Skyway Classics FL
10420 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD Double Cab — EcoTec3 5.3L V8, Clean Undercarriage, Low-Mile Southern TruckWhy This Car Is SpecialThe 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 represents the first full model year of GM's fourth-generation K2XX platform, which debuted for 2014 and brought significant advances in powertrain efficiency without sacrificing capability. The centerpiece of that generation was the all-new EcoTec3 engine family, which used direct injection, variable valve timing, and Active Fuel Management — a cylinder deactivation system that shuts down four of the eight cylinders under light loads — to deliver real-world fuel economy numbers that earlier Silverados simply couldn't match. The 5.3-liter version of that engine produced 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque in 2015 trim, making it the go-to choice for buyers who wanted genuine towing and hauling capacity without the added cost and complexity of the 6.2-liter.The Z71 Off-Road Package has been a fixture on GM trucks since the early 1990s, and by 2015 it had evolved into a comprehensive off-road hardware bundle rather than just a badge. This truck carries the full Z71 equipment suite: Rancho monotube shock absorbers, factory skid plates protecting the transfer case and front differential, front tow hooks, a locking rear differential, and Hill Descent Control. These aren't cosmetic additions — they represent meaningful hardware upgrades over a base LT or WT-equipped truck that would look identical on the outside but behave very differently when the road ends.The VIN on this truck decodes to a Double Cab body style, the 4WD drivetrain, and the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 engine — the most popular configuration of this generation Silverado. This truck also carries the flex fuel designation, meaning the 5.3 is calibrated to run on E85 ethanol blends in addition to regular gasoline, which gives the owner fuel flexibility without any mechanical modification.What sets this particular truck apart from typical used Silverados on the market is the undercarriage. We put this truck on the lift before writing a single word of this listing. The frame, crossmembers, and suspension components are clean and solid — no significant rust, no rot, no evidence of off-road abuse that would compromise structural integrity. For a ten-year-old truck in this configuration, that's not a given, and it's the first thing an experienced buyer should look for. This one passes that test.Features List- EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management and Direct Injection- 6-Speed Automatic Transmission- Z71 Off-Road Package- 4WD with Transfer Case (2Hi / 4Hi / 4Lo)- Rancho Monotube Shock Absorbers- Locking Rear Differential- Factory Skid Plates- Front Tow Hooks- Hill Descent Control- Touchscreen Infotainment System- Steering Wheel Audio Controls- Bluetooth and USB Connectivity- OnStar System- Driver Information Center- Air Conditioning- Power Windows and Locks- Center Console with Storage- Tachometer- Z71 Door Sill Plates- Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover- Factory Alloy Wheels- Goodyear Wrangler Tires- Fog Lights- Tinted Windows- CornerStep Rear Bumper- Mud Flaps- Full-Size Spare Tire (Mounted Under Bed)- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes- Rear Bench Seat- Trailer Hitch Receiver- Flex Fuel Capable- Clean Undercarriage — Inspected on LiftMechanicalThe 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 is one of the more capable and durable small-block engines GM has produced in the modern era. It shares its basic architecture with the larger 6.2 and carries over GM's proven iron block construction, which contributes to long-term reliability. The Active Fuel Management system — which collapses the valves on cylinders 1, 4, 6, and 7 under low-load conditions — is often criticized online, but the reality is that well-maintained examples with regular oil changes at the correct viscosity have proven to be reliable over high mileage. The engine is paired here with the 6-speed automatic transmiss
| Year: | 2015 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Silverado 1500 |
| Mileage: | 50057 |
| Exterior Color: | Victory Red |
| Interior Color: | Dark Ash |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Pickup Truck |
| Stock: | SN3513 |
| Engine Size: | 5.3L V8 |
| Transmission: | Automatic 6-Speed |
| Vin: | 1GCVKREC5FZ242987 |
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