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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the best full-size pickup trucks on the road. Chevy has been making trucks for the past century and that know-how certainly shows in their latest model year of this bestselling truck. For one thing, this best-in-class model boasts a towing capacity. In this preview guide, we look at what’s new and what was good all along.

What’s New for 2020?

The Silverado 1500 is fresh off a top-to-bottom redesign that happened last year. But that doesn’t mean Chevy has stopped improving. The biggest news is that the 3-liter Duramax turbodiesel is now available as an option. Diesel enthusiasts know that better fuel economy is in the offing with engines like these, which is why the Silverado 1500 with Duramax gets a stellar 23 city miles and 33 highway miles per gallon, outstanding in this full-size class. The diesel engine gets 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque and is mated with an efficient 10-speed automatic transmission. What can this diesel engine do? How about 9,300 pounds of towing capability when properly configured? That ought to get the job done. The diesel engine is available on the LT, RST, LTZ and High Country trims.

In other 2020 news, the Silverado 1500 is getting cruise control, a much-requested feature, along with a new advanced trailering system with up to a whopping fifteen camera views. That means you get a bird’s eye and every other view--including one where the trailer seems to disappear--so you can maneuver just about any trailer, no matter how large.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine

Engines, Engines, Engines

One of the strengths of the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the sheer number of options. We’ve already discussed the new Duramax turbodiesel engine new this year. There’s also a V6, two V8s, and a turbocharged four-cylinder. That’s a total of five engines to choose from, so you get a truck that fits your kind of work. If you want quick acceleration, the 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 goes from zero to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds. If you want diesel, you know what to do.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hauling

Unmatched Strength

There’s another good reason to get the stronger V8. That way you get class-leading towing capacity. That’s right. As of 2020, the Chevy Silverado 1500 has taken home the trailering crown, towing loads of up to 13,400 pounds. The 10-speed transmission is smooth and efficient about moving through all the gears. And that 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque definitely gives the Chevy Silverado 1500 bragging rights. All in all, if you want the best in real-world work output, the 2020 Silverado 1500 is the best on the market today. And that’s saying something.

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2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison

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2024 Chevy Silverado HD

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Key Takeaways The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has not been redesigned but does have a few updates that make it worth getting a new truck. The 2024 Silverado is already available for order and you can choose from a variety of engines to get the job done. The Silverado 1500 starts at around $37,445, but can go up to about $65,000 for the High Country trim. Will the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 be redesigned? No, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will not be redesigned. This is because the half ton pickup was recently updated in 2022. Although we have not yet received the next generation of the Half-ton pickup, we will be getting a new one in 2025. GM President Mark Reuss recently stated the truck will be updated in 2025 in an investor presentation. Although the new vehicle has not dropped, there are a variety of changes introduced on the 2024 model year. The most interesting one is the turbocharged 4-cylinder 310 horsepower 2.7-liter engine “TurboMax.” Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have been made standard on every trim. A few packages have been made more available across trims. The Black Appearance package is now available on most trims and the Midnight Appearance package is available on the High-Country trim. One fun update for those who drive the V-8 420 horsepower 6.2 liter is the addition of an active exhaust. This exhaust gives your engine a more aggressive growl in sport mode and makes driving a bit more fun. Beyond that the pickup receives two new paint colors, Lakeshore Blue and Slate Gray. Can I order a 2024 Silverado? Yes, you can order a 2024 Silverado. Orders opened in the fall of 2023 for the 2024 model year vehicles. Fortunately, the Silverado is not like other vehicles and you do not have to rush to put an order in. Like most pickup trucks the Silverado is built around the engines that keep the wheels moving and keep you on the job. The first engine, the TurboMax is a turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.7 liter that outputs 310 horses and 420 pound-feet of torque. This engine might be the smallest, but it can still tow up to 9,500 pounds. The half-ton also has two V-8s on the lineup. The smaller outputs 355 horses out of a 5.3-liter engine. The second V-8 is a bit bigger displacing 6.2 liters with 420 horses and 460 pound-feet of torque. This is also the fastest engine on the lineup for those of you who need more speed in your life. With the hardest jobs in mind Chevrolet has a diesel engine available as well, which gets 305 horsepower out of a 3.0 liter inline-6 engine. This engine has 495 pound-feet of torque. The largest V-8 can tow up to 13,300 pounds, and the smaller can tow up to 11,500 pounds. The diesel engine is also capable of towing up to 13,300 pounds. How much does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost? The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck starts around $37,445 but unfortunately can be a bit bare. For those of you looking to run a fleet these would be the perfect trucks for your company, as they are built to get the job done at a great price, and can be equipped with whatever engine. The Silverado can also be quite luxurious if you look for the High Country trim you can get quite a bit of comfort starting around $65,000. The middle of the road trim is either the LT at around $49,000 or the Trail Boss around $52,500. Below are all the trims and their respective starting prices. Work Truck $37,445 Custom $44,245 LT $48,645 RST $52,045 Trail Boss $52,445 LTZ $59,195 High Country $64,495 Summary The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the truck of America. It's built from the ground up for your work site, for your family, or for your adventures. This truck works as hard as you do on site and is able to carry the tools you need to get the job done. Whether you need a work truck or a High Country truck, the Chevrolet is an amazing pickup for all.