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Trim Levels
ALL 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTTop Rated | Truck (Double Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $40,300 | MyCar Score™58.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 3 | $29,300 | MyCar Score™58.5 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $42,700 | MyCar Score™58.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $43,000 | MyCar Score™58.1 | Look Up VIN |
| RST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $43,900 | MyCar Score™58.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $33,200 | MyCar Score™57.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 3 | $33,900 | MyCar Score™57.7 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Double Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $43,600 | MyCar Score™57.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $35,600 | MyCar Score™57.5 | Look Up VIN |
| RST | Truck (Double Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $44,600 | MyCar Score™57.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $36,500 | MyCar Score™57.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $35,900 | MyCar Score™57.4 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $49,400 | MyCar Score™57.3 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $46,300 | MyCar Score™57.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $36,500 | MyCar Score™57.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $38,900 | MyCar Score™57.1 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $46,000 | MyCar Score™57.1 | Look Up VIN |
| RST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $47,500 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| RST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $47,200 | MyCar Score™56.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $39,200 | MyCar Score™56.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $38,900 | MyCar Score™56.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $39,800 | MyCar Score™56.7 | Look Up VIN |
| High Country | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $53,900 | MyCar Score™56.6 | Look Up VIN |
| LT Trail Boss | Truck (Double Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $48,900 | MyCar Score™56.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $42,500 | MyCar Score™56.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $42,200 | MyCar Score™56.3 | Look Up VIN |
| LT Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $51,500 | MyCar Score™56.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $53,000 | MyCar Score™56.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LT Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $51,800 | MyCar Score™56.1 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $52,700 | MyCar Score™56.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom Trail Boss | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $41,700 | MyCar Score™56 | Look Up VIN |
| High Country | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $57,700 | MyCar Score™55.9 | Look Up VIN |
| High Country | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $57,400 | MyCar Score™55.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $44,100 | MyCar Score™55.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Custom Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $44,400 | MyCar Score™55.6 | Look Up VIN |
LT
Top RatedBody
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
21
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,300
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$29,300
Drive
rear wheel drive
RST
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
21
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$43,900
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,200
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$33,900
Drive
four wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
20
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$43,600
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,600
Drive
rear wheel drive
RST
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
20
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,600
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$36,500
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,900
Drive
rear wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$49,400
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$36,500
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$38,900
Drive
rear wheel drive
RST
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$47,200
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,200
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$38,900
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,800
Drive
four wheel drive
High Country
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$53,900
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$48,900
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,500
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,200
Drive
four wheel drive
LT Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$51,500
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$53,000
Drive
four wheel drive
LT Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$51,800
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$52,700
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$41,700
Drive
four wheel drive
High Country
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$57,700
Drive
four wheel drive
High Country
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$57,400
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,100
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,400
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Double Cab), Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
16–21 MPG
HP Range
285–355 HP
Seating
Up to 6
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
11,600 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2021 Silverado 1500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
231.7 in
Width
81.2 in
Height
75.6 in
Wheelbase
147.5 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
43 in
Front Legroom
44.5 in
Rear Headroom
39.9 in
Rear Legroom
35.2 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
11,600 lbs
Curb Weight
4,693 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD
NHTSA Overall
★★★★☆(4/5)Frontal Crash
★★★★☆(4/5)Side Crash
★★★★★(5/5)Side Pole
★★★★★(5/5)Rollover
★★★★☆(4/5)Open Recalls
8 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Rear Seat Space
Rear headroom: 39.9″
Rear legroom: 35.2″
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
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Common Questions
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?▾
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 8 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?▾
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gets 16–21 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the LT trim scores highest at 58.6 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good used car?▾
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 57 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranged from $29,300 to $57,700. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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