Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearTama, 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 $32,369, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,955. 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 and wide model-year coverage. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its reliability, power, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight spacious cabins, strong towing and hauling ability, and a good balance of fuel economy and performance.

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

The tradeoffs that come up most often in expert reviews are poor fuel economy, safety ratings that trail rivals, and some versions that feel less polished inside.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Silverado 1500 for its strong performance, comfortable ride, and broad usefulness as a full-size pickup. Across the model years, it also earns repeat praise for spacious interiors and a wide range of engine choices.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 between 4.1 and 5 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 and maintenance history, 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 80.6% — 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; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is supported as well
• 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 suits buyers who want the Silverado's core utility in its simplest form.
• Custom: This trim adds a step up in everyday usability and style while staying focused on value.
• Custom Trail Boss: This off-road-oriented trim adds a factory lift and trail-ready hardware for buyers who want more rugged capability.
• LT: This trim brings a more polished mix of comfort and technology for shoppers who want a well-rounded daily driver.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim adds the Trail Boss off-road setup to the LT's broader comfort and tech mix.
• RST: This trim adds blacked-out styling and a more modern look, and it suits buyers who want a good-looking truck with everyday versatility.
• LTZ: This trim adds a more upscale feel and suits buyers who want a richer cabin and more premium equipment.
• High Country: This trim adds the most upscale character in the lineup and suits buyers who want a luxury-leaning Silverado.
• ZR2: This trim adds the most serious off-road hardware in the lineup and suits buyers who want maximum trail capability.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

These high-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wide mix of trims, prices, and equipment levels to choose from. They also offer enough inventory depth to make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 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 older trucks in the table show smaller changes.

The 2015, 2014, 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 −13.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,757. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers broad configuration choices, so you can match cab, bed, and trim to your needs without narrowing your search too much.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 compare to the 2024 Ford F-150?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology, The most bed tie-downs in the class.
• Cons: Mid-pack towing and hauling, No electrified version for sale for now.

2024 Ford F-150:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology, Best towing and hauling in the class.
• Cons: Some advanced safety features are not standard, Unladen ride can be bouncy.

Our experts score the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 7.8/10 and the 2024 Ford F-150 8/10. The Silverado stands out for its easy-to-use technology and bed utility, while the F-150 brings stronger towing and hauling. If you want the truck with the better towing and hauling reputation, the Ford has the edge; if you value a lower average used price and strong work-truck utility, the Silverado remains compelling.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.