Chevrolet Silverado 2018– car dimensions: 5353 mm long, 2063 mm wide and 1923 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,996 kg. Braked towing is 4,581 kg.
The cabin has a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on base trims, upgrading to 8-inch on higher ones. Single-zone climate is standard with dual-zone available on upper grades. Cruise control is optional on Work Truck and standard higher up. A rear vision camera is standard. Parking sensors, blind spot warning, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking come in available safety packages on mid to high trims.
The short box offers 62.9 cubic feet of cargo volume with a high-strength steel floor and 12 tie-downs rated to 500 lb each.
Max trailering reaches 10100 lb on Regular Cab 2WD with 5.3L V8 when properly equipped. Payload hits 2280 lb on base Regular Cab 2WD configs. Max Trailering Package adds enhanced cooling radiator, heavier-duty rear leaf springs and trailer brake controller. Z71 package brings reinforced off-road suspension elements.
The Regular Cab cabin seats three on a 40/20/40 split-bench with vinyl or cloth. Front headroom is 43.1 inches and legroom 44.5 inches. Base models use manual 4-way seat adjusters and single-zone air conditioning. Higher grades add 10-way power seats with lumbar, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The space feels open and practical for work use with a flat floor and simple controls.
Fuel tank holds 28.3 gallons on Regular Cab.
Oil life monitor triggers changes. tire rotation every 7,500 miles.
NHTSA overall rating 4 stars (4 frontal, 5 side, 4 rollover).
Standard dual-stage front airbags, side-impact and head-curtain airbags, StabiliTrak with rollover mitigation, trailer sway control, hill-start assist, and Rear Vision Camera.
Teen Driver standard. Safety Package with park assist, blind-zone and rear cross-traffic alert available on higher grades.
Engines include a 4.3L V6, 2.7L turbo four, 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8. EPA figures for the 5.3L with 8-speed automatic are 16 city and 23 highway on 2WD. Regular Cab carries a 28.3-gallon tank.
Follow the oil-life system for engine oil and filter changes, which can stretch toward a year under light use but requires service at least annually. Rotate tires and perform required checks every 7,500 miles. Cabin and engine air filters follow the schedule at later intervals.
Crash structure earns a 4-star NHTSA overall score. Standard kit covers the basics with multiple airbags, stability control and a rear camera. Optional packages add forward collision alert, lane keep assist, automatic braking and blind-spot monitoring on LTZ and High Country.
Keep up with the oil-life monitor and tire rotations to maintain the truck. Capless fuel fill and Duralife brake rotors help reduce some upkeep. Higher trims add more convenience features that ease daily ownership.
Length 5353 mm, Width 2063 mm, Height 1923 mm, Wheelbase 3213 mm (Silverado 2018 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chevrolet 2019 Silverado 1500 media/product guide.