Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale near Chemainus, BC

How much does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's current nationwide average price is $43,716 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $43,070 CAD over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a strong used pickup choice if you value capability, comfort, and broad configuration choice. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and strong towing and hauling ability. They also frequently highlight its power, fuel economy, and the wide range of engines and features available across the lineup.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years centre on fuel economy, interior quality, and safety ratings. Some versions also bring less polished steering and ride behaviour than you may expect from a full-size pickup.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Silverado 1500’s strong power, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, it also earns praise for spacious cabins, useful towing ability, and a broad range of engine choices.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 between 4.08 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk depends heavily on model year and condition, so a careful inspection and service-history review matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy's Safety Assist is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level.
• Infotainment: The infotainment system features Google Built-in, including Google Maps, access to apps via the Google Play Store, and Google Assistant. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is supported as well if you prefer.
• Fuel efficiency: According to Natural Resources Canada, it should have returned 12.8 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. With Autotrac in Auto mode, we averaged 15.3 L/100 km on our mountainous testing loop (16.2 L/100 km in city-only driving). The Duramax is rated to get 10.1 L/100 km with 4WD in combined driving.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers these trims:

• WT: The work-truck trim brings practical basics and suits buyers who want a straightforward truck for job-site duty.
• Custom: This trim adds more everyday convenience and is a sensible value pick for shoppers who want a little more equipment without moving far up the range.
• LT: The LT adds the more advanced infotainment setup and a more polished cabin feel, making it a strong all-round choice.
• RST: The RST adds a front bench seat, cloth upholstery, and a roomy cabin; it is a good-value pick if you want a comfortable daily driver with a more modern interior.
• Custom Trail Boss: This trim adds the Trail Boss off-road hardware and suits buyers who want a more rugged setup.
• LT Trail Boss: This trim adds the Trail Boss formula with more equipment and is aimed at buyers who want off-road capability with a richer feature set.
• LTZ: The LTZ adds a more upscale feel and suits buyers who want a more premium truck experience.
• High Country: The High Country adds the most luxurious treatment in the lineup and is for buyers who want a top-end full-size pickup.
• ZR2: The ZR2 adds the most serious off-road hardware in the lineup and is the choice for buyers who want the most adventure-focused Silverado.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more listings to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and equipment mix. They also often sit close to the newest feature sets while still offering used-market pricing that can feel more approachable than buying new.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The larger drops are concentrated in newer model years, while older trucks show smaller changes, suggesting a broad softening in asking prices across the lineup. The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2014, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

• 2026: 3/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2021: 3/10

Chevy's Safety Assist is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −19.46% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.71%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,550 CAD. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Equipped with Chevy’s TurboMax turbo-four powertrain, the Silverado boasts 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, the latter available at a relatively low 3,000 rpm.
• Tech: In front of the driver, a 12.3-inch digital display conveys vehicle data, while the 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system provides split-screen functionality to show the navigation map and media information.
• Safety: Chevy's Safety Assist is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level.
• Starting price: Base prices in Canada range from $52,043 to $98,563, including the $2,700 destination charge and other fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.