Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale near Fernie, 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 $43,228 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,044 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 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 want broad configuration choice, useful technology, and a comfortable, spacious cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its reliability, power, and comfortable ride, along with its towing and hauling ability and roomy interior. They also like the variety of engine choices and the mix of features available across the lineup.

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

The main trade-offs centre on fuel economy, interior quality in some versions, and safety performance that trails some rivals in crash testing. Some recent expert reviews also point to blind-spot warning not being standard and to a few advanced driver-assistance features being reserved for higher trims or specific configurations.

31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as a dependable full-size truck with strong power, a comfortable ride, and broad everyday usefulness. Across the model years, owners especially value its durability, spaciousness, and the way it balances work-truck capability with comfort.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 between 4.1 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example with a clear service history, since condition and upkeep matter a great deal on this truck.

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: a 12.3-inch digital display and a 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google Built-in, including Google Maps, access to apps via the Google Play Store, and Google Assistant.
• 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 starts the lineup and suits buyers who want the most straightforward setup.
• Custom: Adds more everyday convenience and style than WT while staying in the core value part of the range.
• LT: Brings the superior dashboard, modern appearance, clean lines, smooth surfaces, and impressive technology, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• RST: Adds a roomy cabin with a front bench seat and cloth upholstery, plus the standard turbocharged 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine in the tested configuration.
• Custom Trail Boss: Adds the Trail Boss off-road character to the Custom trim.
• LT Trail Boss: Adds the Trail Boss off-road hardware to the LT trim.
• LTZ: Adds a more upscale equipment mix for buyers who want extra comfort and convenience.
• High Country: Adds the more luxurious end of the Silverado lineup.
• ZR2: Adds the most trail-focused hardware in the lineup for buyers who want the most off-road-oriented version.

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 a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of choice across trims and configurations. More listings also make it easier to compare prices and find the equipment level you want.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down sharply year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want more truck for the money. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older examples have fallen by smaller amounts or even edged up slightly. Overall, the pattern favours buyers looking for value rather than sellers chasing strong retention.

The 2014, 2017, and 2024 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 2026 model is at −19.48% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −19.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 37% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,213 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.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 compare to the 2024 Ford F-150?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology, The most bed tie-downs in the class.
• Cons: Mid-pack towing and hauling, No electrified version for sale for now.

2024 Ford F-150:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology, Best towing and hauling in the class.
• Cons: Some advanced safety features are not standard, Unladen ride can be bouncy.

Our experts score the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 7.8/10 and the 2024 Ford F-150 8/10. The Silverado stands out for its easy-to-use technology and class-leading bed tie-down count, while the F-150 brings stronger towing and hauling. If you want the better all-round tow rig, the Ford has the edge; if you value practical truck features and a familiar, user-friendly setup, the Silverado remains compelling.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.