Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearRocky Mountain House, 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 $44,000 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,084 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 power, comfortable ride, and spacious interior, and they also value the truck’s towing and hauling ability. Many shoppers also appreciate the variety of engines and the easy-to-use technology 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, along with some model-year-specific concerns around ride quality and steering feel. 34.5% 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 broad usefulness as key strengths. Across the model years, you also see repeated praise for its power, spacious cabin, and practical everyday 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 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 is standard on every Silverado 1500 trim level.
• Infotainment: the 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 practical equipment and the broadest utility focus.
• Custom: adds more everyday convenience and a more finished feel than WT.
• LT: brings the stronger technology and comfort mix that suits many buyers well, making it a best-value choice for shoppers who want a balanced truck.
• RST: adds a more style-forward look and a roomy, livable cabin with modern tech.
• Custom Trail Boss: adds trail-ready hardware and a more rugged character.
• LT Trail Boss: builds on the Trail Boss formula with more equipment and capability-focused appeal.
• LTZ: adds a more upscale equipment set for buyers who want extra comfort and refinement.
• High Country: brings the most premium feel in the lineup, with the richest feature set.
• ZR2: adds the most serious off-road hardware in the range for buyers who want a more adventure-focused truck.

What Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years usually draw the most attention because they give you more choice in trim, cab, bed, and equipment combinations. They also tend to be easier to compare side by side, which helps you find the right balance of price, features, and condition.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most model years are showing double-digit price declines, which is good news if you are shopping used and want more truck for your money. The newer years are falling especially quickly, while a few older years are dropping more slowly. That pattern suggests there are opportunities across the lineup, but the sharpest value shifts are concentrated in the recent models.

The 2017, 2014, and 2016 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. It's a package of driver assistance systems that includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.

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 −20.41% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $52,074 CAD. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and broad configuration flexibility that make it easy to match to your needs.

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 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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.