The Silverado Hybrid is Chevrolet's gasoline-electric hybrid half-ton pickup that was added to the Silverado line for 2005 and is the first full-size truck with hybrid propulsion technology for improved fuel economy.
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 1500 Hybrid is a full-size, carryover truck that has four doors and seats six passengers comfortably. The Chevrolet Silverado Classic 1500 Hybrid comes in three body styles: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab.Technology
The Silverado Hybrid is powered by a standard Vortec 5300 5.3-liter V8 engine and a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission coupled with the hybrid propulsion system which replaces the traditional starter motor and alternator with a compact 14-kw electric induction motor or starter generator integrated between the engine and transmission. The starter generator provides fast, quiet starting power and allows the gasoline engine to automatically start and stop under certain conditions to conserve fuel. The Silverado Hybrid also offers four 120-volt/20-amp electrical auxiliary power outlets located under the rear seat and in the pickup bed.
The Silverado Classic 1500 Hybrid Work Truck has minimal features but it does have air-conditioning and an AM/FM radio. Stepping right up to the Chevrolet Classic 1500 Hybrid LT1 and LT2 2WD trims have driver and passenger airbags, alloy wheels, CD player, keyless entry with remote controls, anti-theft, anti-lockout, interval wipers, heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted and privacy glass, rear defroster, automatic climate control, cruise, compass, tilt and power steering, removable tailgate, access door, cloth interior, and automatic headlights. The Class 1500 Hybrid LT2 adds bucket seats, power driver seat, and mounted steering wheel controls. Step to the LT3 and add leather seating with 10-way power adjustments, and a Bose? system with 6-CD changer.