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The previous GMT800 models were continued through 2007 badged as "Classic," just as the GMT400 models continued for two years after the GMT800's introduction. The second-generation Silverado earned the North American Truck of the Year award for 2007 and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2007.
First-generation Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (2001–02 Regular Cab) The GMT800 Silverado/Sierra 1500 and 2500 pickup trucks were released in August 1998 as 1999 models. The "classic" light-duty GMT400 C/K trucks continued to be produced for the first two years alongside the new models, and the Heavy-Duty GMT400 pickups (alongside the GMT400 SUVs) were continued until 2000, with the new GMT800 ...
Due to a long-lasting downturn in sales of full-size trucks and SUVs in the United States (by as much as 30% through the first nine months of 2008), General Motors cancelled the next-generation full-size truck program in May 2008, including the replacements for the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban and their siblings at GMC and Cadillac. [4]
The first generation of the Chevrolet Silverado is a series of trucks manufactured by General Motors from 1998 until 2007 under the Chevrolet brand and also as the GMC Sierra. Built on the new GMT800 platform, the Silverado/Sierra 1500 and 2500 pickup trucks were first released in August 1998 as 1999 models.
An aluminum-block 5.3 L version was also used in 2005–2007 1500-series 4WD extended-cab 6.5' box trucks. The GMT800 1500 Chevrolet Silverado was named the MotorTrend Truck of the Year for 1999, the 2500 HD was awarded Truck of the Year for 2001, and the Chevrolet Avalanche was the Truck of the Year for 2002.
The 2022 Chevy Silverado gets a new interior and other key updates, including the new Silverado ZR2. It goes on sale Spring 2022.
For 2000 production, production of the Silverado shifted from Argentina to Brazil. [4] [11] Alongside the withdrawal of the Grand Blazer (in favor of the smaller S-10 Blazer), the Silverado adopted a D-20 suffix (from the popularity of its predecessor [11]). During 2001, Chevrolet withdrew the 4.1L gasoline six-cylinder from the Silverado D-20 ...
The L5D Duramax is a downrated version of the L5P for the Chevrolet Silverado MD and International CV trucks (Class 4, 5, and 6). The L5D was downrated to increase reliability and reduce downtime. The L5D was introduced in 2018 for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado MD and International CV trucks.