Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

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 $33,290, and its year-round low is $31,969.23. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the used market. 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 its long run, and the all-generations user rating backs that up. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, power, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight its spacious interior, towing and hauling capability, and the wide range of engines and features available.

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

The main trade-offs called out in recent expert reviews center on fuel economy, safety ratings, and blind-spot warning availability. Some reviews also point to interior quality and overall refinement as areas that vary by year and trim.

30.9% 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 durability, comfortable ride, and broad capability. Across the model years, buyers also tend to appreciate its power, spacious cabin, and easy-to-use technology.

• 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 depends heavily on condition and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and service records matter most.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.4% — 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: 12.3-inch digital display and 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in
• 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 these trims:

• 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: A step up from WT, this trim adds more everyday appeal while keeping the Silverado's roomy cabin and practical layout.
• Custom Trail Boss: This is the first trim with a clear off-road focus, adding the Trail Boss hardware and a more rugged setup for buyers who want extra capability.
• LT: A strong value choice, this trim brings the more modern cabin and technology that help the Silverado feel more sophisticated.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim combines the LT's upgraded feel with Trail Boss off-road capability for buyers who want both comfort and ruggedness.
• RST: A good-looking, well-equipped choice with blacked-out styling, 4WD, all-terrain tires, all-weather floor mats, assist steps, and a spray-on bedliner; it also stands out as a roomy, livable option.
• LTZ: This trim moves further up the lineup with more upscale equipment and a more premium feel.
• High Country: The luxury-oriented trim adds the most upscale character in the lineup and sits near the top of the range.
• ZR2: The off-road flagship adds the most specialized hardware in the lineup for buyers who want maximum trail capability.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years with the most listings are 2025, 2022, and 2020.

These high-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and broad trim and powertrain choice. When more listings are on the market, you usually get more room to compare condition, equipment, and price.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years show clear year-over-year price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes are clustered among the older and more established model years. That pattern suggests you can often find meaningful savings without moving too far back in the lineup.

The 2014, 2016, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

• 2026: 3/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 3/10
• 2020: 5/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2015: 7/10
• 2014: 9/10

Chevy's Safety Assist is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level. It's a package of driver-assistance systems that includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.

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 −11.38% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $44,977. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.