Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 16.8 | 14-18 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 16.8 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | 15 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2018 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | 15-22 mpg combined |
| 2015 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | 17 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2013 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2012 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2011 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2021 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2019 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | — | Automatic | 4x2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | LV3 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2015 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | L83 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2014 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Series | currency | Base MSRP | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | MSRP range | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: Trail Boss - LT | Trail Boss - LT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: LTZ | LTZ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Series: 1500, Trim: High Country | High Country | 1500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $48,700, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP for LT Trail Boss trim., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 5/9/2026 | Series: 1500, Trim: Trail Boss - LT | Trail Boss - LT | 1500 | USD | $48,700 | 0.7 | MSRP for LT Trail Boss trim. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 5/9/2026 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Series: 1500, Trim: LTZ | LTZ | 1500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $30,000 - $60,000, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP range for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across various trims., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 5/9/2026 | Series: 1500, Trim: LTZ | LTZ | 1500 | USD | — | 0.7 | MSRP range for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across various trims. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 5/9/2026 | $30,000 - $60,000 | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $34,495, Series: 1500, Trim: Trail Boss - LT | Trail Boss - LT | 1500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $34,495 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $51,700, Series: 1500, Trim: LTZ | LTZ | 1500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $51,700 |
| 2016 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $49,600, MSRP range: $49,600 - $53,415, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP range based on available trims and options., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 5/10/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $49,600 | 0.7 | MSRP range based on available trims and options. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 5/10/2026 | $49,600 - $53,415 | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $26,100 - $47,710, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 5/9/2026 | — | — | — | USD | — | 0.9 | MSRP range for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 5/9/2026 | $26,100 - $47,710 | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Cab type | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1781 | 62.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1781 | 62.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Optional | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | — | — | — | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 147.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max | 147.4 |
| 2018 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1512 | 53.4 | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 133.6, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | — | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max | 133.6 |
| 2016 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1728 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 1506 | 53.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | — | — | standard | optional | — | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | optional | — | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | optional | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | bev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Chevrolet Silverado presents a statistically perfect initial reliability record with zero recalls or complaints, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
2025
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado presents an excellent initial reliability picture, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2024
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado presents an excellent initial reliability record with zero recalls or complaints.
2023
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2022
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado presents an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2021
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado presents an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and complaints in the provided data.
2020
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2019
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado presents an unusual case with zero reported recalls or complaints, leading to an 'Excellent' reliability verdict based on available data.
2018
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado presents an excellent reliability profile, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints according to NHTSA data.
2017
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado presents a below-average reliability outlook for used buyers.
2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado offers average reliability, but significant concerns regarding its electric power steering system and airbag components warrant careful inspection before purchase.
2015
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant issues reported with its steering system, which can experience sudden loss of assist or sticking.
2014
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **power train** and **steering** systems.
2013
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its steering system, power train, and airbags.
2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **airbag system** and **powertrain**.
2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado presents below-average reliability, primarily due to significant concerns with its airbag system integrity and potential steering/suspension failures.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Chevrolet Silverado?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Silverado reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado presents a statistically perfect initial reliability record with zero recalls or complaints, earning an 'Excellent' verdict.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Chevrolet Silverado. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 chevrolet silverado presents a statistically perfect initial reliability record with zero recalls or complaints, earning an 'excellent' verdict. and given its 'excellent' reliability verdict and zero reported issues, the 2026 chevrolet silverado should hold its value well, provided it has been maintained. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Chevrolet Silverado?
Across Carfocal's published Silverado guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Suspension Components (Shocks/Struts), and Exhaust System Components. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Suspension Components (Shocks/Struts), and Exhaust System Components.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints