2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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$28,300

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Key specs

Base trim shown

Truck: Body style
20: Combined MPG
3: Seating capacity
205.57” x 73.97”: Dimensions
Rear-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

(360 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

LT
LTZ
WT
$28,300
LS
$34,100
Custom
$34,200
1LT
$37,200
2LT
$40,000
1LZ
$42,300
2LZ
$46,900
High Country
$52,000

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

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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)

Consumer reviews

(360 reviews)

86% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.5
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.6

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Most recent consumer reviews

It is a great truck but I don't understand why they

June 26, 2024

By Rickie

Owns this car

It is a great truck but I don't understand why they haven't had a recall on the radio my radio jumped from station to station Non-Stop

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0

Does not recommend this car

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2018 junk.

February 8, 2024

By EL from Williams bay, WI

Owns this car

Less than 70000 miles and I have replaced the whole dash module, the gas pedal, water pump, and now the starter went out. $50000.00 piece of junk. Never again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 1.0

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

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I don't know.

January 15, 2024

By Anibal Flores from Kearney, Nebraska

Owns this car

Awesome truck pull my camper with no problem.. 4×4 works great on the snow. Very economical with gas. Great space, love everything about it..Love it soo much

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)

Based on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 base trim.

Combined side rating front seat: 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 5
Overall rating: 5
Overall side crash rating: 5
Risk of rollover: 17.9%
Rollover rating: 4
Side barrier rating: 5
Side barrier rating driver: 5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 4

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

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Overview

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review: Our expert's take