How much does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost?

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a starting MSRP of $29,300, ranging up to $57,700 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Work Truck from $29,300; Custom from $36,500; LT from $40,300; Custom Trail Boss from $41,700; RST from $43,900; LT Trail Boss from $48,900. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $9,999.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tow?

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 come in?

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in 8 trims (35 total configurations) across Truck (Double Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (Regular Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

8 trims · 35 configurations · Truck (Double Cab), Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Regular Cab)

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$9,999

711 for sale · Starting MSRP $29,300 – $57,700

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 8 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)

$29,300

Typical monthly

$580/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trims

Work Truck
8 configurations
MSRP
$29,300 – $39,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,000 lbs
Custom
5 configurations
MSRP
$36,500 – $42,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,700 lbs
LT
6 configurations
MSRP
$40,300 – $46,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/23
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
348 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
11,600 lbs
Custom Trail Boss
3 configurations
MSRP
$41,700 – $44,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/18
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
6
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,500 lbs
RST
4 configurations
MSRP
$43,900 – $47,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/23
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
348 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
11,600 lbs
LT Trail Boss
3 configurations
MSRP
$48,900 – $51,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,600 lbs
LTZ
3 configurations
MSRP
$49,400 – $53,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
11,500 lbs
High Country
3 configurations
MSRP
$53,900 – $57,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,200 lbs

Compare 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim specifications
Spec	Work Truck8 configurations	Custom5 configurations	LT6 configurations	Custom Trail Boss3 configurations	RST4 configurations	LT Trail Boss3 configurations	LTZ3 configurations	High Country3 configurations
MSRP	$29,300 – $39,200	$36,500 – $42,500	$40,300 – $46,300	$41,700 – $44,400	$43,900 – $47,500	$48,900 – $51,800	$49,400 – $53,000	$53,900 – $57,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/21	16/21	20/23	14/18	20/23	16/21	17/23	17/23
Horsepower	285 hp	285 hp	310 hp	285 hp	310 hp	355 hp	355 hp	355 hp
Torque	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft
Engine	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	2.7L I4 gas	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	2.7L I4 gas	5.3L V8 gas	5.3L V8 gas	5.3L V8 gas
Seating	3	6	6	6	6	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	10,000 lbs	9,700 lbs	11,600 lbs	9,500 lbs	11,600 lbs	9,600 lbs	11,500 lbs	9,200 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)
Customflex-fuel (FFV)
LTgas
Custom Trail Bossflex-fuel (FFV)
RSTgas
LT Trail Bossgas
LTZgas
High Countrygas
Fuel type: Work Truckflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Customflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LTregular unleaded
Custom Trail Bossflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
RSTregular unleaded
LT Trail Bossregular unleaded
LTZregular unleaded
High Countryregular unleaded
Cylinders: Work TruckV6
CustomV6
LTI4
Custom Trail BossV6
RSTI4
LT Trail BossV8
LTZV8
High CountryV8
Displacement: Work Truck4.3 L
Custom4.3 L
LT2.7 L
Custom Trail Boss4.3 L
RST2.7 L
LT Trail Boss5.3 L
LTZ5.3 L
High Country5.3 L
Horsepower: Work Truck285 hp
Custom285 hp
LT310 hp
Custom Trail Boss285 hp
RST310 hp
LT Trail Boss355 hp
LTZ355 hp
High Country355 hp
Torque: Work Truck305 lb-ft
Custom305 lb-ft
LT348 lb-ft
Custom Trail Boss305 lb-ft
RST348 lb-ft
LT Trail Boss383 lb-ft
LTZ383 lb-ft
High Country383 lb-ft
Transmission: Work Truck6-speed shiftable automatic
Custom6-speed shiftable automatic
LT8-speed shiftable automatic
Custom Trail Boss6-speed shiftable automatic
RST8-speed shiftable automatic
LT Trail Boss10-speed shiftable automatic
LTZ8-speed shiftable automatic
High Country8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Work Truckrear wheel drive
Customrear wheel drive
LTrear wheel drive
Custom Trail Bossfour wheel drive
RSTrear wheel drive
LT Trail Bossfour wheel drive
LTZrear wheel drive
High Countryrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Work TruckTruck (Regular Cab)
CustomTruck (Double Cab)
LTTruck (Double Cab)
Custom Trail BossTruck (Double Cab)
RSTTruck (Crew Cab)
LT Trail BossTruck (Double Cab)
LTZTruck (Crew Cab)
High CountryTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Work Truck2
Custom4
LT4
Custom Trail Boss4
RST4
LT Trail Boss4
LTZ4
High Country4
Seating: Work Truck3
Custom6
LT6
Custom Trail Boss6
RST6
LT Trail Boss5
LTZ5
High Country5
Length: Work Truck229.5 in
Custom231.7 in
LT231.7 in
Custom Trail Boss231.7 in
RST231.7 in
LT Trail Boss231.7 in
LTZ231.7 in
High Country231.7 in
Width: Work Truck81.1 in
Custom81.2 in
LT81.2 in
Custom Trail Boss81.2 in
RST81.2 in
LT Trail Boss81.2 in
LTZ81.2 in
High Country81.2 in
Height: Work Truck75.6 in
Custom75.6 in
LT75.6 in
Custom Trail Boss78.5 in
RST75.5 in
LT Trail Boss78.5 in
LTZ75.5 in
High Country75.5 in
Wheelbase: Work Truck139.6 in
Custom147.5 in
LT147.5 in
Custom Trail Boss147.5 in
RST147.4 in
LT Trail Boss147.5 in
LTZ147.4 in
High Country147.4 in
Ground clearance: Work Truck8.2 in
Custom7.9 in
LT7.9 in
Custom Trail Boss10.9 in
RST7.9 in
LT Trail Boss10.9 in
LTZ7.9 in
High Country7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Work Truck10,000 lbs
Custom9,700 lbs
LT11,600 lbs
Custom Trail Boss9,500 lbs
RST11,600 lbs
LT Trail Boss9,600 lbs
LTZ11,500 lbs
High Country9,200 lbs
Max payload: Work Truck2,250 lbs
Custom2,040 lbs
LT2,190 lbs
Custom Trail Boss1,770 lbs
RST2,060 lbs
LT Trail Boss1,770 lbs
LTZ2,060 lbs
High Country2,060 lbs
Curb weight: Work Truck4,520 lbs
Custom4,730 lbs
LT4,693 lbs
Custom Trail Boss5,100 lbs
RST4,702 lbs
LT Trail Boss5,190 lbs
LTZ4,702 lbs
High Country4,800 lbs
Fuel tank: Work Truck28 gal
Custom24 gal
LT24 gal
Custom Trail Boss24 gal
RST24 gal
LT Trail Boss24 gal
LTZ24 gal
High Country24 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Work Truck17
Custom17
LT21
Custom Trail Boss16
RST21
LT Trail Boss18
LTZ19
High Country19
City MPG: Work Truck16
Custom16
LT20
Custom Trail Boss14
RST20
LT Trail Boss16
LTZ17
High Country17
Highway MPG: Work Truck21
Custom21
LT23
Custom Trail Boss18
RST23
LT Trail Boss21
LTZ23
High Country23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Work Truck	Custom	LT	Custom Trail Boss	RST	LT Trail Boss	LTZ	High Country
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	I4	V6	I4	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	4.3 L	4.3 L	2.7 L	4.3 L	2.7 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L
Horsepower	285 hp	285 hp	310 hp	285 hp	310 hp	355 hp	355 hp	355 hp
Torque	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	3	6	6	6	6	5	5	5
Length	229.5 in	231.7 in	231.7 in	231.7 in	231.7 in	231.7 in	231.7 in	231.7 in
Width	81.1 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in
Height	75.6 in	75.6 in	75.6 in	78.5 in	75.5 in	78.5 in	75.5 in	75.5 in
Wheelbase	139.6 in	147.5 in	147.5 in	147.5 in	147.4 in	147.5 in	147.4 in	147.4 in
Ground clearance	8.2 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	10.9 in	7.9 in	10.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	10,000 lbs	9,700 lbs	11,600 lbs	9,500 lbs	11,600 lbs	9,600 lbs	11,500 lbs	9,200 lbs
Max payload	2,250 lbs	2,040 lbs	2,190 lbs	1,770 lbs	2,060 lbs	1,770 lbs	2,060 lbs	2,060 lbs
Curb weight	4,520 lbs	4,730 lbs	4,693 lbs	5,100 lbs	4,702 lbs	5,190 lbs	4,702 lbs	4,800 lbs
Fuel tank	28 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	21	16	21	18	19	19
City MPG	16	16	20	14	20	16	17	17
Highway MPG	21	21	23	18	23	21	23	23

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