Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018 car dimensions: 5843 mm long, 2032 mm wide and 1884 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,241 kg. Braked towing is 5,443 kg.
The cabin is quieter than before with better materials and larger rear doors for easier access. Base models have manual climate control and a small display while higher trims add dual-zone automatic climate and an 8-inch MyLink touchscreen. Cruise control is standard. Parking sensors, rear camera, lane departure warning and forward collision alert come on higher trims or packages. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrive mid-generation on equipped MyLink systems. Low-speed automatic braking joins later packages.
Crew cab models offer a short box with 1512 litres or a longer box with 1728 litres of cargo volume. The roll-formed steel bed includes standard tie-downs and available CornerStep bumper plus under-rail LED lights for easier loading.
Maximum trailering reaches 5443 kg with the available Max Trailering Package on properly equipped V8 models. The package adds enhanced cooling, heavier-duty rear springs, a locking differential, trailer brake controller and revised shocks. Payload peaks near 910 kg depending on configuration.
Tow/Haul mode and trailer sway control are available to support work and hauling duties. Z71 packages add off-road suspension tuning for tougher conditions.
The cabin feels solid and refined with a quiet ride from triple-seal doors, sound-absorbing materials, and body mounts that cut vibration. Contoured seats use dual-firmness foam for lasting support that cuts fatigue on long drives. Crew cabs give nearly two extra inches of rear legroom plus under-seat storage and bigger doors for easy access. Higher trims add leather with heated and cooled front buckets plus 10- or 12-way power adjustments and an available heated steering wheel. Storage includes dual glove boxes, door pockets, and a roomy center console.
EPA fuel economy 18 city/24 hwy mpg with 4.3L V6 2WD. 16 city/23 hwy with 5.3L V8 2WD
2 years/24,000 miles scheduled maintenance covers oil changes, filter, tire rotation and multi-point inspection
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating. 5 stars frontal and side, 4 stars rollover
Standard dual-stage front airbags, front and rear head-curtain side airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, four-wheel ABS disc brakes, StabiliTrak with rollover mitigation, traction control, trailer sway control, hill start assist and tire pressure monitoring
Fuel economy reaches 18 city and 24 highway mpg on the 4.3L V6 two-wheel-drive models. The 5.3L V8 returns 16 city and 23 highway mpg in two-wheel drive, with a slight drop for four-wheel drive. All engines use direct injection and cylinder deactivation for efficiency.
Scheduled maintenance is covered for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles and includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Oil-life monitoring helps set change intervals based on driving conditions.
The truck earns a 5-star overall NHTSA rating with top marks in frontal and side crashes. Standard equipment includes multiple airbags for all outboard seats, StabiliTrak stability control with rollover mitigation, four-wheel disc ABS, traction control, trailer sway control and a tire-pressure monitor. Available Driver Alert Package adds forward collision alert, lane departure warning and a vibrating safety alert seat.
Keeping the truck means following the oil-life system and the free early maintenance schedule. The high-strength steel cab and hydroformed frame support long-term durability while the quieter cabin and comfortable seats make daily driving and long hauls less tiring.
Length 5843 mm, Width 2032 mm, Height 1884 mm, Wheelbase 3645 mm (Silverado 1500 2014–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Specifications supplies length, width, 2WD height, The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 order guide, the 2018 Chevrolet product guide states six standard air bags and vented front and rear Duralife rotors.