2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

Chevy Silverado introduced all-new heavy-duty pickups during the 2007 model year. The Silverado Heavy Duty pickups roll into 2008 ready for work or leisure, with minor refinements and enhancements, while still loaded, and with include segment-leading and segment-exclusive features.

Changes to the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD for 2008 are minor, and include standard XM Satellite Radio on all models, availability of a power-adjustable driver's seat on Regular Cab models with a bench seat, brighter instrument pointers in the gauge cluster and two new exterior colors: Dark Cherry Metallic and Deep Ruby Metallic.

Silverado heavy-duty models have bold, muscular designs that are differentiated from their light-duty siblings. This includes specific grilles, headlamps, hoods and front fenders -- all conveying broad-shouldered, ready-for-anything strength.

The standard engine is a 6.0-liter gas V-8 with variable valve timing. It is rated at a best-in-class 353 horsepower and 373 lb.-ft. of torque on single rear-wheel configurations (up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating). Variable valve timing helps improve performance and fuel economy. A cleaner, more powerful Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel engine is available.