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2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Classic vs New

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#1 of 29 chevy silverado history by 07classic

Feb 13, 2007 (7:59 pm)

I just bought an 07 silverado classic. I do realize they just came out with a 07 silverado (new body style). but when was the classic introduced? I am having problems finding bug shield rain guards etc. one site will show a classic and the next site wont, go figure.
thanks for any replies.

#2 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [07classic] by rockylee

Feb 14, 2007 (5:36 am)

Replying to: 07classic (Feb 13, 2007 7:59 pm)
The 2007' Classic is just a name of the last generation truck GMT-800 so it won't get confused with the new generation GMT-900's.
 
Rocky

#3 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [07classic] by geo9

Feb 14, 2007 (6:46 am)

Replying to: 07classic (Feb 13, 2007 7:59 pm)
The GMT 800 series started production in 1999.
For 07 that body style is called the "classic" series.
 
Bugsheilds and vent visors are made for your truck.
To avoid confusion with the new 07 GMT-900 series
just tell the parts guy or key in that your truck is
a 06 full size GM pickup. Same truck anyhoo ...................

#4 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [geo9] by rockylee

Feb 14, 2007 (7:45 am)

Replying to: geo9 (Feb 14, 2007 6:46 am)
Good advice geo9
 
Rocky

#5 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [rockylee] by molly090406

Feb 23, 2007 (6:05 am)

Replying to: rockylee (Feb 14, 2007 5:36 am)
I'm also confused over the "classic" and "regular" Silverado's.
 
Really, what is the difference? Body style, underpinnings, engines. If you go to the Chevy website...they don't tell you anything.
 
I own an '05 Chevy Silverado 1500. What category would that fit into? Classic or regular.
 
How confusing!!!

#6 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [molly090406] by jreagan

Feb 23, 2007 (6:40 am)

Replying to: molly090406 (Feb 23, 2007 6:05 am)
Let me try to clarify...GM only classifies a Silverado a "classic" body style during the transition year when a new bodystyle is introduced. It happened in 1999 when the last bodystyle was introduced. It happened again in 2007. Some of the 2007's were made in the 1999-2006 bodystyle and are named "Classics" to differentiate them from the new bodystyle 2007's.
 
As for the differences, the new 2007's (NOT the classics) are completely redesigned from the ground up. They have newly designed bodies, frames, drivetrains, interiors, everything!!! I would venture to guess that they do not share ANY components with the 1999-2006's.

#7 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [jreagan] by molly090406

Feb 23, 2007 (7:25 am)

Replying to: jreagan (Feb 23, 2007 6:40 am)
Thanks for the updated information. I only wish GM would write that in simple language - like you did - and publish it on their website, or any website for that fact.
 
Now..I'll have to compare the two in Edmunds.com and see what they have to say. Better yet, go to the dealer. Only problem is...they'll sink meathooks into me, convincing me I should trade my '05 Silverado (with only 11,000 miles) for a NEW '07. Forget it...I'll just go in for an oil change and look, saying I'm having service done on my '05.
 
Thank you again...

#8 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [molly090406] by jreagan

Feb 23, 2007 (7:48 am)

Replying to: molly090406 (Feb 23, 2007 7:25 am)
You have a very nice truck (assuming it's been good to you), I would keep it.

#9 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [07classic] by 07classic

Feb 23, 2007 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: 07classic (Feb 13, 2007 7:59 pm)
it seems they made the silverado classic for 06 and 07. I would like to say that they are the same but I went to buy wheels for mine and was told that 06 uses a different wheel than an 07. Has to do with clearance of the brake parts etc. But thanks for the information from others it was helpful.

#10 of 29 Re: chevy silverado history [07classic] by jreagan

Feb 23, 2007 (2:52 pm)

Replying to: 07classic (Feb 23, 2007 1:00 pm)
it seems they made the silverado classic for 06 and 07. I would like to say that they are the same but I went to buy wheels for mine and was told that 06 uses a different wheel than an 07. Has to do with clearance of the brake parts etc.
 
The 2006 and the 2007 "Classic" are identical trucks. I believe whoever told you that assumed you were talking about the 2007 New body style.
 
Also, they do not call the 2006's "Classics" because all of the trucks built for 2006 were the same body style.

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