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.
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| Fair Market Price | $5,300 | $5,400 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,625 | $6,400 | $6,550 | $6,650 | $6,725 | $7,275 | $7,425 | $7,550 | $7,625 | $9,225 | $12,750 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | N/A | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | 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 | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 270 @ 5200 RPM | 200 @ 4600 RPM | 270 @ 5200 RPM | 270 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 345 @ 5200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | N/A | ||
| Towing Capacity | 8,700 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 8,800 lbs | 8,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 8,800 lbs | 10,200 lbs | 8,800 lbs | 8,700 lbs | 8,700 lbs | 10,200 lbs | 8,800 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,288 pounds | 1,661 pounds | 1,821 pounds | 1,821 pounds | 1,475 pounds | 1,475 pounds | 1,661 pounds | 1,821 pounds | 1,475 pounds | 2,783 pounds | 1,475 pounds | 1,288 pounds | 1,288 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 | V8, 5.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,828 pounds | 4,142 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 4,555 pounds | 4,555 pounds | 4,142 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 4,555 pounds | 5,506 pounds | 4,555 pounds | 4,828 pounds | 4,828 pounds | 5,506 pounds | 5,013 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | 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 | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 285 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 360 @ 4800 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5200 RPM | 360 @ 4800 RPM | Not Available |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | 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 | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | AWD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Not Available | Regular | Regular | Regular | Not Available | Regular | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4828 pounds | 4142 pounds | 4227 pounds | 4227 pounds | 4555 pounds | 4555 pounds | 4142 pounds | 4227 pounds | 4555 pounds | 5506 pounds | 4555 pounds | 4828 pounds | 4828 pounds | 5506 pounds | 5013 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 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 | 41.1 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 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 | 7.4 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 7.4 inches | 8 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 246.6 inches | 203.2 inches | 222.1 inches | 222.1 inches | 227.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 203.2 inches | 222.1 inches | 227.7 inches | 237.2 inches | 227.7 inches | 246.6 inches | 246.6 inches | 237.2 inches | 227.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1288 pounds | 1661 pounds | 1821 pounds | 1821 pounds | 1475 pounds | 1475 pounds | 1661 pounds | 1821 pounds | 1475 pounds | 2783 pounds | 1475 pounds | 1288 pounds | 1288 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 | 71 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | 56 feet | 57 feet | 71 feet | 71 feet | 57 feet | Not Available | ||
| Turning Diameter | 50.4 feet | 40.1 feet | 43.8 feet | 43.8 feet | 46.6 feet | 46.6 feet | 40.1 feet | 43.8 feet | 46.6 feet | 49.6 feet | 46.6 feet | 50.4 feet | 50.4 feet | 49.6 feet | 37.4 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 157.5 inches | 119 inches | 133 inches | 133 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 119 inches | 133 inches | 143.5 inches | 153 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 157.5 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 | 79.7 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 inches | 78.5 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.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2003 Silverado 1500 ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft with 200 horsepower to the SS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 345 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2003 Silverado 1500 have?
The 2003 Silverado 1500 ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft with 200 horsepower to the SS Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 345 horsepower.
All 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims and Styles
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