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Trim Levels
ALL 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work TruckTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 3 | $29,300 | MyCar Score™72.5 | |
| Work Truck | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $33,200 | MyCar Score™71.3 | |
| LT | Truck (Double Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $40,300 | MyCar Score™71.2 | |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 3 | $33,900 | MyCar Score™71.1 | |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $35,600 | MyCar Score™70.7 | |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $42,700 | MyCar Score™70.6 | |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $35,900 | MyCar Score™70.5 | |
| Custom | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $36,500 | MyCar Score™70.4 | |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $43,000 | MyCar Score™70.4 | |
| RST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 21 | 310 | 6 | $43,900 | MyCar Score™70.3 | |
| Work Truck | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $36,500 | MyCar Score™70.2 | |
| Custom | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $38,900 | MyCar Score™69.9 | |
| LT | Truck (Double Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $43,600 | MyCar Score™69.8 | |
| RST | Truck (Double Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $44,600 | MyCar Score™69.6 | |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $38,900 | MyCar Score™69.5 | |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $39,200 | MyCar Score™69.5 | |
| Custom | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $39,800 | MyCar Score™69.4 | |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $46,300 | MyCar Score™69.1 | |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $49,400 | MyCar Score™69.1 | |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $46,000 | MyCar Score™69 | |
| RST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $47,500 | MyCar Score™68.8 | |
| Custom | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $42,200 | MyCar Score™68.7 | |
| Custom | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $42,500 | MyCar Score™68.7 | |
| RST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 2.7L | 20 | 310 | 6 | $47,200 | MyCar Score™68.7 | |
| Custom Trail Boss | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $41,700 | MyCar Score™68.5 | |
| LT Trail Boss | Truck (Double Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $48,900 | MyCar Score™68.3 | |
| Custom Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $44,100 | MyCar Score™67.9 | |
| High Country | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $53,900 | MyCar Score™67.9 | |
| Custom Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $44,400 | MyCar Score™67.8 | |
| LT Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $51,500 | MyCar Score™67.7 | |
| LT Trail Boss | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $51,800 | MyCar Score™67.6 | |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $53,000 | MyCar Score™67.6 | |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $52,700 | MyCar Score™67.5 | |
| High Country | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $57,400 | MyCar Score™66.7 | |
| High Country | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $57,700 | MyCar Score™66.7 |
Work Truck
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$29,300
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,200
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
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
$33,900
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,600
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,900
Drive
rear wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$36,500
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
$36,500
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$38,900
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
20
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$43,600
Drive
four wheel drive
RST
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
20
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,600
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$38,900
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,200
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,800
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$49,400
Drive
rear wheel drive
RST
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$47,500
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,200
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,500
Drive
four wheel drive
RST
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
310
Seats
6
MSRP
$47,200
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$41,700
Drive
four wheel drive
LT Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$48,900
Drive
four wheel drive
Custom Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,100
Drive
four wheel drive
High Country
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$53,900
Drive
rear wheel drive
Custom Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,400
Drive
four wheel drive
LT Trail Boss
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$51,500
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
$53,000
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$52,700
Drive
four wheel drive
High Country
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$57,400
Drive
four wheel drive
High Country
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$57,700
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Double Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
16–21 MPG
HP Range
285–355 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
10,000 lbs
Safety
4/5 stars
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2021 Silverado 1500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
229.5 in
Width
81.1 in
Height
75.6 in
Wheelbase
139.6 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
43.1 in
Front Legroom
44.5 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
10,000 lbs
Curb Weight
4,520 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?
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 Work Truck trim scores highest at 72.5 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 69 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. This is a competitive score for the segment.
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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