Bodystyles: Pickup Truck, Hybrid
Classes: Full-Size Truck,

The 2009 Chevy Silverado phases in a new six-speed automatic transmission, a bigger V8, an economical XFE model, and a gasoline-electric hybrid.

Additional upgrades include a rearview camera system, a navigation system, updated wheels, OnStar 8.0 with turn-by-turn navigation and destination download, Bluetooth, and XM radio with real-time traffic information.

Vehicle tested: Chevy Silverado LTZ Crew Cab 4x4
Models included: Silverado Regular, Extended, Crew Cab

Bodystyle: Pickup Truck
Class: Full-Size Truck

The Chevrolet Silverado was thoroughly redesigned for 2007, but remains available in several bodystyles, featuring differing bed lengths, a broad choice of engines, and optional AWD.

Upgrades for 2008 include revisions to instruments, seats, radio, a new integrated brake controller option, and more reds in the color palette.

Vehicle tested: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Crew Cab 4x4
Models included: Silverado Regular, Extended, Crew Cab

Bodystyle: Pickup Truck
Class: Full-Size Truck

The Chevrolet Silverado is America's second-best selling nameplate. The Silverado is available in a wide variety of bodystyles and trims, including Regular, Extended, and, new for 2004, Crew Cab, and offers a broad choice of engines. Different bedsizes are available, as is all-wheel-drive.
For 2004, base level models offer more standard equipment and the Z71 off-road package comes better equipped, as well.

Vehicle tested: Silverado LS Extended Cab Short Box
Models included: Silverado Regular, Extended, Crew Cab