How much does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost?

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a starting MSRP of $27,095, ranging up to $53,315 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Work Truck from $27,095; LS from $29,120; Custom from $32,955; LT from $33,170; Z71 LT from $38,590; LTZ from $41,250. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $23,398.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 12 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 come in?

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in 8 trims (50 total configurations) across Truck (Double Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (Regular Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

8 trims · 50 configurations · Truck (Double Cab), Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Regular Cab)

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$23,398

55 for sale · Starting MSRP $27,095 – $53,315

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 12 recalls on record

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for sale

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Work Truck

Total price (Work Truck MSRP)

$27,095

Typical monthly

$537/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trims

Work Truck
10 configurations
MSRP
$27,095 – $40,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,900 lbs
LS
10 configurations
MSRP
$29,120 – $41,890
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,900 lbs
Custom
2 configurations
MSRP
$32,955 – $36,935
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,400 lbs
LT
10 configurations
MSRP
$33,170 – $43,260
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,900 lbs
Z71 LT
5 configurations
MSRP
$38,590 – $45,170
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/22
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,600 lbs
LTZ
6 configurations
MSRP
$41,250 – $47,135
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
12,000 lbs
Z71 LTZ
3 configurations
MSRP
$45,640 – $48,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
11,800 lbs
High Country
4 configurations
MSRP
$49,740 – $53,315
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,300 lbs

Compare 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim specifications
Spec	Work Truck10 configurations	LS10 configurations	Custom2 configurations	LT10 configurations	Z71 LT5 configurations	LTZ6 configurations	Z71 LTZ3 configurations	High Country4 configurations
MSRP	$27,095 – $40,090	$29,120 – $41,890	$32,955 – $36,935	$33,170 – $43,260	$38,590 – $45,170	$41,250 – $47,135	$45,640 – $48,500	$49,740 – $53,315
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/24	18/24	18/24	18/24	17/22	16/23	16/22	16/23
Horsepower	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	355 hp	355 hp	355 hp
Torque	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft
Engine	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 gas	5.3L V8 gas	5.3L V8 gas
Seating	3	3	6	3	3	6	6	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	8,900 lbs	8,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	8,900 lbs	8,600 lbs	12,000 lbs	11,800 lbs	9,300 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 Truckflex-fuel (FFV)
LSflex-fuel (FFV)
Customflex-fuel (FFV)
LTflex-fuel (FFV)
Z71 LTflex-fuel (FFV)
LTZgas
Z71 LTZgas
High Countrygas
Fuel type: Work Truckflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LSflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Customflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LTflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Z71 LTflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LTZregular unleaded
Z71 LTZregular unleaded
High Countryregular unleaded
Cylinders: Work TruckV6
LSV6
CustomV6
LTV6
Z71 LTV6
LTZV8
Z71 LTZV8
High CountryV8
Displacement: Work Truck4.3 L
LS4.3 L
Custom4.3 L
LT4.3 L
Z71 LT4.3 L
LTZ5.3 L
Z71 LTZ5.3 L
High Country5.3 L
Horsepower: Work Truck285 hp
LS285 hp
Custom285 hp
LT285 hp
Z71 LT285 hp
LTZ355 hp
Z71 LTZ355 hp
High Country355 hp
Torque: Work Truck305 lb-ft
LS305 lb-ft
Custom305 lb-ft
LT305 lb-ft
Z71 LT305 lb-ft
LTZ383 lb-ft
Z71 LTZ383 lb-ft
High Country383 lb-ft
Transmission: Work Truck6-speed shiftable automatic
LS6-speed shiftable automatic
Custom6-speed shiftable automatic
LT6-speed shiftable automatic
Z71 LT6-speed shiftable automatic
LTZ8-speed shiftable automatic
Z71 LTZ8-speed shiftable automatic
High Country8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Work Truckrear wheel drive
LSrear wheel drive
Customrear wheel drive
LTrear wheel drive
Z71 LTfour wheel drive
LTZrear wheel drive
Z71 LTZfour wheel drive
High Countryrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Work TruckTruck (Regular Cab)
LSTruck (Regular Cab)
CustomTruck (Double Cab)
LTTruck (Regular Cab)
Z71 LTTruck (Regular Cab)
LTZTruck (Double Cab)
Z71 LTZTruck (Double Cab)
High CountryTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Work Truck2
LS2
Custom4
LT2
Z71 LT2
LTZ4
Z71 LTZ4
High Country4
Seating: Work Truck3
LS3
Custom6
LT3
Z71 LT3
LTZ6
Z71 LTZ6
High Country5
Length: Work Truck205.6 in
LS205.6 in
Custom230 in
LT205.6 in
Z71 LT205.6 in
LTZ230 in
Z71 LTZ230 in
High Country230 in
Width: Work Truck80 in
LS80 in
Custom80 in
LT80 in
Z71 LT80 in
LTZ80 in
Z71 LTZ80 in
High Country80 in
Height: Work Truck74 in
LS74 in
Custom73.9 in
LT74 in
Z71 LT74.1 in
LTZ73.9 in
Z71 LTZ73.9 in
High Country74.2 in
Wheelbase: Work Truck119 in
LS119 in
Custom143.5 in
LT119 in
Z71 LT119 in
LTZ143.5 in
Z71 LTZ143.5 in
High Country143.5 in
Ground clearance: Work Truck8.2 in
LS8.2 in
Custom8.5 in
LT8.2 in
Z71 LT8.6 in
LTZ8.5 in
Z71 LTZ8.9 in
High Country8.7 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Work Truck8,900 lbs
LS8,900 lbs
Custom9,400 lbs
LT8,900 lbs
Z71 LT8,600 lbs
LTZ12,000 lbs
Z71 LTZ11,800 lbs
High Country9,300 lbs
Max payload: Work Truck1,960 lbs
LS1,960 lbs
Custom1,860 lbs
LT1,960 lbs
Z71 LT1,860 lbs
LTZ1,860 lbs
Z71 LTZ1,810 lbs
High Country1,840 lbs
Curb weight: Work Truck4,517 lbs
LS4,517 lbs
Custom5,010 lbs
LT4,517 lbs
Z71 LT4,816 lbs
LTZ5,010 lbs
Z71 LTZ5,263 lbs
High Country5,037 lbs
Fuel tank: Work Truck26 gal
LS26 gal
Custom26 gal
LT26 gal
Z71 LT26 gal
LTZ26 gal
Z71 LTZ26 gal
High Country26 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Work Truck20
LS20
Custom20
LT20
Z71 LT19
LTZ19
Z71 LTZ18
High Country19
City MPG: Work Truck18
LS18
Custom18
LT18
Z71 LT17
LTZ16
Z71 LTZ16
High Country16
Highway MPG: Work Truck24
LS24
Custom24
LT24
Z71 LT22
LTZ23
Z71 LTZ22
High Country23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Work Truck	LS	Custom	LT	Z71 LT	LTZ	Z71 LTZ	High Country
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	4.3 L	4.3 L	4.3 L	4.3 L	4.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L
Horsepower	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	355 hp	355 hp	355 hp
Torque	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
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
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	2	4	2	2	4	4	4
Seating	3	3	6	3	3	6	6	5
Length	205.6 in	205.6 in	230 in	205.6 in	205.6 in	230 in	230 in	230 in
Width	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in
Height	74 in	74 in	73.9 in	74 in	74.1 in	73.9 in	73.9 in	74.2 in
Wheelbase	119 in	119 in	143.5 in	119 in	119 in	143.5 in	143.5 in	143.5 in
Ground clearance	8.2 in	8.2 in	8.5 in	8.2 in	8.6 in	8.5 in	8.9 in	8.7 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	8,900 lbs	8,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	8,900 lbs	8,600 lbs	12,000 lbs	11,800 lbs	9,300 lbs
Max payload	1,960 lbs	1,960 lbs	1,860 lbs	1,960 lbs	1,860 lbs	1,860 lbs	1,810 lbs	1,840 lbs
Curb weight	4,517 lbs	4,517 lbs	5,010 lbs	4,517 lbs	4,816 lbs	5,010 lbs	5,263 lbs	5,037 lbs
Fuel tank	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	20	20	19	19	18	19
City MPG	18	18	18	18	17	16	16	16
Highway MPG	24	24	24	24	22	23	22	23

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