All of the Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels land you a pickup truck that doesn’t skimp on convenience and safety, but our guide will help you find out exactly which version is right for you. See the differences between Chevy Silverado 1500 trims below, then visit Parks Chevrolet Richmond to get an in-person tour and test-drive your favorite model.
The first of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels is designed to work hard. It will land you standard features like the exclusive Durabed with impressive cargo volume and 12 tie-downs, the Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver assistance technology, and remote keyless entry.
If you’re looking for an upgrade with more comfortable, stylish, and convenient features, like a remote start system, a 10-way power driver’s seat, 20-inch wheels, and an EZ Lift power-lock-and-release tailgate, then the Custom trim level is for you.
The Custom Trail Boss is designed for adventure with its 2-inch factory suspension lift and Z71 Off-Road Package. Its 18-inch wheels wrapped in Goodyear® Wrangler DuraTrac® tires, auto-locking rear differential, and underbody skid plates make it ready for trail exploration.
The LT trim offers even more luxury, providing upgraded technology features like a 12.3-inch diagonal reconfigurable Driver Information Center that pairs with a 13.4-inch infotainment touch screen. You’ll feel more comfortable with two-zone climate control and heated front seats.
The RST trim combines sporty style and high-tier luxury upgrades at a mid-range price. It’s a standout member of the Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels because of its throaty active exhaust system and unique exterior elements, including a body-color center grille bar.
The LT Trail Boss lets you go off the beaten path in luxury. It comes with the features of the Custom Trail Boss, then adds more, including an available HD surround vision camera that’ll help you spot debris or obstacles. The Convenience Package comes standard and includes a heated steering wheel.
Perforated, leather-appointed seats and a premium sound system come standard on this trim, leading the charge for this luxury truck’s well-appointed interior. From the 14 available camera views to the chrome-lined exterior, the Silverado LTZ is a work of functional art.
Off-road-ready Chevy Silverado 1500 performance specs reach their peak in the ZR2 trim. Multimatic DSSV dampers, high-clearance bumpers, bigger skid plates, front and rear locking differentials, and 33-inch Goodyear® Wrangler Territory® tires are just the beginning. The Silverado ZR2 is ready to conquer every challenge.
The High Country trim offers the most luxury out of all the Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels. For starters, its leather seating is done up with unique perforation patterns and stitching and is complemented by genuine open-pore wood interior trim. An available Head-Up Display and available Super Cruise driver assistance technology add to the convenience.
The towing capacity of the different Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels will mainly be determined by your chosen cab, bed, and engine combination.
Overall, the best Chevy Silverado 1500 trims for towing and hauling will utilize the Duramax engine and a Double Cab Standard Bed or Crew Cab Short Bed configuration, which will let this truck tow up to 13,300 pounds when properly equipped.
For extra utility, check out the Silverado HD lineup, or go for something more exciting with our selection of SCA performance lifted trucks that are based on the Silverado 1500 or Silverado HD.
Within the new Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup, the choice of engine makes the biggest difference to gas mileage.
A trim with the TurboMax engine, like the WT or Custom, delivers up to an EPA-estimated 18/22/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 Adding 4WD returns up to an EPA-estimated 18/21/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).2 Models with the 5.3-liter V-8, like the LTZ, can deliver an EPA-estimated 16/22/18 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).3
Finally, 2024 Chevy Silverado trims with the Duramax engine, like the High Country, can provide the best MPGs: up to an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).4 The following chart highlights some key differences between Chevy Silverado 1500 trims, including an engine comparison:
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| 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 | 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country | |
| Standard Engine | 2.7L TurboMax 4-Cyl | 2.7L TurboMax 4-Cyl | 2.7L TurboMax 4-Cyl | 2.7L TurboMax 4-Cyl | 2.7L TurboMax 4-Cyl | 2.7L TurboMax 4-Cyl | 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 | 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 |
| Available Engines | 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 | – 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 – 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 |
– 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 – 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 |
– 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 – 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 – 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 |
– 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 – 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 – 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 |
– 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 – 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 |
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 | – 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 – 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic with electronic precision shift | 10-speed automatic with electronic precision shift | 10-speed automatic with electronic precision shift |
| Standard Displays | – 3.5-in digital Driver Information Center – 7-in infotainment touch screen |
– 3.5-in digital Driver Information Center – 7-in infotainment touch screen |
– 3.5-in digital Driver Information Center – 7-in infotainment touch screen |
– 12.3-in digital Driver Information Center – 13.4-in infotainment touch screen |
– 12.3-in digital Driver Information Center – 13.4-in infotainment touch screen |
– 12.3-in digital Driver Information Center – 13.4-in infotainment touch screen |
– 12.3-in digital Driver Information Center – 13.4-in infotainment touch screen |
– 12.3-in digital Driver Information Center – 13.4-in infotainment touch screen |
– 12.3-in digital Driver Information Center – 13.4-in infotainment touch screen |
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There are nine trim levels in the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup, each with varying levels of convenience, power, and performance:
Stop by our dealership for a tour of the Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels. We can help you compare these excellent choices and choose optional features.
When you’re considering the Chevy Silverado 1500 trims and pricing, you’ll find that the base WT trim is the most affordable, and each trim level gets a little more expensive than the last. The pricing rises with trims like a staircase, with the most expensive trim being the High Country. However, other choices also affect the price, such as your desired bed length and powertrain.
All of the Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels include the Chevy Safety Assist package, which provides the following safety features:
Available safety features of this truck include Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Super Cruise, Parking Assistance, a Trailer Side Blind-Zone Alert, and more.
There are differences in fuel efficiency among the Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels, mostly based on the engine that is being used. The base trim’s TurboMax engine offers up to an EPA-estimated 18/22/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 Choosing high-tier trims, like the High Country, with a Duramax engine can result in an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).4
Each trim level offers different standard features, but they all have the Chevy Safety Assist suite of safety features, a crisp backup camera view, and a tire pressure monitoring system. You’ll also enjoy an infotainment center and digital cluster on every model. In the WT trim, these displays are smaller, but you can get larger versions as you ascend the trim ladder.
1EPA-estimated 18 city/22 hwy 2.7-liter TurboMax engine.
2EPA-estimated 18 city/21 hwy 2.7-liter TurboMax engine.
3EPA-estimated 16 city/22 hwy 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine.
4EPA-estimated 23 city/29 hwy 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine.
