2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 15  Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 2 of 15  Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | 3 of 15 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 ft | 4 of 15 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | 5 of 15 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6 of 15 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LS Pickup 2D 8 ft | 7 of 15 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 8 of 15 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 9 of 15 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Pickup 4D 8 ft | 10 of 15 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 11 of 15 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LS Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | 12 of 15 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 13 of 15  Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 14 of 15 Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 15 of 15  Silverado 1500 Extended Cab SS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $5,525 | $5,835 | $5,995 | $6,106 | $6,294 | $6,402 | $6,604 | $6,840 | $6,951 | $7,075 | $7,151 | $7,723 | $9,439 | $9,547 | $10,410 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | N/A | N/A | City 12/Hwy 15/Comb 13 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 270 @ 5200 RPM | 270 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 270 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 345 @ 5200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | N/A | ||
| Towing Capacity | 8,800 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 8,700 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 8,800 lbs | 8,700 lbs | 8,700 lbs | 8,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 8,800 lbs | 10,200 lbs | 10,200 lbs | 8,800 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,475 pounds | 1,821 pounds | 1,821 pounds | 1,661 pounds | 1,288 pounds | 1,821 pounds | 1,475 pounds | 1,288 pounds | 1,288 pounds | 1,475 pounds | 1,661 pounds | 1,475 pounds | 2,783 pounds | 2,783 pounds | 1,787 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,555 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 4,142 pounds | 4,828 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 4,555 pounds | 4,828 pounds | 4,828 pounds | 4,555 pounds | 4,142 pounds | 4,555 pounds | 5,506 pounds | 5,506 pounds | 5,013 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 360 @ 4800 RPM | 360 @ 4800 RPM | Not Available |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | AWD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Not Available | Not Available | Regular | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4555 pounds | 4227 pounds | 4227 pounds | 4142 pounds | 4828 pounds | 4227 pounds | 4555 pounds | 4828 pounds | 4828 pounds | 4555 pounds | 4142 pounds | 4555 pounds | 5506 pounds | 5506 pounds | 5013 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.1 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 8 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 227.7 inches | 222.1 inches | 222.1 inches | 203.2 inches | 246.6 inches | 222.1 inches | 227.7 inches | 246.6 inches | 246.6 inches | 227.7 inches | 203.2 inches | 227.7 inches | 237.2 inches | 237.2 inches | 227.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1475 pounds | 1821 pounds | 1821 pounds | 1661 pounds | 1288 pounds | 1821 pounds | 1475 pounds | 1288 pounds | 1288 pounds | 1475 pounds | 1661 pounds | 1475 pounds | 2783 pounds | 2783 pounds | 1787 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 57 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 56 feet | 57 feet | Not Available | ||
| Turning Diameter | 46.6 feet | 43.8 feet | 43.8 feet | 40.1 feet | 50.4 feet | 43.8 feet | 46.6 feet | 50.4 feet | 50.4 feet | 46.6 feet | 40.1 feet | 46.6 feet | 49.6 feet | 49.6 feet | 37.4 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 143.5 inches | 133 inches | 133 inches | 119 inches | 157.5 inches | 133 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 119 inches | 143.5 inches | 153 inches | 153 inches | 143.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 78.5 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have a turbo?
No, the 2003 Silverado 1500 does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time. For a more detailed look at the 2003 Silverado 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs page.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2003 Silverado 1500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 200 horsepower to the SS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 345 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2003 Silverado 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2003 Silverado 1500 have?
The 2003 Silverado 1500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 200 horsepower to the SS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 345 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2003 Silverado 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs page.
All 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims and Styles
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LS Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LS Pickup 2D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab LS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab LT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab SS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
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