2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT.
When comparing the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2's and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT's specifications and ratings, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2's and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT is a better car than the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2.
Pricing: A used 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 ranges from $6,296 to $15,796 while a used 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT is priced between $5,960 to $16,650.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT base engine makes 295 horsepower. The LS2 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, while the LT is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 494 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2 offers bed lengths of 69.2, 78.7, and 97.6 inches, and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT offers bed lengths of 69.3, 78.7, 97.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT has an average safety rating of 4.82 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25865
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23379
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
16740 - 34180
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23276
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
18045 - 34255
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10342
Price Range:
6296 - 15796
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9765
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8380 - 12659
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
213273
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10990
Price Range:
5960 - 16650
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11238
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9319 - 14759
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
107
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
164825
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS2
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8740863939186067
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 10.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.512360666785575
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Rankings
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
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6 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.2 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.3 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Trim Levels
LS, LT1, LT2, LT3, Work Truck
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
LS, LTZ, Work Truck, XFE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.82 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Max Payload:
1913 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
305 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5200 lbs
Max Payload:
1842 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4987 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
72.6 inches
Length:
230.2 inches
Wheelbase:
143.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4558 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
