<P> There are a number of models of light - duty Silverados and Sierras, including the half - ton, SS, and Hybrid . </P> <P> The light - duty trucks use the 1500 name . They are available in three cab lengths, 2 - door standard / regular cab, 4 - door extended cab, and front - hinged 4 - door crew cab . Three cargo beds are available: a 69.2 in (1,758 mm) short box, 78.7 in (1,999 mm) standard box, and a 97.6 in (2,479 mm) long box . The short box is only available with the extended or crew cab, and is the only option on the latter . </P> <P> For the first year, only the regular cab and an extended cab were available, along with the Vortec 4300 V6, Vortec 4800 V8, and the Vortec 5300 V8 . In 2000, a driver's side door option became available for the extended cab, giving it four doors, and the crew - cab body was added to the lineup . Output on the 5.3 L engine also increased to 285 hp (213 kW) and 325 lb ⋅ ft (441 N ⋅ m). </P> <P> The 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 was standard on the 2500 and was added for the 2001 Heavy Duty models, rated at 300 hp (224 kW), with the GMC Sierra 1500 C3 getting an uprated 25 hp (19 kW) version of this engine . The Silverado Z71 got an optional lighter composite box, with a suspension package for towing, but lacked the high - output engine . The C3 became the Denali for 2002, and Quadrasteer was added . </P>

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