Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearMount Forest, ON

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 $43,397 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,055 CAD. That puts today’s pricing very close to the model’s annual low, which is a favourable setup for used shoppers. 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-truck choice if you want broad capability, a spacious cabin, and a wide spread of configurations.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Silverado 1500 for its reliability, power, comfortable ride, towing and hauling ability, and roomy interior. Many also like the variety of engine choices and the mix of useful features and technology available across the lineup.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert coverage centre on fuel economy, interior quality in some versions, and safety results that trail some rivals. Even so, the Silverado’s overall mix of utility, comfort, and configuration depth keeps it appealing for many used buyers.

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 durability, strong performance, and comfortable ride as core strengths. Across the lineup, it also earns praise for spacious cabins, useful powertrain choices, and a generally dependable full-size-truck character.

• 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 maintenance history and condition, especially on higher-mileage trucks.

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. 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 starting point, with the broadest focus on utility and the lowest entry point in the lineup.
• Custom: adds a step up in everyday equipment and style for buyers who want a more polished workhorse.
• LT: brings the more modern cabin treatment and technology upgrades that make the truck feel more everyday-friendly.
• RST: a strong value choice that pairs a roomy cabin with modern technology and a more sophisticated interior.
• Custom Trail Boss: adds the Trail Boss off-road setup for buyers who want extra trail hardware.
• LT Trail Boss: builds on the Trail Boss formula with more equipment and a stronger blend of capability and comfort.
• LTZ: adds a more upscale feel and extra convenience features for buyers who want a more premium truck.
• High Country: the luxury-oriented trim, suited to shoppers who want the most upscale Silverado experience.
• ZR2: the most off-road-focused trim, with the hardware and capability for buyers who want the most trail-ready Silverado.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide spread of prices. More listings also make it easier to compare trims and find a truck that fits your budget and equipment needs.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years are down year over year, and several recent years show double-digit declines. That creates a more buyer-friendly used market, especially if you are shopping for a newer truck with a lot of equipment. A few older years are falling more slowly, and one year is essentially flat, which shows that not every model year is moving the same way.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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 −17.74% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −20.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 38.8% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 35.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,411 CAD. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with as a daily driver and useful for family or work duty.

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 the Silverado also has a rear-seat reminder system, a Buckle to Drive system for an extra layer of safety, and Teen Driver technology.
• 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.