2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Model Summary
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB shown
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Starting MSRP $22,195–$42,440

MPG City: 12 – 15 Highway: 18 – 22

Available Engines

315-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)
302-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)
403-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)
195-hp, 4.3-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.0) 24 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

•Mild styling revisions
•New White Diamond Edition, Custom Sport Truck Package
•Available updated navigation radio
•Available dealer-installed Wi-Fi system
•Available heated and cooled seats
•Available hybrid version
 

What We Like

•Overall range of power, looks, utility and comfort
•Excellent towing manners, plenty of pulling power
•Standard side curtain, side-impact airbags
•Available 6.2-liter V-8

What We Don't

•6.2-liter V-8 fuel economy
•Interior fit, finish and features lag behind Ram and Ford pickups
•Diesel V-8 not offered on light-duty trucks
•Lacking a strong entry-level, fuel-efficient V-6

The Chevrolet Silverado shares its GMT900 platform with the GMC Sierra 1500, but there are some styling and interior differences to appeal to shoppers with different tastes. Competitors include the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150.

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31 Available Silverado 1500 Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 15/20 $22,195 $21,307
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 15/20 $22,585 $21,681
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 14/18 $25,635 $24,609
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 14/18 $25,935 $24,897
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 15/20 $26,340 $25,023
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $28,380 $26,961
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 14/19 $30,320 $28,804
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $30,420 $28,899
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $31,530 $29,953
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $33,470 $31,796
LT 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 14/19 $27,550 $25,621
LT 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 14/19 $27,675 $25,737
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 14/19 $30,405 $28,276
LT 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 119 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $31,110 $28,932
LT 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $31,410 $29,211
LT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $31,515 $29,308
LT 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 14/19 $32,770 $30,476
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $33,655 $31,299
LT 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $34,760 $32,326
LT 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $35,970 $33,452
LS 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 14/19 $29,925 $27,830
LS 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 14/19 $31,995 $29,755
LS 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $33,175 $30,852
LS 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 13/18 $35,170 $32,708
Xtra Fuel Economy 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/22 $34,525 $32,108
LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $36,055 $33,531
LTZ 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $36,355 $33,810
LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $39,205 $36,460
LTZ 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $39,290 $36,539
LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $39,505 $36,739
LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 143.5 in. WB
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 15/21 $42,440 $39,469
Destination charge: $995
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