Description
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT LT2 Trim 4WD
The Ultimate All-Terrain Workhorse: 355 HP of Proven EcoTec3 V8 Muscle Meets the Legendary Z71 Off-Road Architecture, Heavy-Duty Trailering Hardware, and an Upgraded Canadian Comfort Sanctuary
Decoding the Build: The High-Capability Sweet Spot of the K2XX Era
The 2017 model year represents the peak structural refinement of the highly respected, third-generation K2XX Chevrolet Silverado. Underpinned by an ultra-rigid, hydroformed high-strength steel fully boxed frame frame, this generation is celebrated across Canada for its pure mechanical longevity, simple maintenance requirements, and excellent long-term resale value. Built to handle punishing job sites and extreme temperatures, it isolates the passenger cabin using advanced fluid-filled body mounts and intensive multi-layer sound insulation layers.
In the highly competitive Canadian full-size truck market, this exact build is a masterclass in strategic vehicle configuration. Selecting the LT trim with the upgraded LT2 Package and standard 4WD elevates the truck past standard fleet specifications. Natively conjoined with this package is the legendary Z71 Off-Road Appearance Package, which transforms the vehicle from a traditional street truck into a rugged, trail-ready warrior. By layering on the factory Trailering Package, this specific configuration bridges the gap between everyday driver comfort and heavy-duty, commercial-grade capabilitydelivering a climate-shielded multi-tool engineered specifically to dominate heavy towing, deep backcountry trails, and punishing provincial winter blizzards.
Experience Small-Block Authority: 355 HP of EcoTec3 V8 Grit
Ignite your wilderness trail tracking, heavy payload hauling, and slick winter highway launches with the legendary 355 hp 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine, the high-output mechanical heartbeat driving this 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. Generating a muscular, linear 383 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm, this naturally aspirated small-block V8 utilizes General Motors advanced Active Fuel Management AFM . This engine matrix seamlessly deactivates four cylinders in real-time under light loads to preserve fuel during smooth highway cruising. Because it completely avoids the extreme operating heat, complex plumbing, and fragile electronic sensors of modern downsized turbos, it ensures exceptionally fast cabin heater core warming cycles and rock-solid ignition reliability during deep sub-zero provincial freezes.
Power is managed by a heavy-duty, electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission featuring a standard SelectShift manual gear gate on the column shifter alongside Powertrain Grade Braking and Cruise Grade Braking to preserve service brakes down steep mountain inclines.
What thoroughly isolates this overlanding machine from standard pickups is the specialized, factory-integrated Z71 Off-Road Package. Far from a basic decal kit, this heavy-duty mechanical matrix builds an unyielding perimeter beneath the truck by standardizing:
High-end Rancho monotube off-road shock absorbers specifically tuned to absorb high-impact trail hits and eliminate body roll over rugged terrain.
An Autotrac 2-speed transfer case with electronic push-button controls for true low-range 4-Low mechanical crawling.
An automatic locking rear differential G80 , which instantly locks the rear axles together the millisecond a tire spins, pulling the truck straight out of icy ditches or muddy ruts.
Underbody shield protection plates safeguarding the front suspension, steering gear, and oil pan from rock strikes, alongside a standard Hill Descent Control matrix.
Operating on a high-clearance footprint, the 5.3L V8 secures a balanced Canadian fuel consumption rating of 15.0 L/100 km city and 10.7 L/100 km highway, running on regular unleaded fuel or E85. Thanks to the factory-installed Trailering Package, the truck leaves the factory line equipped with a heavy-duty trailer hitch receiver, a 7-pin and 4-pin wiring harness connection matrix, and an automated Trailer Sway Control network to deliver a massive maximum towing capacity of up to 4,173 kg 9,200 lbs with absolute ease.
Your Intelligent Guardian: Professional-Grade Safety Armor
The LT2 Executive Sanctuary: A Connected, Intuitive Tech Lounge
Step past the heavy-duty weather seals to experience an exceptionally clean, driver-focused digital sanctuary meticulously engineered to handle active outdoor lifestyles, heavy mud, and tools. The LT2 package completely upgrades baseline truck textiles, anchoring the workspace around an ergonomic dashboard featuring oversized physical control knobs that can be easily operated even while wearing thick winter work gloves. The cabin functions as an upscale winter lounge, treating occupants to high-value enhancements:
Standard Multi-Stage Heated Front Comfort Seats wrapped in high-wear, premium cloth upholstery configured as a versatile 40/20/40 split-bench layout with a fold-down storage armrest or front bucket seats .
A 10-way power-adjustable drivers seat featuring power lumbar support to optimize long-distance tracking comfort.
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with an advanced window defogging matrix to maintain a uniform cabin environment across changing seasons.
A standard Remote Vehicle Starter System directly on the key fob conjoined with Keyless Entry, allowing you to pre-warm the V8 block and interior before stepping outside into freezing morning temperatures.
The dashboard stack anchors your media workflow with a prominent 8.0-inch color touchscreen display running the Chevrolet MyLink media platform. This processing-fast tech hub features standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, hands-free Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity, voice command recognition, an integrated CD player, a high-speed USB data input port matrix, and OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability to project your navigation maps and playlists without cord clutter.
Z71 Appearance Presence and a Roll-Formed Steel Cargo Box
Make an unforgettable statement on the street or the job site with the Silverados unmistakably aggressive, wide-track profileboldly showing off the distinctive Z71 Appearance Package highlights. This exclusive look strips away excess mass-market chrome, layering on an body-colour front bumper, an body-colour rear bumper, a unique Z71-branded front grille mesh insert, integrated halogen projection fog lamps, black recovery tow
Walk around to the rear to find an incredibly smart cargo bed layout that out-muscles traditional engineering. The rear bumper features GMs highly practical CornerStep rear bumper pads built directly into both outer corners, allowing you to easily step up into the box regardless of whether the tailgate is open or closed. The bed itself features an EZ-Lift and Lower Tailgate that utilizes an internal damper system to glide down smoothly without crashing.
Where this pickup completely dominates the utility class is its foundational cargo box strength. Unlike competitors that utilize easily punctured aluminum boxes, the Silverado features a Roll-Formed High-Strength Steel Cargo Bed Box. This industrial-grade steel layout easily handles heavy gravel drops and shifting tools without puncturing, and comes fully equipped with cargo tie-down hooks, protective bed rails, and integrated LED under-rail cargo box lighting to make loading gear past sundown entirely stress-free.
The Absolute Smartest Investment for the Discerning Canadian Truck Owner
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2 Z71 V8 4WD represents the ultimate long-term automotive investment on the pre-owned truck market for buyers who demand unrivalled vehicle resale value, the mechanical longevity of a naturally aspirated 5.3L small-block V8, and the absolute capability of factory Z71 off-road hardware. Backed by General Motors proven global track record for professional-grade truck capability, and fully outfitted with Autotrac push-button 4x4 traction, an 8-inch MyLink connected media hub, a factory remote starter, standard heated seats, and a roll-formed steel utility box, it stands completely alone as a highly dependable, unyielding partner ready to master your daily workflows and our unique provincial landscape with total authority.
Why settle for a plain, low-feature entry-level pickup or a complex, high-maintenance downsized turbocharged vehicle when you can command a factory-armored, technology-first premium V8 icon? Secure your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado experience today!
Safety Equipment
StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist
Airbags, Dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions; Includes front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
Rear Vision Camera
Teen Driver mode a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
OnStar Guidance plan for 6 months including Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Advanced Diagnostics and more (trial excludes Hands-Free Calling) (Service may vary by model and conditions. Term begins upon vehicle delivery. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.onstar.ca for vehicle availability, system limitations and further details.)
Interior Equipment
Steering wheel audio controls
Door locks, power
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, steering wheel-mounted
Instrumentation, 6-gauge cluster featuring speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer, voltage and oil pressure
Air conditioning, single-zone
Floor covering, colour-keyed carpeting with rubberized vinyl floor mats (Double Cab and Crew Cabs include second row floor mats)
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with audio and cruise controls
Driver Information Centre, 4.2-inch diagonal colour display includes driver personalization, warning messages and vehicle information
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry, with 2 transmitters
Assist handle, front passenger on A-pillar
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, manual with theft-deterrent locking feature
Windows, power front and rear with driver express up and down and express down on all other windows
Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench, 3-passenger, available in cloth or leather includes driver and front passenger recline with outboard head restraints and centre fold-down armrest with storage. Also includes manually adjustable driver lumbar, lockable storage compartment in seat cushion, and storage pockets. (Leather with (KA1) heated seat cushions and seat backs is an available extra charge option with (H1Y) Jet Black leather appointed interior trim and requires (PCM) LT Convenience Package or (PDU) True North Edition. Includes (AG1) driver 10-way power seat-adjuster with (PCM) LT Convenience Package or (PDU) True North Edition.)
Seat, rear 60/40 folding bench (folds up), 3-passenger (includes child seat top tether anchor) (Not available on Regular Cab models.)
Exterior Equipment
Glass, deep-tinted
Tailgate and bed rail protection cap, top
Lamps, cargo area, cab mounted with switch on centre switch bank
Tire carrier lock, keyed cylinder lock that utilizes same key as ignition and door
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted, black
Tailgate, EZ-Lift and Lower
Active aero shutters, front
Remote Locking Tailgate
Wheelhouse liners, rear (Requires Crew Cab or Double Cab model.)
Bumper, front body colour
Bumper, rear body-colour, with CornerSteps
CornerSteps, rear bumper
Grille surround, body colour
Headlamps, high intensity discharge (HID) projector-beam with LED signature DRL
Headlamp bezels, body-colour
Wheels, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) bright-machined aluminum
Tires, P265/65R18 all-terrain, blackwall
Fog lamps, thin profile LED
Mouldings, bodyside, body colour
Wheel, full-size spare, 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) aluminum (Included and only available with model K15543 and (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine or (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine or model *15703 and (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine. With 22" LPO wheels require (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine and CC15543 model.)
Tire, spare P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Included and only available with (RBX), (RC7), (RHH), (RI8) or (RBW).)
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable (includes driver's side spotter mirror) (Body-colour.)
Mirror caps, body-colour (With (WGQ) Redline Edition or (WJP) Midnight Edition mirros caps will be black.)
Door handles, body-colour (With (WGQ) Redline Edition or (WJP) Midnight Edition door handles will be black.)
Entertainment Equipment
6-speaker audio system
Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
Radio, HD
Single-slot CD/MP3 player
Audio system, Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 8" diagonal colour touch-screen, AM/FM stereo seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, USB ports, auxiliary jack, voice-activated technology for radio and phone and Shop with the ability to browse, select and install apps to your vehicle. Apps include The Weather Channel and more.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on most 2017 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month XM Select trial with 120 channels including commercial-free music, plus news, talk, sports and comedy. Every trial comes with free online listening, which lets you take all your favourite programming anywhere. Listen on your computer, smartphone or tablet to find your sound (The use of the SiriusXM Canada radio service constitutes acceptance of our Customer Agreement available at siriusxm.ca/terms and are used under license. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-888-539-7474. All fees and programming subject to change.)
OnStar 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot connects to the Internet; includes OnStar Data Trial for 3 months or 3GB (whichever comes first) (Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan after trial.)
Mechanical Equipment
Differential, heavy-duty locking rear
Four wheel drive
Cooling, external engine oil cooler
Air cleaner, high-capacity
Alternator, 150 amps
Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, rack-and-pinion
Capless Fuel Fill
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
GVWR, 7100 lbs. (3221 kg) (Requires Crew Cab or Double Cab 4WD models and (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine.)
Brakes, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors, 4-wheel antilock
Engine, 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing includes aluminum block construction with (FHS) E85 FlexFuel capability, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (285 hp [212 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 305 lb-ft of torque [413 Nm] @ 3900 rpm) (Includes (FHS) E85 FlexFuel capability. Not available on C*15743 models.)
Body, Pick Up Box
Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/70 Amp-hr, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Transfer case, electronic Autotrac with rotary dial control (Included with 4WD models only.)
Underbody shield, transfer case protection
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine. Available with (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.)
Vehicle control, hill descent
Z71 Package, Off-Road includes monotube Rancho brand shocks, (K47) air cleaner, (JHD) Hill Descent Control, (NZZ) underbody shield and (V76) recovery hooks. Also includes brushed metal Z71 door sill plate, unique Z71 gauge cluster, unique finish interior trim plates, unique lower bumper appearance, unique grille design with Z71 badge and Z71 pickup box decals (Available on 4WD models only) (Includes (Z82) Trailering Package, (G80) locking rear differential and (RD1) 18" bright machined wheels and (RBX) 18" tires. Upgradeable to (RD4) 20" polished-aluminum wheels or 22" LPO wheels.)
Other Equipment
Z71 Appearance Package
Trailering Package includes trailer hitch, 7-pin and 4-pin connectors