The two-door 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck (WT) trim with the standard cab and two-wheel drive seats three passengers in its comfortable cab. A 195-horsepower, 4.3-liter Vortec V6 engine comes standard with the Silverado 1500 Work Truck, while a number of engines, including a 285-horsepower 4.8-liter V8 and a 315-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8, as well as a FlexFuel V8, are available as options.

The engine links to a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic designed for smooth, quiet shifting. The transmission includes a Tow/Haul mode, which enhances performance when pulling a trailer or hauling heavy loads.

As the Silverado's entry-level trim, the Work Truck comes with a limited list of standard features, including OnStar, four-wheel antilock brakes, an illuminated entry system, two auxiliary power outlets, a tilt steering wheel, foldaway exterior mirrors, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a AM/FM audio system with an MP3 input jack.