Chevrolet introduced the R3500 Silverado in late 1990 to regain its grip on the Cab & Chassis market. There are 2 trim levels for the R3500 in 1991: . With four doors and spacious seating for several adults, the rear-wheel drive R3500 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Cab & Chassis market, including strong offerings from Kia.

1991 Chevrolet R3500 Silverado Specs

Chevrolet R3500 Engine Specs: The R3500 Silverado comes outfitted with a 6.2 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by Hydra-Matic. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The R3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1991 R3500 is a IFI design, using DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the R3500 Silverado are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the R3500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.

The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Cab & Chassis.

MPG Ratings

The R3500 Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

In 1990 and 1991 the R3500 Silverado was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Parting Shots

The 1991 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet R3500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Silverado version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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