Dec 12, 2019

When you’re in the market for a versatile and durable truck with plenty of power and precision performance, look no further than the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. This workhorse is designed to get the job done whether you’re driving for business or pleasure. 

  1. Trims (Exterior)

The 2019 Silverado makes it easy to find the truck of your dreams with a choice of eight trims. These include the Work Truck, Silverado Custom, LT, RST, Silverado Custom Trail Boss, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, and High Country. Each offers a variety of standard features designed to accommodate driver and passenger needs and preferences, and, depending on the trim, the option of regular (8-feet), crew (5.75-feet), or double cab (6.6-feet box) design.

  1. Power 

The 2019 Silverado 1500 isn’t lacking in power. Standard on the Work Truck, Silverado Custom, Silverado Custom Trail Boss is a gas-fueled 4.3-liter V-6 producing 285 horsepower and supported by a six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and auto-manual. The trim is available with a 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrain.

The LT and RST run on a 2.7-liter I-4 with an eight-speed automatic transmission with OD and auto manual, which produces 310 horsepower. The LTZ, LT Trail Boss, and High Country trims are powered by a 5.3-liter V-8 producing an impressive 355 horsepower and supported by an 8-speed automatic with overdrive and auto-manual transmission. There’s also a 3.0-liter I-6 diesel engine producing 277 horsepower available on select trims.

  1. Performance

For performance, the Silverado 1500 relies on its many standard and optional features to provide a confident driving experience. Just a few of these features include rack and pinion steering, gas-pressurized front shocks for a smooth ride, front independent short and long arm suspension equipped with an anti-roll bar, rigid axle rear leaf suspension, and a choice of 18-, 20-, and 22-inch wheels for a firm grip on the road. For driver assistance, the 1500 provides cruise control with steering wheel controls, tilt steering wheel, power steering, and speed-sensing steering.

The 1500 has excellent towing power for each trim such as the LT with a towing capacity of 6,900 pounds. It goes up from there with the Work Truck’s towing capacity of 7,900 pounds, 9,700 pounds for the Trail Boss, and 9,900 pounds for the LTZ.

  1. Interior Features

With seating for five to six with cloth or leather upholstery, the well-planned interior offers comfort and convenience. Available features include 4-way seat adjustments for the driver and passengers, front split-bench 40-20-20 seats, driver lumbar support, height-adjustable driver seat, and manual reclining passenger and driver seats.

The 1500 trims will keep you entertained and connected no matter where the road takes you. A few of the standard features, depending on the trim, include AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, Chevrolet 4G LTE internet access, first row LCD monitor, primary touch screen monitor, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, one or two 12-volt DC power outlets to keep devices charged, and one to four USB ports for connectivity.

To help narrow down the field of Silverado 1500 trims to the one that suits your needs, schedule a test drive of each truck to get a feel behind the wheel.