* LS: Generally the base or near-base trim level. It would have fewer standard features than the LT.
* LT: A higher trim level than the LS, offering more standard features, comfort, and sometimes convenience options.
So a "2000 Chevy Silverado Z71 LS" would be a Z71 off-road package added to a base-level LS trim, while a "2000 Chevy Silverado Z71 LT" would have the Z71 package on a higher-equipped LT trim.