GM engineers have done an admirable job of refining the Silverado's driving demeanor. With pavement under the 20-inch wheels, the rack-and-pinion steering offers some semblance of responsiveness, and the ride is controlled provided you're not traveling along a bumpy highway like Los Angeles's 405 in a Silverado decked out with the heavy-duty trailering equipment package. Do that, and the stiff rear end will bounce you silly. Hit the dirt and the electronic four-wheel-drive system makes for quick and grippy traction, even with street-biased Goodyear Eagle LS-2 rubber, though the long wheelbase makes it easy to get high-centered. On the plus side, the steering wheel stays steady and straight even when inching over uneven boulders or ruts.