For diehard truck owners, there are many instances of need that boil right down to the all-important issue of power. On the most demanding of days, there are times when a run-of-the-mill 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 might be just a bit lacking for the power needed regarding the next task in que. It is specifically for times like these that Chevrolet bolstered its Silverado HD platform all of the way up, to a 445-horsepower, 6.6-liter turbodiesel that has an output of 910-lb-ft of torque. On most 2016 models, these stats were 48 lower on the horsepower end, and 145 lb-ft regarding torque.
To see what it takes to appropriately get the job done, all of us on the sales and service staff here at the Powerhouse checked out what needed to happen. A new crankshaft, cylinder heads, pistons, wrist pins, turbocharger, oil cooler, and fuel system were all needed to see to it that bigger payloads in terms of power were fulfilled. There were many highlights in the engineering that also contributed to getting the job done: aluminum pistons with top-notch thermal fatigue properties, double layer water jackets to properly enhance cooling, and grow plugs controlled by microprocessors are just some of the features that help this truck substantially pile achievements.
The current model Silverado can get a much more reliable of a start in cold weather, and the 6-speed automatic transmission has gained a well-revised lockup torque converter. A whopping 18,100 pounds of towing capacity is the bragging rights currently on deck for the Silverado, and the regular cab has a fifth as well as rear-wheel drive. As far as the entire towing process is concerned, the StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway is at your disposal, to keep things in place as you barrel down the open road. The very entry-point with base WT trim for the Silverado does have vinyl upholstery, and floor coverings.
At the higher end of the pricing spectrum for trims, the High Country edition offers a heated leather steering wheel, as well as bucket seats that are ventilated. When you check out the LTZ level, you get a real value for your money. Leather upholstery, climate control that is dual-zone automatic, and power folding mirrors are all useful features. You're also likely to find more USB ports and power outlets than you'd ever think you'd need: maybe you'll have a drone on hand for your construction business, or find yourself with the need to charge multiple devices at once.
Come and ask us about how the Silverado's Enhanced Driver Alert package offers lane departure warning and prevention systems, automatic high-beam control, forward collision alert with low-speed emergency braking, and a safety alert seat, as well as both front and rear parking sensors. As people become in more and more of a hurry every day, it is amazing how advancements in technology can aid them. You'll marvel at how competent, well-equipped, and sturdy the 2017 Chevy Silverado HD is: anyone who has a heavy haul or site survey ahead of them is going to be amply covered by the sterling and sufficient features of this cargo-conquering contender.
