Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Full-size half-ton · 22 listings · max towing 13,300 lb · max payload 2,280 lb
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 on the used market
The Silverado 1500 K2XX-platform trucks (2014–2018) are mature and parts-rich. The 2019 T1XX redesign introduced a longer wheelbase, available 3.0L Duramax inline-six diesel, and the carbon-fiber CarbonPro bed option on top trims.
Silverado 1500s are the value play of the half-ton segment. They depreciate faster than F-150s and Ram 1500s, so used buyers pay less for equivalent equipment. LT and LTZ crew cab 5.3L trucks at 60,000–90,000 miles are the sweet spot.
Available trims
Browse by model year
Click into any year for engine specs, towing/payload, fuel economy, common issues, and the used market value range for that model year.
Engine options across model years
| From model year | Available powertrains |
|---|---|
| 2014+ | 4.3L V6 (285 hp) · 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) · 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (420 hp) |
| 2019+ | 4.3L V6 · 2.7L Turbo I4 (310 hp) · 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) · 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (420 hp) · 3.0L Duramax I6 Diesel (277 hp / 460 lb-ft) |
Common issues to inspect for
- AFM/DFM cylinder-deactivation lifter failures on 5.3L and 6.2L V8s — verify TSB updates
- 8-speed transmission harsh shifts on 2015–2017 trucks
- Brake-pedal feel inconsistency
- Aluminum hood corrosion at the leading edge on early T1XX trucks
- Door-handle corrosion on Salt Belt trucks
Where the inventory is
Featured Silverado 1500 listings
| Year & Trim | Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Trail Boss 4.3L V6 (285 hp) |
Regular Cab | 130,561 mi | $9,040 | Montana |
| 2021 LTZ 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (420 hp) |
Regular Cab | 47,399 mi | $23,521 | South Carolina |
| 2022 ZR2 2.7L Turbo I4 (310 hp) |
Regular Cab | 55,784 mi | $26,530 | Vermont |
| 2018 WT 4.3L V6 (285 hp) |
Regular Cab | 121,943 mi | $15,859 | Virginia |
| 2021 LTZ 4.3L V6 |
Regular Cab | 76,580 mi | $20,228 | Wisconsin |
| 2022 Trail Boss 3.0L Duramax I6 Diesel (277 hp / 460 lb-ft) |
Regular Cab | 42,860 mi | $23,521 | Florida |
| 2019 LT 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (420 hp) |
Crew Cab | 83,160 mi | $15,831 | Minnesota |
| 2022 ZR2 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (420 hp) |
Regular Cab | 66,723 mi | $28,444 | New Jersey |
| 2023 LT 2.7L Turbo I4 (310 hp) |
Extended Cab | 22,957 mi | $29,895 | Michigan |
| 2015 RST 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) |
Crew Cab | 133,468 mi | $8,184 | New Mexico |
| 2017 Trail Boss 4.3L V6 (285 hp) |
Crew Cab | 112,133 mi | $14,796 | South Dakota |
| 2018 Trail Boss 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) |
Extended Cab | 76,239 mi | $15,260 | Tennessee |
| 2019 Trail Boss 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) |
Regular Cab | 72,752 mi | $15,309 | Georgia |
| 2016 RST 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) |
Regular Cab | 131,299 mi | $12,172 | Illinois |
| 2017 High Country 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) |
Regular Cab | 114,923 mi | $14,668 | Iowa |
| 2015 High Country 4.3L V6 (285 hp) |
Crew Cab | 148,704 mi | $9,040 | Kentucky |
| 2015 LT 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) |
Crew Cab | 165,399 mi | $9,421 | Michigan |
| 2022 Custom 4.3L V6 |
Extended Cab | 60,441 mi | $26,803 | Virginia |
| 2016 ZR2 4.3L V6 (285 hp) |
Extended Cab | 122,069 mi | $11,065 | Georgia |
| 2023 LTZ 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp) |
Extended Cab | 32,292 mi | $29,577 | Kansas |
Buying a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — what to know
The Silverado 1500 sits in the full-size half-ton segment, where competition is fierce and used pricing varies widely by configuration, mileage, and region. The single biggest variable on used pricing is powertrain — diesel-engined trucks of any year typically command a 15–30% premium over equivalent gas trucks, even after accounting for the higher fuel cost per mile. Use the year-by-year breakdown above to confirm which powertrains were even available in the model year you are shopping.
Trim level matters next. The trim ladder for the Silverado 1500 runs from work-spec base trims (vinyl seats, rubber floors, manual windows on older years) up through luxury-class top trims with leather, large infotainment, advanced driver assists, and air suspension. The depreciation curve on top trims is steeper than on mid-range trims, which makes 4–6 year old top-trim trucks an unusually strong used value. A 5-year-old top-trim Silverado 1500 often costs less than a new mid-trim version with comparable mileage and far less equipment.
Mileage matters but mileage type matters more. A high-mileage Silverado 1500 that lived a highway-commuter life is often a better long-term bet than a low-mileage truck that sat in city traffic and short trips its whole life. Ask the seller about usage patterns. Get the answer in writing if it influences your offer. And whatever the seller tells you, verify with a third-party pre-purchase inspection before signing.