The full-size pickup truck Chevrolet Silverado of the second generation made its debut at the end of 2006 - compared to the previous model, it changed dramatically: it “moved” to a new platform, changed its appearance, received a redesigned interior and “armed” with new power plants.
Throughout the history of its existence, the car has periodically undergone minor modifications, and on the conveyor lasted until 2014, when it was replaced by a "truck" of the next incarnation.
The 'second' Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup truck available in three cab options: a single Regular Cab, one-and-a-half Extended Cab and a double Crew Cab.
The overall length of the machine is 5222-5847 mm, of which the center gap "extends" by 3023-3645 mm, its width reaches 2029-2032 mm, and its height rests on 1873-1876 mm. The ground clearance of the "American" is 215-229 mm.
And its curb weight ranges from 2016 to 2436 kg, depending on the modification (the minimum carrying capacity is 750 kg).
The second generation "Silverado" is driven by gasoline atmospheric engines with a working volume of 4.3-6.2 liters with six or eight V-shaped cylinders, multi-point fuel injection and adjustable valve timing, producing 197-409 horsepower and 353-565 Nm of rotational potential ...
They are installed in conjunction with 4- or 6-band automatic transmissions and rear-wheel drive or start-up all-wheel drive with a transfer case and "downshift".
The "second" Chevrolet Silverado is based on the GMT900 platform and has a ladder-type frame structure made using high-strength steel grades.
At the front, the car is equipped with an independent double wishbone "hodovka" with an anti-roll bar and telescopic shock absorbers, and at the rear - with a dependent architecture suspended using longitudinal springs.
All wheels of a full-size pickup are equipped with disc brakes (ventilated in the front), equipped with ABS. "Truck" is equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering system, in which a hydraulic control amplifier is integrated.
A second-generation pickup truck in the secondary market of the Russian Federation in 2018 is offered at a price of 1 ~ 1.4 million rubles (depending on the version, equipment and condition of a particular instance).
"Silverado" of the second generation has a lot of positive qualities: impressive appearance, roomy interior, excellent cargo capacity, reliable and sturdy construction, high-performance engines, good equipment, etc.
The car also lacks negative qualities: high cost of maintenance, high fuel consumption and some other points.
