Review Of 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Heavy Duty Truck
Posted in Chevrolet Trucks, Truck Reviews on December 3, 2009
Introduction of 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD priced at MSRP: $27,685 – $43,920 is a full size truck. This edition is very popular with truck buyers due to its exemplary work capabilities, comfortable ride and reassuring handling. This super duty truck competes with the likes of Dodge Ram and Ford Super Duty truck.
What’s on offer?
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD offers indiscernible changes. The major addition is the USB audio playback with recharging for MP3 devices. The 2010 edition offers a choice of two new exterior colors viz. Taupe Gray Metallic and Sheer Silver.
Silhouette
The exteriors are well designed for this heavy duty truck. This edition is brawny and looks like a muscular man in a tuxedo. The front fascia includes unique grille, headlamps, front fenders and hood that are sturdier than any other heavy duty truck. 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. The new edition is dressed in two new exterior colors: Taupe Gray Metallic and Sheer Silver which adds a freshening look to this rugged vehicle.
This Chevy edition offers a choice between different cab styles viz. regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. Regular cab features long bed while the other cab styles feature standard or long bed.
Inside the cabin
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado has been designed keeping the requirements of the buyers in mind. The base edition features durable and easy to clean materials while the premium editions are equipped with softer fabrics, leather seating, and upgraded audio system. The interior cabin is roomy with stadium style seating in the second row. The seats are comfortable and the rear seats fold out to offer extra storage space however It was noted that the captain’s chair at the rear of the crew cab was omitted.
Features of 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
The 2010 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD is equipped with numerous high tech and comfortable features. The base edition features 16 inch steel wheels, chrome finish bumpers, vinyl floor covering, a tilt steering wheel, a stereo with CD player and satellite radio.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Powertrain
The Silverado HD edition will be powered by 6.0 liter V8 gasoline engine and would generate 360 horsepower and 380 pounds feet of torque. It would be teamed with six speed hydramatic transmission. This Chevy edition offers an option of 6.6 liter turbo diesel Duramax V8 engine which produces 365 hp and 660 pound feet of torque and will be teamed with six speed Allison automatic transmission. They are available as single or dual rear wheel models.
When fully equipped this heavy duty truck offers a maximum towing capacity of 16,700 pounds with a fifth wheel hitch.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Safety
The 2010 Chevrolet 3500 HD edition features Dual front airbags and antilock brakes. A rear parking camera is available as an optional feature while the electronic stability control is available only on selected trims and tire pressure monitoring system is accessible only on single-rear-wheel models.
Conclusion
The 2010 Chevrolet 3500 HD is an ideal heavy duty truck that would satiate the needs of most truck buyers. The main highlights of this edition are it offers a refined ride, impressive interiors, and good towing capacity. The only disadvantage that was noted is side airbags is not available.
