Chevrolet Silverado1500 2018 Owner's Manual

SILVERADO 2018

1500 Crew Ca b Short Box LTZ Z71 4x4 in Graphite Metallic with available features and dealer-installed Chevrolet Accessories.

A CENTURY OF HARDWORKING DURABILITY.

1 Powe r and towing: When pro perly equip ped. With avai lable 6.2L V8 engi ne. Fuel effi ciency: EPA-estimated 18 MPG c ity/24 highway wi th available 5 .3L V8 eAssi st engine (2WD). Cla ss is half-ton f ull-size pi ckups. 2 Dependability based on longevity: 1987–July 2016 full-size pickup registrations.

For the past 100 years, Chevrolet has been building trucks that are ready to work today, tomorrow and into the future.

The 2018 Silverado offers engines with best-in-class V8 power, or fuel efficiency

to provide a confident

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experience in just about any situation. The combination of high-strength steel with available advanced safety and connectivity features shows a truck can be as strong as it is smart.

Built by truck people, for truck people, Silverado is from the family of the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road.

Silverado 1500 C rew Cab Shor t Box LTZ Z71 4x4 Centennial Edition and Colorado Crew C ab Short Box Z71 4x4 Centennial Edit ion with ava ilable fea tures, bo th in Centennial Blue Metallic.

THE TRUCK OF A LIFETIME.

A CENTURY OF CHEVY TRUCKS. For 100

years, Chevy trucks have been part of the American Dream. The partner you can count on in the fields, the factories and the work sites all across this great land. Together we’ve spent a century

building a nation and an unbreakable bond with our owners. And together, we’re ready to take on the next hundred years. Learn more about the Chevy truck journey at chevrolet.com.

EXTERIOR DESIGN

1500 Crew Ca b Short Box LTZ Z71 4x4

in Caju n Red Tintcoat (ex tra-cost

color) with available features.

POWERFUL PERSONALITIES. READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT. On WT, LS, Custom, LT and LT Z71 models, AERODYNAMICS IN ACTION.

Every Silverado looks great, thanks to LED technology leads the way with high-intensity discharge projector- Aero shutters help ensure the air a front end design with bold horizontal signature looks and impressive beam headlamps produce a tightly necessary for cooling is directed elements and a sculpted hood that efficiency. It also allowed our designers controlled light pattern. LTZ, LTZ Z71 through the radiator, while the rest creates a wide, aggressive stance. to wrap the turn signals and brake lights and High Country take illumination to flows smoothly around the truck. Air With model-specific grilles, each truck around the contours of the main lights another level with LED headlamps that deflectors strategically positioned in is unmistakable, projecting the strength and other elements on select models. light the road or trail ahead. front of the rear tires and a rear tailgate and capability that can only belong to spoiler help reduce turbulence and Silverado. Head to the specs section drag. The resulting low drag coefficient to see them all. contributes to impressive fuel efficiency.

1 EPA-es timated 18 MPG c ity/24 highway wi th 4.3L V6 engi ne (2WD), 16 MPG city/23 highw ay with availab le 5.3L V8 eng ine and 6-sp eed automati c transmission (2WD), 16 M PG city/22 highway with av ailable 5. 3L V8 engine and 8-sp eed automati c transm ission (2WD), 18 M PG city/24 highway with ava ilable 5.3 L V8 eAssist en gine (2WD), and 15 MPG city/2 1 highway with available 6. 2L V8 engine (2WD).

1. STRONG UP FRONT. Silverado has a

well-defined hood that adds depth and strength to the muscular front end.

2. A LASTING IMPRESSION. Wraparound

LED taillamps have deep grooves and allow for distinctive styling on LTZ, LTZ Z71 and High Country.

3. LIGHT THE WAY. LTZ, both Z71 models

and High Country come equipped with tri-beam LED foglamps.

HIGH COUNTRY

1. HIGH DESERT PACKAGE. Available on

LT, LTZ and High Country, High Desert includes a sport bar with sail panel, a hard folding tonneau cover, lighted side storage boxes and a flexible, lockable, weather-proof storage system. The package also includes Magnetic Ride Control,™ which delivers a smooth, precise ride by reading the road 1,000 times per second and changing damping in milliseconds.

2. PREMIUM HIGH COUNTRY FEATURES.

The exclusive Saddle or Jet Black leather-trimmed interior includes embroidered head restraints. Standard are a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals and the Enhanced Driver Alert Package.

3. STEP UP IN STYLE. Available power

articulating assist steps extend out to provide easy access to the front of the cargo box and its contents. You can operate each step with a touch of a button inside the cab or by tapping the rear of a step with your foot. Available on LTZ, LTZ Z71 and High Country.

1500 Crew Ca b Short Box

High Country 4x4 in Black

with available features.

BOLD LOOKS TAKEN EVEN HIGHER. CHEVY TRUCK CAPABILITY. High Country RUGGEDLY REFINED. The Saddle or The cornerstones of the ultimate

Body-color front and rear bumpers, has all the utility you expect out of a Jet Black leather-trimmed interior Silverado interior include a 7-speaker 6-inch rectangular chrome assist steps, Chevy truck with a Trailering Package, elevates High Country comfort. Bose® premium sound system, Chevrolet plus chrome mirror caps, door handles, cargo tie-downs, a spray-on bedliner, Heated and vented perforated leather- MyLink grille inserts and 20-inch wheels an automatic locking rear differential, appointed front bucket seats with guarantee High Country always makes an 8-speed automatic transmission, embroidered head restraints come

Radio with Navigation and 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen, and a remote vehicle starter system.

a strong design statement. a 5.3L V8 or available 6.2L V8 engine, and equipped with 12-way power adjustment.

an integrated trailer brake controller.

1 MyLi nk functiona lity varies by mode l. Full functi onality re quires comp atible Blue tooth and smar tphone, an d USB connectivity for som e devices. M ap coverage available in th e United State s, Puerto Rico and Ca nada.

THE 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB THAT DOES IT ALL.

SEATING FOR UP TO SIX. Silverado

4-door Double Cab has room for up to six, or up to five with available front bucket seats (not available on WT, LS and Custom).

EASY IN AND OUT. Forward-hinged

rear doors mean getting into and out of the rear bench seat is no trouble at all. Once inside, passengers have the comfort of more than 34 inches of rear-seat leg room.

1500 4 -door Double Cab LT 4x4

in Red Ho t with available

features and dealer-installed

Chevrolet Accessories.

SMART STORAGE INSIDE. When you need

room for luggage, work tools or anything else, just fold the rear seat up. There’s also an available underseat storage bin with dividers to keep everything organized.

EVEN TRUCK GUYS NEED QUIET TIME.

Every Silverado features triple door seals and an inlaid door design that fits the doors flush with the body to help reduce wind noise.

Cutl ine can be top aligne d. Left

aligned to margin. Pantone Cool Gray

11 cutline.

PERFORMANCE

THE MOST POWERFUL V8 ENGINE IN ITS CLASS.1

1500 Crew Ca b Short Box LTZ Z71 4x4

in Deep Ocean Blue Metallic (extracost color) with avail able featu res.

1 Clas s is half-ton fu ll-size pic kups.

ACTIVE FUEL

MANAGEMENT (AFM)

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE

VALVE TIMING (CVV T)

DIRECT INJECTION (DI)

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.

THE BEST FUEL ECONOMY OF ANY AVAILABLE V8 PICKUP IN THE INDUSTRY.

STRONG AND SMART. Building on a

legendary small block heritage, our

4.3L V6, 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 engines are designed for trucks. All three use Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management™ and Continuously Variable Valve Timing. It’s a combination no competitor can beat.

ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT. By sensing

load and demand, this feature improves efficiency by seamlessly deactivating cylinders when power demands are light and reactivating cylinders when more power is required.

DIRECT INJECTION. The system injects

fuel into the combustion chamber at more than 2000 psi for precise fuel distribution and fast, efficient combustion.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE TIMING.

adjusts valve open and close points for maximum levels of torque across the entire range of engine speeds.

8-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Standard on High Country and Crew Cab LTZ Z71 and available on select other models, this is a highly efficient, smoothshifting 8-speed automatic transmission.

This system monitors and

MOST POWERFUL V8 ENGINE.

With 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, the available 6.2L V8 delivers best-in-class V8 horsepower. outdone, Silverado equipped with the

4.3L V6 easily generates the most torque of any standard V6 in its class.

1 EPA-es timated 18 MPG c ity/24 highway (2W D) with availa ble 5.3L V8 e Assist eng ine. 2 R equires 150 0 Regular Cab Standard Box 4x4. 3 B efore you buy a v ehicle or us e it for trai lering, ca refully rev iew the Traileri ng section o f the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and optio ns or accesso ries may redu ce the amount yo u can tow. 4 5 .3L V8 engin e with eAssis t Package is al so available. See engine specifications for details. 5 Requires 1500 4-door Double Cab Standard Box 2WD with available

5.3L V 8 engine and Ma x Tra ilering Pac kage. 6 Requires 1500 4- door Doubl e Cab Standar d Box LTZ 2W D with availa ble 6.2L V8 e ngine and Max Tra ilering Pack age.

7 Cla ss is half-ton f ull-size pi ckups.

Not to be

4.3L V6

5.3L V8

6.2L V8

285HP

@ 530 0 RPM

355HP

@ 5600 R PM

420HP

@ 5600 R PM

305

TORQUE @ 3900 R PM

383

TORQUE @ 4100 RP M

460

TORQUE @ 4100 RP M

LB. -FT.

LB .-FT.

7,600

MA X TOWING C APABIL ITY

11,100

MA X TOWING C APABIL ITY

12,500

MA X TOWING C APABIL ITY

LBS.

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TOWING

UP TO 12,500 LBS. OF BEST-IN-CLASS V8 TOWING POWER.

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1500 Crew Ca b Short Box LTZ Z71 4x4

in Deep Ocean Blue Metallic (extracost color) with avail able featu res.

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL. This system, STEEP GRADES? NO PROBLEM. senses when Silverado is traveling on a MAX TRAILERING PACKAGE. Tow up to

part of StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability With Hill Start Assist, sensors detect downhill grade and engages a grade 12,500 lbs. Control, uses sensors to detect a when Silverado is on a grade of 5% or braking shift pattern to help maintain and the available Max Trailering Package. swaying trailer. It then applies both the more. It holds the brakes momentarily or your desired speed and reduce wear and This package includes a heavy-duty axle, vehicle and the trailer brakes (if properly until the accelerator is pressed, helping tear on the brakes. high-capacity rear springs, an integrated equipped) to help bring it back in line. to prevent rollback. Auto grade braking trailer brake controller, an enhanced

cooling system and recalibrated shock tuning for increased control. With the available 5.3L V8 and this package, you can tow up to 11,000 lbs.

1 Requ ires 1500 4-d oor Double C ab Standard Bo x LTZ 2WD o r Crew Cab Shor t Box LTZ 2WD with avail able 6.2L V8 e ngine and Ma x Trai lering Packa ge. 2 Befo re you buy a vehicle or us e it for traile ring, caref ully review th e Trai lering section of the Owne r’s Manua l. The weight o f passengers, ca rgo and option s or accesso ries may reduc e the amount you c an tow. 3 Req uires 4-doo r Double Cab S tandard Box 2WD w ith availabl e 5.3L V8 engi ne and Max Traile ring Package .

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1. REAR VISION CAMERA. Now standard

on every Silverado, this feature incorporates dynamic guiding lines that show where the vehicle will track.

2. TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER. Utilize

your trailer brakes with an available integrated trailer brake controller. The level of brake force or “gain” is displayed in the Driver Information Center. The brake controller seamlessly integrates with your trailer brakes during normal braking and with Trailer Sway Control.

3. TOW/HAUL MODE. Standard on every

Silverado, Tow/Haul mode adjusts transmission shifts to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads or driving on steep grades.

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