It Started Out As Our Truck — Now It's Yours

We put all of ourselves into the development of the 2008 Chevy Silverado. We started with a rock-solid foundation, as the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road.** But building a stronger, more powerful, more capable and refined pickup was only step one. The real test was how this family of pickups would perform in the real world. The results speak for themselves: Silverado 1500 Crew Cab delivers unsurpassed maximum towing capacity and payload capacity.^†† And the Silverado HD proves itself as the most powerful heavy-duty on the planet. The accolades followed, including some of the most prestigious media and industry awards. We put everything into the 2008 Chevy Silverado. Now it's your turn.

2008 AJAC Canadian Truck of the Year

After an impressive 2007, the next generation Chevy Silverado is now being honoured with the 2008 AJAC Canadian Truck of the Year award. How fitting for a truck that has successfully reinvented itself for generations, and always managed to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Taking Green Further

You want to be greener. So do we. In fact, we take our responsibility for the environment so seriously that Chevrolet offers more fuel saving choices than any other brand. Equipped with Active Fuel Management®, Silverado switches between the power of eight cylinders and the efficiency of four. * When running on E85 fuel Silverado cuts smog-forming emissions dramatically. Learn more about our green technologies.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 5-Star Frontal and Side Crash Test Rating

Supercharged Safety With 5-Star Rating

The Chevy Silverado has the ultimate safety standards and the rating to prove it. The 2008 Silverado 1500 has a 5-Star Frontal and Side Crash Test Rating - the highest possible Front and Side impact U.S. Government safety rating.***

More Power - With Less Fuel

Silverado 1500's Vortec engine lineup proves that you don't need to trade off power for fuel efficiency. The 315 horsepower Vortec 5.3L V8 and 367 horsepower VortecMAX 6.0L V8 engines achieve a higher output, while realizing meaningful gains in fuel efficiency. That is thanks in part to Active Fuel Management® technology that shuts down half the engine's cylinders when power demands are low.

The Duramax Diesel Has Met Its Match

Silverado HD's available Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel has no equal for power output, producing 365 hp and a ground-breaking 660 lb.-ft. of torque. But it has met its match with the Allison 6-speed automatic transmission that features tap-up/tap-down shift controls, in addition to such sophisticated features as grade braking, cruise grade braking, shift stabilization and Tow/Haul mode.

Rugged, Yet Smooth

The look is rugged — just like the engineering, with a powerful stance and available 20-inch wheels. The shape is also exceptionally aerodynamic with its steeply raked 57-degree windshield. That translates into better fuel efficiency and a quieter ride. And that's not all that's smooth — getting cargo into the box is made that much easier by the available EZ Lift tailgate.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab

Because Trouble Can Approach From Any Direction

Silverado helps protect its occupants from all sides with a 360 collision sensing system. But the priority is avoiding an incident before it occurs, with the help of features like StabiliTrak™ (standard on 1500 Crew Cabs, available on Extended Cabs) and a tire pressure monitoring system.

You Can Also Depend On The Coverage

When you build a truck as dependable as the 2008 Silverado, you back it with no less than the best coverage in Canada — our $0 deductible 5 year/160,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty,^† in addition to 5 year/160,000 km Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance.^†

Truck Owner Network

This year, the TON Program is going to be heavy-duty. We've added a lot more weight to CHEVY TON - including the chance to network with a larger group of truck owners. Get monthly maintenance tips, coverage of the Auto Shows, learn about Chevrolet's commitment to the Olympics, hear stories from truck owners across the country, and get more opportunities to be heard online.

*MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See additional information on vehicle pricing.
^Available manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). Cash purchase price adjustment credit is available to cash customers only and will impact the effective APR for lease and finance. See your dealer/retailer for details.
§Credits may vary by region. Click here for details.
**Dependability based on longevity; 1988-July 2005 full-size light-duty pickup registrations, including chassis cabs. Excludes other GM divisions.
***The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado received the highest U.S. Government safety rating (5-star) for the driver and front passenger seating positions in the frontal crash test and for the front and rear seating positions in the side-impact crash test. Side-impact crash test rating is for models tested with and without optional Head Curtain side-impact air bags (SABs). Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safecar.gov).
††Based on 2008 Model Year data for GM Large Pickup segment and latest published competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM vehicles.
††Based on 2008 Model Year data for GM Large Pickup segment and latest published competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM vehicles.
†Whichever comes first. Excludes Medium-Duty. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.