Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearPeoria, IL

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 $33,223, and that figure reached a low of $31,965 over the past year. 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 its long run, especially for its comfort, capability, and broad range of configurations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Silverado 1500 for its spacious cabin, strong towing and hauling ability, and comfortable ride. They also like the variety of engine choices and the easy-to-use technology that shows up across many model years.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are poor fuel economy, blind-spot warning that is not standard on some years, and concerning safety ratings.

30.7% 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 capability, comfortable ride, and broad usefulness as core strengths. Across the model years, reviews also highlight its spacious cabin, smooth performance, and practical everyday 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 depends heavily on model year, condition, and service history, 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 80.5% — 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 is part of the lineup’s broad configuration range.
• Custom Trail Boss: This trim adds the Trail Boss off-road setup and is the off-road-focused choice in the lower half of the lineup.
• LT: This trim brings the more modern cabin and technology that help the Silverado feel more polished.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim combines the LT’s upgraded feel with Trail Boss off-road hardware.
• 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 moves further up the lineup with a more upscale presentation.
• High Country: This trim sits near the top of the range and emphasizes the Silverado’s more premium character.
• ZR2: This trim is the most off-road-focused model in the lineup, with hardware aimed at dirt-duty capability.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices in trims, mileage, and condition, which makes it easier to compare listings and find the right fit. They also tend to attract more shoppers because the supply is broad enough to support a wider range of budgets.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and several recent ones show double-digit or near-double-digit drops. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, because it opens up more room to find a strong truck at a lower asking price. The smaller declines at the older end of the range suggest those trucks have moved more gradually.

The 2014, 2016, and 2015 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 −11.61% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $44,679. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and broad configuration flexibility that make it easy to match to work, family, or weekend use.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.