Review: Used Chevy Silverado

What engine might be found under the hood of a used Silverado?

The engines that you might find under the hood of your used Silverado might vary. One of those engines might be a 4.3-liter V6, which can produce up to 305 lb-ft and 285 horsepower. Another engine you might find is a 5.3-liter V8, which generates 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The most powerful engine you can come across is a 6.2-liter V8, which can produce up to 460 pound-feet of torque and 420 horsepower. The two standard transmissions include a six-speed automatic and an eight-speed automatic. Two-wheel drive is standard, although you might find a used Silverado that comes with four-wheel drive.

What trim levels might come with a used Silverado?

If you look at our used Silverado inventory you might find these trucks in three different cab styles, two bed lengths, and six trim models. The trim levels include WT, LS, Custom, LT, LTZ, and High Country. Some equipment that you might find with the base model WT include an auxiliary audio jack, 17-inch steel wheels, a USB port, xenon headlights, a 4.2-inch color audio display, LED daytime running lights, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, active grille shutters, vinyl floor covering, manually adjustable mirrors, a driver information display, tinted glass, a tilt-only steering column, cruise control, and air-conditioning. A higher trim, like the LT, might include a CD player, alloy wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen with HD radio, body-colored door handles and mirrors, an upgraded driver information display, cloth upholstery, carpeting, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. The highest trim that you will come across is the High Country, which might feature chrome side step rails, wireless phone charging, ventilated front bucket seats, a trailer brake controller, power-adjustable pedals, 20-inch chrome wheels, a spray-on bedliner, a heated steering wheel, a navigation system, and a 7-speaker Bose audio system.

What safety features might I find with a used Silverado?

Safety may not be the first thing people think about when it comes to a pickup truck, but Chevrolet has you covered. Many used Silverados come standard with front and side curtain airbags, stability control, and anti-lock brakes. Other Silverado trucks might have added features, like forward collision alert with low-speed emergency braking, lane departure warning and prevention, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high-beam control, and a safety alert seat. These different safety features make the Silverado, no matter the year, as safe as possible.