Chevrolet's all-new 1999 full-size pickups (above) were the first to carry the Silverado nameplate. The new trucks resulted from the most intensive development program yet undertaken by GM, arriving just in time for a boom in truck sales. Interiors had all the comfort and convenience features personal-use customers were starting to expect. Power came from a new generation of V8 engines. Delphi-developed Quadrasteer four-wheel-steering, introduced on the 2002 Silverado, failed to find favor with buyers and was quietly discontinued in 2005.

Chevrolet continually expanded its truck lineup in the 2000s, introducing the Avalanche sport utility truck (top left) in 2002 with 2013 its final year of production. Heavy-duty trucks became increasingly more capable, and this 2004 Silverado 3500 (left) is no exception, with its combination of unmatched abilities and comfort. With the new 2014 Silverado (bottom) expected in Chevy showrooms soon, Chevrolet is sure to maintain its title as the manufacturer of America's longest-lasting trucks.