Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale near Forestburg, AB

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 $43,782 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,072 CAD. 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 earns a strong overall reputation from owners, and 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 the truck’s power, fuel economy, and the variety 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 centre on fuel economy, interior quality, and safety ratings, with some recent expert reviews also pointing to blind-spot warning not being standard and a few driver-assist features being limited on certain trims.

33.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Silverado 1500 as a capable, comfortable pickup with strong everyday usability. Across the model years, the most common praise centres on its power, ride comfort, spacious cabin, and broad range of configurations.

• 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
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch digital display and 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. 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 with the most basic setup 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 brings the upgraded infotainment system and a more polished cabin, making it a strong all-round choice.
• RST: The RST adds standard all-wheel drive, a wrapped steering wheel, and a more modern-feeling cabin; it stands out as a well-rounded pick.
• Custom Trail Boss: This trim adds Trail Boss hardware and a more rugged character for buyers who want a more capable off-road-oriented setup.
• LT Trail Boss: The LT Trail Boss combines the upgraded LT equipment with Trail Boss capability and is a strong choice if you want more comfort with off-road hardware.
• LTZ: The LTZ adds more premium equipment and suits buyers who want a more upscale Silverado.
• High Country: This is the luxury-focused trim with the most premium feel in the lineup.
• ZR2: The ZR2 is the most off-road-focused trim, built for buyers who want the most serious trail hardware.

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 inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, cab, and equipment mix. They also usually reflect the model years that shoppers are cross-shopping most actively, so you get a broader selection of listings and deal opportunities.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years in the Silverado 1500 lineup are down by double digits year over year, which creates better buying conditions for used shoppers. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older trucks show smaller declines and therefore stronger value retention.

The 2016, 2014, 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 −20.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,802 CAD. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and broad configuration choices that make it easy to match to work or daily driving.

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, and it includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: Base prices in Canada range from $52,043 CAD to $98,563 CAD.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.