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 $33,546, and its year-round low is $31,990.32. That puts you in a strong position if you're shopping across multiple model years and want to compare recent trucks against older, lower-priced options.

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 marks from owners across the full model range.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.46/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Silverado 1500 for its power, comfortable ride, and spacious cabin. They also frequently highlight its towing and hauling ability, along with the variety of engines and features available across the lineup.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on fuel economy, steering feel, and ride quality, along with safety ratings that trail some rivals.

30.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Silverado 1500 as a dependable truck with strong performance, a comfortable ride, and broad everyday usefulness. Expert feedback also points to a roomy cabin and useful technology that support long-term ownership.

• 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, the main long-term ownership risks center on model-year-specific wear items and the kinds of mechanical or electrical concerns owners have reported over time.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.9% — 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: a 12.3-inch digital display and a 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. 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 entry work-truck setup gives you the Silverado's broad cab, bed, and powertrain lineup, making it the starting point if you want to build up from the basics.
• Custom: This trim adds a step up in everyday appeal while staying within the core Silverado lineup.
• Custom Trail Boss: This version adds the Trail Boss treatment and is the trim to look at if you want a more rugged, off-road-oriented setup.
• LT: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it brings the more modern cabin and technology upgrades while staying below the upper luxury-focused models.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim adds the Trail Boss hardware and is the choice if you want a more capable off-road setup with the LT's upgraded content.
• RST: This trim adds trendy blacked-out styling, assist steps, all-terrain tires, all-weather floor mats, and a spray-on bedliner.
• LTZ: This trim moves you into a more upscale Silverado experience with added comfort and convenience content.
• High Country: This is the premium luxury-oriented trim, aimed at buyers who want the most upscale Silverado character.
• ZR2: This off-road model adds specialized hardware for rugged terrain and is the trim to choose 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, 2022, and 2020.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader used-market availability.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the older trucks show smaller declines. That pattern gives you more room to shop for value without giving up the core Silverado strengths.

The 2014, 2015, and 2024 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 −9.98% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.0%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,173. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and broad configuration choices that make it easy to match the truck to your needs.

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, and it includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• 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 July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.