Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearNorth Cowichan, 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 $44,043 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,078 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 is a strong used pickup choice if you want broad capability, a roomy cabin, and a wide range of configurations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.45/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and strong performance, and many also value the truck’s towing and hauling ability. The variety of engine choices and available features also comes through as a recurring strength.

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.

33.8% 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 capability, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, you also see repeated praise for its power, spacious cabin, and broad 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 great deal.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• 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.
• Infotainment: 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. The infotainment system features Google Built-in, including Google Maps, access to apps via the Google Play Store, and Google Assistant.
• Safety package: Chevy's Safety Assist is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level.

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 practical basics and is the entry point if you want the Silverado’s core capability.
• Custom: Adds more everyday convenience and is a sensible step up if you want a better-equipped value pick.
• LT: Brings a more polished mix of technology and comfort, making it a strong all-round choice.
• RST: Adds a roomier, more modern-feeling cabin with six-passenger seating, plus the standard turbocharged 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine in the tested configuration.
• Custom Trail Boss: Adds a more rugged personality and is the trim to look at if you want the Trail Boss look and hardware.
• LT Trail Boss: Builds on the Trail Boss formula with more equipment and a stronger feature set.
• LTZ: Adds a more upscale feel and suits buyers who want extra comfort and refinement.
• High Country: Brings the most premium character in the lineup and suits shoppers who want a luxury-leaning full-size pickup.
• ZR2: Adds the most serious off-road hardware in the lineup and is the one to choose if trail capability is your priority.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader market availability.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years are down year over year, and several recent ones show double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favour as a used buyer because it opens up more value in newer trucks while still leaving a wide spread of choices across the lineup.

The 2017, 2014, and 2019 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 −21.07% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $52,170 CAD. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and broad configuration flexibility that make it easy to match to work or daily use.

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.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.