2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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$28,300

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

Overview

4.7

(342 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
LS
$30,400
WT
$32,400
Custom
$34,200
1LT
$37,200
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

4.7

(342 reviews)

90% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.8
Interior design 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value for the money 4.5
Exterior styling 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

Best looking Chevy Silverado ever!

May 24, 2021

By Chevytrucks100 from Bethlehem

Owns this car

Great looking and driving Chevrolet Silverado. Very roomy and equipped well. The paint quality and panels are very nice. The 4 wheel drive and towing package is very easy to operate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

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

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

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3.3

good truck love it

May 22, 2021

By rclark from south bend in

Owns this car

good running line the body style just dont want the radio and heater to mess up like it has been they preformed programming hope it works hade codes

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

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

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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5.0

I want to drive all day

April 23, 2021

By Jdilapi from Verona

Owns this car

I am in love with this truck. I purchased this vehicle and its almost like brand new. It rides like a cadillac and is so comfortable to drive, i wish it took me longer to get to work.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

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

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does 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