New Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearLebanon, OH

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 $33,146, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,963. 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, and its broad mix of capability, comfort, and configuration choices helps explain why it stays popular. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Silverado 1500 for its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and strong performance, especially with diesel power. They also like the truck’s variety of engine choices and its easy-to-use technology.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are poor fuel economy, safety ratings that trail rivals, and blind-spot warning that is not standard. Some years also draw criticism for interior quality and ride quality.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Silverado 1500 for its reliability, power, and comfortable ride, and expert commentary reinforces its strong everyday usability and broad capability. Across the model years, you also see recurring praise for spacious interiors, smooth performance, and user-friendly technology.

• 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 and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and service records matter a lot.

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. 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 the most straightforward package.
• Custom: This trim adds a step up in everyday usability and keeps the lineup focused on value.
• Custom Trail Boss: This version adds the Trail Boss treatment and is the entry point for buyers who want the off-road-oriented setup named in the expert review.
• LT: This trim brings the more modern cabin and technology that the expert review highlights as a major step up from the lower trims.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim combines the LT’s upgraded feel with the Trail Boss off-road setup.
• RST: This trim adds trendy blacked-out styling, and the test truck’s RST Select Package brought 4WD, all-terrain tires, all-weather floor mats, assist steps, and a spray-on bedliner.
• LTZ: This trim moves the Silverado further into upscale territory with the broader comfort-and-tech focus of the upper lineup.
• High Country: This trim sits near the top of the range and suits you if you want the most premium Silverado character.
• ZR2: This trim is the most off-road-focused version in the lineup and is the one to choose if you want the most specialized trail hardware.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

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. More listings also make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The biggest drops are in the newer and higher-priced years, while the older trucks show smaller declines. That pattern suggests you can often find stronger pricing on recent Silverado 1500 models without giving up the core truck experience.

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.

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 −11.85% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,754. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with for work and family 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.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.