Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearMadrid, NY

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 $32,502, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,949. 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, a comfortable ride, and plenty of configuration choices. The all-generations owner rating is 4.46/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its reliability, power, spacious interiors, and comfortable ride. They also like the truck’s towing and hauling ability, fuel economy, and the variety of engines and features available.

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

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-tested years are fuel economy, safety ratings, and some interior quality concerns, along with a few versions that feel less polished than rivals.

33.7% 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 and useful everyday usability 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 most tied to condition, maintenance history, and year-specific issues, so a careful inspection matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.6% — 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 utility in the most straightforward setup.
• Custom: This trim adds a step up in everyday usability and style while staying focused on value.
• Custom Trail Boss: This version adds the Trail Boss off-road setup and is one of the trims named in the expert content.
• LT: This trim adds a more modern cabin and is one of the trims tied to the stronger tech setup.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim adds the Trail Boss off-road setup with the LT’s broader equipment mix.
• RST: This is the best-value trim, pairing modern technology and decent-quality materials with a roomy cabin and six-passenger seating.
• LTZ: This trim adds a more upscale feel within the lineup.
• High Country: This trim sits near the top of the range and adds the most premium character.
• ZR2: This off-road model adds all-terrain tires and is the most specialized off-road trim named in the expert content.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2022.

These high-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of deal opportunities. When inventory is deep, you also get more room to compare trims, prices, and condition.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years in this set are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because prices have softened across much of the lineup. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the older trucks show smaller declines. That means you can often find stronger value in recent model years without paying close to new-truck money.

The 2014, 2015, and 2020 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 −12.88% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,929. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and broad everyday usability.

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 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.