2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Name: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Brand: Chevrolet
SKU: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (348 reviews)

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$28,300

starting MSRP

Pickup Truck
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20 combined mpg
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3 seats
205.57" length, 73.97" height
Rear-wheel drive

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Overview

4.6

(348 reviews)

The good:

Eight-speed transmission’s performance
Optional 6.2-liter V-8
Quiet cab
Seat comfort
Braking — loaded and unloaded
Composure while towing

The bad:

Steering wheel not centered on driver’s seat
Small windshield
No spotter mirror on right side
Ride quality with Z71 off-road equipment
Eight-speed automatic on higher trims only
6.2-liter on higher trims only

LTZ
LT
WT
$28,300
LS
$30,400
Custom
$34,200
1LT
$34,600
2LT
$40,000
1LZ
$42,300
2LZ
$46,900
High Country
$52,000

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim comparison will help you decide.

7-inch touchscreen radio, backup camera now standard
Updated grille styling for heavy-duty High Country, Z71 models
Remote locking tailgate available
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto available
Low-speed automatic emergency braking available
Eight-speed automatic available with 5.3-liter V-8

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review: Our expert's take

What it is: Full-size pickup trucks are Detroit’s bread and butter, and when Chevrolet last redesigned the Silverado, for 2014, it took a conservative approach with the styling, sticking with a traditional streel frame and body. The Silverado 1500 shares its platform with the GMC Sierra 1500, but there are significant styling differences to appeal to shoppers with different tastes. Competitors include the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. The Silverado comes in regular-cab, double-cab and crew-cab body styles, and cargo-box lengths range from 5 feet 8 inches to 8 feet.

For truck buyers who need to tow 20,000 pounds or more, there are 2500HD and 3500HD heavy-duty versions of the Silverado.

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A backup camera and 7-inch touchscreen radio are now standard. The tire pressure monitoring system now includes a tire-fill alert.

Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD

The heavy-duty versions of the Silverado were redesigned for 2015, when they received stronger cargo boxes, new exterior styling with improved airflow, and new interior styling. For 2018, High Country and Z71 versions get updated grille styling.

What’s Special

Standard 360-horsepower, 6.0-liter gas V-8
Available 445-hp, turbo-diesel 6.6-liter V-8 with 910 pounds-feet of torque
Maximum towing capacity of 20,000 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch (3500HD with dual rear wheels)
Maximum fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing capacity of 23,300 pounds (3500HD with dual rear wheels)

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Consumer reviews

4.6

(348 reviews)

89% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.7
Interior design 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value for the money 4.5
Exterior styling 4.7
Reliability 4.6

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2.1

2018 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 with so many problems

June 23, 2022

By Dumbchevyowner from North Carolina

Owns this car

JUNK!!! Makes me not want another Chevrolet!! 2018 Z71 Chevy Silverado 1500, loaded!! Never pulled anything but Service Trailer brake system, open and close driver side window comes up ABS, etc screen goes out, all goes dim lose power steering, then dies and power back up most of time, died on 95 in slow traffic!!! Dangerous!!!! Nvr no when it will happen!!! Latest was stabilizer, banging noise, at dealership $2800.00 later, total BS and this is to do with Stabilizer nothing to do with throwing codes loosing power and steering etc!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 2.0
Interior design 3.0
Performance 1.0
Value for the money 1.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 1.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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4.6

Hope GM does a recall

April 9, 2022

By D Thompson from Sedona, Az

Owns this car

The truck has been very reliable up to now and rides great and toes well however I am worried about the lifter problem with the motors that are in these as well as the torque converter in driveshaft all appear to be very common problems which GM has not decided to make a recall on yet

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 4.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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2.3

Don’t get one

April 5, 2022

By Mike from Buford, GA

Owns this car

I have a 2018 Silverado LT Z71 4x4 off-road. It has 67k miles and the transmission went out for no reason. No abuse and no towing. The AC also went out at 50k miles. Thank god I bought the extended warranty for $3400 which covered the $5400 transmission job. The interior rattles, cheap plastic, driver door speaker rattles. Rides super rough. Doesn’t know what gear to stay in. The V4 fuel mode sucks and destroys the lifters and doesn’t save any mpg. The ride of the truck is super rough especially when hitting pot holes. I think the only thing good about the truck is the looks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 2.0
Interior design 4.0
Performance 1.0
Value for the money 2.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 1.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: 5 model years or newer/up to 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 12 months/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years/100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Powertrain: 6 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required: 172-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes