2007 Chevy Silverado Revealed

Today, GM announced two of its most important new vehicles for the next few years. Combined, the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are the best-selling full-size trucks in the country, while the Ford F-Series is the best-selling nameplate. Now there are all-new Silverados and Sierras on the way for truck guys to drool over.

While many pundits say full-size truck sales are down because of high oil prices, it could also be because truck buyers are savvy about their rides and know that GM and Toyota have all-new models ready to roll for the 2007 model year.

The 2007 Chevy Silverado comes in three cab styles — regular, extended and Crew Cab — and three box lengths — short (5 feet 8 inches), standard (6 feet 6 inches) and long (8 feet). But those are just the configurations. The real meat is under the hood and inside the cabin.

There are seven — yes, seven — different powerplants available for the Silverado, ranging from a 195-hp V-6 to a 367-hp V-8. Five of the six V-8s offered have cylinder deactivation for improved mileage. The top towing capacity will be 10,500 pounds. GM says that's segment-leading, but Ford just announced it has upgraded the 2007 F-150 to pull as much. Yes, this is a war, folks.

Even more impressive than the advanced and economical engines is the much-improved interior. The Silverado LTZ features the same sophisticated dashboard and plush seats as the all-new Chevy Tahoe full-size SUV. That interior is one of the best GM has ever delivered.

In an odd move, GM is offering a distinctly different interior for the Silverado LT with or without a front bench seat. Since we haven’t seen one in person we can’t speak to its quality, but from the pictures below it looks solid.

Pricing and sale dates haven’t been announced, but expect stickers to stay close to the current range of $15,840 – $37,980, with the lower number more likely to rise. There is no hybrid version yet planned for this new Silverado, but the entire current lineup of trucks, including the hybrid, will continue on in 2007 as the “Silverado Classic.”

[Source: GM]

Silverado LTZ Exterior

Silverado LTZ Interior

Silverado LT

Silverado LT Z71

Silverado LT Interior

Comments

[Tom]

It's the gas mileage stupid. Nothing more, nothing less. Let's face it, the majority of pick-up drivers don't tow or use the vehicle for business. The Big 3 could come out with a new model every six months and it still wouldn't take the sting out of $75 fill-ups.
For the record, the front end is butt ugly.

[DUANE DeRUSO]

GREAT LOOKING TRUCK! THIS WILL BE THE BEST LOOKING TRUCK ON THE MARKET! THIS TRUCK WILL BE HARD TO BEAT!

[sboyNAcamaro]

i love it! This will be a big hit! the exterior is great, reminds me of the colorado (which is a good thing) and the interior kicks 'A'..I don't think Chevy or GMC have to worry about Toyota ANYTIME (especially with that pig snout of a "truck" coming soon, but Ford should be alittle worried though...

[casey]

this is the best looking truck made by chevy in a very long time its its trade make truck beleave it

[casey]

i mean i was never a fan of chevy untill i laded eyes on this truck i know it has ford beat but has just caught up to dodge in style it may have dodge beat

[tapout666]

i like it but kind of funny how they've copied the Titan with its doors and Utilitrac system. personally you'll still get better bang for your buck with the Titan. the ford is a dog, the new tundra to arrive is fugly, and the dodge, well - its a dodge! i'd buy one but god knows Chevy will mark these things up like they're gold! when the time comes i'll settle for a Nissan Titan! btw, isn't chevy begging Nissan to buy them out since they're profits and sales have literally hit rock bottom? just asking, so don't flame!

[tapout666]

oooops, ^ their

[casey]

wow chevy is headed to the front of the big 3 bye bye dodge but i still like dodge awsome truck

[Skibeerski]

Are you all just a bunch of Chevy homers or something?? The drivetrains on the Chevy's are top notch and hopefully this new truck will have a much more competitive ride and feel. But this truck is just flat out the ugliest truck on the market aside from the Chevy Colorado!!! Why didn't Chevy go with the very well liked design of the new Tahoe??? Bad move in my mind. But Chevy homers will buy it anyway and proclaim it to be the next best thing to Wonderbread. Oh well.

[Trucks N Trailers]

Well, it looks a lot better that slant-headlamped design they've been foisting off on their customers for the past couple of years.
I still like the look of the 2000-2002 the best - and I HATE the disappearance of the wrap-around chrome steel bumper: damn plastic trucks!!
If fuel economy is your main concern, you should go get a corolla. I expect a truck to be a working vehicle with the power (and just as importantly the transmission!) to pull twice it's weight safely anywhere I want to go. The increase in tow ratings is welcomed - I hope that it has been thoroughly engineered and tested from the air intake to the tires - and not just changing the numbers.

[Gustavo De Leon]

Chevy will be at the top when this truck is released. Toyota and nissan only have good warranty, other than that thet suck ass. Ford and Dodge have to make upgrades to their trucks as well.

[tgschmidt]

GM will hit another home run with this truck, just like the new Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade/Avalanche. They have done their homework. The truck looks great, has an awesome interior; & Vortec power, well what can I say, it still kicks everything. The 5.3 is a rock solid engine, mine has 80K hard miles of towing my 5K lb boat over mountain passes on a regular basis on trips of 300 miles & more for the last 5 years. I can go over a 4500 foot pass at 70 plus towing my boat with 5 people in the cab & a load of camping gear in the back. I pass other trucks on a regular basis hauling less. The 5.3 numbers for this year are very impressive compared to other truck engines, who needs all those overhead cams & tons of tiny little valves. & the big displacement engines are on steroids this year! They did not just copy the Tahoe/Yukon look, which is a good thing. The Pickups need to look different! This truck should ride & handle great & Stabilitrak will just enhance everything. Whether you like GM or not, you better get used to seeing allot of these new trucks on the road & at the top of most auto mag tests for quite a while. The new Toyota will probably be a good performer too. I hope the other full size truck makers try to one up this new GM offering. Competition is good, just look at the trucks that have come out in the last 3 years!

[casey]

dodge ford and chevy will allways beat out nissan and toy truck toyota lol

[Curtis]

Thank You to all of you who purchase Nissan, and Toyota... GM is aiming for you. Your selection and ideas of what a truck should be has become a CAR with a big Body. I have owned 3 Silverado's a 1986, a 2000 and currently a 2004. Where has the "Truck" gone.... those that have owned Chevrolet's know where I am coming from. I wish GM the best, and hope Motor Trend and it's followers are happy.

THANKS

[Steve]

Not bad, but I have to say...I still prefer the looks of the F-150 inside and out. However, I will say that the Toyota is hideous and quite frankly I find the Titan un-original.

[Paul]

This truck is definately a big change from the typical GM trucks that have been around for years! I have personally owned several GMC Sierra pickups over the years and have to say this truck is incredible inside and out. In regards to people complaining about gas mileage...if you're paying for quality and style why would you cry about paying a few extra bucks for gas, from the articles I have read in newspapers this truck will have the highest gas mileage of any fullsize pickup! In addition why would anyone want to buy a toyota, nissan or honda pickup considering most of thier body styles are stolen from big 3 designs, I.E. the honda ridge line is a mini avalanche! Good luck to GM!!!

[Bronson Kaliloa]

CHEVY, Like a rock!!! What does this mean to GM? I've been a CHEVY fan all of my adult life. Over the years I've seen GMs' car and truck line get worse and worse. QUALITY, is not an aspect of the design team. Evertything is plastic, thin metal and/or cheap chrome. From the factory I've had doors not close right(silverado 2004), vibrations throughout the cab that can't be explained (silverado 2003 v6). These are just to name a few. I had a '91 Silverado v8 4x4 (brand new) the 5yrs. I had it not once did I take it in for warranty work. The past 3 GM trucks (2002-2004) I've had to take in on a month-4 month basis. QUESTION, Whats going on over there?
COMMENT, Be the leader that you once were. Be original (eg.Ford F-350 in body design), your new 2007 looks like the Titan in so many ways. We are AMERICA, Remember? GM count your BLESSINGS that you have loyal customers (like myself) who continue to support your business. But, PLEASE DON'T TAKE THAT FOR GRANTED.

[casey]

this chevy truck does not look like nessan in no way and chevy pease start making your trucks not car like if i want a car i would buy a car make em higher like ford not low its a truck that is the reason i think ford out sells all trucks becase it is a real truck

[tgschmidt]

Trucks are not supposed to be jacked way up. Even the trucks that drive in the Baja races that are not jacked way up, they are as low as possible to remain stable & not roll over. They are maximized for suspension travel. I personally do not want my truck jacked way up. It is difficult to lift heavy things into & out of it. Just this weekend I loaded 48 pressure treated 2X8X10's into my truck. These pressure treated boards are very heavy! In my Silverado I do not to lift them up to put them in the bed of the truck thank you very much! I have had my truck into very challenging 4X4 situations & have never wished I had a truck that was jacked way up. Maybe a 2 inch lift to give a bit better approach & departure angle would be nice, but no higher. The nice thing about getting a truck that is regular height to begin with, is that is you prefer to have it higher, you can raise it, but it is very difficult to lower a truck.

[RWM]

Ugly.....Go TOYOTA!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it amazing Toyota's market share is the only one who isn't losing profit. My current Tundra run's circle's around Ford, Dodge and Chevy with's it's TRD supercharged engine.

[Alan]

Great looking truck!! I love the change to the front end. I hated the slanted headlights! Chevy fan forever, but have been waiting for this design change. I'm hooked on this one! Can't wait to see and drive it. P.S. TUNDRAS SUCK!

[nina]

o my go dam this truck has a speicial look about it could this be the greatest truck chevy ever made i cant stop looking at it

[chris]

Why does Chevrolet keep lowering the front end on the 4x4 models. I know a ton of people who actually use there 4x4 or just look at some you see on the street. Tell me whats missing. The front air dam is missing on just about all the 4x4's that actually get used. The Ford ranger has got more front ground clearance than a chevy or gmc. why cant the 4x4 models of the 1500 sit like the 2500's.

[che]

chevy sounds souf. ford sounds strong. need i say morechevy rides low ford ride high. need i say more ford out sells chevy every year lol do u get the point.ive been driving a simi for two years now so i can aford to buy me a new truck and guess what truck it will be .a ford pick up

[ryan thiess]

I think this truck is marvelous. It's unique body style and interior is beautifull. I mean we all would rather have a gmc made vehicle than a Ford, dodge, toyota, nissan, bmw, or any other stupid ugly looking vehicles. I would take this over a ugly ford f 150 any day. and yes tucks are supposed to stand up high, and be jacked up to look tough not week like f 150's

[jray]

buy AMERICAN! every dollar we put in foreign pockets the deeper we dig the hole. This is a very nice looking truck, and I'm sure it rides and drives better than its competition , as always. I will definately own one.

[JMORENO]

This truck is awesome, it would definely
beat all foreign trucks on sales.
I will definely own one thanks.

[jp]

I impressed with the new silvy, Its extremly hard busness to satisfy the consumers these days and there expectations of trucks. Every year trucks seem to get more carlike and luxurious, and from the looks of the chevs interior its so pretty id be ashamed to use it as a farm truck. Ive owned two chevy's, a 1970 custom shortbox 4x4, and now a 1971 cheyenne shortbox 4x4 all orginal aside from paint. If I were GM's truck designer or one of them I would have double teamed with the 09 camaro concept and made a retro design of the 67-72 pickups. Those trucks hands down are the best looking trucks that were ever made. They were rugged and pretty. I dont care for the 07's nose dive, and gody headlamps but the body design is nice. Now I wonder what a good exhuast is gonna sound like with displacement on demand or cylinder shutoff or whatever there calling it.

chev trucks suck,own 2006 with 323 gers wount pull it self off wet grass

This is an Impressive style change for Chevy..It's like they're actually paying attention to current market trends! This is a marvelous new direction for Chevy, however the rear styling appears cheap and bulbous. I am saddened by the recycling of their current powertrain. 295 horses puts chevy behind the other market leaders in hp. Americans want better quality as well as functionality. Chevy may be starting to understand that...and yeah the front end sits too low. Though I'm sure plenty 20 somethings are drooling over the prospect of a fabtech lift.

[TW]

I love chevy trucks I think the drivetrains are great but this truck looks sissy like, I want a truck not a car these things sit to low in the front end I love the stance of ford and dodge trucks they sit pretty high right from the factory, chevy needs to raise it about 2 inches!

[che]

if you sit an old school ford next to a chevy it looks like the daddy of chevy trucks lol aka dodge is in the same class as ford

[Bud]

The only thing that impresses me about this truck is the interior. I think all of todays trucks have taken a more carlike appearance as far as exterior goes, so hey why not have it more carlike inside as well, you pay up the ass for these trucks they might as well look like they have some quality, Right on Chevy. You guys must have all been born in the south the way you are writng about these trucks.

[clay b]

DODGE all the wayy i wont own a chevy my whole life

[Curt]

For the record i think it is ugly. I am disappointed in the looks of the whole truck line. Escalade to the trucks. Grills and lights seem too tall on the yukon / tahoe / escalade and way too wide on the silverado. Otherwise i don't think they look too bad. I agree with Skibeerski why can't i have a steel bumper on my Duromax. I broke it hitting a wee little snow bank, then in the mud... What caused all manufacturers cheaply made with lots of cheaply made yet costly extra components to which break (warranty). I am concerned about electric lift gates, rear camera and people want electric teliscopic and tilt steering WWHHHHHYYYY! Don't get me wrong, i am a strong advocate of techonology. our vehicles are less reliable and more expensive to own. I have no answers.

[bob]

if u want a toyota, move to japan. If your an american and u buy anything other the ford chevy or dodge, then to me u are not an american. I honestly can't believe anyone would even consider a toyota or even worse a nissan? nissan trucks are a joke, seriously, junk, i know i've worked on them, its a project just to change the oil. stupidness pure and simple. .?? and people buy their junk. american trucks are real trucks. esp. this new chevy with its awesome drive train

[pat]

New chevy 2007 silverado LT is an awsome machine. If you think it looks and dives like a car you ought to actually try one. The power and handling is teriffic on OR off road, bin there and done that. As well the support from GM, yes GM factory, for questions and answers has been above and beyond anything I've ever had before from any other manufactuer. I do not work for GM and even once said things like never again but I'm glad to be back. Common winter, I'm ready and waiting...I hope this truck doesn't scare winter off.

I think yal need 2 just go out an buy u a chevy Z71 4wd w/t an 8in lift 2 start out w/t an then once u see how good they are u wont be talkin a bunch of crap bout they're not good trucks but thats just what I think.....

[BigJ]

I guess that shut yal up then b/c ur not sayin anything

[Eric]

This new tuck looks like a ford truck wanna be. IOf i want a Ford i will buy the real thing not the copy (chevy Silverado). They my as well bring back the 1985 Chevy Truck silverado. That looks better then the 2007 silverado.

[chris]

i think ur right it looks like a ford wanna be its sad

I just got my new style 2007 Siverado Z-71 LTZ last week. It's nice and drives good, but the idiots forgot to make some cubbys to put sun glasses in and phones etc. They totally forgot about the Driver!! The dash area is too much like a car. I bought a truck not a car. They sure need to rethink this! Oh Yea they went up in price a bunch and my 2005 was more driver friendly! Dave Texas

[Mark Alessi]

Alot of comments said, of cource we all have our own personal opions which is great.

I personally like the new look, I ordered a new one Red LTZ Z71 Crew Cab that should be in the drive way in January. I have a 98' Silverado extended cab and love it. My last truck was a 91' extended cab and loved it, the one before it was a 85' short box and loved it. I have to be honest I haven't been to impressed with the past GM body styles from 98' on, until now this one looks good. I've shopped around and really nothing else has really been to appealing.

Good luck on your next car purchase.

[Happymantis]

people need to stop bashing Toyota (and other foreign manufacturers), for whatever reason. Toyota invests heavily in this country while your run of the mill American carmakers head for Mexico to produce most of their vehicles. Even in Japan, Toyota execs get paid a fraction of an American fatcat executive's salary. Besides that, don't expect me to buy a car that was approved by a bunch of overpaid idiots in Detroit with crappy reliability and poor overall characteristics. That's not being patriotic, its being stupid, extremely stupid. It's a shame American factory workers get laid off because their bosses are idiots, but what do you expect when most American offerings are horrid and craptacular. If people didn't buy Toyotas for fear of being unpatriotic, GM wouldn't have been forced to redo this truck in such a manner, which I must say, looks surprisingly good. See? I'm not a GM basher.

[Droo]

When I saw the truck on TV I was hopeful. I hated what GM did to those trucks on the previous model. When I actually saw one on the freeway I was GREATLY DISSAPOINTED. What FUGLY piece of CRAP this truck is. Why did they make the front end so Bloated. It makes the previous model look like a stepup. Im all for buying american trucks and I'm happy with my 05 Dakota. GM can die and go away forever without me flinching at all. What a piece.

[eric]

the 1985 model chevy are th best chevy trucks ever

[Layne]

This truck has upgraded to items which were already on other trucks. Tailgate torsion bar (Ford), bed rack system (Nissan), engine deactivation, and not to mention that the truck looks like Honda Ridgeline's big brother. Nothing new here. GM is finally catching up with the competition.

[Daniel]

I currently own a 2002 1/2 ton chevy Z71. I purposely bought it to avoid the 2003 body, because the structure was virtually identical. I tow 4-5 days a week at between 3500-6500 lbs. I drive offroad at many locales across the nation, and so far. I'm pretty pleased with the Chevy truck.(more ground clearance please) In 2002 it was the only one I'd consider. The Fords were very poor build quality in comparison. The Chevy had the best ride out of the 3 at the time, but then the next gen Ford came out. It is also a very nice truck and I'd be hardpressed to pick right now. I see people like this new body style, but I hate it. But I hated the last one in between mine, and now it is growing on me very slowly.
Chevy has always dominated the drag strip in production engines(look it up if your a ford guy in denial)but the ford(dominates rearends in drag racing) has front coil-overs and is vastly superior to the chevy's coil shock for offroading. Dodge trucks have always felt plasticy cheap inside to me, but even they are really growing on me.
Dodge V-8 in mid size truck is great, but the fullsize has atleast another generation before I'd consider it. THE NISSAN TITAN IS AMONG THE MOST HATED BODY STYLES OF A TRUCK EVER MADE. THIS LOOKS VAQUELY SIMILAR IN THE FRONT. Gaping front end and shitty colorado fenders. Smooth rolling beautiful fenders would look nicer tan the sharp "future car" stamped bullshit. But then again I think the TVR Tuscan is one of the best looking cars on earth Thank goodness it doesn't have the giant nissan hamburger logo.If you look past the
outside and buy for engine drivetrain and suspension you'll end up with a better truck. GOOD LUCK ;)

[Al]

crazy ugly

[bluegothik honolulu]

I own a 2007 Chevy Silverado extended cab. It's awesome! I've driven every truck on the market ( even the rice cooker version of what they think is a full size truck is). People, take my word when I say that the new Silverado out performs them all. 6 days ago I had to pull a Nissan Titan with a 10 foot boat trailer attached to it out of the sand. All in all it took me less than 1 minute to hook up my tow hitch and yank the other truck out of a mess. Saved the driver the hassel of paying a tow truck $200 to pull his truck and his boat out. The interior is very comfortable and lots of space. Anyone expecting to save some gas should go buy a 4 cylinder vehicale. Anyone who knows anything about a full size truck would expect to spend a good amount of cash on fuel. That's the only downside of this vehicale, but everything else rocks!