Chevrolet Silverado (1989–1989)

Standard pickupsdieselgas

Pickup bedTailgate

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Storage spaces

Long bed (8-foot)

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Cargo dimensions

long bed

Chevrolet Silverado 1989–1989 long bed cargo dimensions
Measurement	Long bed (8-foot)
Floor length	246 cm / 97.0 in^[1]
Floor width (narrowest)	127 cm / 50.0 in^[1]
Height	56 cm / 22.0 in^[1]
Opening width	127 cm / 50.0 in^[1]
Opening height	56 cm / 22.0 in^[1]
Confidence	Secondary source

offroadtents.com · Secondary source

short bed

Chevrolet Silverado 1989–1989 short bed cargo dimensions
Measurement	Short bed (6.5-foot)
Floor length	198 cm / 78.0 in^[1]
Floor width (narrowest)	127 cm / 50.0 in^[1]
Height	56 cm / 22.0 in^[1]
Opening width	127 cm / 50.0 in^[1]
Opening height	56 cm / 22.0 in^[1]
Confidence	Secondary source

offroadtents.com · Secondary source

No front trunk (frunk).

Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.

Will it fit?

Computed from the measurements above: an object has to pass through the opening and fit the cargo floor. Owner fit reports override the math. How the check works.

Fits (129)

Rooftop cargo box (16 cu ft, boxed)It is 45 cm (17.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits lying flat with 11 cm (4.3 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))
7 ft real Christmas tree (netted)It is 53 cm (20.8 in) thick (allowing for a soft object to squash a little); the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits lying flat with 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))
Road bike (wheels on)It is 45 cm (17.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits lying flat with 11 cm (4.3 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))
Upright bass in soft caseIt is 50 cm (19.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits lying flat with 6 cm (2.3 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))
6 ft potted treeIt is 53 cm (20.8 in) thick (allowing for a soft object to squash a little); the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits lying flat with 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))
Costco run (12 cases + pallet items)It is 53 cm (20.8 in) thick (allowing for a soft object to squash a little); the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits lying flat with 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))
60 in alcove bathtubIt is 50 cm (19.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits lying flat with 6 cm (2.3 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))
85 in TV (boxed)It is 123 cm (48.4 in) wide; the floor is, at its narrowest, 127 cm (50.0 in) wide, so it fits lying flat with 4 cm (1.6 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))

121 more

Beach day load-out, 6-drawer dresser, Family trip: 2 large + 2 carry-ons, Road bike (front wheel off), 41 in rolling tool chest, Twin mattress, 75 in TV (boxed), 40-gallon water heater, Mobility scooter (disassembled), 20-gallon air compressor, Folding treadmill, Swing set (boxed), 10 ft trampoline (boxed), Foosball table (boxed), Portable basketball hoop (boxed), Coffee table, Double stroller (folded), Two-piece toilet (boxed), Pre-hung exterior door, Stroller wagon (folded), 8 ft step ladder, Mini-split AC set (2 boxes), Console digital piano (boxed), 65 in TV (boxed), Queen mattress-in-a-box, Kids wagon (assembled), Hockey gear bag, Dining chair, Electric scooter (folded), Bundle of firewood (8 bundles), Jogging stroller (folded, wheels on), 7.5 ft artificial tree (boxed), Mini fridge, 8×10 area rug (rolled), Weekly groceries, family of 4, Folding wheelchair, Scuba kit (2 tanks + gear bag), 55-gallon aquarium, 12 in miter saw, 55 in TV (boxed), 8 boxes of laminate flooring, Full-size stroller (folded), Cello in hard case, Medium dog crate (30 in, assembled), 10 boxes of floor tile, IKEA PAX wardrobe frame (boxed), Cornhole boards (pair), Bouldering crash pad (folded), 65 qt hard cooler, 4 crates of vinyl records, 6-person dining table (legs off), 27-gallon storage tote, Kids balance bike, Golf bag with clubs, Rollator walker (folded), Full-size spare tire (SUV), Crib (boxed, flat-pack), 6 ft step ladder, 12-gallon shop vac, Window air conditioner (boxed), 4× 5-gallon water jugs, Golf push cart (folded), High chair (boxed), 10×10 pop-up canopy (bagged), Weight bench (folded), 9 ft longboard, 8-person cabin tent (packed), 15 in PA speaker, 36×60 replacement window, Folding garden wagon, XL duffel bag (120 L), Floor lamp, Baseball/softball team bag, Large moving box, Inflatable SUP (packed), Inflatable kayak (packed), TV stand (flat-pack), 4 folding camp chairs (bagged), Crib mattress, 6 ft folding table, Large checked suitcase, Archery bag target, IKEA BILLY bookcase (boxed), Half-barrel keg, 6 ft fold-in-half table, 88-key digital piano (cased), 35 qt cooler, 7 ft surfboard, Office laser printer, Combo guitar amp, 32 in monitor (boxed), 65 L hiking backpack, 40 lb dog food bag, Umbrella stroller (folded), Full-tower desktop PC, Acoustic guitar in hard case, Folding picnic table, 180 cm skis (bagged pair), Countertop microwave, 8 ft laminate countertop, Onewheel board, 2200 W inverter generator, Interior door slab (30×80), 9 ft patio umbrella (closed), 4×8 plywood sheet, 158 cm snowboard, Gym duffel bag, Pack 'n Play (folded), 2 cu ft mulch bag, DJ controller in flight case, 7 ft fishing rods (1-piece), Electric guitar in case, Carry-on suitcase, Telescoping dog ramp (collapsed), 4-person tent (packed), 80 lb bag of concrete, Hockey sticks (pair), 4×8 drywall sheet, 2-burner camp stove, 5-gallon paint bucket, 8 ft 2×4 lumber

Fits only tilted (2)

Full/double mattressIt is 137 cm (53.9 in) wide; the floor-to-roof diagonal across the width is 139 cm (54.6 in), so it goes in only tilted, leaned against the side. (Long bed (8-foot))
Ping pong table top (folded half)It is 137 cm (53.9 in) wide; the floor-to-roof diagonal across the width is 139 cm (54.6 in), so it goes in only tilted, leaned against the side. (Long bed (8-foot))

Tight (1)

Gas pressure washerIt is 55 cm (21.7 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it fits with under 3 cm (about 1 in) to spare. (Long bed (8-foot))

Won't fit (51)

7 cu ft chest freezerIt is 56 cm (22.0 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (Long bed (8-foot))
36 in bathroom vanity (boxed)It is 56 cm (22.0 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (Long bed (8-foot))
Push lawn mower (handle folded)It is 56 cm (22.0 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (Long bed (8-foot))
Kids 20 in bikeIt is 56 cm (22.0 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (Long bed (8-foot))
Replacement car hoodIt is 140 cm (55.1 in) wide; the floor-to-roof diagonal across the width is 139 cm (54.6 in), so it does not fit, even tilted. (Long bed (8-foot))
Large dog crate (36 in, assembled)It is 58 cm (22.8 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (Long bed (8-foot))
Jobsite table saw with stand (folded)It is 60 cm (23.6 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (Long bed (8-foot))
24-gun safeIt is 60 cm (23.6 in) thick; the cargo height is 56 cm (22.0 in), so it does not lie flat in the cargo area. (Long bed (8-foot))

43 more

Estate-sale dresser + boxes, 3-burner gas grill (boxed), Kamado ceramic grill (18 in), Pellet smoker (boxed), 12U server rack (boxed), Dishwasher, Wardrobe moving box, 24 in two-stage snow blower, 36 in base cabinet (boxed), Small-block V8 engine (on pallet), Office chair (assembled), E-bike, Cargo e-bike, Hard-shell kiddie pool, Clothes dryer, Washing machine, Wheelbarrow (assembled), Queen box spring, Queen mattress, Office desk (assembled), 5-piece drum kit (packed in cases), College dorm move, 30 in kitchen range, Adirondack chair (assembled), Full-size refrigerator, XL dog crate (48 in, assembled), Mountain bike (wheels on), 10 ft 2×4 lumber, 10 ft PVC pipe, 10 ft rebar (bundle of 10), 10 ft recreational kayak, Armchair, Loveseat, 3-seat sofa, Recliner chair, 10'6" hard paddleboard, 6×8 wood fence panel, King mattress, 12 ft deck board, 12 ft touring kayak, 24 ft extension ladder (retracted), 16 ft baseboard trim, 16 ft canoe

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Trim	Years	Fuel	Best combined MPGe	City	Highway
RearWD · Automatic 4-spd	1989	Diesel	19	17	23
RearWD · Manual 5-spd	1989	Regular Gasoline	18	15	22
RearWD · Manual 4-spd	1989	Diesel	17	16	18
RearWD · Automatic 3-spd	1989	Regular Gasoline	15	15	16