Chevrolet Silverado 1500
As Chevrolet’s full-size pickup, the Silverado 1500 shares a number of components and features with the GMC Sierra 1500. There is plenty of choice when it comes to engines, with a turbocharged four-cylinder, a pair of naturally aspirated V8 units, as well as an inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel that delivers some of the best torque in the segment (460 lb-ft.). The Silverado lineup now also includes a rugged ZR2 model designed for off-road driving.
Tests and Features
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reviewsTest Drives2023 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax: Not Going Electric Yet
The full-size pickup segment is the most profitable one in North America, and it’s currently in the midst of a major transformation. While manufacturers continue to sell large numbers of conventional, V8-powered models, all-electric alternatives like the Ford F-150 Lightning generate plenty of attention and demand. How long will big, …
Pre-owned vehiclesPre-Owned GMC Sierra or Chevrolet Silverado: What Are the Differences?
Full size pickup buyers are loyal; they often stick to one brand and one brand only. But for those who are looking to make a change, there's plenty of choice out there. GM’s Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have been flourishing in the same segment for many years and attract …
News
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 newsRecalls38,000 GM Vehicles Recalled in Canada Over Braking Issue
General Motors has announced a safety recall on more than 38,000 vehicles in Canada due to an electronic issue that involves the braking system. In some cases, if the brake fluid level drops below the minimum threshold, a software problem could cause the warning lamp not to turn on. The …
NewsThe Best Full-Size Pickups in 2024
Four of the five best-selling vehicles in Canada are full-size pickups, as always led by the Ford F-150. They’re not just for work, of course—all of them offer a large selection of models including some pretty high-tech and luxurious ones, not to mention serious off-road machines. Which ones should Canadian …
NewsBrand New GM Full-Size Trucks Sold With Cracked Roof Panels
It’s not uncommon for new vehicles to suffer from various bugs and quality issues, but the recent case involving GM’s full-size pickups is still rather alarming. In the U.S., the automaker was forced to stop sales and recall some 3,000 units of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (including …
NewsGM Canada Workers Approve New Collective Agreement
Three weeks after those at Ford , a majority of employees at General Motors in Canada (80.5 percent) have voted to ratify the tentative agreement between the automaker and the Unifor union. “This agreement reflects true collective bargaining. Our goal was to bring more fairness and equity to auto workplaces …
RecallsGM Recalls 163,000 SUVs and Pickups With Faulty Headlights in Canada
General Motors this week announced a recall affecting large SUVs and pickups in Canada. The problem is nothing too serious, but the number of units involved certainly is. We’re talking about 163,611 vehicles overall. Essentially, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian …
NewsChip Shortage Improving, But Now There’s a Rail Car Shortage
We don’t write about it very much because, well, we hate to bring you down, but supply chain disruptions continue to affect car production and deliveries globally. Chief among them is still the ongoing chip shortage. You know, these precious electronic components that run a myriad of systems in modern …
NewsGM Spends $280 Million for Next-Gen Pickups in Oshawa
General Motors this week announced an investment of more than $1.3 billion in two Michigan plants to build the next generation of ICE-powered full-size pickups. Oshawa Assembly in Ontario has not been overlooked, mind you. The plant will receive $280 millions, also for future trucks. Since 2020, the automaker has …
NewsCanadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed Transmission
A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a new or used GM vehicle equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar class actions exist in the U.S., some dating back …
Videos
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 videosVideo ReviewsReview: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD
"This truck, for towing, is second to none." "This truck" Howard Elmer is talking about is the Chevrolet Silverado HD, which has been redesigned for 2015 and is no longer weighed down by an outdated interior, saving all its payload for what counts. This segment originally appeared on Episode 20 …
Video Reviews2014 Chevrolet Silverado
In 2014, General Motors discreetly updated its pair of 1500-series pick-up trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Unlike RAM and Ford, which always go for grandiose changes, General Motors seems to prefer evolution to revolution.
Clips2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Trailer
Chevrolet debuted the 2014 Silverado High Country, its newest Premium Truck, in Texas, and this is a good opportunity to watch it in action.