How much does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's current nationwide average price is $33,510, and its year-round low is $31,969.32. That gives you a sense of where the model sits today across the full range of years in the data. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earns strong owner approval across the full range of model years in the data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Silverado 1500 for its spacious cabin, strong performance, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight its towing and hauling ability, along with the variety of engine choices and easy-to-use technology.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in fuel economy, interior quality, and some safety and convenience features on certain years and trims. 31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Silverado 1500's strong performance, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, you also see repeated praise for its spacious interior and dependable work-truck character.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 between 4.08 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.
• The first scheduled maintenance visit is on the house.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older trucks, where owner comments more often mention rust, electrical concerns, and other wear-related issues.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy's Safety Assist
• Infotainment: 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in, including Google Maps, access to apps via the Google Play Store, and Google Assistant
• Fuel efficiency: According to the EPA, it should have returned 18 mpg in combined driving. With Autotrac in Auto mode; we averaged 15.4 mpg on our mountainous Southern California testing loop (14.5 mpg in city-only driving). The Duramax is rated to get 23-24 mpg in combined driving.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers...

• WT: The work-truck trim starts the lineup and gives you the Silverado's broad cab, bed, and powertrain choices in the most straightforward setup.
• Custom: This trim adds a step up in everyday usability and is a sensible choice if you want a simple, well-equipped truck without moving far up the lineup.
• Custom Trail Boss: This trim adds the Trail Boss off-road hardware and is the one to choose if you want a factory-built off-road setup.
• LT: This trim brings the more modern cabin treatment and the 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in, making it the best-value pick for many shoppers.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim combines the upgraded LT cabin with Trail Boss off-road hardware for buyers who want both tech and trail-ready capability.
• RST: This trim adds blacked-out styling and a roomy, six-passenger cabin with a front bench seat, making it a strong fit if you want a more polished look.
• LTZ: This trim moves further up the comfort and equipment ladder for shoppers who want a more upscale Silverado experience.
• High Country: This trim is the luxury-leaning choice in the lineup, aimed at buyers who want the most premium feel.
• ZR2: This trim adds the most serious off-road hardware in the lineup and is the one to buy if trail capability is your priority.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years with the most listings are 2025, 2021, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of pricing, availability, and newer features. They also give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim and deal.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older trucks show smaller declines. That creates a wide spread of value across the lineup, with recent models offering the steepest price movement.

The 2014, 2016, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2015: 7/10
• 2014: 9/10

Chevy's Safety Assist is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.66% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,804. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to carry passengers and gear.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Equipped with Chevy’s TurboMax turbo-four powertrain, the Silverado boasts 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, the latter available at a relatively low 3,000 rpm.
• Tech: In front of the driver, a 12.3-inch digital display conveys vehicle data, while the 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system provides split-screen functionality to show the navigation map and media information.
• Safety: Chevy's Safety Assist is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level.
• Starting price: Base prices range from $39,695 to $74,595, including the $2,795 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 14, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.