Is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good truck?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 231.8 in. Class median 215.0 in.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $132.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 7.9 in. Class middle half 8.0 to 9.2 in.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $139 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 11.2 in, top 3% |
| Truck | Yes | Top half on 2 of 3 |
| Worth the money | Yes | 11% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Silverado 1500 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 43.4 in | Median 36.5 in | 18 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.1 in | Median 39.3 in | 18 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | N/A | N/A | No data |
Is the Silverado 1500 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,300 | Median $36,600 | 18 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 191 hp to 386 hp | 18 | Yes |
| Length | 231.8 in | Median 215.0 in | 18 | No |
| Turning circle | 47.1 ft | Median 43.8 ft | 16 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 18 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Silverado 1500 a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 18 trucks
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 22 mpg, top 87% of 15
Is the Silverado 1500 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.9 in clearance, 75.6 in tall | 8.0 to 9.2 in clearance, 71.7 to 77.7 in tall | 18 | No |
| Front headroom | 43.0 in | Median 40.8 in | 18 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 47.1 ft | Median 43.8 ft | 16 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Silverado 1500 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 11.2 in clearance. Top 3% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD, 11.2 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Silverado 1500 a good truck?
Yes. Top half on 2 of 3 measures.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing per $1,000 | 251 lb | Top 12% | 18 | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 43.4 in | Top 23% | 18 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Top 67% | 18 | No |
Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.
Is the Silverado 1500 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 11% below cars like it.
- Price, 2WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck
- $36,300
- Predicted price
- $40,905
- Gap
- -$4,605 (-11%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Silverado 1500 a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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