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Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $9,000 to $45,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2025.
2019–2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
A lighter, roomier full-size truck with a turbo four and eight-cylinder options.
Years to target: 2019–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $27,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2020 | $29,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $32,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $35,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $38,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $45,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Early interiors feel plain for the price, and the diesel is thrifty but adds costs like exhaust fluid.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LT: it adds a larger touchscreen, a power driver seat and LED lighting over the WT and Custom. 2022 and later trucks get a much nicer interior.
On the test drive
If it has the 6.2-liter V8, confirm the crankshaft and bearing recall was done. Listen for ticking at idle. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2022, optional from 2019.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2022, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tundra 2018–2020 · $32,000–$38,000
- Toyota Tacoma 2020–2023 · $31,000–$36,500
- Honda Ridgeline 2023–2025 · $32,000–$38,500
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2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
A quieter, more refined full-size truck with six-cylinder and strong eight-cylinder engine choices.
Years to target: 2014–2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2015 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2016 | $18,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2017 | $20,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2018 | $22,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
Worth knowing
- Trucks with the eight-speed automatic can shudder at low speeds, so pay attention to shifts on a test drive.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LT: it adds a touchscreen, alloy wheels and an available power driver seat over the WT. CarPlay arrived for 2016, and the 5.3 V8 is the sweet-spot engine.
On the test drive
On V8s, listen for ticking at idle. The cylinder deactivation system can cause lifter failure. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tundra 2011–2012 · $16,500–$18,000
- Toyota Tacoma 2011, 2013–2014 · $16,000–$19,500
- Honda Ridgeline 2018 · $18,500
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2010–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
A simple, durable full-size truck, including a rare hybrid version.
Years to target: 2010–2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $9,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2011 | $10,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2012 | $10,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2013 | $11,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
Worth knowing
- The 5.3-liter V8 in these years is known for burning oil, so check the level and look for blue smoke.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LT: it adds power accessories, alloy wheels and a nicer interior over the WT and LS, with the 5.3 V8 the common choice. Check for oil consumption.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Ridgeline 2010 · $10,500
- Nissan Frontier 2010 · $10,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.