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2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup available in nine trim levels: Work Truck (WT), Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ and High Country. Like most full-size trucks, the Silverado is offered in varying cab and bed configurations, including a two-door regular cab, a four-door extended cab (Double Cab), and a four-door crew cab with full-size rear doors and generous rear seat room. Depending on cab selection, the three available bed sizes are an 8-foot-long bed, a 6.5-foot bed and a shorter 5-foot-8-inch bed. Keep reading for our editorial team's rundown of the Silverado's engines and features.

Chevrolet offers four available engines for the Silverado 1500:

  • Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 430 lb-ft)
  • 5.3-liter V8 engine (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
  • 6.2-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
  • Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft)

Rear-wheel-drive models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while four-wheel-drive models upgrade to a 10-speed automatic transmission. We've noted which engines come standard or are optional on each trim. Rear-wheel drive is typically standard, with four-wheel drive an option. Silverado feature highlights by trim include:

WT
The basic Silverado Work Truck comes standard with the four-cylinder engine but the 5.3-liter V8 is available at an additional cost. Other standard features include:

  • Vinyl seat upholstery
  • Rubber floor covering
  • Cruise control
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows and door locks
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

The Work Truck also includes these advanced driver aids:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Silverado back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

A Universal Vehicle Module is also available for this trim, allowing owners to modify certain systems for specialized and heavy-duty use.

Custom
The Custom trim improves the Silverado's appearance and allows for the extended-cab or crew-cab configuration. It is only available with the four-cylinder engine and includes:

  • Remote engine start
  • Cruise control
  • Cloth upholstery
  • LED cargo bed lighting
  • Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Trailering package
  • 120-volt power outlets
  • Hitch guidance lines for backup camera

Custom Trail Boss
The Trail Boss has the four-cylinder engine standard; the 5.3-liter V8 or the six-cylinder diesel is optional. It equips the Custom with the look and capability of an off-road truck by adding:

  • Four-wheel drive
  • Two-speed transfer case
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Z71 off-road suspension package
  • 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Automatic locking rear differential
  • Hill descent control

LT
The Silverado LT offers the same engines as the Custom Trail Boss. It adds to the Custom trim features with:

  • LED headlights
  • Trailer brake controller
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Keyless ignition and entry
  • 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster display
  • 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Enhanced Google-based voice control system
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel

RST
The RST trim is the first Silverado trim available with the larger 6.2-liter V8. Otherwise, it essentially adds foglights and a sport-truck appearance to the Silverado LT.

LT Trail Boss
This version of the Trail Boss can be had with any of the four non-diesel engine choices and builds on the Custom Trail Boss trim by adding:

  • 20-inch black aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
  • LED headlights
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel

ZR2
The off-road-focused ZR2 trim is only available with the 6.2-liter V8 or the diesel six-cylinder. Four-wheel drive is standard. In addition to the LT Trail Boss features, you get:

  • 33-inch all-terrain tires
  • Off-road-specific suspension dampers
  • Upgraded skid plates
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Electronic locking front and rear differentials
  • Heated, power-adjustable and power-folding exterior mirrors
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Heated rear seats
  • Seven-speaker Bose premium audio
  • Bed camera
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Front and rear parking sensors

The ZR2 Bison Edition package is only available on the ZR2. It adds styling elements and more off-road capability with:

  • 18-inch black wheels with 33-inch mud-terrain tires
  • Stronger skid plates for the front underbody, transfer case, rear differential and fuel tank
  • Upgraded front and rear bumpers that improve approach and departure angles
  • Steel rocker panel protection
  • Unique grille
  • Bison and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) interior and exterior badging and decals

LTZ
One of two premium versions of the Silverado, the LTZ is only available as a crew cab and is offered with all engines except for the four-cylinder. It builds on the LT trim with:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Power open/close tailgate
  • Perimeter (exterior) lighting
  • Bucket front seats with center console
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Bose premium audio system
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Additional towing aid features
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Surround-view camera system

High Country
For maximum luxury, the Silverado High Country offers:

  • Enhanced LED headlights
  • Running board side assist steps
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Heated rear seats
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Silverado and the car in front)

Many features offered on upper trim levels are available on supporting models as packages or stand-alone options. Notably, the Super Cruise semi-automated highway driving system is only available on the top High Country trim. Numerous trailer monitoring systems that allow for trailer tire-pressure sensors or trailer rearview-camera connections are also available.

Which Silverado 1500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

With nine distinct models and four engines to choose from, the Silverado 1500 gives shoppers plenty of options to suit their particular needs. For many, the midrange LT will be a good fit, offering a much nicer interior than the basic Work Truck while forgoing all-terrain features and luxury items that may not be needed.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Casper, WY
Vehicle
Silverado 1500 Work Truck
Silverado 1500 Custom
Silverado 1500 LT
Silverado 1500 RST
Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
Silverado 1500 LTZ
Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
Silverado 1500 High Country
Silverado 1500 ZR2
Vehicle
Work Truck
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$42,700
Avg Price Paid
$42,010
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Custom
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$45,900
Avg Price Paid
$44,389
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RST
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$51,500
Avg Price Paid
$50,007
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Custom Trail Boss
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$51,800
Avg Price Paid
$50,400
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LTZ
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$57,700
Avg Price Paid
$55,477
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LT Trail Boss
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$58,800
Avg Price Paid
$56,876
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High Country
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$62,700
Avg Price Paid
$60,529
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ZR2
3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 10A
Starting MSRP
$70,000
Avg Price Paid
$67,774
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
optional
Parking assistance
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
Not Available
standard
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
305 hp @ 3,750 rpm
Engine torque
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
495 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine displacement
2.7 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
5.3 l
2.7 l
5.3 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v8
inline 4
v8
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/70R17
275/60R20
255/70R17
265/65R18
275/65R18
275/60R20
275/60R20
275/60R20
275/70R18
Wheel size
17 X 8.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
17 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
18 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 21 / 19 MPG
18 / 21 / 19 MPG
18 / 21 / 19 MPG
18 / 21 / 19 MPG
16 / 17 / 16 MPG
16 / 21 / 18 MPG
16 / 17 / 16 MPG
16 / 21 / 18 MPG
20 / 23 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
432 / 504 miles
432 / 504 miles
432 / 504 miles
432 / 504 miles
384 / 408 miles
384 / 504 miles
384 / 408 miles
384 / 504 miles
480 / 552 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
diesel fuel
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
46.3 ft.
46.9 ft.
46.3 ft.
46.3 ft.
47.1 ft.
46.9 ft.
47.1 ft.
46.9 ft.
47.1 ft.
Curb weight
4,700 lb.
4,700 lb.
4,700 lb.
4,700 lb.
5,010 lb.
4,860 lb.
5,010 lb.
4,860 lb.
5,710 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
10.9 in.
7.9 in.
10.9 in.
7.9 in.
11.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
Height
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
78.4 in.
75.5 in.
78.4 in.
75.5 in.
78.7 in.
Length
231.9 in.
231.9 in.
231.9 in.
231.9 in.
232.9 in.
231.9 in.
232.9 in.
231.9 in.
231.9 in.
Bed Length
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
Wheelbase
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.5 in.
147.4 in.
147.5 in.
147.4 in.
147.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
Front Leg Room
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
Rear Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$53,907
$54,561
$60,677
$65,157
$61,596
$65,125
$69,652
$70,930
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.72
$0.73
$0.81
$0.87
$0.82
$0.87
$0.93
$0.95
Not Available
Depreciation
$16,645
$16,572
$19,670
$22,701
$17,058
$21,182
$21,640
$24,288
Not Available
Financing
$8,550
$9,047
$10,579
$11,873
$10,710
$11,651
$12,837
$13,164
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$5,019
$5,292
$6,134
$6,613
$6,206
$6,680
$7,375
$7,512
Not Available
Fuel
$13,278
$13,278
$13,278
$13,278
$15,787
$14,019
$15,787
$14,019
Not Available
Insurance
$5,716
$5,331
$6,317
$5,887
$6,574
$6,413
$6,752
$6,767
Not Available
Maintenance
$3,819
$4,161
$3,819
$3,925
$4,320
$4,388
$4,320
$4,388
Not Available
Repairs
$880
$880
$880
$880
$941
$792
$941
$792
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, vinyl
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, cloth
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, cloth
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black, cloth
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black/Nightshift Blue, leather
Jet Black/Umber, leather
Jet Black/Graystone, leather
Exterior
Sterling Gray Metallic
Black
Red Hot
Summit White
Sterling Gray Metallic
Black
Red Hot
Summit White
Slate Gray Metallic
Riptide Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Cypress Gray
Black
Red Hot
Summit White
Riptide Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Black
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Slate Gray Metallic
Riptide Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Cypress Gray
Black
Red Hot
Summit White
Slate Gray Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Cypress Gray
Black
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Sterling Gray Metallic
Cypress Gray
Black
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Riptide Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Cypress Gray
Black
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Slate Gray Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Cypress Gray
Black
Red Hot
Summit White
Slate Gray Metallic
Riptide Blue Metallic