For Sale: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Bradenton, Florida

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD Crew Cab �€" EcoTec3 5.3L V8, Black on Black, Loaded Why This Car Is Special The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 marked the debut of GM's K2XX generation platform �€" a ground-up redesign that replaced the long-running GMT900 architecture. Chevrolet used this generation to introduce the EcoTec3 engine family, which brought direct injection, variable valve timing, and Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation to the Silverado lineup for the first time in a unified package. The result was a truck that produced 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque from the 5.3L V8 while returning EPA-estimated fuel economy figures that were class-competitive at the time of launch. This particular 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 carries the Z71 Off-Road Package, which adds hardware that separates it from a standard LT trim truck. The Z71 designation on GM trucks dates back to 1988, when it first appeared on the C/K pickup line as a factory off-road suspension package. On this 2014 Silverado 1500 Z71, that package includes Rancho monotube shocks, front and rear skid plates, red recovery hooks, Z71-badged door sill plates, and the transfer case-equipped four-wheel drive system with 2WD, 4WD Auto, 4WD High, and 4WD Low modes. These are factory-installed, fully integrated components �€" not dealer-added accessories. The crew cab short bed configuration is the combination most buyers prefer when they want maximum passenger space without committing to a full eight-foot bed. The rear seat on the 2014 Silverado 1500 crew cab has 43.8 inches of legroom �€" a figure that holds up well against any truck in this segment. Combined with the short 5-foot-8-inch bed, this layout works well as a daily driver that can still handle a weekend trailer or boat run. The underside photos tell a clean story. The frame rails are solid, the front independent suspension and rear leaf spring setup both look intact, the transfer case is present and correctly positioned, and the dual exhaust exits cleanly at both corners of the rear bumper. There is surface oxidation on the exhaust components that is consistent with normal age and use �€" nothing structural. Features List - EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management and Direct Injection - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - Z71 Off-Road Package (Rancho shocks, skid plates, recovery hooks, Z71 sill plates) - 4WD with Transfer Case (2WD / 4WD Auto / 4Hi / 4Lo) - Crew Cab Short Bed Configuration - Black Leather Front and Rear Seating - Heated Front Seats - Power Driver's Seat - Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control - Chevrolet MyLink 8-Inch Touchscreen - Rear Vision Camera - Bluetooth / OnStar Connectivity - Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls - 6-Gauge Instrument Cluster with Z71 Tachometer - Center Console with Storage - Custom Chrome Wheels - All-Terrain Tires - Fog Lights - Window Rain Guards - Running Boards - Trailer Hitch Receiver - Dual Exhaust Tips - Tinted Windows - Front Disc Brakes Mechanical The EcoTec3 5.3L V8 under the hood of this 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 is the L83 engine, which was introduced with this generation in 2014. It uses a combination of direct injection, continuously variable valve timing on both camshaft lobes, and GM's Active Fuel Management system to deactivate four cylinders under light-load highway conditions. This engine is backed by a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission, which uses a wide gear spread to keep engine rpm low during cruising while still providing adequate step-down ratios for towing and off-pavement use. The 5.3L in the 2014 Silverado 1500 was rated at 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, with a maximum tow rating of up to 11,100 pounds when properly equipped. The Z71 suspension upgrades on this truck are not cosmetic. Rancho monotube shocks replace the standard twin-tube units and are tuned to handle the added stress of off-road terrain while still maintaining reasonable on-road compliance. The factory skid plates prote