Silverado 1500 pickup trucks haven't changed significantly for the 2010 model year, but Chevy tweaked some of the truck's features and turned a couple of options into standard equipment.

2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Updates

• Look for E85 FlexFuel capability on Silverados equipped with 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.2L engines.
• 4.8L and 5.3L engines have variable valve timing, a feature that improves performance and fuel economy.

• Regular and Extended Cab trucks with 5.3L V-8 engines are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
• 3.08 axle ratio and fuel saver mode are standard with Silverado trucks equipped with a 5.3L V-8 engine.
• Side curtain air bags and seat-mounted side air bags are standard on all 1500 Silverado trucks.
• USB connectivity on all radios (except base) -- stored audio files will play through the audio system; charges battery for some handheld devices.
• Interior door trim has been changed.
• A rearview camera is available on more trucks
• StabiliTrak electronic control system is now standard on all Silverado 1500 trucks.
• Two new exterior colors: Taupe Gray Metallic and Sheer Silver Metallic.

2010 Silverado 1500 Configurations & Specs

Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Pickup Trucks
Silverado regular cab trucks are available with either a standard (6 ft. 6 in.) or long (8 ft) box in your choice of a 2WD or 4WD configuration.
Engine Choices:

• 4.3L V-6, 195hp, 260 lb-ft torque
• 4.8L V-8, 302hp, 305 lb-ft torque
• 5.3L V-8, 315 hp, 335 lb-ft torque (gas), 326hp, 345 lb-ft torque (E85)

Payload:

• 2WD Standard Box: 1,781 lb
• 2WD Long Box: 1,626 lb
• 4WD Standard Box: 1,508 lb
• 4WD Long Box: 1,802 lb

Towing (5.3L and 3.42 axle):

• 2WD Standard Box: 9,100 lb
• 2WD Long Box: 10,000 lb.
• 4WD Standard Box: 8,900 lb.
• 4WD Long Box: 9,800 lb.

Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Pickup Trucks
Silverado Extended Cab trucks are available with either a standard (6 ft. 6 in.) or long (8 ft) box in your choice of a 2WD or 4WD configuration.

Engine Choices:

• 4.3L V-6, 195hp, 260 lb-ft torque
• 4.8L V-8, 302hp, 305 lb-ft torque
• 5.3L V-8, 315 hp, 335 lb-ft torque (gas), 326hp, 345 lb-ft torque (E85)
• 6.2L V-8, 403hp, 417 lb-ft torque (premium gas recommended but not require; or E85)

Payload:

• 2WD Standard Box: 1,865 lb
• 2WD Long Box: 1,636 lb
• 4WD Standard Box: 1,812 lb
• 4WD Long Box: 1,491 lb

Towing (5.3L and 3.42 axle):

• 2WD Standard Box: 9,700 lb
• 4WD Standard Box: 9,600 lb.
• 4WD Long Box: 9,200 lb.

Towing with NHT Enhanced Trailering Package (6.2L with 3.73 axle):

• 2WD: 10,700
• 4WD: 10,400

Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Trucks
Silverado Crew Cab trucks are available with a short box (5 ft. 8 in.) in your choice of a 2WD or 4WD configuration.

Engine Choices:

• 4.8L V-8, 302hp, 305 lb-ft torque
• 5.3L V-8, 315 hp, 335 lb-ft torque (gas), 326hp, 345 lb-ft torque (E85)
• 6.2L V-8, 403hp, 417 lb-ft torque (premium gas recommended but not require; or E85)

Payload:

• 2WD: 1,924 lb.
• 4WD: 1,873 lb

Towing:

• 2WD: 9,700 lb. (5.3L and 3.42 axle; 6.2L and 3.42 axle)
• 4WD: 9,500 lb. (5.3L and 3.42 axle)

Towing with NHT Enhanced Trailering Package (6.2L with 3.42 axle):

• 2WD: 10,600
• 4WD: 10,300