Chevrolet Silverado 2018– car dimensions: 5885 mm long, 2063 mm wide and 1917 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,133 kg. Braked towing is 5,534 kg.
The cabin has a standard color touchscreen, either 7-inch on base trims or 8-inch on higher ones, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every model. Single-zone climate is base, dual-zone automatic comes on mid and upper grades. Cruise control is standard from Custom up or via package on Work Truck. Rear vision camera is standard. Parking sensors, blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist are available in packages on LT and above, standard on High Country.
Crew Cab short box holds 62.9 cubic feet or 1781 liters. The Durabed is wider at the floor than before with 12 fixed tie-downs rated to 500 pounds each. Optional movable tie-downs, bed power outlet and lighting add flexibility for loads.
Max braked towing reaches 12200 pounds or 5534 kg on properly equipped models with the 6.2L and Max Trailering Package. Crew Cab short-box figures commonly hit 11600 pounds or about 5260 kg with the 5.3L and package. Payload tops out near 2280 pounds or 1034 kg depending on cab, drive and options.
Max Trailering Package adds enhanced cooling radiator, heavier-duty rear springs, revised shocks, larger axle and trailer brake controller. Z71 package brings Rancho shocks and locking differential for work or off-road use. Available trailer cameras and in-vehicle app help with hitching and monitoring.
The cabin feels roomy with more rear legroom than the prior generation and a flat rear floor in Crew Cab models. Higher trims offer perforated leather seats that heat and ventilate up front plus heat in the rear outboard positions. Dual-zone climate control and a heated steering wheel appear on upper grades. Storage includes underseat bins and seatback pockets. The interior stays relatively quiet for a full-size truck.
Fuel tank holds 24 gallons on Crew Cab models.
Tire rotation and required services every 7,500 miles.
NHTSA overall rating 4 stars (4 front, 5 side, 4 rollover).
IIHS Good ratings in most crash tests. Marginal in passenger-side small overlap.
Standard dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags, head-curtain airbags, StabiliTrak with rollover mitigation, and Rear Vision Camera.
Fuel economy varies by engine and drivetrain. Published EPA figures for the 5.3L V8 with 8-speed automatic reach 16 city and 23 highway on 2WD models. The 2.7L turbo four-cylinder posts higher city numbers around 20 mpg in some configurations. Diesel and 6.2L options carry their own ratings once certified.
Servicing follows the oil-life monitor system. Required services including tire rotation occur every 7,500 miles or 12,000 km. Duralife brake rotors aim for longer life versus conventional designs. Capless fuel fill is standard.
Standard safety kit includes dual-stage frontal airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, head-curtain airbags for all outboard seats, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with trailer sway control and hill-start assist, plus a Rear Vision Camera. Available Safety Package adds park assist, blind-zone alert and rear cross-traffic alert. Safety Package II brings forward collision alert, lane keep assist, automatic braking and Safety Alert Seat on higher trims. NHTSA rates the truck 4 stars overall. IIHS awards Good scores in moderate overlap, side, roof strength and head restraints, with a Marginal score for the passenger-side small-overlap frontal test.
Keeping the truck involves following the maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual and using the built-in oil-life and tire-pressure monitors. Available features such as remote start and power tailgate ease daily use. The mixed-material body and stronger bed floor support long-term durability under work loads.
Length 5885 mm, Width 2063 mm, Height 1917 mm, Wheelbase 3745 mm (Silverado 2018-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chevrolet 2019 Silverado 1500 media/press kit/product guide, order guides.