How much does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost?

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a starting MSRP of $19,375, ranging up to $47,305 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Work Truck from $19,375; LT from $26,490; LS from $27,820; LTZ from $34,360; Base from $38,020. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $4,995.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 10,700 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 come in?

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in 5 trims (40 total configurations) across Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (Extended Cab) and Truck (Regular Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5 trims · 40 configurations · Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Regular Cab)

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$4,995

1747 for sale · Starting MSRP $19,375 – $47,305

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for sale

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Work Truck

Total price (Work Truck MSRP)

$19,375

Typical monthly

$384/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-02). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trims

Work Truck
12 configurations
MSRP
$19,375 – $32,205
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
195 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,200 lbs
LT
12 configurations
MSRP
$26,490 – $34,295
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/19
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.8L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,200 lbs
LS
4 configurations
MSRP
$27,820 – $33,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/19
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.8L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,700 lbs
LTZ
8 configurations
MSRP
$34,360 – $41,355
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/20
Horsepower
315 hp
Torque
338 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,700 lbs
Base
4 configurations
MSRP
$38,020 – $47,305
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/22
Horsepower
332 hp
Torque
367 lb-ft
Engine
6L V8 hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,100 lbs

Compare 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim specifications
Spec	Work Truck12 configurations	LT12 configurations	LS4 configurations	LTZ8 configurations	Base4 configurations
MSRP	$19,375 – $32,205	$26,490 – $34,295	$27,820 – $33,190	$34,360 – $41,355	$38,020 – $47,305
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/20	14/19	14/19	14/20	21/22
Horsepower	195 hp	295 hp	295 hp	315 hp	332 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	338 lb-ft	367 lb-ft
Engine	4.3L V6 gas	4.8L V8 gas	4.8L V8 gas	5.3L V8 gas	6L V8 hybrid
Seating	3	3	6	5	6
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	8,200 lbs	8,200 lbs	6,700 lbs	9,700 lbs	6,100 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Work Truckgas
LTgas
LSgas
LTZgas
Basehybrid
Fuel type: Work Truckregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
LSregular unleaded
LTZregular unleaded
Baseregular unleaded
Cylinders: Work TruckV6
LTV8
LSV8
LTZV8
BaseV8
Displacement: Work Truck4.3 L
LT4.8 L
LS4.8 L
LTZ5.3 L
Base6 L
Horsepower: Work Truck195 hp
LT295 hp
LS295 hp
LTZ315 hp
Base332 hp
Torque: Work Truck260 lb-ft
LT305 lb-ft
LS305 lb-ft
LTZ338 lb-ft
Base367 lb-ft
Transmission: Work Truck4-speed automatic
LT4-speed automatic
LS4-speed automatic
LTZ4-speed automatic
Base4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Work Truckrear wheel drive
LTrear wheel drive
LSrear wheel drive
LTZrear wheel drive
Baserear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Work TruckTruck (Regular Cab)
LTTruck (Regular Cab)
LSTruck (Extended Cab)
LTZTruck (Extended Cab)
BaseTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Work Truck2
LT2
LS4
LTZ4
Base4
Seating: Work Truck3
LT3
LS6
LTZ5
Base6
Length: Work Truck205.6 in
LT205.6 in
LS230.2 in
LTZ220.3 in
Base229.9 in
Width: Work Truck79.9 in
LT79.9 in
LS79.9 in
LTZ79.9 in
Base80 in
Height: Work Truck73.6 in
LT73.6 in
LS73.9 in
LTZ73.8 in
Base73.8 in
Wheelbase: Work Truck119 in
LT119 in
LS143.5 in
LTZ133.9 in
Base143.5 in
Ground clearance: Work Truck7.7 in
LT7.7 in
LS8.9 in
LTZ9 in
Base9 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Work Truck8,200 lbs
LT8,200 lbs
LS6,700 lbs
LTZ9,700 lbs
Base6,100 lbs
Max payload: Work Truck1,842 lbs
LT1,842 lbs
LS1,373 lbs
LTZ1,414 lbs
Base1,459 lbs
Curb weight: Work Truck4,558 lbs
LT4,558 lbs
LS5,027 lbs
LTZ4,986 lbs
Base5,641 lbs
Fuel tank: Work Truck26 gal
LT26 gal
LS26 gal
LTZ26 gal
Base26 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Work Truck17
LT16
LS16
LTZ16
Base21
City MPG: Work Truck15
LT14
LS14
LTZ14
Base21
Highway MPG: Work Truck20
LT19
LS19
LTZ20
Base22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Work Truck	LT	LS	LTZ	Base
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	hybrid
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	4.3 L	4.8 L	4.8 L	5.3 L	6 L
Horsepower	195 hp	295 hp	295 hp	315 hp	332 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	338 lb-ft	367 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	2	4	4	4
Seating	3	3	6	5	6
Length	205.6 in	205.6 in	230.2 in	220.3 in	229.9 in
Width	79.9 in	79.9 in	79.9 in	79.9 in	80 in
Height	73.6 in	73.6 in	73.9 in	73.8 in	73.8 in
Wheelbase	119 in	119 in	143.5 in	133.9 in	143.5 in
Ground clearance	7.7 in	7.7 in	8.9 in	9 in	9 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	8,200 lbs	8,200 lbs	6,700 lbs	9,700 lbs	6,100 lbs
Max payload	1,842 lbs	1,842 lbs	1,373 lbs	1,414 lbs	1,459 lbs
Curb weight	4,558 lbs	4,558 lbs	5,027 lbs	4,986 lbs	5,641 lbs
Fuel tank	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	16	16	16	21
City MPG	15	14	14	14	21
Highway MPG	20	19	19	20	22

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