| For the most part, the 2010 Chevy Silverado remains | | | | Trim packages available are still the Basic work |
| the same vehicle it was in the '09 season. There are a | | | | models, LT, LS, LTZ, and Z71. Basic trucks come with |
| few notable differences in what is available for interior | | | | regular cabs and limited accessories. LS models are |
| accessories. There are still the same trim packages, | | | | the mid-level package coming in both regular and |
| body styles, and engines as before. Although it remains | | | | extended cabs. An LS truck will have AC, power |
| largely untouched, these trucks are still more than | | | | windows and locks, optional CD players and 2 or 4 |
| capable of competing with both the Ford F-series and | | | | wheel drive. Every vehicle has standard rear wheel |
| Dodge Ram. Since the major redesign of these trucks | | | | drive. The LTZ package is Chevy's all out luxury model |
| in the mid 2000's, they have seen increased frame | | | | offering leather upholstery, enhanced center consoles, |
| strength and a much improved interior quality. | | | | extended and crew cabs, USB Jacks, and many other |
| Chevy offers a regular cab, extended cab, and crew | | | | options. Z71 models are the off-road packages that |
| cab. The regular cab only has two doors with front | | | | come with raised bodies, larger tires, and strengthened |
| bucket or bench seats and minimal rear space behind | | | | suspension parts. Consumers should note that there |
| those seats. Extended cabs have rear doors that can | | | | are there different suspension packages offered for |
| only be opened when the front doors are. Crew cabs | | | | the 2010 Chevy Silverado. There is the standard |
| offer a great amount of interior space along with 2 | | | | package that comes on the lower end models, a |
| rear doors that operate independently of the front | | | | street package designed for speed and highway |
| ones. Extended cabs offer a decent amount of rear | | | | driving, and an off-road suspension. |
| leg room for passengers, but optimal comfort comes | | | | Compared with it's competitors, the Silverado is still a |
| with the crew cab, where rear passengers can fully | | | | class leader in fuel economy. While Ford boasts it has |
| extend there lower appendages. Both extended and | | | | the best fuel consumption rates, more Chevy |
| crew cabs have rear seats that fold. | | | | packages come out ahead in most cases. Overall |
| Engines offered include a 4.2 liter V-6 with 195 | | | | consumers can expect between 14 and 20 mpg city |
| horsepower, a 4.8 liter V-8 capable of 302 | | | | or highway driving for gasoline engines, with smaller |
| horsepower, a 5.3 liter V-8 putting out 315 horsepower, | | | | engines getting the better fuel economy. Hybrid models |
| and larger models beyond the half ton have an | | | | can push into the low 20's for mpg. |
| optional 6.2 liter V-8. All 2010 Chevy Silverados | | | | Even without changing much, Chevy can still boast that |
| equipped with a V-8 engine are capable of running on | | | | the Silverado out-competes and leads it's class in |
| E-85 fuel. The V-6 and smaller V-8 engine come with | | | | many categories. Ride quality and frame strength are |
| an automatic 4 speed transmission, while all other | | | | some of the best available for pickups, and compared |
| engine types come standard with a 5 speed | | | | with a F150 the towing capacities are almost identical. |
| automatic. Also available is a 6.0 liter hybrid V-8 that | | | | Silverados come in a great selection of styles and |
| utilizes both a gasoline, and an electric engine. The | | | | packages starting at very reasonable prices. For what |
| electric engine does add a little bit of weight to these | | | | these trucks offer, consumers looking for a solid |
| trucks, and reducing overall towing capacities to 6,100 | | | | reliable work truck should truly consider one of the |
| pounds. | | | | Silverados offered for 2010. |