The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 line of half-ton full-size pickup trucks receives several updates, new features, and equipment changes for the 2017 model year.
Starting on the outside, the 2017 Silverado loses three colors while gaining two new ones:
Deleted Colors
- Slate Grey Metallic
- Tungston Metallic
- Autumn Bronze Metallic
New Colors
- Graphite Metallic
- Pepperdust Metallic
Rounding out the changes to the exterior is the inclusion of a capless fuel fill system as a standard feature across every model and trim level, with the exception of trucks ordered as pickup box delete, which will continue having the capped fuel fill. In addition, the 2017 Silverado 1500 gets a new P265/65R18 off-road tire as an option on the 1LT trim.
The High Country package now includes:
- Enhanced Driver Alert Package
- IntelliBeam headlights
- Power adjustable pedals
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
The 2017 Silverado also receives three new features:
- Teen Driver mode
- Low Speed Mitigation Braking as part of the Enhanced Driver Alert Package
- Chevrolet MyLink (IO5 and IO6) audio systems now include Android Auto
Lastly, the rearview camera is now a standard feature on the LT trim level and is therefore removed from the LT Convenience Package, Texas Edition and All Star Edition.
Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes to the 2017 Silverado 1500:
Deletions
- (G1C) Slate Grey Metallic
- (GXG) Tungston Metallic
- (G1F) Autumn Bronze Metallic
- (PDT) High country Premium Package
- (QXN) P265/65R18 off-road blackwall tires
New Features
- (GPA) Graphite Metallic
- (GMU) Pepperdust Metallic
- Capless fuel fill
- (TDM) Teen Driver mode
- (UHY) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking is added to the (Y86) Enhanced Driver Alert Package
- New Inter trim (HQZ) Jet Black Medium Ash Gray available on 3LZ
- (RKX) P265/65R18 all-season blackwall tire
Changes
- (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems now include Android Auto
- (KB6) heated and vented seats change RPO code to (KQV)
- (GAJ) high Country now includes; (Y86) Enhanced Driver Alert Package, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlights,
- (JF4) power adjustable pedals and (UVD) heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- (UVC) Rear vision camera is standard on LT trim and removed from (PCM) LT Convenience Package,
- (PDA) Texas Edition and All Star Edition
- Capped fuel fill is included with (ZW9) pickup box delete
The design of the 2017 Silverado 1500 goes unchanged from the 2016 model year, which received various styling updates.
Modern Cab Design
Silverado’s cabs are designed to reduce wind noise in the cabin. Inlaid doors, for example, fit into body sides rather than wrapping over the roof. They combine with triple door seals to reduce wind noise and turbulence, helping quiet the cab.
Aerodynamics
Also, the front of the truck is carefully sealed to provide efficient cooling with minimal aerodynamic drag. An aluminum hood with twin power domes also enhances efficiency with lower weight than a steel hood.
When it comes to ergonomics, Silverado’s wide rear crew cab doors make it easier to get in and out of the truck, while the pickup box’s two-tier loading design, standard CornerStep rear bumper and ergonomically shaped handholds built into new box rail protectors make it easier to load and retrieve items.
Pickup Box & Tailgate
Silverado’s design also includes a smart pickup box that’s strong and durable – and offers greater cargo flexibility. It features a two-tier loading design that allows customers to insert a platform to separate items during hauling or conceal valuables below, such as power tools.
The EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate makes it easier to access the box. An internal torsion bar reduces the effort to raise and lower it, while a rotary damper allows for a controlled and more gradual lowering motion when opening it. The tailgate is also easily removable without tools. It is standard on LT, LTZ and High Country models.
Silverado also offers a remote-locking tailgate, which is available on WT and LS, and standard on all other models.
To ensure loaded items remain in place while the vehicle is in motion, four integrated cargo tie-down provisions are built into the lower corners of the Silverado’s pickup box and adjustable upper tie-down hooks are available. The patented upper hooks – each rated at 250 pounds – can be placed in several locations around the upper bed rails, providing flexibility for securing loads of all shapes and sizes. Four of the hooks are included with the optional package, with additional hooks available as accessories from Chevrolet dealers.
A box light is standard and mounted above the rear window, while available under-rail LED lights enhance illumination and turn on with the standard overhead box lamp.
Mirrors
Heated, power-adjustable trailering mirrors are available on LS and LT, featuring segment-first LED rear guidance lamps.
Capless Fuel Fill
New for the 2017 model year is a capless fuel fill system as a standard feature across every model and trim level. Trucks ordered as pickup box deletes will continue having the capped fuel fill.
Colors
Nine exterior colors are offered on the 2017 Silverado 1500:
- Siren Red Tintcoat
- Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
- Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
- Red Hot
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Summit White
- Black
- Pepperdust Metallic (new for 2017)
- Graphite Metallic (new for 2017)
Wheels & Tires
The 2017 Silverado 1500 offers 15 stock wheels and 10 stock tires.
GM RPO Code | Size (inches) | Size (cm) | Description |
---|---|---|---|
RD6 | 17 x 8 | 43.2 x 20.3 | painted steel wheels |
RD7 | 17 x 8 | 43.2 x 20.3 | stainless steel clad wheels |
Q5U | 17 x 8 | 43.2 x 20.3 | bright machined aluminum wheels |
PZX | 18 x 8.5 | 45.7 x 21.6 | bright machined aluminum wheels |
RD1 | 18 x 8.5 | 45.7 x 21.6 | bright machined aluminum wheels |
REG | 18 x 8.5 | 45.7 x 21.6 | 5-spoke black paint alloy wheels |
NZN | 20 x 9 | 50.8 x 22.9 | chrome clad aluminum wheels |
NZQ | 20 x 9 | 50.8 x 22.9 | black-painted aluminum wheels |
RD4 | 20 x 9 | 50.8 x 22.9 | polished aluminum wheels |
RD2 | 20 x 9 | 50.8 x 22.9 | chrome wheels |
NZJ | 20 x 9 | 50.8 x 22.9 | chrome wheels |
RX1 | 22 | 55.9 | 7-spoke silver wheels with black inserts (accessory/LPO) |
SF1 | 22 | 55.9 | 7-spoke silver wheels (accessory/LPO) |
SEV | 22 | 55.9 | 6-spoke black wheels (accessory/LPO) |
SEW | 22 | 55.9 | 5-spoke high gloss black wheels with machined accents (accessory/LPO) |
Complete details on 2017 Silverado 1500 wheels.
GM RPO Code | Size | Type/Description |
---|---|---|
RBZ | P255/70R17 | all-season blackwall |
RC3 | P265/70R17 | all-terrain blackwall |
RC5 | LT265/70R17C | all-terrain blackwall |
RKX | P265/65R18 | all-season blackwall |
RBX | P265/65R18 | all-terrain blackwall |
RBW | P265/65R18 | all-terrain white outlined letter |
RI8 | 265/65R18SL MT 114S | blackwall Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac (1) |
QSS | P275/55R20 | all-season blackwall |
RC7 | P275/55R20 | all-terrain blackwall |
RHH | P285/45R22 SL 110H | all-terrain blackwall |
Complete details on 2017 Silverado 1500 tires.
The pickup truck also offers two spare wheels wrapped in three spare tires:
- Complete details on 2017 Silverado spare wheels
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The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is offered as a full-size pickup truck body style in the following cab and box configurations:
- Regular Cab, Standard Box
- Regular Cab, Long Box
- Double Cab, Standard Box
- Crew Cab, Short Box
- Crew Cab, Standard Box
The 2017 Silverado 1500 is available in nine exterior colors and five interior color combinations.
Exterior Colors
- Siren Red Tintcoat
- Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
- Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
- Red Hot
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Summit White
- Black
- Pepperdust Metallic (new for 2017)
- Graphite Metallic (new for 2017)
Interior Color Combinations
- Jet Black
- Dark Ash seats with Jet Black accents
- Cocoa / Dune
- Saddle
- Jet Black / Medium Ash Gray
The Silverado’s interior is roomy, quiet and functional, with a strong cab structure as the foundation for its refinement. Nearly two-thirds of the cab is made of high-strength steel, while shear-style body mounts are used to tune out both up-and-down and side-to-side movement for a quiet, comfortable ride. Double and crew cab models have a set of hydraulic body mounts to further isolate the cabs. Active noise cancellation is standard when the Silverado is equipped with the available 6.2L V-8 L86 engine.
Instrument Panel
All models feature an upright instrument panel with a six-gauge instrument cluster that include speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer, voltage and oil pressure. The cabin also features multiple storage options tailored to the needs of customers who rely on their truck for more than simply hauling cargo. The controls are logically placed and easy to operate with work gloves on.
The instrument panel has a simple, intuitive six-gauge cluster. A digital driver information center display is also included for vehicle and infotainment data:
- WT and LS models include a 3.5-inch driver information center display in the middle of the instrument cluster
- LT, LTZ, Z71 and High Country models include a 4.2-inch color driver information center display
Ambient lighting highlights all functional areas, such as the “4×4” and headlamp switches, as well as the radio, for easier viewing at night.
Interior Storage
All models have a vast amount of interior storage. The center console – available on vehicles with front bucket seats – offers nearly one cubic foot (24.5 liters) of combined storage space – about 25 percent more room than a typical paper grocery bag, with the depth and width to conceal a laptop computer.
The locking center console also accommodates hanging files for owners who use their truck as a rolling office, as well as controls for overhead ambient lighting, map pockets along the side, cup holders and reconfigurable compartments. The console also includes USB ports, two 12-volt power points and a new 110-volt outlet. The console also has a location designed specifically for cell phone storage.
Silverado 1500 WT features the 40/20/40-split fold-down center armrest with covered storage and connectivity, with USB ports and two 12-volt power points. This seating configuration is also available on models outside the WT trim.
Interior Trim Colors
Five interior trim colors are offered on the 2017 Silverado 1500:
- WT, LS, and LT and LTZ trim levels:
- Jet Black
- Dark Ash seats with Jet Black accents
- Cocoa with Dune accents
- High Country:
- Jet Black
- Dark Ash seats with Jet Black accents
- Cocoa with Dune accents
- Saddle
- Jet Black / Medium Ash Gray
Complete details on 2017 Silverado 1500 interior colors.
Front Seating Configurations
The 2017 Silverado 1500 is available in two types of seating configurations:
- 40/20/40-split bench seat
- Bucket seats
Seat availability based on trim level is as follows:
- WT – 40/20/40-split bench seat with fold-down armrest that includes covered storage and three integrated cup holders. Vinyl seating is standard on the WT, with cloth seating available.
- LS – 40/20/40-split bench seat with fold-down armrest that includes covered storage and three integrated cup holders. Cloth seating is standard on the LS.
- LT – 40/20/40-split bench seats in cloth with fold-down armrest that includes covered storage and three integrated cup holders, lockable under-seat storage compartment is standard. Cloth bucket seats or a heated, leather-appointed 40/20/40 bench seat is available.
- LTZ – Heated, leather-appointed bench seat with 10-way driver and outboard passenger seat adjusters, including power lumbar and driver’s two-position memory. Heated leather-appointed bucket seats are available.
- High Country – Heated and vented, leather-appointed bucket seats with 12-way power adjustments, including four-way power lumbar control and two-position driver memory.
High-wear material is used on the cloth seats. Along with greater durability, it is stain-resistant and can be easily cleaned. In fact, a spilled drink will bead on top of the fabric instead of soaking into it.
MyLink Radios
For the prior, 2016 model year, the Silverado 1500 received an all-new radio with a 7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen. The new radio carries over to the 2017 model year, with the new 7-inch unit being available on WT models and standard on the LS trim. An 8-inch system is offered on higher trim levels and equipment packages.
Both radios offer improved system speed and performance, faster, more accurate map loading, faster service reprogramming and redesigned navigation interfaces, including a quick list of recently-browsed points of interest, point of interest country grouping, last destination screen and visual landmark indication with map guidance (on navigation radios only). The 8-inch radio offers enhanced voice command execution, while the new 7-inch radio uses pass-through voice recognition that is handled by the user’s phone.
The 2017 Silverado 1500 offers four radio head units:
RPO Code | Screen Size | Interface | Availability |
---|---|---|---|
IO3 | 4.2 inches | Knob & toggles | standard on WT |
IOB | 7 inches | Chevrolet MyLink Touchscreen | available on WT; included on LS and Silverado Custom (1CX) |
IO5 | 8 inches | Chevrolet MyLink Touchscreen | included on LT and LTZ; upgradable to IO6 on LT and LTZ |
IO6 | 8 inches | Chevrolet MyLink Touchscreen | available on LT and LTZ; included in High Country |
Complete details on 2017 Silverado 1500 radio headunits.
App Shop
New for the 2017 Silverado is the GM AppShop. Built into the IO5 and IO6 radios, the App Shop allows users to browse, select and install apps on the vehicle’s radio system. Apps include Pandora, iHeartRadio, The Weather Channel and more.
Wireless Phone Charging
Wireless phone charging is available on LT and LTZ double cab and crew cab models with available bucket seats. The feature is standard on High Country models.
Teen Driver Mode
The 2017 Silverado 1500 adds Teen Driver mode as a standard feature on all trim levels. The configurable feature lets drivers activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on the teen’s driving habits and helps you continue to coach your new driver
Advanced Smartphone Integration
Also new for Silverado 7-inch and 8-inch radio systems is Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability. Available on most models, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide simple and smart use of smartphones in the vehicle, integrating certain phone functions onto MyLink’s color touchscreen and allowing users to call up music, navigation apps and more via compatible phones.
MyLink with the 7-inch display is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on equipped models. The 8-inch system features Apple CarPlay compatibility on most models at the start of the model year.
Using either application is simple. A “Projection” icon on the MyLink screen is visible when a phone is not connected, then changes to indicate CarPlay or Android Auto when a compatible phone is connected via USB.
Compatible apps need to be downloaded to a phone before using. Apple and Google’s privacy statements and terms of use apply. Data plan rates may also apply.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay takes the iPhone features customers want to access while driving and puts them on the vehicle’s display in a smart, simple manner. This allows drivers to make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple CarPlay-supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and third-party audio apps. Apple CarPlay is compatible with iOS 7.1 or higher.
Android Auto
Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes WhatsApp, Skype, Google Play Music, Spotify and podcast players. A full list of supported apps is available at g.co/androidauto.
Android Auto requires a phone running Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system or above.
OnStar 4G LTE With Wi-Fi Hotspot
Complementing MyLink to enhance Silverado’s connectivity is OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot. It provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot supports up to seven mobile devices and is on whenever the vehicle is on. It comes with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial. It is available on WT and standard on other models.
At the time of purchase, six months of an OnStar Guidance plan includes all of OnStar’s advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as turn-by-turn navigation.
Five years of a subscription-free OnStar Basic Plan includes RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allowing owners to perform the following from anywhere with a data connection:
- Remotely start (if properly equipped)
- Lock/unlock door
- Activate the horn and lights
The OnStar Basic Plan also includes:
- OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, which runs monthly checks of a vehicle’s engine, transmission, anti-lock brakes and more
- Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a diagnostic report directly to a preferred dealer to simplify service scheduling
The 2017 Silverado 1500 is available with three engines, two transmissions, and four rear axles. In addition, the pickup truck is available in either rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.
Engines
The Silverado 1500 is available with a trio of motors as part of the EcoTec3 engine family – a 4.3L V-6, 5.3L V-8 and 6.2L V-8. The family is designed to balance confident performance with efficiency. Each features direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and continuously variable valve timing to make the most of power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions:
- The 4.3L V-6 LV3 is SAE-certified at 285 horsepower (212 kW) and 305 lb-ft of torque (413 Nm) – the most torque of any standard V-6.
- The 5.3L V-8 L83 is SAE-certified at 355 horsepower (250 kW) and 383 lb-ft of torque (519 Nm). With EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg highway (2WD), it offers the best fuel economy of any V-8 pickup.
- The 6.2L V-8 L86 is the most powerful engine offered in any light-duty pickup truck, with SAE-certified 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 460 lb-ft of torque (623 Nm). It is available with LTZ and High Country, and matched with the 8L90 eight-speed transmission.
At the heart of the EcoTec3 engine family is an advanced combustion system that maximizes the potential of the direct fuel injection system, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing and other technologies. The ability to more precisely control combustion also enables the engines to run with a higher compression ratio – 11.0:1 for the versions with regular fuel recommended. Higher compression is one of the best ways to simultaneously boost power and efficiency.
Transmissions
The 2017 Silverado 1500 offers two transmissions — a 6-speed automatic and an 8-speed automatic.
- The Hydra-Matic 6L80 MYC six-speed automatic transmission is matched with the 4.3L V-6 and 5.3L V-8 engines in WT, LS and LT models. The transmission is electronically-controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. It includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking.
- The HydraMatic 8L90 M5U eight-speed automatic transmission is matched with the Silverado LTZ and High Country models with the 5.3L V-8 and 6.2L V-8 engines. Developed in-house by GM, the transmission is electronically-controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. It includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking. It’s roughly the same size and weight as the 6L80 six-speed automatic. Its 7.0 overall gear ratio spread is wider than GM’s six-speed automatic transmissions, which provides a numerically higher first gear ratio. This helps drivers start off more confidently with a heavy load or when trailering. The 8L90 also enables numerically lower rear axle ratios, which reduce engine rpm on the highway.
Axles
The 2017 Silverado 1500 is available with four rear axles:
- 3.08 ratio
- 3.23 ratio
- 3.42 ratio
- 3.73 ratio
2WD And 4WD
All Silverado 1500 models can be equipped with 4WD; 2WD (rear-wheel-drive) is standard.
The Silverado 1500 is engineered to deliver great capability with great refinement, with a quiet, controlled ride, great steering and braking feel – attributes that provide driving confidence when using the truck’s capability to its fullest.
Fully Boxed Frame
A fully boxed frame with the main rails and major cross members formed from high-strength steel provides a rigid base for maximum hauling capability, great noise and vibration isolation and excellent crashworthiness. The stiff chassis enables more precise tuning of the front and rear suspensions, for a more responsive feel with smoother performance and less vibration and shake, particularly on harsh terrain.
Front And Rear Suspension
All Silverado 1500 models – 2WD and 4WD – feature a coil-over-shock independent front suspension design. A Hotchkiss-type axle/rear suspension design delivers the load-sharing strength and flexibility that truck owners have relied on for decades. A lineup of more robust axles is used with two-stage, semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs, complementing the higher-torque powertrains to deliver maximum strength under load. It includes:
- An 8.6-inch axle with V-6 models offered with a 3.23 ratio in 2WD models and a 3.42 ratio with 4WD
- A larger, 9.5-inch axle is used with 5.3L. A 3.08 ratio is standard with the 5.3L and a 3.42 ratio is optional
- On models with the eight-speed automatic transmission, a 3.42 axle ratio is standard with the 5.3L; and a 3.23 axle is standard with the 6.2L engine
- A high-capacity 9.76-inch axle is matched with 6.2L-equipped models and is part of the available Max Trailering Package, which is also available with the 5.3L engine
Z71 Off Road Package
The Z71 Off Road package – on 2LT and 2LZ trims with 4WD – mixes aesthetic cues with greater capability, including:
- 46mm monotube Rancho shocks
- Front tow hooks
- Hill Descent Control
- Transfer case shield
- Standard 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
Twenty-inch wheels and all-terrain tires are also available.
Additional Chassis And Suspension Features
Additional standard and available chassis and suspension features:
- Hill Descent Control is engaged by the driver and uses the anti-lock braking system to enable a smooth and controlled descent in rough terrain. It is included with the Z71 suspension package.
- Automatic locking rear differential reacts in milliseconds in low-traction situations to improve safety and confidence on wet, snowy or muddy surfaces. Without driver input of any kind, the rear axle engages when a wheel speed difference of 100 rpm or more is detected between the left and right wheels, providing instant traction for confident driving. During normal driving conditions, the differential functions as a conventional light-bias limited-slip axle. It is standard on Z71 and LTZ trims. It is included with the NHT Max Trailering Package and is available on other models.
- Electric variable-assist power steering is standard on all models. It reduces steering effort at low speeds. Because there is no engine-driven pump, electric power steering also saves fuel and eliminates the maintenance associated with hydraulic power steering.
- Four-wheel disc brakes. The large, vented front brake rotors measure 13 inches in diameter and are complemented by 13.6-inch rear rotors.
- Duralife brake rotors offer up to double the service life. A GM-exclusive process protects against rust that, over time, can lead to steering wheel shudder. It involves super-heating the rotors to more than 1,000 degrees F (560 C) for an entire day in a special oven, where the nitrogen-rich atmosphere promotes nitrogen atoms to bond to the rotors’ surfaces, hardening and strengthening them.
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is standard on all Silverado 1500 models, working in concert with the four-wheel-disc brake system and four-channel ABS to provide more precise and controlled ABS stops, greater traction and excellent cornering stability. It also incorporates rollover mitigation technology, which anticipates tip-up conditions – such as fishtailing – on a flat road surface and rapidly applies brake pressure to help reduce the likelihood of a rollover.
- Trailer sway control is also standard and works with StabiliTrak to provide an added measure of confidence when towing a trailer. It senses conditions of trailer sway and, without input from the driver, intervenes with braking and/or reduced engine power to bring the trailer under control and keep it on its intended path. The system will use electric trailer brakes when a trailer is plugged into the standard wiring harness.
- Integrated trailer brake controller and hill start assist are two more solutions that help owners do their work with greater confidence and less hassle. The trailer brake controller allows the driver to adjust the amount of output available to the electric trailer brake and to manually apply the brakes. With hill start assist, the brakes hold for about 1.5 seconds on grades of 5 percent or greater when the driver takes his or her foot off the brake pedal, preventing rollback for a more confident take-off on hilly terrain – especially with a trailer.
Max Trailering Package
The Max Trailering Package is available on 2WD and 4WD V-8 crew cab and double cab models and includes:
- 9.76-inch rear axle
- Heavy-duty rear springs
- Revised shock tuning for increased control
- Enhanced cooling
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- G80 locking rear differential
- Trailer hitch
- Bumper-mounted four- and seven-pin connectors
The safety systems in the 2017 Silverado 1500 incorporate technologies designed to protect the driver and passengers before, during and after a collision.
Active Safety Technology (Accident Prevention)
The available Enhanced Driver Alert Package, offered on 1LT regular cab, LTZ double cab/crew cab and High Country, helps drivers avoid crashes with the following technologies:
- Lane Keep Assist — provides subtle steering wheel input to help keep the truck within its lane when traveling at least 35 mph
- Forward Collision Alert — tracks the vehicle ahead using a forward-facing camera and a three-step visual and sound alert
- Front and Rear Park Assist — provides audible alerts based on proximity of objects when parking; integrated with Safety Alert Seat to vibrate the seat in the direction in which the Silverado is approaching an object
- IntelliBeam headlamp control — automatically enables high beams in dark or poorly-lit areas, and automatically turns them off upon detecting an uncoming vehicle or sufficient lighting
- Safety Alert Seat — a segment exclusive — uses directional vibrations to warn of a crash threat
- Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking — new for 2017, is capable of automatically stopping a vehicle at low speeds
Reactive Safety Technology
In the event of a crash, standard occupant protection features include:
- Three-point safety belts in in all rear seating positions
- Front outboard safety belt retractor pretensioners that automatically reduce slack in the shoulder belts, helping to keep occupants upright and reduce forward movement
- Energy management system retractors that gradually let out the front outboard pretensioned safety belt to manage occupant energy and limit forces to the occupant in a frontal collision
- Six standard air bags and 360-degree sensor system, including:
- Dual-stage frontal air bags that work with the safety belts and deploy in one or two levels to help reduce injury to the driver and outside front passenger in certain frontal collisions. A Passenger Sensing System helps detect the presence of a properly seated front passenger and determine if the frontal air bag should be allowed to inflate
- Head-curtain side-impact air bags with rollover protection that deploy from the roof rail area for outboard passengers
- Seat-mounted side-impact air bags that help protect the chest and pelvic regions of the driver and outside front passenger in a side-impact, absorbing as much crash energy as possible
- LATCH system helps customers properly install a child seat using a top tether anchor and two lower anchors located between the seat cushion and seatback
Additional Safety Features
Additional standard safety features of the 2017 Silverado 1500 include:
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation technology
- Trailer sway control
- Hill-start assist are standard
A rear-vision camera is available on WT and LS, and standard on LT, LTZ and High Country.
The Silverado 1500 is part of a full-size truck family that underwent more than 6 million miles of durability testing in the torture chambers at the Milford Proving Ground, over the deserts and mountains of Nevada and across the frozen flats of Kapuskasing, Ontario. They also accumulated more than 7 million real-world miles development, bringing total test miles to more than 13 million.
The 2017 Chevy Silverado is built on GM’s K2 platform shared with other GM full-size pickup trucks and SUVs, including:
- 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and newer
- 2014 GMC Sierra and newer
- 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and newer
- 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and newer
- 2015 GMC Yukon & Yukon XL and newer
- 2015 Cadillac Escalade & Escalade ESV and newer
- 2015/2016 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty (HD) and newer
- 2015/2016 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty (HD) and newer
Silverado 1500 pickups are assembled in:
- Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA: Silverado Regular Cab and Silverado Double Cab
- Flint, Michigan, USA: Silverado Crew Cab
- Silao, Mexico: Silverado Crew Cab
The 2017 Silverado 1500 range includes regular cab and two four-door cabs – the double cab and crew cab – body styles, all offered with 4WD. Models and trim levels include:
- WT – available on all three cab styles and configurations
- LS – available on all three cab styles and configurations
- LT – offered in 1LT and 2LT trims; 1LT available on all three cab styles and configurations and 2LT is available only with 4WD
- LTZ – offered in 1LZ and 2LZ trims on double cab and crew cab; 1LZ offered in 2WD and 4WD; and 2LZ offered in 4WD only
- High Country – offered exclusively on the crew cab – 2WD and 4WD
The 2017 Silverado is offered in several cab and box configurations:
- Regular cab models are offered with a 6’6″ box or an 8’ box
- Double cab models are available exclusively with the 6’6″ box
- Crew cab models are available with a 5’8″ box or the 6’6″ box
The entire lineup is available with a number of features engineered for serious towing, including the available NHT max trailering package, which features the following equipment to optimize capability and comfort when trailering:
- 9.76-inch rear axle
- Heavy-duty rear springs
- Revised shock tuning for increased control
- Enhanced cooling
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- G80 locking rear differential
- Trailer hitch
- Bumper-mounted four- and seven-pin connectors
And along with configurations to suit just about every need, Silverado can be tailored to the way customers use full-size pickups, providing the power, efficiency, refinement and dependability:
- Range of powerful and efficient EcoTec3 engines, including a 4.3L V-6 rated at 285 hp (212 kW), a 5.3L V-8 rated at 355 hp (250 kW) and the 6.2L V-8 rated at 420 hp (313 kW)
- Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg)
- Maximum payload rating of 2,260 pounds (1,025 kg) – with the NHT max trailering package
- Maximum trailering rating of 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg) – with the NHT max trailering package
Equipment Packages
Several equipment packages are available across the model range, bundling popular features:
- WT Convenience Package – offered on all cabs and includes tinted windows, 110V power outlet, remote keyless entry, remote locking tailgate and Rear Vision camera. Power windows are also included on regular cab models (they are standard on double cab and crew cab)
- LS Convenience Package – includes 110V power outlet and Rear Vision camera
- LT Convenience Package – includes driver 10-way power seat adjuster (with 40/20/40 split-bench cloth seat), remote vehicle starter system, rear-window defogger, manual tilting/telescopic steering column (not available with 4.3L V-6) and 110V power outlet. Double cab and crew cab models add dual-zone climate control
- LT Plus Package – includes Universal Home Remote, Rear Park Assist, power-adjustable pedals, rear sliding power window and rear-window defogger
- LTZ Plus Package – includes power-adjustable pedals, Bose premium audio system, Front and Rear Park Assist and heated, leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Entertainment package – offered on LTZ and High Country, it includes a rear-seat DVD/Blu-Ray player, wireless remote control, a 9.2-inch-diagonal LCD display and two sets of wireless headphones
Silverado High Country
Silverado High Country serves as the top of the Silverado trim level hierarchy. According to Chevrolet, it embodies rugged luxury – craftsmanship, authenticity and functionality – as Chevrolet’s premium full-size pickup”.
Silverado High Country is offered exclusively in the crew cab body, with the 5’8″ or 6’6″ cargo box, with 2WD or 4WD.
It is distinguished by a unique chrome grille with horizontal chrome bars, LED projector headlamps and body-color front and rear bumpers. Unique 20-inch chrome wheels with P275/55R20 all-season tires are standard, as are chrome body side moldings, door handles and mirrors.
Inside, it features an exclusive saddle brown interior, along with heated and vented, premium leather front bucket seats with High Country logos on the headrests, High Country-logo brushed metal sill plates, Chevrolet MyLink connectivity with an 8-inch-diagonal touch screen and navigation radio, Bose premium audio, wireless phone charging, color-keyed carpeted floor mats and Front and Rear Park Assist.
The available High Country Premium Package takes the range-topping trim even further by adding:
- Enhanced Driver Alert Package, which includes:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Keep Assist
- IntelliBeam Headlights
- Safety Alert Seat
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Integrated trailer brake controller
We will update this section when 2017 Silverado 1500 pricing is announced.
The 2017 Silverado 1500 is available in the following special edition variants:
- Silverado High Desert
- Silverado Black Out Edition
- Silverado Special Ops Edition
- Silverado Custom
- Silverado Rally Edition:
- Silverado Rally 1 Edition
- Silverado Rally 2 Edition
- Silverado Midnight Edition
- Silverado Realtree Edition
- Silverado High Country
- Silverado All Star Edition
- Silverado Texas Edition
- Silverado Sport Package
- Silverado Chrome Bumper Package
- Silverado Z71 Package
Download the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 order guide (PDF format).
The entire 2017 Silverado 1500 lineup is available with a number of features engineered for serious towing, including the available NHT max trailering package, which features:
- 9.76-inch rear axle
- Heavy-duty rear springs
- Unique shock tuning
- Enhanced cooling
- Integrated trailer brake controller to optimize capability and comfort when trailering
The 2017 Silverado 1500 has the following maximum performance attributes:
- Maximum power from 6.2L V-8 L86 is 420 horsepower (313 kW) at 5,600 RPM
- Maximum torque from 6.2L V-8 L86 is 460 pound-feet (623 Nm) at 4,100 RPM
- Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg)
- Maximum payload rating of 2,260 pounds (1,025 kg) with the NHT max trailering package
- Maximum trailering rating of 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg) with the NHT max trailering package
Metric | 2017 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab | 2017 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab | 2017 Silverado 1500 Double Cab | 2017 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab | 2017 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab | |
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Model number: | CC/CK 15703 | CC/CK 15903 | CC/CK 15753 | CC/CK 15543 | CC/CK 15743 | |
Vehicle type: | half-ton, light-duty pickup | half-ton, light-duty pickup | half-ton, light-duty pickup | half-ton, light-duty pickup | half-ton, light-duty pickup | |
Passenger capacity: | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 | 5 or 6 | 5 or 6 | 5 or 6 | |
Box length: | 6’ 6" | 8’ | 6’ 6" | 5’ 8" | 6’ 6" | |
Drive wheels: | 2WD and 4WD | 2WD and 4WD | 2WD and 4WD | 2WD and 4WD | 2WD and 4WD | |
EPA vehicle class: | full-size truck | full-size truck | full-size truck | full-size truck | full-size truck | |
Manufacturing location: | Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA | Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA | Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA | Silao, Mexico and Flint, Michigan, USA | Silao, Mexico and Flint, Michigan, USA | |
Key competitors: | Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra | Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra | Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan | Ford F150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan | Ford F150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan |
Follow these links for complete 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 specifications:
- 2017 Silverado 1500 specs
- 2017 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab specs
- 2017 Silverado 1500 Double Cab specs
- 2017 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab specs
2017 Silverado owners manual currently not available. We will update this section when it comes online.
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