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What is the gear ratio for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?

For the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, the gear ratios depend on the specific transmission and axle combination present in the vehicle. Here are some common gear ratios found in the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado:

Automatic Transmissions:

- 4L60E 4-speed automatic:

- 1st gear: 3.06:1

- 2nd gear: 1.62:1

- 3rd gear: 1.00:1

- 4th gear: 0.70:1

- 4L80E 4-speed automatic (heavy-duty models):

- 1st gear: 3.09:1

- 2nd gear: 1.67:1

- 3rd gear: 1.00:1

- 4th gear: 0.75:1

Manual Transmissions:

- NV3500 5-speed manual:

- 1st gear: 4.02:1

- 2nd gear: 2.36:1

- 3rd gear: 1.41:1

- 4th gear: 1.00:1

- 5th gear: 0.75:1

- NV4500 5-speed manual (heavy-duty models):

- 1st gear: 5.61:1

- 2nd gear: 3.38:1

- 3rd gear: 1.93:1

- 4th gear: 1.32:1

- 5th gear: 1.00:1

Rear Axle Ratios:

The rear axle ratio further influences the overall gear reduction from the transmission to the wheels. Common axle ratios for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado include:

- 3.42:1

- 3.73:1

- 4.10:1

- 4.56:1

These gear ratios are typically matched with specific engine and transmission combinations to achieve desired performance and fuel efficiency characteristics for different configurations of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado.