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 $33,463, and its year-round low is $31,976.29. That puts the truck in a broad price band that still leaves room for shoppers to target newer or older model years depending on budget and feature needs.

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 spacious cabin, and a wide range of configurations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its reliability, power, and comfortable ride, along with its roomy interior and useful towing and hauling ability. Many also like the variety of engines and features available, which lets you shop for a Silverado that fits your needs and budget.

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

The main trade-offs show up in fuel economy, interior quality, and safety ratings on some recent years, so it pays to compare trims carefully and check the equipment list before you buy.

31.1% 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 coverage also points to broad capability and a durable, work-ready character that helps explain why so many used examples remain popular.

• 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 maintenance history and condition, especially on older trucks where wear and repair history matter most.

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...

• WT: The work-truck trim starts the lineup with the Silverado’s broad cab, bed, and powertrain choices, making it the most straightforward entry point if you want the basics and plan to build from there.
• Custom: This trim adds a step up in everyday usability and style while keeping the Silverado’s practical layout intact, making it a sensible value-focused choice.
• Custom Trail Boss: This is the off-road-oriented step in the lineup, adding the Trail Boss hardware and rugged character for shoppers who want a more dirt-ready setup.
• LT: This trim brings the more modern cabin and technology experience into the lineup, making it a strong all-around pick for buyers who want a better-equipped truck without jumping too far upmarket.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim combines the LT’s upgraded feel with Trail Boss capability, giving you a more feature-rich off-road choice.
• RST: This trim adds trendy blacked-out styling, all-terrain tires, all-weather floor mats, assist steps, and a spray-on bedliner, and it suits buyers who want a good-looking truck that still works hard.
• LTZ: This trim moves the Silverado further into comfort and convenience territory, making it a strong choice if you want a more upscale daily driver.
• High Country: This is the premium comfort-and-tech choice in the lineup, aimed at buyers who want the most polished Silverado experience.
• ZR2: This is the most specialized off-road trim, built for shoppers who want the Silverado’s toughest trail-focused hardware.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years with the most listings are 2025, 2021, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more trim and price combinations, and a better chance of finding the right truck for your budget. They also often attract shoppers looking for a balance of newer features and broader availability.

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 to find value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older trucks show smaller declines. That pattern suggests recent Silverado 1500s have softened more quickly than the oldest examples in the data.

The 2014, 2016, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 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 −10.99% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.43%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,504. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with as a daily truck.

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 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.