LIKES
- So many Silverado choices
- Potent engine range
- Good standard safety features
- Modern interior
- ZR2 Bison model
DISLIKES
- Overlooked base models
- Cinder block body
- Expensive top trims
- Leaf springs remain
BUYING TIP
- The 2023 Silverado LT comes with key convenience, safety, and tech features for about $53,000, but Super Cruise is only available on High Country models.
Nine trims, four engines, three cabs, and three bed sizes allow the 2023 Silverado to appeal to a wide range of shoppers.
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500? What does it compare to?
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size pickup truck squares off against the bestselling Ford F-150, the smooth Ram 1500, the fresh Toyota Tundra, and the basic Nissan Titan.
Is the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 a good truck?
Refreshed last year with a modern interior and improved standard safety and convenience features, the 2023 Silverado 1500 earns a TCC Rating of 6.0 out of 10.It lacks the electrified powertrain options of the F-150 and Tundra, at least until next year’s arrival of the Silverado EV.
What's new for the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500?
Chevy boosts the ZR2 off-road truck with a ZR2 Bison model that adds more protective elements such as steel rock rails and five skid plates, among other upgrades. Chevy also revises its 3.0-liter turbodiesel that now makes 495 lb-ft of torque and can tow up to 13,300 pounds.
Except for the turbodiesel, the three other powertrains carry over, starting with a base 2.7-liter turbo-4 that makes 310 hp and 430 lb-ft. It uses an 8-speed automatic and rear- or four-wheel drive, and it’s a pleasure to drive: quick, quiet, and efficient, though it comes up short of everyday towing needs. Chevy (and GMC) are the only truck makers offering two V-8 engine options, and the Silverado can be had with either a 5.3-liter V-8 that makes 355 hp and 383 lb-ft or a 6.2-liter V-8 that puts out 420 hp and 460 lb-ft. The big boss is limited to mid-grade and above trims and comes only with four-wheel drive. It can tow up to 13,300 pounds, same as the revised turbodiesel. The V-8s and diesel have a smooth 10-speed automatic, and cylinder deactivation on the V-8s aids with fuel economy, but 17 mpg combined with 4WD will be costly at the pump.
The ZR2 and Bison only come in the crew cab body style with four-wheel drive. Most Silverado owners will opt for the roomy crew cab and short bed, but a two-door regular cab with a long or standard bed, or a four-door extended cab with only a standard bed, are offered. An available 6-way power tailgate creates more versatility for loading, and the beds have up to 12 tow hooks. An available trailering system offers 15 different camera angles, and GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system can be used while towing on limited access highways.
Crash-test results suggest occupants will be well protected in the event of a crash, and standard driver-assist features such as automatic emergency braking and active lane control limit the risk of crashes.
How much does the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 cost?
Offered in ten trim levels, the 2023 Silverado starts with a Work Truck and regular cab with a standard bed that costs $37,345, including a $1,795 destination fee. Standard gear includes 17-inch painted steel wheels, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth for two devices simultaneously, and 40/20/40-split flip-up rear seats. Four-wheel drive runs anywhere from $3,300 to $4,600 more.
A well-equipped LT with a crew cab and short bed costs about $53,000 and has a 10-way power driver seat, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 13.4-inch touchscreen powered by Google. The new ZR2 Bison with standard four-wheel drive tops the lineup at about $78,500.
Where is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 made?
Styling
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado wears the hallmarks of a modern truck with premium ambitions.
Is the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 a good-looking truck?
Refreshed last year, the 2023 Silverado softens its cinder block bod with more sculpted ends. Chevy paid attention where the Silverado most needed it by completely overhauling the interior with a broad, horizontal dash housing all the tech of the modern truck. The relaxed fascia and modern interior each earn a point to a 7.
The face of the Silverado is less imposing in rearview mirrors, and that’s a good thing. One bar stamped with the Chevy bow tie in the middle spans the slotted grille and stretches like a barbell weighted on either end by daytime running lights. Dirty Harry headlights squint above the DRLs, and the ZR2 models flex steel skid plates and ribbed hoods.
Performance
An updated turbodiesel balances the Silverado range between a turbo-4 and two V-8 options.
With four engine choices, including the revised turbodiesel, the Silverado’s engine options impress in their own right, showing instead that many sizes fit one, instead of one size fitting all. That earns a point, but a point is lost for the rear leaf spring suspension that lacks the refinement of the independent rear suspension found in the Ram 1500 and F-150 Lightning. It’s a 5.
How fast is the Chevrolet Silverado?
It depends on the engine. Chevrolet introduces a more potent 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine this year, with output increasing from 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque to 305 hp and 495 lb-ft. We’ll report back on this highway towing champ once we test it.
The volume 5.3-liter V-8 still produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft. It makes less torque than the turbo-4, but can cost about $1,500 more, depending on the model. The big 6.2-liter V-8 comes with standard 4WD and makes 420 hp and 460 lb-ft, which is less torque than the new turbodiesel. Max towing of 13,300 pounds is the same for the bigger V-8 and the turbodiesel.
Those three engines pair with a seamless 10-speed automatic with overdrive gears and a first gear seemingly for start-up only. It’s quick enough to be unnoticeable with a light throttle, but it lets leadfoots dig deeper into the RPM range when needed.
The Silverado still has an independent front suspension and rear leaf spring suspension that can be bouncy when unladen. ZR2 models have position-sensitive shocks that adapt to the terrain and spool valves with three different compression profiles for higher-speed overlanding and rock crawling.
Rear-wheel drive comes standard, but 4WD and a 2-speed transfer case is available throughout the lineup. The 6.2-liter only comes with 4WD.
ZR2 Bison
Following last year’s addition of the ZR2, the Silverado follows in the rutted footsteps of the mid-size Colorado with an even more off-road capable ZR2 Bison intended to keep up with the F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX. Powered by the 6.2-liter V-8 with four-wheel drive, the Silverado ZR2 Bison teams up with outfitter American Expedition Vehicles for more bash protection than on the ZR2. Steel bumpers at both ends feature integrated recovery points and step pads, and the Bison has steel rock rails, and five underbody skid plates protecting the front and rear locking differentials, transfer case, and fuel tank. Black 18-inch wheels are wrapped with 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires.
Towing and payload
Based on engine and bed size, the towing capacity and payload of the 2023 Silverado varies. The turbo-4 Silverado with rear-wheel drive tows up to 9,500 pounds with the regular cab and long bed and hauls 2,189 pounds. On the other end of the spectrum, the 6.2-liter V-8 extended cab and the updated turbodiesel with either a crew or extended cab can tow up to 13,300 lb with the Max Trailering package. Payload maxes out at 2,443 pounds with the regular cab and long bed in rear-wheel drive.
Comfort & Quality
Roomy cabs, large beds, and ample cargo volume distinguish the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
The Silverado offers the largest beds with the most cargo volume in the full-size pickup class, and innovative features ranging from the bumper step to a 6-way power tailgate make it one of the most useful trucks, provided you can get in and out of the high bed. That utility earns it a point, as does its spacious crew cab. It’s a 7 here.
Chevy cleaned up the interior of the Silverado last year to give it a more premium feel apace with the competition on all but the Work and Custom truck grades. Available with leather upholstery, the LT and above come with power front seats and lumbar support, as well as good cushioning and bolstering that accommodates a range of frames.
Extended and crew cab models have six seat belts, but only the crew cab transports four adults in comfort. The crew cab doubles as a family vehicle with up to 43.4 inches of rear legroom, so traveling with five might be roomier than in some three-row crossovers, especially with all the storage pockets, including an available underseat storage to stow long items.
When it comes to luxe trucks, Chevy won’t let the GMC Sierra Denali roll down the red carpet solo. The fit and finish of the High Country upgrades the Silverado to the executive class
Safety
Standard driver-assist features, as well as physics, protect inhabitants of the 2023 Silverado 1500.
How safe is the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2023 Silverado crew cab earned mostly good crash-test scores, though testing of regular and extended cab models remains incomplete. It earns a point for its five-star safety rating, though both the IIHS and the NHTSA dinged it for frontal crash protection. The Silverado earns another point for its standard driver-assist features, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, active lane control, and automatic high beams. Optional driver-assist features such as GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system earn it another point. It’s an 8.
An available surround-view camera system and an Advance Trailering System offer up to 15 views to help trailering and off-roading alike, and some of the equipment is used for an updated version of Super Cruise that enables hands-free driving on more than 400,000 miles of mapped divided highways in the U.S. and Canada. An evolution of adaptive cruise control, Super Cruise represents the most sophisticated and safe hands-free highway driving system on the market. It can be sweet relief for Silverado owners who log lots of highway miles, with or without a trailer.
Features
The Silverado climbs new heights with the ZR2 Bison package.
The 2023 Silverado can be configured with ten available trims, three cab sizes, and three bed options. Standard equipment includes keyless entry, power locks and windows, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth for two devices simultaneously. That’s not bad for a basic Work Truck that costs $37,395. Four-wheel drive adds anywhere between $3,300 and $4,600.
The Silverado earns points for its relative value, extensive options list, and an intuitive infotainment system for a 9 overall. It misses a perfect 10 for its basic 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, but the first year of scheduled maintenance is included.
Which Chevy Silverado should I buy?
How much is a fully loaded 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500?
The new ZR2 Bison off-road truck with standard four-wheel drive ascends to king of the Silverado hill at $78,490. In addition to the mechanical upgrades listed in the Performance section, it has 18-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch mud terrain tires and a 6-way power tailgate.
Fuel Economy
The 2023 Silverado’s new turbodiesel gets more efficient around town.
Is the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 good on gas?
Relative to its size and cinder-block shape, the Silverado tries for efficiency. The 5.3-liter with a 10-speed is the most popular engine, and it has an EPA rating of 17 mpg city, 21 highway, and 19 combined with RWD or 16/20/17 with 4WD. That’s the same rating as the 6.2-liter with standard 4WD, which is impressive for an engine of that size in a vehicle this size. Still, it’s only a 1 on our scale.
The base turbo-4 that replaced the V-6 last year outperforms it with an EPA rating of 19/ 22/20 mpg rear-wheel drive. That would be 2 on our scale. Four-wheel drive lowers it 2 mpg. Mud terrain tires lower it another 2 mpg with most powertrains.
The estimates factor in active cylinder deactivation that shuts down a certain number of V-8 cylinders when cruising or otherwise not needed. The ZR2 conquers terrain and disposable income alike, at 14/17/15 mpg.
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