Pictured here and standard on WT, 1LT, and 2LT Silverados is what GM calls the “pure American pickup dash panel.” That’s to say, a design deemed to be “functional, intuitive, contemporary, with low-glass materials and tight gaps.” Gone is the previous setup with its myriad of buttons amid a sea of shiny plastics, replaced by a straight-forward interpretation featuring clear gauges, basic controls placed within easy reach, and a more visually-pleasing style. Visitors to the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado’s cabin will also notice large, sturdy door handles, increased interior room, a double glovebox, and when under way, a ride that GM claims is markedly quieter than its predecessor. Extended Cab versions feature side access doors that open a full 170 degrees, power rear windows, and a rear split bench seat that folds up, availing a relatively flat floor absent obstructing lower seat frames. 1LT models also include a 40/20/40 split front bench seat with ample storage – 6.1 liters in the fold-down center armrest and 9.1 liters under the flip-up center seat.

Basic is the best way to describe the Silverado WT, or Work Truck, since it comes equipped with vinyl upholstery, StabiliTrak stability control on Crew Cab versions, and little else aside from OnStar and air conditioning. Available is a rail system for the bed, bolting to the sides and forward wall of the box, featuring upper and lower tracks with four tie-downs capable of securing up to 500 pounds each. Protecting the bed is the job of an optional bed liner or bed mat; spray-in liners are not currently a factory option.

Standard on the 1LT model is a cloth interior, the usual array of power features including keyless entry, a radio with a CD and MP3 player, and chrome accents. The Silverado 2LT adds bucket seats, automatic climate control, power front seats, and more. Finally, the LTZ provides heated leather bucket seats, a unique instrument panel borrowed from the Tahoe and the rest of GM’s full-size SUVs, Bose sound, remote start, and a heavy-duty towing package with a heavy-duty transmission cooler.