The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 kicked off the second generation of production for the half-ton pickup truck, which made its proper debut for the 1999 model year. The trims--in ascending order--were the Work Truck, LT1, LT2 and LTZ, each with varied combinations of cab size and drivetrain options between the two/rear-wheel (2WD) and four-wheel (4WD).
Engines, Transmissions and Fuel Economy
Depending on trim level, the engine of the 2007 Chevy Silverado was a 4.3-liter 195-horsepower V6 with 260 foot-pounds of torque, 4.8-liter 295-horsepower V8 with 305 foot-pounds of torque, or 5.3-liter 315-horsepower V8 with 338 foot-pounds of torque. The standard transmission was a four-speed automatic, and with a 26-gallon gas tank, the truck could get 15 to 17 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 19 to 21 mpg for highway driving.
Interior
Depending on the type of trim, standard seating for the 2007 Chevy Silverado was enough to accommodate between three and six people. Front headroom was measured at 42 inches, front legroom at 41 inches, and front shoulder room and hip room at 65 inches. Tilt steering, stereo system and voice-activated telephone are some of the standard interior features of the truck. All trims except for the Work Truck combinations got other features such as cruise control and leather steering wheel with mounted controls, and the stripped-down Work Truck and Work Truck Long Box were the only '07 Silverado trucks that did not have standard air conditioning.
Exterior
While the regular cab trucks of the 2007 Chevy Silverado had two doors, the ones with extended cabs had four. The curb weight, wheelbase, vehicle length and cargo bed length of the vehicle differed from one trim to another, with ranges of 4,600 to 5,400 lbs., 119 to 158 inches, 206 to 249 inches, and 69 to 98 inches respectively. The trims, however, shared the same width at 80 inches, height at 74 inches, and ground clearance at 9 inches. The size of the wheels was 17 inches, with the higher-end trims possessing alloy ones.
Safety, Braking and Handling
Driver and passenger airbags were standard on the 2007 Chevy Silverado, as was anti-lock braking. The brakes themselves were made of front ventilated discs and rear drums, and all trims had electronic brake distribution. The suspension system consisted of independent wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs and rigid beam rear suspension with leaf springs. The turning diameter differed from one trim to the other, with a range of 40 to 51 feet.
Price Range
Due to the plethora of trims available, the price range of the 2007 Chevy Silverado is incredibly wide. The lowest manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the truck was $16,915 for the base, relatively unadorned Work Truck 2WD. On the other side of the spectrum, the LTZ Crew Cab 4WD had the highest MSRP at $38,090--more than twice as expensive than its far less loaded sibling. As of 2010, Kelley Blue Book has a much narrower range in terms of the truck's price value, at $15,000 to $21,000.
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