New for 1999: It's been more than a decade since Chevrolet brought out a new full-size truck.
  The 1999 model year ushers in the next-generation pickup with all-new styling, features, and
  even a new name for GM's best-selling vehicle. A lineup of new engines is also available for
  the new truck. The Silverado is described by the automaker as "Bigger, faster, stronger, and
  smarter." The Silverado 2500 is designed for heavier-duty applications than the Silverado 1500.
  It comes with standard V8 power and higher gross weight ratingsóup to 8,600 pounds. 

  History: While Chevy's first factory-built pickup was introduced in 1930 (before that, third
  parties sold pickup bodies separately), the last generation debuted in 1988. For the last 15
  years, America's second-best-selling new motor vehicle has been the Chevy full-size pickup. 

  Trim Details: The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 full-size pickup is available in a number of  trims: Regular Cab 2WD and 4WD; Extended Cab short bed and long bed, 2WD and 4WD;  and base, LS, and LT trims. Safety features include dual airbags, daytime running lights and  an anti-lock brake system (ABS). The standard power plant on the Silverado 2500s with a  GVWR below 8,600 pounds is a 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces 270 horsepower. A  300-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 is standard on trims with a GVWR of 8,600 pounds and above. A  6.5-liter turbodiesel that generates a whopping 440 lb-ft of torque at only 1800 rpm will also be  available later in the model year. Standard equipment includes an AM/FM stereo, a tilt  steering wheel, intermittent wipers, a theft-deterrent system and a third door that allows easy  access to the rear passenger area. The LS adds color-keyed carpeting, air conditioning, power  windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and an upgrades stereo system with CD  player. The new truck can also be lavishly equipped as an LT that features power-adjustable  heated bucket seats, leather trim, a cassette and CD player, aluminum wheels and a 4-speed  automatic transmission.