Specifications Comparison: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Extended Cab	5.3L V8	RWD	5,000 lbs.
Extended Cab	4.8L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Extended Cab LS	4.3L V6	RWD	5,000 lbs.
Extended Cab LS	4.8L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Extended Cab LT	5.3L V8	RWD	9,500 lbs.
Extended Cab LT	5.3L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Regular Cab	4.3L V6	RWD	5,000 lbs.
Regular Cab	4.3L V6	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Regular Cab LS	4.3L V6	RWD	5,000 lbs.
Regular Cab LS	4.3L V6	4WD	5,000 lbs.
HD Crew Cab LS	6.0L V8	RWD	5,000 lbs.
HD Crew Cab LS	6.0L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.
HD Crew Cab LT	6.0L V8	RWD	5,000 lbs.
HD Crew Cab LT	6.0L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Crew Cab LS	4.8L V8	RWD	4,600 lbs.
Crew Cab LS	4.8L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Crew Cab LT	4.8L V8	RWD	5,000 lbs.
Crew Cab LT	4.8L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Crew Cab LTZ	5.3L V8	RWD	6,600 lbs.
Crew Cab LTZ	5.3L V8	4WD	7,500 lbs.
Extended Cab LS	4.8L V8	RWD	4,700 lbs.
Extended Cab LS	4.8L V8	4WD	5,500 lbs.
Extended Cab LT	4.3L V6	RWD	4,400 lbs.
Extended Cab LT	4.8L V8	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Extended Cab LTZ	5.3L V8	RWD	6,800 lbs.
Extended Cab LTZ	5.3L V8	4WD	7,500 lbs.
Regular Cab LT	4.8L V6	RWD	4,800 lbs.
Regular Cab LT	4.8L V6	4WD	5,000 lbs.