Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearTopeka, KS

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 $32,137, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,930. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 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 configurations, and a familiar full-size pickup feel. 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 its spacious cabin, towing and hauling strength, 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 across recent expert-reviewed years center on fuel economy, safety ratings, and some ride or interior-quality concerns. For shoppers, that means the Silverado 1500 makes the most sense when you value versatility, cabin space, and available diesel power more than class-leading refinement.

33.3% 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 power, comfortable ride, and broad usefulness as core strengths. Across the model years, reviews also repeatedly praise its spacious cabin and dependable everyday performance.

• 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 best managed by checking maintenance history closely, especially on older trucks and higher-mileage examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.5% — 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. With Autotrac in Auto mode; we averaged 15.4 mpg on our mountainous Southern California testing loop (14.5 mpg in city-only 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 its most straightforward form.
• Custom: This trim adds a step up in everyday usability and style while staying focused on value.
• Custom Trail Boss: This version adds off-road hardware and a more rugged setup for buyers who want trail-ready capability.
• LT: A strong all-around choice that brings more comfort and technology into the mix.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim adds off-road capability on top of the LT's broader comfort and tech features.
• RST: A good-value pick that adds trendy blacked-out styling, assist steps, all-terrain tires, all-weather floor mats, and a spray-on bedliner.
• LTZ: This trim moves the Silverado toward a more upscale feel with added equipment and refinement.
• High Country: The luxury-oriented trim adds a more premium cabin and upscale presentation.
• ZR2: The off-road-focused flagship adds the most rugged 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 2023, 2024, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide spread of prices. They also make it easier to compare trims and find a truck that fits your budget and equipment needs.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years are posting clear year-over-year price declines, which is good news if you're shopping used. The newest trucks are seeing the steepest drops, while older examples are falling more slowly. That creates a wide spread of opportunities depending on whether you want the latest features or the lowest entry price.

The 2015, 2014, and 2017 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 2026 model is at −13.79% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −13.64%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,170. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and broad configuration range that make it easy to match to work, family, or daily-driving needs.

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. 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.
• Starting price: Base prices range from $39,695 to $74,595, including the $2,795 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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 practical bed hardware and easy-to-use tech, while the F-150 brings stronger towing and hauling. If you want the more affordable used option with a lower average price and a strong feature set, the Silverado makes a compelling case.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.