Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  5.3L 8 Cylinder
• Drivetrain
  Rear Wheel Drive
• Interior
  Gray
• VIN #
  1GCEC14T5XZ188074
• Mileage
  125018
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Red
• Stock #
  SN3390
• Warranty
  

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Short Bed — 5.3 Vortec LS, Fresh Paint, Updated Throughout Why This Car Is Special The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 marked the first year of an entirely new generation. Chevrolet retired the long-running C/K nameplate after the 1998 model year and replaced it with the Silverado, a name that had appeared on trim packages since the 1970s but now stood on its own as a full model designation. The GMT800 platform that underpinned this truck was a significant leap forward — stiffer frame, more refined suspension geometry, and a cab that was substantially quieter than what came before it. Motor Trend named the 1999 Silverado its Truck of the Year when it launched, and for good reason. It drove more like a refined vehicle than a work truck, yet it lost nothing in terms of capability. What makes this particular 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 especially interesting is the combination of body configuration and powertrain. The VIN decodes this truck as a two-wheel-drive regular cab with a short bed — a configuration that was commonly ordered by buyers who wanted maximum maneuverability and a lighter overall package. Two-wheel-drive regular cab short beds from this era are increasingly difficult to find in presentable condition, because most of them were actually used as work trucks and wore out accordingly. This one has been freshened in meaningful ways without losing its character. The 5.3-liter Vortec LS V8 under the hood is the engine that made the GMT800 generation famous. It belongs to GM's Gen III small-block family, sharing its fundamental architecture with the LS1 that was powering Corvettes and Camaros at the same time. In truck trim, the 5.3 was rated at 270 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque from the factory. That output was genuinely class-leading in 1999, and the engine's reputation for long-term durability has only grown over the past 25 years. Finding a clean example of a first-year Silverado with the 5.3 in this...