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 $33,407, and its year-round low is $31,980.08. That puts you in a fairly broad shopping window across the model range, with newer trucks commanding much higher prices than older ones. 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 is a strong used-truck choice if you want broad capability, lots of configuration choices, and a familiar full-size pickup formula. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its reliability, power, and comfortable ride. They also like the spacious cabin, strong towing and hauling ability, 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 center on fuel economy, interior quality, and some safety and feature gaps in certain trims and years.

27.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Silverado 1500 for its reliability, strong performance, and comfortable ride. Expert commentary also points to broad capability, useful technology, and a roomy cabin as recurring strengths across the lineup.

• 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 best managed by checking maintenance records and condition carefully, especially on older trucks.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.3% — 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, 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 these trims:

• WT: The work-truck trim starts the lineup and gives you the Silverado’s core full-size pickup setup.
• Custom: A step up from WT, this trim adds more everyday appeal while staying focused on value.
• Custom Trail Boss: This is the off-road-oriented choice in the lower half of the lineup, and it adds the Trail Boss hardware and rugged character.
• LT: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it brings a more polished mix of equipment and usability.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim adds Trail Boss off-road capability to the LT’s more upscale setup.
• RST: This trim leans into style and modern appeal, and the RST Select Package adds blacked-out looks, 4WD, all-terrain tires, all-weather floor mats, assist steps, and a spray-on bedliner.
• LTZ: This trim moves further upmarket with more comfort and convenience content.
• High Country: This is the luxury-leaning trim for buyers who want the most premium feel.
• ZR2: This is the most off-road-focused trim, built for buyers who want the Silverado’s toughest trail hardware.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

Those high-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, familiar equipment, and a wide spread of prices. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want prices that have softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older trucks are changing by smaller amounts. That creates a useful spread of value across the lineup depending on how new you want to go.

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.

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 −11.07% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,094. 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 2022 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.