Review Of 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Posted in Chevrolet Trucks, Truck Reviews on November 8, 2009
Introduction
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD priced at MSRP $26,815 – $43,620 is built on a robust version of General Motors full size pick up truck platform. This edition performs all the heavy duty work capabilities of a pick up truck at the same time offers a comfortable ride and reassuring handling which makes it a quite propitious.
What’s on offer?
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD offers imperceptible changes in this edition. Newer options and electronics features are added to this edition.
Silhouette
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD features are bolstered for heavy duty models. Its unique front fenders, specific grilles headlamps, and hoods are more beefy than any other models. The cargo boxes are made of steel, which offers extra strength and space to this model. The body is designed with a moon roof on the extended and crew cabs. This edition has roof marker lights and chrome bumpers on all editions to enhance its look.
Inside the cabin
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has been well designed with softer fabrics. It has stadium style seating in the second row. The premium edition is designed to offer complete luxury to the buyers. The cabin is equipped with easy to read, LED lit analog gauges and power accessories. Overall the interiors designs are quite straight forward and with easy to reach controls. We found that the dual zone climate controls are very small which makes it difficult to operate with gloves.
The designers have designed comfortable interiors as these heavy duty trick s need to ply on the roads for long distances and extended comfort would feature a feather in their cap.
Features
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD work truck edition is equipped with 16 inch wheels, vinyl upholstery, tilted steering wheel, a stereo with CD player and satellite radio, and OnStar. The LT version additionally includes keyless entry, full power accessories, cloth upholstery and leather wrapped steering wheel and rear tinted windows. Some of these accessories can be optionally added to the Work truck.
The LTZ edition includes upgraded interior design with wood trim, leather upholstery, heated front bucket seats, rear audio controls, remote engine start, fog lamps and dual zone climate control.
The optional features that can be added to the LTZ trim includes the Z71 off road package, which includes skid plates, off road suspension, and bigger stabilizer bar. You can also select from stand alone options like power-folding and extending camper mirrors, navigation system with real-time traffic, power-adjustable pedals, a rear-seat entertainment system, rearview camera and rear parking assist sensors.
Powertrain
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is equipped with standard 6.0 liter gasoline engine which generates 360 hp and 380 pounds feet of torque. It offers an option of 6.6 liter turbo diesel Duramax V8 engine which generates 365horsepower and 660 pound feet of torque. A six speed automatic transmission is standard on all trims. This edition also offers rear wheel drive as standard feature while four drive is optionally available.
This Silverado edition can haul up to 5300 pounds and tow up to 16500 pounds with a fifth wheel trailer.
Safety
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD features dual front air bags, antilock disc brakes and stability control and OnStar. A rear parking camera and power adjustable pedals are available as an optional feature. Tire pressure monitoring system is standard on SRW models.
Conclusion
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD offers a good performance and reasonable fuel economy which makes it an intelligent choice. The main advantages of this edition are very good interior quality interiors, in command steering feel, and massive towing and hauling ability. There is no major drawback that can be noted except that the no side airbags are available in the safety features.
