2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission: CVT or automatic?
Some do: the 4.3L 6-cylinder uses a 4-speed automatic; the 4.8L 8-cylinder uses a 4-speed automatic; the 5.3L 8-cylinder uses a 4-speed automatic and a 6-speed automatic; the 6.0L 8-cylinder hybrid uses a CVT (continuously variable); the 6.0L 8-cylinder uses a 6-speed automatic; the 6.2L 8-cylinder uses a 6-speed automatic.
Key takeaways
- 18 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
- CVTs need CVT-specific fluid - never top one up with ordinary automatic transmission fluid.
- The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
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| Engine | Transmission | EPA code | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 4.8L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 4.8L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | RWD |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | RWD |
| 6.0L 8-cylinder hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 6.0L 8-cylinder hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | RWD |
| 6.0L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 6.0L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | RWD |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | Automatic 6-spd | RWD |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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