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 $33,510, and its year-round low is $31,980.30. That puts you in a fairly broad shopping window if you're comparing model years and mileage. 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 a strong all-generations owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond well to its roomy cabin, strong power, and comfortable ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.46/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Silverado 1500 for its spacious interior, towing and hauling ability, and the range of engine choices available across the lineup. Many also highlight the truck's comfortable ride and useful technology.

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

Recent expert reviews point to a few trade-offs, including fuel economy, engine sound under acceleration, and safety ratings on some model years.

30.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Silverado 1500 as a dependable truck with strong performance, comfortable driving manners, and a roomy cabin. Expert feedback also reinforces its broad usefulness, especially for buyers who want capability and everyday comfort in one package.

• 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 is shaped more by individual vehicle condition and maintenance history than by the model's overall reputation.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.3% — 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...

• WT: The work-truck setup starts the lineup and gives you the Silverado's broad cab, bed, and powertrain choices in the most straightforward form.
• Custom Trail Boss: This trim adds a more rugged setup with the Trail Boss name, making it the one to focus on if you want a more off-road-oriented Silverado.
• LT: This is the best-value trim if you want the more modern cabin and technology upgrades while staying in the heart of the lineup.
• LT Trail Boss: This version builds on the LT with Trail Boss hardware for buyers who want a more capable dirt-road setup.
• RST: This trim adds trendy blacked-out styling, all-terrain tires, all-weather floor mats, assist steps, and a spray-on bedliner, making it a strong pick if you want a good-looking daily driver with useful extras.
• LTZ: This trim moves you into a more upscale version of the Silverado with a stronger emphasis on comfort and equipment.
• High Country: This is the top luxury-leaning choice for buyers who want the most premium-feeling Silverado experience.
• ZR2: This is the off-road specialist, and it suits you if you want the most trail-focused hardware in the lineup.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and mileage levels. That usually makes it easier to compare options and find a truck that fits your budget.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can create better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The largest drops are concentrated among newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes appear in the older trucks. That pattern gives you more room to shop around if you're flexible on year and trim.

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?

• 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 −9.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.77%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,450. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.