Additionally, find 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components. The regular cabs come with a standard 6. The rear shock absorbers are angled up and out for better handling. The Silverado 1500's base engine is a 4. The ride is smooth, the steering is crisp, the brakes respond without slack. Premium unleaded is recommended but not required. Maximum tow capacity is 9,100 pounds.
The top performance option on crew cabs only is a E85-capable 6. Max Trailer Tongue Weight Standard: 9,500 lbs. Because the crew cab has two full rows of seats, it uses the short 5. It offers 295 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque. Extended cabs have more choices, with a short 5.
The entry-level V8 is a 4. For 2009, an optional 403-horsepower 6. Several versions of the 5. No certified pre-owned 2009 Silverados are available because Chevrolet certified pre-owned vehicles must be 5 years old or less. The truck's stability is due in part to a fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension and a wider track. They report a refined ride, powerful V8 engines and a six-speed automatic transmission that always seem to pick the right gear.
The brakes are responsive, though one test example suffered from slightly spongy pedal action. They produce 315-320 hp and 338-340 lb-ft of torque. To get a good idea of the prices of used 2009 Silverado pickups, check out the used-car values on. Autotrader's Advice The regular cab is a better fit for a garage but has the least resale value. Extended and crew cabs are available with a 6. Even on rough dirt roads, the ride remained smoother than in the others.
Both and 4-wheel drive are offered, and anti-lock brakes are standard. But there are other good vehicles there as well. Navigation, a power sunroof, 20-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power adjustable pedals, remote start, ultrasonic rear park assist, a power-sliding rear window, rear-seat entertainment, cargo management, rain-sensing wipers, a rearview backup camera and power heated leather front seats with memory are available. All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models come with either two- or four-wheel drive. For heavy off-roading, a locking rear differential and skid plates are available on some models.
You may discover that shopping for… It's not every year you have two major competitors in one of the biggest volume segments come out with a brand-new truck, but it happened this year: F-150 versus Ram. Maximum tow capacity is 11,300 pounds. New for 2009 is an integrated trailer brake control, which is available on some models. In side-impact tests, extended- and crew-cab models received five stars. Where are the bargains these days? The regular cab rated five stars for driver side impacts but was not rated for passenger side impacts. It's not just the sound though: the bite behind the bark is a force to be reckoned with.
This brake controller is integrated into the anti-lock brake system for better control while towing. The light-duty pickup is available as a 2- to 3-passenger regular cab, a 4- to 5-passenger extended cab or a 5- to 6-passenger crew cab. All use regular unleaded fuel and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Silverado 1500 is available with a number of engine options: a 4. A number of towing packages are available from Chevrolet. Most reviewers say that the Silverado's performance make it easy to live with, even for a large truck. Maximum towing capacity is 10,700 pounds.
Four-wheel-drive models exact a premium, especially in northern climes with snow. Max Trailer Weight Standard: 4,800 lbs. The half-ton pickup-truck segment has traditionally been the keeper of the top-selling vehicle in the U. Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating 3,750 lbs. Other Cars to Consider -- The top-selling F-150 offers standard stability control, a top Platinum trim, 248-hp and 292-hp 4. The new powertrain puts the Silverado right back on top of the game, running quick strip times and hauling our test trailer without even breaking a sweat. Depending on the model and equipment, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,500 pounds.