The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available as a 2-door, 3-seat regular side. Starting at $16,045, the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 4x2 Regular Cab Short Box is powered by a 4.3L , 6 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 16-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2001ChevroletSilverado 1500LT 4x4 Extended Cab Short Box , priced at $ 31,825 , is powered by a 5.3L , 8 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 15-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway.