2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Trim Level Overview

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Ext. Cab DRW 4WD

Standard features on the entry-level Work Truck trim include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two more inviting bucket seats on this trim level. There are not many options for this trim, but with the addition of 4WD, buyers may opt for the Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes an off-road-tuned suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.

Chevy's Autotrac 4x4 drive system is able to automatically switch from two- to four-wheel drive when slick surfaces are detected. While the truck's 373 lb-ft of torque is unaffected by the addition of the extra set of wheels, the 6.0-liter V8's total horsepower output is reduced from 353 to 312.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD

Work Truck standard features include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two more inviting bucket seats on this trim level.

Chevy's Autotrac 4x4 drive system is able to automatically switch from two- to four-wheel drive when slick surfaces are detected. With the addition of 4WD, buyers may also opt for the Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes an off-road-tuned suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential. Options are otherwise very limited on this trim.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Crew Cab

A strong selling point for the Silverado 3500HD is the availability of a long bed with the full cabin Crew Cab body style. While many other full-size pickups offer only a shorter bed with their crew cab bodies, Chevy includes a 97-inch bed with all variants.

The Silverado Work Truck is very well equipped for an entry-level trim in this segment. Standard features include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two more inviting bucket seats on this trim level.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Crew Cab DRW

Although Silverado Crew Cabs feature a full four-door cabin, Chevy does not shorten the truck's bed length, which is common with this body style. All Silverados come with a 97-inch bed.

The Silverado Work Truck is comparatively well equipped for an entry-level heavy-duty pickup. Standard features include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two more inviting bucket seats on this trim level.

This variant also adds a second set of rear wheels, which has some implications for overall horsepower. While the truck's 373 lb-ft of torque is unaffected by the addition of the extra set of wheels, the 6.0-liter V8's total horsepower is reduced from 353 to 312.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck 4WD

The Silverado's entry-level Work Truck trim is available with all three cab sizes, both drivetrains, and both the standard or dual-rear-wheel setups. This variant includes Chevy's Autotrac 4x4 system, which will automatically switch from two- to four-wheel drive when slick surfaces are detected. With the addition of 4WD, buyers may also opt for the Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes an off-road-tuned suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.

Aside from the Z71 off-road package, options are scarce on this trim. However, unlike the entry-level trims on many other heavy-duty pickups, the Silverado Work Truck is reasonably equipped. Standard features on the Regular Cab include 17-inch wheels, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the Regular Cab features a 40/20/40-split front bench seat.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Ext. Cab 4WD

Standard features on the entry-level Work Truck trim include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two more inviting bucket seats on this trim level. There are not many options for this trim, but with the addition of 4WD, buyers may opt for the Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes an off-road-tuned suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.

Chevy's Autotrac 4x4 drive system is able to automatically switch from two- to four-wheel drive when slick surfaces are detected. While the truck's 373 lb-ft of torque is unaffected by the addition of the extra set of wheels, the 6.0-liter V8's total horsepower output is reduced from 353 to 312.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Ext. Cab

The Work Truck is the entry-level style in the expansive 2008 lineup of this heavy-duty pickup. Standard features on the entry-level Work Truck trim include a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two more inviting bucket seats on this trim level.

Despite a comparatively generous selection of standard features here, there are no notable comfort or convenience options for this trim. However, the Silverado 3500 is also available with Chevy's 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel power plant, which, while offering only slight gains in horsepower, will boost torque to 660 lb-ft.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck DRW 4WD

Standard features on the entry-level Work Truck trim include a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two bucket seats on this trim level. There are not many options for this trim, but with the addition of 4WD, buyers may opt for the Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes an off-road-tuned suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.

Chevy's Autotrac 4x4 drive system is able to automatically switch from two- to four-wheel drive when slick surfaces are detected. While the truck's 373 lb-ft of torque is unaffected by the addition of the extra set of wheels, the 6.0-liter V8's total horsepower output is reduced from 353 to 312.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Ext. Cab DRW

This Silverado adds the second set of rear wheels, which will draw down the pickup's overall power output. While the truck's 373 lb-ft of torque is unaffected by the addition of the extra set of wheels, the 6.0-liter V8's total horsepower output is reduced from 353 to 312. Of course, the Silverado 3500 is also available with Chevy's 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel powerplant, which, while offering only a slight gain in horsepower, boosts torque to 660 lb-ft.

The Work Truck is well-equipped for its stated purpose. Standard features on the entry-level trim include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for two more inviting bucket seats on this trim level. Buyers who need additional comfort and convenience options will have to look to the higher trim levels.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Crew Cab DRW 4WD

Standard features on the entry-level Work Truck trim include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and satellite radio. Work Truck seats are upholstered in vinyl, and the 40/20/40-split front bench seat cannot be swapped for bucket seats on this trim level. There are not many options for this trim, but with the addition of 4WD, buyers may opt for the Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes an off-road-tuned suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.

Chevy's Autotrac 4x4 drive system is able to automatically switch from two- to four-wheel drive when slick surfaces are detected. While the truck's 373 lb-ft of torque is unaffected by the addition of the extra set of wheels, the 6.0-liter V8's total horsepower output is reduced from 353 to 312.