The Debut
Chevrolet has had a pickup truck in its lineup since 1930. However, the Silverado model name was not officially used until the 1999 model year. From 1975 through 1999, the Silverado name was used as a trim level for the Chevrolet C/K pickups, Suburban, and Tahoe models.
Since its 1999 debut, the Silverado 1500 has offered buyers a variety of options, including multiple body configurations, bed lengths, and engines to choose from. The Silverado has always offered both a V6 and V8 engine. Some engines on certain models are Flex Fuel compatible, meaning they can use E-85 gasoline, along with regular fuel. A heavy-duty Silverado was introduced for the 2000 model year.