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Home / Buyer's Guide / Brochures / 2008 Silverado / Standard & Optional Features

2008 Silverado
Overview | Standard/Optional | Specifications | Exterior Colors | Interior Colors/Styles | Available Wheels


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Standard
O
Optional
Not available
Exterior
  WT LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
1LT Convenience Package
includes remote vehicle starter system, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, dual-zone automatic temperature controls1 and foglamps (1500 and 2500HD models only)
O1
2LT Convenience Package
includes remote vehicle starter system, Universal Home Remote transmitter, power-adjustable, power-folding, heated outside rearview mirrors, and heated windshield washer fluid system (1500 and 2500HD models only)
O
Body panels
two-sided galvanized-steel (except the roof, where it's not needed)
S S S S S
Bumpers
Black front with black endcaps and chrome rear step (1500 models only)
S
Bumpers
chrome front with body-color endcaps and chrome rear step (1500 models only)
O S S S
Bumpers
Body-color front with body-color endcaps and chrome rear step (1500 models only)
S
Bumpers
chrome front with chrome endcaps and chrome rear step (2500HD and 3500HD models only)
S S S S
Cargo-area lamps
dual
S S S S S
Cargo Management System
configurable with four track-mounted sliding hooks in pickup bed
O O O O O
Daytime Running Lamps
with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control
S S S S S
Doors
rear side, open 170 degrees wide2(Extended Cab models only)
S S S S S
Doors
rear side, full-size (Crew Cab models only)
S S S S S
EZ Lift Tailgate Package
includes lockable EZ Lift tailgate
O O O
Foglamps
halogen
O3 S S
Grille
Black surround and center bar (1500 models only)
S
Grille
chrome surround and center bar (1500 models only)
O4 S S S S
Grille
chrome surround and center bar (standard on all 2500HD and 3500HD models)
S S S S
LS Package
includes chrome styled-steel wheels, chrome front bumper and chrome grille surround (1500 models)
O
Mirrors
foldaway, Black
S
Mirrors
foldaway, power, heated, Black
S S S S5
Mirrors
power, heated, with turn-signal indicators in glass, driver-side auto-dimming, power-foldaway feature and curb-tilt
O6,7 S8,9
Mirrors, trailering
high-visibility vertical, manual foldaway and extendable, Black, with lower convex spotter glass
O
Mirrors, trailering
vertical, power, heated, manual foldaway and extendable, Black, with turn-signal indicators in glass and lower convex spotter glass
O O O O
Moldings
body-side, body-color
S S S S
Pickup box
includes bulkhead dividers, two-tier loading, stake pockets and four tie-down brackets
S S S S S
Recovery hooks
front
O10 O10 S S S
Tailgate
theft-deterrent design; includes integrated top-cap spoiler (top-cap spoiler only on 1500 models)
S S S S S
Tailgate11
EZ Lift, includes integrated top-cap spoiler (top-cap spoiler only on 1500 models)
O O O
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist12
(Extended and Crew Cab models only)
O O O
Windshield washer fluid system
heated
O7 S
Windshield wipers
flat, intermittent
S S S S S
Windshield wipers
flat, intermittent, with Rainsense (1500 Crew Cab models only)
O

1 Extended and Crew Cab models only.

2 164 degrees in 3500HD Big Dooley Extended Cab models.

3 Requires the 1LT Convenience Package.

4 Requires LS Package on 1500 Regular and Extended Cab models.

5 3500HD Big Dooley models only.

6 Mirrors are Black.

7 Requires the 2LT Convenience Package.

8 Mirrors are body-color.

9 Not available with 3500HD Big Dooley models.

10 Standard on 1500 4x4 models and all 2500HD and 3500HD models.

11 Requires the EZ Lift Tailgate Package.

12 Requires the Safety Package.

EngineS/Chassis
  1500
WT LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
Air cleaner
high-capacity
O O1 O O S
Alternator
145-amp
S S S S S
Alternator
160-amp (requires Snow Plow Prep Package)
O O
Brake controller
trailer, ABS-integrated
O2 O1 O3 O3 O3
Brakes
front disc/rear drum with four-wheel ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning
S S S S S
Brakes4
front and rear disc with four-wheel ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning
O O O
Differential
automatic locking rear
O5 O5 O6 O7 S
Engine
Vortec 4.3L V6 (not available with trailering equipment, heavy-duty)
S8
Engine
Vortec 4.8L V8
O9 S S10
Engine
Vortec 5.3L iron-block V8 with Active Fuel Management™
O11 O11 S11 S11
Engine
Vortec 5.3L aluminum-block V8 with Active Fuel Management™
O12 O12 S12 S12
Engine
FlexFuel Vortec 5.3L iron-block V8 with Active Fuel Management™
O13 O13 O13 O13
Engine
FlexFuel Vortec 5.3L aluminum-block V8 with Active Fuel Management™
O14 O14 O14 O14
Engine
Vortec MAX 6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management™
O15 O15 O15
Engine block heater O O O O O
Exhaust system
stainless-steel; aluminized stainless-steel rear of converter
S S S S S
Frame
hydroformed, boxed; includes car-compatibility bracket
S S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Short and Standard Box models (26-gallon)
S S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Long Box models (34-gallon)
S S S S
MAX Trailering Pack16 O O O
Power Pack Plus
includes Vortec 5.3L V8 engine, automatic locking rear differential, heavy-duty trailering equipment and custom aluminum wheels
O17
Safety cage S S S S S
Skid Plate Package O18 O18 O19 O19 O19
Snow Plow Prep Package
(Regular Cab 4x4 models only. See dealer for ordering details.)
O O
StabiliTrak
Electronic Stability Control System
S20 S O21 O21 O21
Suspension
Z83 Solid Smooth Ride
S S
Suspension
Z85 Handling/Trailering
O O1 S S S
Suspension
Z60 High-Performance22
O O
Suspension
Z71 Off-Road Package
O O O
Towing Package
includes high-capacity air cleaner, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler, automatic locking rear differential and heavy-duty trailering equipment
O23 O23 O
Trailering equipment, heavy-duty O24 O O O S
Transfer case
floor-mounted, manual shift-on-the-fly (4x4 models only)
S S
Transfer case
Autotrac active 4x4 system (4x4 models only)
S S S
Transmission
Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul mode
S S S S S
Transmission
super-duty Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul mode
O25 O25 O25

1 Requires Towing Package.

2 Requires Crew Cab models equipped with heavy-duty trailering equipment.

3 Requires heavy-duty trailering equipment. Extended Cab models requires a standard box StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System.

4 Requires MAX Trailering Pack.

5 Included with Towing Package.

6 Included with MAX Trailering Pack or Z71 Off-Road Package.

7 Included with MAX Trailering Pack, Towing Package or Z71 Off-Road Package.

8 1500 Regular Cab Standard Box, 1500 Regular Cab Long Box, 1500 Extended Cab Short Box 2WD and 1500 Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD models only.

9 Standard on 1500 Extended Cab Short Box 4x4, 1500 Extended Cab Standard Box 4x4 and Crew Cab Short Box models only.

10 All models except 1500 Extended Cab Long Box models. Not available on 1500 Extended Cab Long Box models.

11 Standard on 1500 Extended Cab Long Box models.

12 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 models only.

13 Not available on 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 models. E85 fuel availability varies by state. Go to livegreengoyellow.com to determine whether E85 fuel is available near you.

14 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 models only. E85 fuel availability varies by state. Go to livegreengoyellow.com to determine whether E85 fuel is available near you.

15 1500 Extended Cab Short Box, 1500 Extended Cab Standard Box and 1500 Crew Cab Short Box models only.

16 Requires Extended Cab Standard Box or Crew Cab Short Box models, Vortec Max 6.0L V8 engine, StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System and 17-inch custom aluminum wheels. Not available with Z71 Off-Road Package or Solid Smooth Ride suspension.

17 1500 Extended and Crew Cab models only.

18 1500 4x4 models only.

19 Only available on 1500 models in conjunction with Z71 Off-Road Package.

20 1500 Crew Cab Short Box models only. Not available on 1500 Extended Cab models.

21 Requires 1500 Extended Cab Standard Box or Crew Cab Short Box models. Standard on 1500 Crew Cab Short Box models.

22 Not available on Long Box models or on trucks equipped with Vortec 4.3L V6 or 4.8L V8 engines. Requires 20-inch five-spoke machined-aluminum wheels.

23 Includes Z85 Handling/Trailering suspension.

24 Not available with Vortec 4.3L V6 engine or Solid Smooth Ride suspension.

25 Requires the Vortec MAX 6.0L V8 engine.

EngineS/Chassis
  2500HD/3500HD
WT 1LT 2LT LTZ
Air cleaner
high-capacity
S S S S
Alternator
125-amp
S S S S
Alternator
160-amp
O26 O26 O26 O26
Alternator
dual, 125 amps each (Regular Cab models only)
O27 O27
Battery
heavy-duty, 600 cold-cranking amps28
S S S S
Battery
auxiliary, heavy-duty, 600 cold-cranking amps28
O O O O
Battery
dual, heavy-duty, 730 cold-cranking amps29
O O O O
Brake controller
trailer, ABS-integrated30,31
O O O O
Brakes
front and rear disc with four-wheel ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning
S S S S
Covers32
for radiator grille and front bumper openings
O O O O
Differential
automatic locking rear
O O33 O33 S
Engine
Vortec 6.0L V8
S S S S
Engine
Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo30,34
O O O O
Engine block heater O O O O
Exhaust system
stainless-steel; aluminized stainless-steel rear of converter
S S S S
Frame
hydroformed front, stamped rear
S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Standard Box models (26-gallon)
S S S S
Fuel capacity (approximate)
Long Box models (34-gallon)
S S S S
High-idle switch O35 O O O
Oil cooler
engine, heavy-duty, external
S S S S
Oil cooler
transmission, auxiliary, heavy-duty, external
S S S S
Safety cage S S S S
Skid Plate Package36 O O O O
Snow Plow Prep Package
(4x4 models only. See dealer for ordering details.)
O O O
Suspension
Z85 Handling/Trailering
S S S S
Suspension
Z71 Off-Road Package
O O O
Trailering equipment, heavy-duty37 O O O S
Transfer case
two-speed, floor-mounted, manual shift-on-the-fly (4x4 models only)
S
Transfer case
two-speed electronic 4x4 system with rotary dial (4x4 models only)
S S S
Transmission38
Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic overdrive with Tap-Up/Tap-Down driver shift control, auto grade-braking and Tow/Haul mode
S S S S
Transmission32
Allison 1000 Series six-speed automatic overdrive with Tap-Up/Tap-Down driver shift control, auto grade-braking and Tow/Haul mode
O O O O

26 Requires the Snow Plow Prep Package when Vortec 6.0L V8 engine is ordered.

27 Requires the Snow Plow Prep Package when Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo engine is ordered.

28 Not available with Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo engine.

29 Requires the Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo engine.

30 Not available on 3500HD Regular Cab 2WD models.

31 Requires heavy-duty trailering equipment.

32 Requires Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo engine.

33 Included with Z71 Off-Road Package.

34 Requires Allison 1000 Series six-speed automatic transmission. Includes dual, heavy-duty, 730 cold-cranking-amp batteries and engine block heater.

35 Requires cruise control.

36 Only available on 2500HD and 3500HD 2WD models in conjunction with Z71 Off-Road Package.

37 Not available with pickup box delete.

38 Requires Vortec 6.0L V8 engine.

Wheels
  WT LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
17-inch painted steel (1500) S
17-inch chrome styled-steel (1500) O1 S S
17-inch custom aluminum (1500) O2 S S
18-inch aluminum3 (1500) O O O
20-inch five-spoke machined-aluminum4 (1500) O O
16-inch painted steel (2500HD) S
16-inch chrome styled-steel (2500HD) O5 S
16-inch polished forged-aluminum (2500HD) O S O
17-inch Bright machined-aluminum (2500HD and 3500HD Single-Rear Wheel) O S
16-inch steel (3500HD Single-Rear Wheel) S S
16-inch chrome-clad steel (3500HD Single-Rear Wheel) O S O
17-inch painted steel (3500HD Big Dooley) S
17-inch steel with chrome overlay (3500HD Big Dooley) S S S
TIRES
  WT LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall6
(1500 2WD)
S S S S S
P245/70R17 all-season, white outline-lettered6 (1500 2WD) O O O O
P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall6
(1500 4x4)
S S S S S
P265/70R17 all-season, white outline-lettered6 (1500 4x4) O O O O
P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall7 (1500) O O O
P265/70R17 on-/off-road, white outline-lettered7 (1500) O O O
LT45/70R17 all-terrain, blackwall8
(1500 4x4)
O O O O
P265/65R18 on-/off-road, blackwall9
(1500)
O O O
P265/65R18 on-/off-road, white outline-lettered9 (1500) O O O
P275/55R20 touring, blackwall10 (1500) O O
LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (2500HD) S S6 S6
LT245/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall (2500HD) O O O
LT265/75R17E all-terrain, blackwall (2500HD and 3500HD Single-Rear Wheel) O11 S
LT265/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall (3500HD Single-Rear Wheel) S S S
LT225/75R17E all-season, blackwall (3500HD Big Dooley) S S S S
LT225/75R17E on-/off-road, blackwall (3500HD Big Dooley) O O O O

1 Included and only available with LS Package on Regular and Extended Cab models.

2 Included with MAX Trailering Pack.

3 Requires Z71 Off-Road Package.

4 Not available on Long Box models. Use only GM-approved wheel/tire combinations. See dealer for details.

5 Requires LS Package.

6 Not available with Z71 Off-Road Package.

7 Requires Z71 Off-Road Package or MAX Trailering Pack.

8 Not available on Extended Cab Long Box models.

9 Requires 18-inch aluminum wheels.

10 Included and only available with 20-inch, five-spoke, machined-aluminum wheels. Use only GM-approved wheel/tire combinations. See dealer for details.

11 Requires Bright machined-aluminum wheels.

Interior
  WT LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
1LT Convenience Package
includes remote vehicle starter system, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and foglamps (1500 and 2500HD models only)
O1
2LT Convenience Package
includes remote vehicle starter system, Universal Home Remote transmitter, power-adjustable, power-folding, heated outside rearview mirrors, and heated windshield washer fluid system (1500 and 2500HD models only)
O
Air bags, front
with Passenger Sensing System2 (1500 models)
S S S S S
Air bags, front2
(2500HD and 3500HD models)
S S S S
Air bags, front and rear head-curtain side-impact2
(1500 models)
O O O
Climate (temperature) control
heater only (Regular Cab models only)
S
Climate (temperature) control
single-zone manual
O3 S S
Climate (temperature) controls
dual-zone automatic (not available on Regular Cab models)
O4 S S
Console
center with 20 liters of storage, two auxiliary power outlets and two cup holders
S S
Cruise control O S S S S
Defogger
electric rear-window
O5 S S6 S6 S6
Driver Information Center (DIC) S7 S7 S8 S S
DVD entertainment system
(Crew Cab models only)
O O
Floor covering
rubberized, Black vinyl
S O O
Floor covering
carpeting with rubberized vinyl floor mats
O9 S S S S
Glass
Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows
S
Glass
Solar-Ray deep-tinted, rear and back windows (Extended and Crew Cab; rear window only on Regular Cab)
O S S S S
Glove boxes
dual
S S S S
Instrumentation
full gauges with speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and engine temperature
S10 S10 S11 S11 S11
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) system for child safety seats
S S S S S
Lighting
illuminated-entry lighting
S S S S S
Locks
power door12
O S S S S
Mirror
rearview, manual day/night
S S
Mirror
rearview, auto-dimming with eight-point compass and outside temperature display
S S S
OnStar 13
includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan
S S S S S
Outlets
dual covered power outlets (12-volt)
S S S S S
Pedals
power-adjustable accelerator and brake
O14 O14 O14
Remote Keyless Entry
O S S S S
Remote Vehicle Starter System Prep Package S S
Remote Vehicle Starter System O15 O16 S
Safety Package
includes power-adjustable pedals, head-curtain side-impact air bags and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (1500 Extended and Crew Cab models only)
O O O
Safety Package
includes power-adjustable pedals and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (2500HD and 3500HD Extended and Crew Cab models only)
O O O
Steering column
Tilt-Wheel, adjustable
S S S S S
Steering wheel
leather-wrapped
S S S
Steering wheel-mounted controls
redundant for the audio system
O15 S S
Sunroof
power-sliding with vent feature; includes retractable shade (Extended and Crew Cab models only)
O17 O O
Theft-deterrent system
PASSlock
S S S S S
Tire Pressure Monitor18 S S S S S
Universal Home Remote transmitter
three-channel programmable, includes garage door opener
O19 O20 O
Visors
driver and front passenger, sliding, with clip and passenger-side vanity mirror with cover, Opal-Gray-colored
S S
Visors
driver and front passenger, sliding, with clip and illuminated vanity mirror on driver and passenger sides, Opal-Gray-colored
S S S
Windows
power with driver-side Express-Down feature
S S S S
Windows
fixed-glass rear door (Extended Cab models)
S
Windows
power, full-drop rear door (Crew Cab models)
S S S S
Windows
power, full-drop rear door (Extended Cab models only)
S S S
Window
power-sliding, rear (Extended and Crew Cab models only)
O O O

1 Also includes dual-zone automatic temperature controls on Extended and Crew Cab models.

2 A NOTE ABOUT CHILD SAFETY: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information

3 Standard on Extended and Crew Cab models.

4 Included and only available with 1LT Convenience Package on 1500 and 2500HD Extended and Crew Cab models. Not available on 3500HD Regular Cab models.

5 Not available with heater-only temperature control.

6 Not available with power sliding rear window.

7 Driver Information Center controls are operated through the trip button.

8 Driver Information Center controls are operated through the trip button unless steering wheel-mounted audio controls are ordered.

9 Requires cloth seat trim.

10 2500HD and 3500HD models include voltmeter and oil pressure indicators.

11 Also includes voltmeter and oil pressure indicators.

12 Standard on Crew Cab models.

13 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.

14 Requires the Safety Package on 1500 and 2500HD models.

15 Requires the 1LT Convenience Package on 1500 and 2500HD models.

16 Requires the 2LT Convenience Package on 1500 and 2500HD models.

17 Requires 1LT Convenience Package on 1500 and 2500HD models. Not available on Regular Cab models.

18 1500, 2500HD and 3500HD Single-Rear Wheel models only.

19 Requires the power sunroof.

20 Requires the 2LT Convenience Package on 1500 and 2500HD models or power sunroof.

Audio Systems
WT LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player
includes seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, automatic volume, auxiliary MP3 input jack, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS)1
S S S S S
AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible in-dash six-disc CD changer and Bose speaker system
includes seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, auxiliary MP3 input jack, and Radio Data System (RDS)1
O O2 O2
AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD/DVD player
includes seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, automatic volume, auxiliary MP3 input jack, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS)1
O3 O3
Bose speaker system4
includes subwoofer in center console
O S
Touch-screen navigation radio
includes AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player, voice recognition, DVD-based mapping, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, automatic volume, auxiliary MP3 input jack and Radio Data System (RDS)1
O5,6 O5
Touch-screen navigation radio with DVD player
includes AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD/DVD player, voice recognition, DVD-based mapping, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, automatic volume, auxiliary MP3 input jack and Radio Data System (RDS)1
O7,8 O7
XM Radio with three trial months8
S S S S S
Rear audio controls9
include two headphone jacks (headphones not included); power outlet; and controls for volume, station selection and media
O10 S

1 RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information.

2 Not available with the rear DVD entertainment system or touch-screen navigation radios.

3 Requires Crew Cab models equipped with the rear DVD entertainment system.

4 Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corp.

5 Not available with rear DVD entertainment system. Map coverage not available in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and portions of Canada.

6 Includes Bose speaker system.

7 Requires Crew Cab models and rear DVD entertainment system. Map coverage not available in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and portions of Canada.

8 Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.

9 Requires Crew Cab models.

10 Requires Bose speaker system.

Seating
  WT LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
40/20/40 split-bench vinyl front seats
with recliners
S
40/20/40 split-bench cloth front seats
with recliners
O S
40/20/40 split-bench Select Cloth front seats
with recliners, fold-down center armrest with storage and lockable underseat storage
S
40/20/40 split-bench Custom Leather-appointed front seats1
with recliners, fold-down center armrest with storage and lockable underseat storage
O
Six-way power driver seat O2
Reclining Premium Cloth front bucket seats
with six-way power adjustments