When you think of the "Chevrolet V3500" what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The V3500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 1991 model is no exception. The Chevrolet V3500 falls into the crew cab pickup for the family category.

1991 Chevrolet V3500 Silverado Specs

The V3500 Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Muncie 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The 1991 V3500's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected TBI style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 12 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The V3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the V3500 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 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 Crew Cab Pickup.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The V3500 Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet V3500 Silverado sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a V3500.

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