LT 3LT
Air cleaner
high-capacity
O O O O O
Alternator
105-amp
S S S S S
Battery
600 cca, heavy-duty
S S S S S
Battery
770 cca, auxiliary (standard and only available with Duramax Diesel engine)
O O O O O
Brakes
four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
S S S S S
Differential
automatic locking rear
O O O O O
Engine
Vortec 6.0L V8
S S S S S
Engine
Vortec 8.1L V8
O O O O O
Engine
Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo
(requires Allison 1000 Series six-speed automatic transmission)
O O O O O
Engine oil cooler
external (internal with Duramax Diesel)
S S S S S
Engine block heater O O O O O
Exhaust system
stainless steel; aluminized stainless steel rear of converter
S S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Standard Box models (26-gallon)
S S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Long Box models (34-gallon)
S S S S S
Skid Plate Package
(4x4 models)
O O O O O
Snow Plow Prep Package
(4x4 models)
O O O O O
Suspension
Z85 Handling/Trailering
S S S S S
Trailering Equipment Package, Heavy-Duty
O O O O O
Transfer case
floor-mounted shifter
S S S - -
Transfer case
electronic shift (requires 4x4 models with automatic transmission)
- - O S S
Transmission
five-speed manual, heavy-duty (requires Vortec 6.0L engine)
S S S - -
Transmission
Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive, heavy-duty
O O O S S
Transmission
Allison 1000 Series six-speed automatic (requires Vortec 8.1L V8 or Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8)
O O O O O
Engine/Chassis
  3500
  WT 1LS 1LT 2LT 3LT
Air cleaner
high-capacity
O O O O O
Alternator
105-amp
S S S S S
Battery
600 cca, heavy-duty
S S S S S
Battery
770 cca, auxiliary (standard and only available with Duramax Diesel engine)
O O O O O
Brakes
four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
S S S S S
Differential
automatic locking rear (standard on Single-Rear-Wheel models)
O O O O O
Engine
Vortec 6.0L V8
S S S S S
Engine
Vortec 8.1L V8
O O O O O
Engine
Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo
(requires Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission)
O O O