Was the 5.7 vortec engine available in 2000 silverado crew cab?
No, the 5.7L Vortec engine wasn't available in the 2000 Silverado crew cab. The 2000 Silverado crew cab offered the 4.8L Vortec V8 and the 5.3L Vortec V8 as its gasoline engine options. The 5.7L Vortec became more common in later model years.