Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2008)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body Regular Cab 6.5ft bed Regular Cab 8ft bed Extended Cab 5.5ft bed Extended Cab 6.5ft bed Extended Cab 8ft bed Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
Wheelbase 119.0 in 133.0 in 133.9 in 143.5 in 157.5 in 143.5 in
Length 205.6 in 224.5 in 220.3 in 229.9 in 248.8 in 229.9 in
Width 79.9 in 79.9 in 79.9 in 79.9 in 79.9 in 79.9 in
Height 73.6 in 73.5 in 73.8 in 73.9 in 73.6 in 73.8 in
Curb Weight 4348 lb. 4488 lb. 4643 lb. 4697 lb. 5113 lb. 5042 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 34.0 gal. 26.0 gal. 26.0 gal. 34.0 gal. 26.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.5 in 41.5 in 41.5 in 41.5 in 41.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.2 in 65.2 in 65.2 in 65.2 in 65.2 in 65.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 62.5 in 62.5 in 52.5 in 52.5 in 52.5 in 52.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in 41.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 0.0 in 39.3 in 39.3 in 39.3 in 40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 0.0 in 65.3 in 65.3 in 65.3 in 65.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 0.0 in 61.9 in 61.9 in 61.9 in 65.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 0.0 in 34.3 in 34.3 in 34.3 in 38.7 in
Total Legroom 41.3 in (over 1 rows) 41.3 in (over 1 rows) 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows)

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab 6.5ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Work LT
Standard Engine 4.3L V6
OHV-2v
195 hp@4600
260 lb-ft@2800
4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
Optional Engine(s) 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
  4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
 
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)4WD, part-time w/low range4WD w/low range
Standard Tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires
Optional Tires265/70R17 tires265/65R18 tires
  265/70R17 tires

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab 8ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Work LT
Standard Engine 4.3L V6
OHV-2v
195 hp@4600
260 lb-ft@2800
4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
Optional Engine(s) 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
  4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
 
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)4WD, part-time w/low range4WD w/low range
Standard Tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires
Optional Tires265/70R17 tires265/65R18 tires
  265/70R17 tires

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 5.5ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Work LT LTZ
Standard Engine 4.3L V6
OHV-2v
195 hp@4600
260 lb-ft@2800
4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
Optional Engine(s) 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
367 hp@5500
375 lb-ft@4300
  4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
367 hp@5500
375 lb-ft@4300
 
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)4WD, part-time w/low range4WD w/low range4WD w/low range
Standard Tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires
Optional Tires265/70R17 tires275/55R20 tires275/55R20 tires
  265/65R18 tires265/65R18 tires
  265/70R17 tires265/70R17 tires

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 6.5ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Work LT LTZ
Standard Engine 4.3L V6
OHV-2v
195 hp@4600
260 lb-ft@2800
4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
Optional Engine(s) 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
367 hp@5500
375 lb-ft@4300
  4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
367 hp@5500
375 lb-ft@4300
 
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)4WD, part-time w/low range4WD w/low range4WD w/low range
Standard Tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires
Optional Tires265/70R17 tires275/55R20 tires275/55R20 tires
  265/65R18 tires265/65R18 tires
  265/70R17 tires265/70R17 tires

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 8ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Work LT LTZ
Standard Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)4WD, part-time w/low range4WD w/low range4WD w/low range
Standard Tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires
Optional Tires265/70R17 tires265/65R18 tires265/65R18 tires
  265/70R17 tires265/70R17 tires

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 5.5ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim LS / Work LT LTZ
Standard Engine 4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
4.8L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5600
305 lb-ft@4800
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
Optional Engine(s) 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
315 hp@5200
338 lb-ft@4400
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
367 hp@5500
375 lb-ft@4300
   6.0L V8
OHV-2v
367 hp@5500
375 lb-ft@4300
 
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)4WD, part-time w/low range4WD w/low range4WD w/low range
Standard Tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires245/70R17 tires
Optional Tires265/70R17 tires275/55R20 tires275/55R20 tires
  265/65R18 tires265/65R18 tires
  265/70R17 tires265/70R17 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 295-horsepower 4.8L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
295 HP is enough for moderate towing, and hauling heavy loads. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
2008 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Good balance between power and fuel economy. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
2008 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
The 08 engine has more power and the fuel management system gives good mileage on the highway see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
The NBS has a great powertrain. I am a fan of the 5.3L V8. I think the AFM is a good thing. The final push for me was the Flex Fuel Vehicle. I am a huge proponent of E85. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
smooth and quiet, nice feel when driving see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
 

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