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85
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Great
84/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
80/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Best
94/100
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Dealership Experience
Great
85/100
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Measured owner satisfaction with 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 after 90-days of ownership.
The vehicle's heating and air conditioning
Quietness of the vehicle interior
How the interior materials feel
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 during the first 90-days of ownership.
Comfort of the 2nd row seats
Vehicle acceleration
Ease of getting in and out of the vehicle
Performance Specs
MPG City
15 - 18
MPG Hwy
20 - 24
Horsepower
285 - 420
Transmission
6 speed, Automatic, 8 speed, Automatic
Engine
Gas V8, Gas/Ethanol V6
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review
Overview
What makes a good truck? Capability. Something the Chevrolet Silverado has in spades. It hauls people tools and materials. It tows toys and equipment. And it keeps you connected and protected. Choose from eight trims starting with the WT and moving through the High Country. Each is available with multiple cab and box choices. Three EcoTec3 engines are available to raise the performance bar. One gets best-in-class V-8 fuel efficiency one has best-in-class V-8 power and one has best-in-class V-6 torque. Z71 models are four-wheel drive only; all others come with two-or four-wheel drive. So haul away with up to 2 250 pounds of max payload. When it’s time to tow the Silverado can pull over six tons—another best-in-class V-8 rating. And since Silverados are the most dependable longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road you can haul and tow ’til the cows come home. Inside the cavernous interior you’ll find room for all your gear—plus the technology to keep you connected like available 4G Wi-Fi and wireless charging. Choose from a variety of colors options and accessories and build a Silverado that’s all yours. The Chevy Silverado 1500. Beauty brains and brawn.
Technology
You’re always in touch in your Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Stop looking for hotspots. Whenever your vehicle is on you’ll have access to OnStar 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi. Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system comes with standard Bluetooth and available navigation to keep you connected and on track. Access your Silverado even when you’re not in it. With myChevrolet Mobile App you can control door locks and more from almost anywhere. And available wireless charging keeps your gadgets powered up. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500—all the tech you’re looking for.
Safety
With its available advanced safety features your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 helps keep you out of trouble. Every Silverado comes with a complete set of 6 airbags and a rear-vision camera. Something catches your attention and you don’t see the car in front of you stopping. But the available Forward Collision Alert system does and lets you know. We’ve all accidentally drifted out of our lane now and then. When it happens in your Silverado available Lane Keep Assist gently corrects your path. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Full-size pickup; full-size safety.
Performance
When it comes to power the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gives you choices. There’s a 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V-6 a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 and a 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8. That’s three engines based on the legendary Chevrolet small-block each delivering power and efficiency. All of them feature Active Fuel Management a system that improves fuel economy by activating and deactivating cylinders depending how much power you need. Top it all off with the max trailering package and you’ve got an unbeatable combination. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Powerful—and efficient.
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J.D. Power Award Winner
Quality Award Winner
Awarded to the brands/models with the fewest problems reported per 100 owners during the first 90 days of ownership