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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 | 3,023 mm | 3,378 mm | 3,401 mm | 3,645 mm | 4,001 mm | 3,645 mm |
| Length | 5,222 mm | 5,702 mm | 5,596 mm | 5,839 mm | 6,320 mm | 5,839 mm |
| Width | 2,029 mm | 2,029 mm | 2,029 mm | 2,029 mm | 2,029 mm | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,869 mm | 1,867 mm | 1,875 mm | 1,877 mm | 1,869 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,972 kg | 2,036 kg | 2,106 kg | 2,131 kg | 2,319 kg | 2,287 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 129 L | 98 L | 98 L | 129 L | 98 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,054 mm | 1,054 mm | 1,054 mm | 1,054 mm | 1,054 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,588 mm | 1,588 mm | 1,334 mm | 1,334 mm | 1,334 mm | 1,334 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 998 mm | 998 mm | 998 mm | 1,031 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1,659 mm | 1,659 mm | 1,659 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1,572 mm | 1,572 mm | 1,572 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 871 mm | 871 mm | 871 mm | 983 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,049 mm (over 1 row) | 1,049 mm (over 1 row) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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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 145 kW@4600 353 Nm@2800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 |
| 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
| Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/65R18 tires |
| 265/70R17 tires |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab 8ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Work | LT |
| Standard Engine | 4.3L V6 OHV-2v 145 kW@4600 353 Nm@2800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 |
| 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
| Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/65R18 tires |
| 265/70R17 tires |
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 145 kW@4600 353 Nm@2800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 274 kW@5500 508 Nm@4300 |
| 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 274 kW@5500 508 Nm@4300 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
| Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires | 275/55R20 tires |
| 265/65R18 tires | 265/65R18 tires | ||
| 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
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 145 kW@4600 353 Nm@2800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 274 kW@5500 508 Nm@4300 |
| 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 274 kW@5500 508 Nm@4300 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
| Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires | 275/55R20 tires |
| 265/65R18 tires | 265/65R18 tires | ||
| 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 8ft bed Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Work | LT | LTZ |
| Standard Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 |
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
| Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/65R18 tires | 265/65R18 tires |
| 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
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 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 220 kW@5600 414 Nm@4800 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 235 kW@5200 458 Nm@4400 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 274 kW@5500 508 Nm@4300 |
| 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 274 kW@5500 508 Nm@4300 | |||
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
| Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires | 275/55R20 tires |
| 265/65R18 tires | 265/65R18 tires | ||
| 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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