Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic.
When we compare the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Pricing: A used 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranges from $5,000 to $15,961 while a used 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic is priced between $4,995 to $14,900.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic base engine makes 195 horsepower. The Silverado 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Silverado 1500 Classic is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.3, 78.7, and 97.8 inches, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic offers bed lengths of 69.2, 78.7, 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.82 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18760
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23379
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
16740 - 34180
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16740
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23379
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
16740 - 34180
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10023
Price Range:
5000 - 15961
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9765
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8380 - 12659
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
123
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
173237
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9367
Price Range:
4995 - 14900
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9765
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8380 - 12659
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
56
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
164186
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8940194197592397
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 10.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8740863939186067
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 10.4
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
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7 out of / 10Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.3 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.2 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
LS, LT1, LT2, LTZ, Work Truck
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Trim Levels
LS, LS2, LT1, LT2, LT3, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.82 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
305 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5200 lbs
Max Payload:
1952 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
195 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
Max Payload:
1889 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4448 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4211 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
71.2 inches
Length:
205.7 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic
Gray
Blue Granite Metallic / Graystone Metallic
Red
Victory Red
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue / Blue Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic / Indigo Blue
Gray
Blue Granite Metallic / Gray Metallic / Graystone Metallic / Pewter
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan / Sandstone Metallic / Tan - Low Gloss
Brown
Light Autumnwood Metallic
Green
Dark Green Metallic / Green / Green - Low Gloss / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Titanium
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Charcoal
Beige
Tan
