Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Trim

Looking to upgrade your truck? There are a lot of options out there from compact trucks to heavy-duty options. The Silverado 1500 is a great truck choice because it offers you plenty of capability, but you still have a vehicle that is comfortable and can take on your commute.

There are a lot of different model or trim options when it comes to the Silverado, and each trim offers you different features and capabilities. The base trim for the Silverado is the Work Truck, and it is built to get the job done. However, trims like the LT offer you slightly more features in terms of technology and even comfort.

Below, we are going to take a closer look at the LT trim for the Chevy Silverado. We will go through the different features and configurations so that you can learn all about this truck option and determine if it is the right choice for you. Check it out below, and reach out to us at Tim’s Truck Capital with any questions you may have.

Performance and Engine Options

The Chevy Silverado can offer you a powerful performance. This vehicle can come with multiple engine options, including multiple options for the LT trim. This trim level can be found with one of three different engines. Learn more about each one below.

• Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine – The base engine in the Silverado that can be found in the LT trim is a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine produces 310-horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. This engine can give you a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,500 pounds when it is properly equipped.
• 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder engine – There is also a diesel engine option in the form of a 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder engine. This diesel engine produces 305-horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque. This engine option can give you a maximum towing capacity of around 13,000 pounds when it is properly equipped.
• 5.3-liter V8 engine – The final engine that can be found in the LT trim is a 5.3-liter V8 engine. This V8 engine option gives you 355-horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. This engine option can give you a maximum towing capacity of about 11,000 pounds when it is properly equipped.

There is a 6.2-liter V8 engine that can be found in the Silverado, but this is not an option for the LT trim; you would have to choose a different trim option like the Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, or ZR2.

Exterior Configurations and Cargo Capacity

There are three different truck bed options with the Chevy Silverado, and all can be found on the LT trim option. There is a short bed, standard bed, and long bed. The long bed is eight feet long, and it can only be found with the Regular Cab option. The short bed is five feet eight inches long, and it can only be found on the Crew Cab option. You also have the six feet, six inch bed that can be found with any of the cab options. When it comes to payload capacity, you can get up to 2,260 pounds of payload at the maximum. You can get this capacity with the Regular Cab and standard or long bed configuration.
This vehicle can also be found with exterior features like LED lighting, 17-inch wheels, all-season tires, cargo bed LED lighting, cargo tie downs, daytime running lights, heated power outside mirrors, and the Multi-Flex Tailgate is available to give you added ability.

Interior Features

This vehicle has comfortable cloth upholstery to seat up to six people. In terms of seating, there are actually three cab options available with the LT trim, so you may have a few different configurations. The first option is the Regular Cab, which is one row of bench seating to seat three people. Next, you have a Double Cab that has two rows of seating to seat five or six people, depending on if the first row is a bench seat or bucket seats. Your third option is the Crew Cab that also has the two rows of seating, but it offers you an extra eight inches of rear legroom compared to the Double Cab option.

You also have interior features like dual-zone automatic climate control so that you and your passengers can be comfortable in your space. There is a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with power lumbar that can be found on the inside of this truck, as well. There is some storage space on the inside of your truck with a glove compartment, seat back pockets, and more. The interior of the Silverado LT feels comfortable and spacious.

Technology Features

Also on the inside of your truck, you can find some great technology features. Check out the specific features found on the Silverado LT below.

• Touchscreen infotainment system – The Chevy Silverado LT trim is often found with a 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system that makes it easy to get vehicle information, directions, entertainment, music, and even apps from your smartphone.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – The wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will help you connect your smartphone to your vehicle’s infotainment system. This gives you access to smartphone apps through your vehicle’s infotainment system so that you can do things like play music and podcasts on your drive.
• Bluetooth – The Bluetooth capability in this truck allows you to talk and text hands-free through your vehicle so that you can stay safe on the road.
• USB ports – There are multiple USB ports that can be found in your truck so that you can keep your devices charged on your drive.
• Wi-Fi hotspot – Get internet access on the go with the Wi-Fi hotspot that is built in to your Silverado LT. This adds convenience and capability to your truck.
• Remote start – You can get your vehicle going with just the touch of a button from inside your home or office with the remote start capability of your truck.
• Digital gauge cluster – There is also a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster that can display all your important vehicle information.
• Proximity keyless entry – Your truck will also automatically unlock when you approach it with your key fob because of the proximity keyless entry feature.

All these technology features can add convenience and entertainment to your driving experience. The Chevy Silverado is not only a capable truck, it is a tech-savvy one, as well.

Safety

Your Chevy Silverado is not only capable of great performance, it can also keep you safe. You can get standard safety features like a rearview camera, forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning.

• Automatic high-beam headlights – This feature will automatically turn your high-beam headlights on and off based on approaching traffic. This is a less manual process for you, and it can help ensure better visibility for you and other drivers on the road.
• Lane departure warning – With this feature, you are alerted if your vehicle is drifting out of its lane. The lane departure warning tracks where you are in your lane and alerts you visually and audibly if you are drifting out of it so that you can make steering corrections.
• Forward collision warning – Forward collision warning will alert you if there is a vehicle or pedestrian in your path that could cause a collision. This feature alerts you so that you can take preventative action to avoid the potential collision.
• Rearview camera – Easily see behind your vehicle when you are moving in reverse with the rearview camera. This makes it easy to back out of a driveway or parking space and be confident there is nothing in your path behind you.

These safety features can help to look out for you as you are on the road. They can help to prevent a collision or lessen the impact of one.

Get Your Chevy Silverado at Tim’s Truck Capital

Looking to upgrade your truck to a Chevy Silverado LT? This is a great truck option that provides you with plenty of capability, cargo capacity, and even interior features and comfort. The LT is a great trim option for the Silverado, but there are other trim options available, as well. You can find options like the basic Work Truck all the way up to the high-end High Country. There is even an off-road capable ZR2 trim that adds features like heavy-duty skid plates, a suspension lift, high performance dampers, and locking differentials.

Whatever you need for your next truck, our expert staff at Tim’s Truck Capital can help make it happen. Our staff can help you find the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle. Reach out to us today to get the process started.

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