2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck (La Mesa, CA)

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck

In important aspects of performance such as ride comfort towing capacity and options and features the Silverado 1500 remains competitive in every way. Regular updates useful utility packages and rugged styling -- not to mention the truck s traditional emphasis on a smooth quiet ride and comfortable seating -- have also contributed to keeping the current Silverado in the game. Crew cabs are mated to only a 5-foot-8 short bed. A six-speed automatic transmission with a tow-haul mode is standard on Silverado pickups with the 5.3-liter V8 that s good for 315 hp and 335 lb-ft. In a recent Edmunds test a Silverado with a 6.2-liter V8 accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds which is very quick for a full-size pickup. The Work trim (or WT) is limited to the bare necessities which include air-conditioning (extended- and crew-cab versions) a trip computer a tilt steering wheel OnStar telematics vinyl seating a 40 20 40-split front bench seat and a four-speaker sound system with an auxiliary audio jack. The LS adds full power accessories keyless entry cruise control a CD player satellite radio and adjustable lumbar support for the driver. The LT trim includes premium cloth seating a lockable compartment with a power outlet built into the center cushion of the split front seat an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes OnStar electronic stability control and traction control. Front seat side airbags and side curtain airbags are also standard. In Edmunds brake testing a Silverado crew cab with four-wheel disc brakes stopped from 60 mph in a short 120 feet. In government crash tests the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received an overall score of four stars (out of five). It earned four stars for overall frontal crash protection and five stars for overall side crash protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing a Silverado crew cab earned a top score of