Review and specifications
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The 2019 Silverado is completely redesigned to battle its crosstown rivals. The Silverado's power delivery is improved; it's smoother and more responsive now, and fuel economy has improved by 1 mpg to 17 mpg overall for the 5.3-liter V8 engine. Added optional and thoughtful touches include a power tailgate that can open using the remote key fob or a button on the dash. The ride is stiff and snappy, but the cabin is very quiet. Handling is sound and secure. The infotainment system is easy to use. Rear-seat room in crew-cab versions is immense, but the high step-in requires a climb. New trim variants, such as the Trail Boss and High Country, run the gamut from an off-road special to a luxury chariot. Available advanced safety features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are optional on high-end trims. Updates for 2020 include an available 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The diesel pull s strongly, feels refined, and returns 23 mpg overall. Other changes for 2020 saw s uspension tweaks improving the ride, and the availability of adaptive cruise control. Updates for 2021 include available wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Advanced safety equipment, such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning, are standard for 2022. There's also a new ZR2 off-road model, which gets a modified off-road suspension, standard 6.2-liter V8, and 33-inch off-road MT tires. The rest of the line gets various exterior and interior updates, including an available 13.4-inch touch screen; optional Super Cruise driver-assistance technology; and more torque for the 2.7-liter turbocharged engine. 2024 saw the addition of a rear seat belt indicator.
- Market value
- $44,400
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 6
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 10-speed
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $44,400
- Retail value range
- $36,600 - $69,325
- Original MSRP range
- $36,900 - $71,800
- Trade-in range
- $33,680 - $64,350
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 16 MPG
- EPA highway
- 19 MPG
- EPA combined
- 17 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 24 MPG
- Tested overall
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,325
- Cruising range
- 400 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 232 in
- Width
- 81 in
- Height
- 76 in
- Wheelbase
- 147 in
- Weight
- 5,130 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,940 lb
- Towing capacity
- 11,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 8 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 6 in
- Rear leg room
- 33.5 in
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.
Vehicle ID: 37548 Updated: December 4, 2025
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