Power

• Each of Chevy's 2011 Silverado two-wheel and four-wheel drive trims are equipped with three types of engines. On the low end, the trucks feature a 4.3-liter V-8 engine with 195 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 260 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm, while on the high end, a 5.3-liter V-8 with 315 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 335 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm.
  
  

Transmission and Mileage

• Ten 2011 Silverado two-wheel and 10 four-wheel drive trims are equipped with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission, while the remaining trims feature a six-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Gas mileage for the two-wheel and four-wheel drive Silverados are generally the same, ranging from 12 to 15 mpg in the city and 18 to 21 mpg on the highway.
  
  

Prices and Protection

• Chevrolet sells its two-wheel drive 2011 Silverado for between $20,850 and $38,625 while the four-wheel drive versions come with a $24,090 to $41,775 price tag. Each trim comes with basic, rust and powertrain limited warranties.