The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a few changes from the previous version. But there are no major changes as the new version of the Chevrolet Silverado is expected in 2014. There has been an upgrade in the brakes of all tracks by introducing grade braking. The grade braking system is helpful in slowing the vehicle when it is descending a hill without accelerating. The system downshifts the transmission thereby slowing the vehicle down. There is a lot of features that are available on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and some important features will be discussed by us.
Silverado 1500 Options
The Chevrolet Silverado is available in 3 basic options – standard cab, crew cab or extended cab.

The different types of bed available are 5’8” bed, 6’6” bed and 8’ bed

Six trim levels and three models viz., LS, LT and LTZ trucks in increasing order of features.

Five different engine options are available in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks

3 of the 5 engine types have flex-fuel option and are available in 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 options.

The other engine options are 4.3L V6 produces 195 horsepower and 4.8L V8 producing 302 horsepower

All transmissions of the Silverado now have grade braking feature and helps in brake wear especially while descending a hill.

Two transmission choices are available in the Silverado – the 4 speed automatic and the 6 speed automatic.
Safety Features Of Silverado 1500
Stabilitrak stability control with the help of ABS and sensors helps to maintain stability of the vehicle and helps to control the vehicle if it slips or slides.

Side impact airbags for the driver and front passenger seats

Roof mounted head curtain side airbags for all passengers

Rear view camera and seat belt pre-tensions are also standard on some models.