Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearNelson, 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 $43,630 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $43,075 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-truck choice if you want broad capability, a comfortable ride, and plenty of configuration variety.

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

Owners consistently praise its power, towing and hauling ability, and spacious cabin. They also frequently highlight the truck’s comfortable ride 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 centre on fuel economy, interior quality, and safety ratings in some years, along with some versions that feel less polished than rivals in everyday driving.

32.1% 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 utility, comfortable ride, and broad appeal across generations. The truck’s long-running popularity also reflects its reputation for durability and everyday usefulness.

• 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 where wear items and past repairs matter most.

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 starting point, with the broadest focus on utility and the lowest entry point in the lineup.
• Custom: adds a step up in everyday equipment while staying close to the truck’s work-ready character.
• LT: the best-value trim for many shoppers, with the superior dashboard, modern technology, and a more polished cabin.
• RST: adds a roomier, more upscale-feeling cabin with six-passenger seating, modern tech, and a livable everyday setup.
• Custom Trail Boss: adds the Trail Boss off-road hardware and a more rugged setup for buyers who want trail-ready capability.
• LT Trail Boss: builds on the Trail Boss formula with more equipment and a stronger blend of comfort and off-road focus.
• LTZ: adds a more premium feel and extra comfort-oriented equipment for buyers who want a nicer daily driver.
• High Country: the luxury-oriented choice, with the most upscale character in the lineup.
• ZR2: the most off-road-focused trim, aimed at buyers who want the most trail-ready hardware in the range.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because they give you more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also usually reflect the years that have the broadest buyer appeal in the used market.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and several recent ones have seen double-digit drops. That pattern is helpful for used buyers because it opens up more value across a wide spread of model years. A few older years are holding up better, and one has even moved up, which shows that condition and demand still matter.

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 2025 model is at −19.64% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,663 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, and the truck also has a rear-seat reminder system, a Buckle to Drive system, and Teen Driver technology.
• Starting price: Base prices in Canada range from $52,043 CAD to $98,563 CAD, 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.