2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2002 Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 Long Bed 4x4 Pickup Apart from the suppleness of its suspension, the Silverado's most impressive feat is the performance of its 4.8 liter base V8. Although it couldn't keep up with the cammer Toyota, this proven pushrod design reached 60 mph in 9.2 seconds, easily outran the 4.7 liter Ram, and pulled ahead of the F-150 when both were loaded with 1000 pounds. Bottom line, this Silverado is a terrifically competent hauler. Car and Driver, April 2002 Truck comparison article. For consignment, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS long bed 4x4 with a title verified 85,956 actual miles. This pampered pickup features a Jasper transmission installed at 50,000 miles and a Leer hard case locking bed cover. Exterior With all the formality of a government issued truck, this one presents large and in charge with two stage Indigo Blue paint with plenty of chrome accenting including a large front bumper, side mirrors with a mirror like shell, and bold side steps. You'll need those to climb aboard this 4x4, lifted over 18-inch 2020 wheels on 265/65R18 tires with an early 2020 date code and accentuated by black plastic wheel opening trim. Up front, the Silverado's distinct bands of lights over lights are separated by even more chrome trim on the eggcrate grille, topped by a bug guard to send those critters over the top where they'll tumble over bold cab lights and the hard tonneau before regaining control of their flight. Imperfections include some swirl heavy marks, a chip, and some blemished clear coat on the hood, a scratch in the black plastic, various chips, scratches, scuffs, faded paint, and peeling clear. Interior Black molded plastic, plastic switchgear, big speakers, and a cloth insert are all contoured into the robust door panels and both are in nice condition. Stepping up, we note black cloth bucket seats with a console that doubles as a middle jumper, and once again, the condition is nice. A four spoke steering wheel leads to a practical instrument cluster and a dash replete with the gray plastic controls that were ubiquitous during this period while the AM/FM/CD radio and rear view camera is displayed on a center screen over the A/C panel. Black carpet below, gray molded headliner and overhead console above, and a fully lined bed topped by factory wheels completes the interior tour. Drivetrain Under the hood is the 4.8 liter LS V8, fuel injected and rated at 270 horsepower. Behind it, a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission sends power initially to the front and rear axles with 3.73 gears. The bay presents cleanly, showing minimal signs of its 85,000 miles. Undercarriage The underside bears better witness to the mileage, as they usually do, with oxidized metals and surface rust in the usual spots along with flaking paint and residual oil film. Structurally, she looks good and is adorned with a single exhaust still running through the original muffler and power disc brakes at all four wheels. Suspension consists of torsion bars up front and leaf springs in the back. Drive-Ability We climb up into the comfortable cabin, start the engine, and find no surprises. The truck tracks high and straight, affords good visibility and some utility with the sliding rear window, and plenty of power underfoot. It is not overwrought with bells and whistles and as a result, all functions on board operate as they should and it's off to the truck room for this blue beauty! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. 2002 doesn't seem like that long ago, and trucks have come a long way since then. But not always in a favorable way, and not to beat a dead horse, but older, simpler trucks like this trusty Chevrolet are becoming more desirable each day. If you need a work truck, parts hauler, or something to pull your trailer, this good looking high flying