With regular maintenance and conscientious use, a good model year of the Chevrolet Silverado can last between 200,000 to 300,000 miles or more. That means you can easily get 10 to 20 years of reliable service from a Silverado truck with proper maintenance.Nov 8, 2020
What engine is in 2005 Silverado?
An impressive array of Vortec engines is offered: a 4300 4.3 L V-6; 4800 4.8L V-8; two models of the Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8; and the powerful Vortec 6000 6.0L V-8. Engine output ranges from 195 hp (145 kw) all the way up to 330 hp (246 kw).
How much horsepower does a 2005 5.3 Vortec have?
5.3L Vortec Gen III Engine Specs LM7 L59
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Horsepower: 285 hp @ 5200 RPM 295 hp @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 4000 RPM 335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 RPM
Bore and Stroke (in / mm): 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 9.5:1