Featured Hunting Vehicle - 2008 Silverado

 

Now this is a hunter’s dream! Chevy continues to drop jaws with its latest Silverado model. Not only does the 2008 Silverado deliver all the dependability and power that it is known for, but Chevy has taken the current concerns and interests of the outdoor community and translated them into compelling vehicle options.

 

As concerns about the future of the environment continue, Chevy is providing fuel solutions that are available on today’s trucks. With Active Fuel Management technology available on Silverado 5.3L and MAX 6.0L V8 engines, Silverado can deliver eight cylinders of power when it’s needed or deactivate four cylinders when it’s not. This technology is also available in combination with a Vortec FlexFuel 5.3L V8 engine that can run on gasoline or E85— a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline1. E85 is a cleaner-burning, mostly renewable fuel source that can help reduce our dependence on petroleum. The outdoors is our playground and we need to help preserve it.  

 

In addition to advanced engine options, Chevy also makes some cool technologies available for those who like to drive off-road. One feature to fall in love with is the automatic locking rear differential. When rear wheel slippage is detected at lower speeds, the rear locker automatically kicks in, sending power to the wheel with grip, providing additional traction. The rear locker is especially beneficial in serious off-roading conditions. It will help get you way out with those monster bucks in snow, mud or just about anything Mother Nature throws at you. Watch the demo video to find out how the “locker” enhances traction to help get the Silverado out of slippery situations.

 

For sportsmen, safety is always a big concern, and for Chevy, it’s just as important. That’s why Silverado offers 360 degrees of safety. For starters, every 2008 Silverado Half-Ton model has received 5-Star frontal and side impact crash test ratings2.  And the benefits of OnStar, standard for one year on all models (3), is a must for anyone who journeys off the grid. Additional safety features include Chevy’s electronic stability control system, StabiliTrak. It includes a rollover avoidance system and comes standard on Crew Cab models. And Silverado also makes available head-curtain side-impact air bags4 for added protection in the unlikely event of a rollover. 

 

With 90 years of heritage behind them, Chevy continues to build the most dependable, longest-lasting trucks on the road5. Their ongoing commitment to the needs of sportsmen continues to make Silverado a favorite of those who passionately pursue life in the outdoors.

• 1. Visit chevy.com/e85 to see if there is a station near you.
• 2. Five-star rating is for the driver and front passenger-seating positions in the frontal crash test and for the front and rear seating positions in the side-impact crash test. Side-impact crash test rating is for models tested with and without optional head curtain side-impact air bags (SABs). Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov ).
• 3. Includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.
• 4. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child’s age and size, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See owners manual for more safety information.
• 5. Dependability based on longevity: 1981-July 2007 full-line light-duty truck company registrations. Excludes other GM divisions.

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