If you’re looking for a used vehicle, a Chevy Silverado is a solid choice because it’s a spacious and lightweight truck. Chevy released several powertrains for the 2019 and 2020 edition of the Silverado 1500; these trucks are optimized for hauling and towing. In the 2018 lineup, there is different hardware under the hood. It gives the 2018 Silverado 1500 quick acceleration on the road and plenty of power for long hauls.
Price and Value
The 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available as a crew cab, a regular cab, and a double cab. A 2020 Silverado 1500 Work Truck’s MRSP is $39,030. If you select a used 2020 LT, it will cost $15,055.
A 2019 Silverado regular cab is only available in the Work Truck edition. Its starting price is $32,630. The 2019 double cab is available in multiple trims like the 2020 crew cab. Its price ranges from $15,100 to $35,635.
In the 2019 lineup, the most affordable Silverado 1500 costs $21,965. For this edition of the Silverado 1500, the prices range from $20,326 to $23,800.
Size and Seating Capacity
In a 2020 Silverado crew cab, there is space for up to five passengers, and the seats are very cozy, comfortable, and large. Around the seats, the layout is spacious, so everyone will have plenty of leg room. In terms of movement, no one will have problems maneuvering around the front or the back of the cabin.
The 2019 Chevy Silverado has many interior highlights like the 2020 edition. While you’re in the driver’s seat, you’ll appreciate its power-adjustment features. When the seat is elevated, it provides an extended view beyond the hood.
A 2018 Silverado 1500 is a spacious pickup truck. It’s also very tall, so a retractable step is optional. The step makes it easier to access the cabin. In terms of the cabin size, there is enough space for up to three passengers.
Battery, Range and Engine Specs
There are eight trims available for the 2020 Silverado 1500, and each option has its own performance perks. The WT is the base vehicle. It has a 4.3-liter V6 engine that generates up to 285 horsepower on the road. During a hauling job, this engine can produce up to 305 pound-feet of torque. The WT shifts gears using its 6-speed automatic transmission.
The 2020 LT trim has a more powerful 2.7-liter turbo engine. Its transmission system is the 8-speed variety.
Under the LTZ’s hood, you’ll find a V8 engine. This engine is also paired with an 8-speed transmission.
A 2019 Silverado has a 5.3-liter engine that effortlessly accelerates up hills. From a performance standpoint, the V8 works well with the transmission system. During a test, this Silverado went from 0 to 60 in about seven seconds.
On the road, a 2019 Silverado’s V8 supplies low-end torque, making it very easy to drive.
A 6.2-liter V8 engine powers the 2018 Silverado 1500. This engine enhances the Silverado’s handling and responsiveness on the road. The engine’s power complements the transmission system. When a 2018 Silverado accelerates, it reaches top speeds in under 6.4 seconds.
Trims and Features
In the 2020 lineup, the WT is available with steel wheels, Bluetooth, a seven-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system. It also has a console that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Custom trim expands on the base trim: it adds heated mirrors, a set of front tow hooks, and a cruise control system. A Custom Trail Boss trim is only available for a four-door Chevy Silverado. It includes an off-road suspension package and a trailering package. The Custom trim and the Custom Trail Boss trim are also available for the 2019 edition of the Silverado 1500.
There are several standout 2018 trims. Most consumers opt for the LT trim. The High Country and the LTZ are also popular among consumers because they have safety solutions that aren’t available for the lower trims. If you want a 6.2-liter V8 engine, you can only acquire it if you select the High Country or LTZ trim.
Each 2018 Chevy Silverado trim has great highlights. For example, the LS and WT trim has features that make hauling more convenient. If you prefer comfort, the LT is worth considering because it has comfortable cloth upholstery. Some used 2018 LTs may have an upgrade package. If you find a truck that has been upgraded, it will have a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and other practical comfort features.
Safety
Every upper-level 2020 Silverado 1500 trim has great safety features. For example, the Custom trim includes cruise control and power mirrors, and the High Country has a rear cross-traffic alert system, blind-spot monitoring, and a lane departure warning system.
However, the Safety package adds more safety systems. It’s available for the 2020 Chevy Silverado LTZ, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss, and it adds a rear cross-traffic alert system, a blind-spot monitoring system, and a set of parking sensors. A second safety package is only available for the High County and the LTZ. It adds a forward pedestrian detection system, adaptive cruise control, a safety alert seat, and a forward collision warning system.
These safety packages are available for the 2019 Chevy Silverado. In terms of the 2018 edition’s safety features, an Enhanced Driver Alert package is standard for the High County and optional for the LT and LTZ.
The IIHS rating for the 2020 Chevy Silverado is a great baseline for other Chevy Silverado pickup trucks from previous lineups. In the crashworthiness department, the 2020 Silverado has a passing grade in multiple categories. It also earned a very reasonable score for its child seat anchors because they’re very easy to use.
Although the 2019 Chevy Silverado’s IIHS score basically mimics the 2020 edition’s safety ratings, the 2018 pickup truck has a different grade in a few departments. The crashworthiness test is solid. However, the 2018 Silverado didn’t earn the best score in the crash avoidance and mitigation category. Also, according to the IIHS report, this Silverado’s child latches aren’t very refined.
Reliability
According to J.D. Power, the 2020 Chevy Silverado provides an average driving experience. Its overall score is 85 out of 100.
The 2019 edition of the Silverado scored an 84 of out 100.
The 2018 Chevy Silverado has the best score in the pack. It scored 87 out of 100 as rated by J.D. Power.
The Takeaway
The 2018, 2019, and 2020 edition of the Chevy Silverado 1500 share many features, and they also have a few differences. If you consider the technologies that are included with specific trims, your decision will be easier. Basically, the latest editions of the Chevy Silverado will have the most refined and updated features. However, because Chevy makes quality products, you’ll appreciate most of the features that every past Chevy Silverado has to offer as well.
