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The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado comes with more technology and options than ever before. We take a look at its towing capacity, trim levels, and more.
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What’s New for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Since we reviewed the 2022 Silverado, the new truck gains a stronger diesel engine. For the first time in a long time, we’re really impressed by its incredible interior infotainment technology, off-road capability, and a high degree of configurability. GM’s cool SuperCruise technology is also back for 2023 in the top-level trim of the Silverado.
The Breakdown
Fantastic off-road
Great engine choices
Dapper styling
Expensive
Poor fuel economy
Lacking safety equipment
A Silverado trim for every buyer
2023 Chevrolet Specs
- 310 horsepower from base engine
- 420 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 9 available trims
- 5’8”, 6’6”, 8’ available truck bed
- Great 13.4-inch infotainment screen
- Standard automatic emergency braking
- 3-year limited warranty coverage
- Towing capacity of 13,300 lbs
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain
Driving the Chevrolet Silverado is mostly an easy breezy affair. The standard 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine is surprisingly capable and smooth. It makes 310 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Above it are three other options though. A 5.3-liter V8 develops 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque while a larger 6.2-liter V8 is factory-rated at 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines are enjoyable in their own way. The smaller 5.3-liter engine is more lively than the four-cylinder and offers better towing capacity. The 6.2-liter V8 is downright fun to drive and sounds good too. Finally, a 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine makes 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque. It’s focused on efficiency and towing capacity and achieves both quite nicely.
If there’s any detraction to the Silverado it’s the fact that it’s just a huge vehicle. Getting it in and out of normal-sized spaces in parking lots or residential streets can prove tricky. In addition, it rides great for a truck but without the Multimatic DSSV dampers found in the ZR2 trim, it still rides noticeably rougher than most modern SUVs or even RAM’s 1500 pickup truck.
Where we love the Silverado most is off-road though. The new Bison package available on the top trim is exceptional off-road. It gives the driver complete confidence that they’ll be able to get as deep into the wilderness as they’d like without any worry about if they’ll be capable of getting back to civilization.
Towing & Payload
At the very most, the Silverado can tow up to 13,300 pounds. To accomplish that, it’ll need either the 6.2-liter V8 engine or the 3.0-liter diesel. It’ll also need the Max Trailering Package. Towing a fifth wheel drops that rating by a couple of thousand pounds. That’s not bad compared to rivals but the Ford F-150 can tug more. Payload capacity is capped at 2,280 pounds.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel Economy & MPG
With so many body sizes and engines to choose from, fuel economy ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado are all over the map. The best of the bunch is the two-wheel drive diesel which gets an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 23 in the city and 33 on the highway. The least efficient version is either of the V8s paired with 4WD and mud tires. In that configuration, you can expect about 14 mpg in the city and 18 on the highway.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
The WT and Custom trim levels of the Silverado each have the same old-school cheaper interior bits that we’ve come to despise but let’s be clear, they’re functional, hard to break, and easy to clean. Beyond those trims, the Silverado is now in a new level of class that it hasn’t had for years.
The revamped dash looks phenomenal and the switchgear both looks good and feels good to use. Sure, there are some minor gripes like the lack of a tilt and telescoping steering wheel in some trims but no vehicle is perfect.
The seating itself is comfortable and supportive throughout the cabin. We especially like the bucket seats available on upper trim levels too. Visibility is about average for the segment which makes use of the available cameras all the more important. The climate control is more than sufficient but can at times be noisy when the fan is turned up.
There are a number of power ports available in the Silverado as well. That includes a 120-volt outlet both in the cabin and in the bed along with numerous USB ports and a standard 12-volt outlet in the front console as well.
Entertainment & Technology
The technology suite found in the new Silverado is by far the best that it’s ever had. The standard 7-inch infotainment screen is thankfully restrained to only the bottom trim levels and the larger 13.4-inch unit is impressive. It’s fast, featureful, easy to understand, and comes with physical buttons and knobs to make operation even easier.
The integration of Google, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa opens up even more flexibility for buyers and we appreciate that. The sound system is in general just fine. If there’s anything that Chevrolet can improve upon, that’s it. We also love the heads-up display which is helpful for navigating.
Safety Features
The Silverado has a five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA but failed to win any awards for safety with the IIHS. We’re also a bit dismayed at how few advanced driver safety aids are offered as standard equipment in the Silverado. This is a big and at times unwieldy vehicle. Chevrolet would do better to offer it with features like its trailer blind spot monitor, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist across the entire lineup instead of making buyers pay extra for them.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims & Pricing
Chevrolet offers the Silverado in nine trims with four engines and either rear or four-wheel drive available amongst them. Five cab and box styles are available. They are regular cab with a standard bed, regular cab with a long bed, double cab with a standard bed, or a crew cab with a choice of either a short or standard bed.
WT – $43,895
The base WT or Work Truck starts out with the 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, push-button start, 17-inch steel wheels, black bumpers, manual mirrors, manually-adjustable seats, a 3.5-inch digital driver information screen, a 7-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along with six speakers. Safety equipment includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane-departure warning, and a rear-seat reminder. The 5.3-liter V8 is available at this trim level.
Custom – $47,795
The Custom trim adds rubberized floor mats, a rear window defogger, remote start, cloth upholstery, a trailering package, USB power ports, rear camera hitch guidance, cruise control, a 120-volt power outlet, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a powered tailgate, heated mirrors, body-colored bumpers, and 20-inch wheels. The Custom is only available with the four-cylinder engine.
LT – $52,295
Step up to the LT and the diesel becomes an available option along with the 5.3-liter V8. In addition, it gets 17-inch aluminum wheels, a full-sized spare, body-colored door handles, chrome bumpers, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted controls, heated front seats, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a 120-volt power outlet in the bed, LED headlights, a 12.3-inch driver information center, and a 13.4-inch infotainment system
Custom Trail Boss – $53,695
This trim adds 4WD as standard and the off-road-ready suspension from the Z71. That includes a factory 2-inch lift kit, Rancho monotube shocks, and improved approach and departure angles. Other highlights include a two-speed transfer case, hill descent control, skid plates, and 18-inch wheels with mud-terrain tires. At the same time, it loses features like the heated steering wheel and seats from the LT.
RST – $54,895
The RST trim is the first to use the 5.3-liter V8 as its base engine. Along with it, the RST gets black recovery hooks, an auxiliary transmission oil cooler, 18-inch all-season tires, a black grille, LED tail lights, and painted mirror caps.
LTZ – $59,095
This semi-luxury-focused trim also comes with the 5.3-liter V8 and adds a trailer brake controller, rear cross-traffic emergency braking, 20-inch wheels, chrome bumpers, chrome mirror caps, chrome door handles, front bucket seats, automatic wipers, a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and powered outside mirrors, a center console between the front seats, a powered steering column, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, and a wireless charging pad.
LT Trail Boss – $59,895
The LT Trail Boss is only available with 4WD but has access to all four engine options. It starts with the 2.7-liter four-cylinder and the same off-road goodies from the Custom Trail Boss but also gets 18-inch gloss black wheels, a black grille, body-colored door handles, painted mirror caps, and a manual tilt and telescoping steering column.
In addition, it adds back the luxury features from the LT including heated seats, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, and a rear-window defogger.
High Country – $63,995
The High Country comes with the 5.3-liter V8 but the diesel is also available. It gets 20-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, a power-sliding rear window, chrome recovery hooks, dual-exhaust, perforated leather upholstery, and a bed-view camera. GM’s SuperCruise semi-autonomous driving technology is available on this trim level for $2,200.
ZR2 – $73,395
The top trim ZR2 only comes with the 6.2-liter V8 and four-wheel drive. It’s by some measure the most capable off-road Silverado available. That’s due to features like locking differentials, Multimatic DSSV dampers, 18-inch wheels with BFG mud-terrain tires, along with all-weather floor liners throughout the cabin.
Other features include rear park assist and access to the Bison package. It takes things to another level with a Multi-Flex tailgate, AEV stamped-steel bumpers, heavy-duty cast recovery points, and a multitude of skid plates.
Warranties
Chevy offers the same three-year or 36,000-mile limited warranty on every Silverado. To compliment it, these trucks also have powertrain coverage for five years or 60,000 miles. Those who opt for the Duramax diesel engine actually see that extended to five years or 100,000 miles. One maintenance visit is included for free which is kinda silly in our eyes but at least Chevrolet offers five years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance.
What we think
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The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado is an incredibly capable truck with a wide-ranging span of configurations and costs. Still, even with new car incentives included, the entire lineup seems pretty expensive when you compare its features to smaller, easier-to-drive, and almost as capable SUVs.
For that reason, we’d highly suggest looking at a smaller, more efficient vehicle over the Silverado unless you need to tow or have payload capacity that only a pickup truck can offer. Even then, the RAM 1500 offers better technology and comfort while the Ford F-150 offers better towing. If those options don’t work for you, a used Chevy Silverado might be the ticket.
