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2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD Crew Z71 Review

October 2007
Filed under: CHEVROLET Car News | CHEVROLET Headlines

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Taking cues from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s "Big Red" Silverado that debuted at SEMA in 2006, the '08 Silverado HD Crew Z71 Big Red demonstrates how that expressive concept's unique features would look with production-type components. It combines numerous GM Accessories inspired by Earnhardt's Big Red and features additional custom touches. It also supposes the popular Z71 off-road package on the Silverado 2500HD – a model not offered by the factory. It's powered by the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 and a six-speed Allison transmission.

Vehicle highlights:

Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4
Z71 grille and bumper; underbody protection
Z71 badging on floor mats, sill plates and instrument cluster
6.6L Duramax diesel with Allison six-speed automatic transmission
"Earnhardt Red" exterior color
Lifted ride height
Rancho shocks
Ballistic nylon seat material

GM Accessories features (production and concept):

20 x 35-inch wheel-and-tire package (concept)
Box storage management system
Portable DVD player system
Integrated loading ramp running boards
Chrome door and tow hooks
Light bar integrated in GMA box rail
Fuel door (concept)
Bed rug
Two-way remote start
HD billet grille
Hood louvers
Rear wheelhouse liners

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