Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD 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 LD.
When comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD's specifications and ratings, The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranges from $20,995 to $39,998 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is priced between $16,500 to $32,300.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD base engine makes 355 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is available in a Extended Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD offers a bed length of 78.9 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:
28300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
31070
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
27645 - 35100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
31070
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
27645 - 35100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30675
Price Range:
20995 - 39998
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
29304
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
22931 - 35932
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2307
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89124
# Good or Great Deals:
727
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24696
Price Range:
16500 - 32300
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
29304
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
22931 - 35932
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
217
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92802
# Good or Great Deals:
69
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 LD 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):
6.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.6 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.373
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.6 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.371
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.820795535131507
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 31.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.974587401015974
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 31.0
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
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Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
78.9 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
Custom, Custom Trail Boss, High Country, LT, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, RST, Work Truck
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD Trim Levels
Custom, LT, LT Z71, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.82 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
305 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7900 lbs
Max Payload:
2250 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9400 lbs
Max Payload:
1860 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
448 / 588 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 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:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4257 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
229.5 inches
Wheelbase:
139.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5103 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
73.9 inches
Length:
230 inches
Wheelbase:
143.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Indigo Blue / Northsky Blue Metallic
Brown
Havana Brown Metallic
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Green
Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Brown
Havana Brown Metallic
Gray
Graphite Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Ash w/Jet Black Interior Accents
