New Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Sale nearSydney, NS

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 $42,955 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $42,955 CAD. That puts the model at the same level as its current low point over the past 12 months. 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 comfortable ride, and plenty of configuration variety.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Silverado 1500 for its reliability, power, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight its towing and hauling ability, spacious interiors, 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 in recent expert reviews centre on fuel economy, interior quality in some trims, and safety ratings that trail some rivals.

32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Silverado 1500 as a dependable full-size truck with strong power, a comfortable ride, and broad everyday usefulness. Expert reviews also point to its long-running capability, spacious cabin, and useful feature spread as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 between 4.1 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history carefully, especially on higher-mileage trucks and examples with more complex powertrains or heavy-duty use.

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 trim starts the lineup and suits buyers who want the Silverado’s core utility in its simplest form.
• Custom: This trim adds more everyday appeal while staying focused on value.
• LT: A strong value choice, the LT brings the superior dashboard, modern technology, and a more polished cabin.
• RST: The RST adds a roomy cabin with six-passenger seating, the 12.3-inch digital display, the 13.4-inch touchscreen, Google Built-in, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Custom Trail Boss: This trim adds trail-focused hardware and suits buyers who want a more rugged setup.
• LT Trail Boss: This version builds on the trail-ready formula with more equipment and capability.
• LTZ: The LTZ adds more comfort and convenience features for buyers who want a more upscale truck.
• High Country: This trim adds the most premium feel in the lineup and suits buyers who want a luxury-leaning Silverado.
• ZR2: The ZR2 adds the most off-road-focused hardware in the lineup and suits 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, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume model years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. That usually makes it easier to compare trims, equipment, and prices before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's resale value?

Most Silverado 1500 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newest trucks, while older examples are falling more slowly. That creates a wide spread of value opportunities across the lineup.

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 −20.58% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −19.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 39.1% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,004 CAD. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a roomy cabin and a broad range of configurations that make it easy to match to work or family 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, 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.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 compare to the 2024 Ford F-150?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology, The most bed tie-downs in the class.
• Cons: Mid-pack towing and hauling, No electrified version for sale for now.

2024 Ford F-150:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology, Best towing and hauling in the class.
• Cons: Some advanced safety features are not standard, Unladen ride can be bouncy.

Our experts score the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 7.8/10 and the 2024 Ford F-150 8/10. The Silverado stands out for its easy-to-use technology and the most bed tie-downs in the class, while the F-150 brings stronger towing and hauling. If you want the better hauler, the Ford has the edge; if you value the Silverado’s practical equipment and slightly lower average used price, it remains a compelling alternative.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.