6.2-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic transmission.5.3-liter V8 engine (355 hp, 383 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic transmission.Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 430 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic transmission.Chevrolet also offers four available engines for the Silverado 1500:
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GM's hands-free driver assist technology, Super Cruise, is available, but only on the top-trim High Country - Ford offers its similar BlueCruise system on several F-150 trims.ĭepending on cab selection, the three available bed sizes are an 8-foot-long bed, a 6.5-foot bed and a shorter 5-foot-8-inch bed. This put a stain on an otherwise positive experience. However, we did experience one instance with our test truck where it unexpectedly lurched forward with the system on in stop-and-go traffic our driver had to quickly apply the brakes to override. The rear cross-traffic warning system and its helpful buzzes in the seat bottom are effective too.Īdaptive cruise control generally works well, particularly for such a large vehicle. Driver aids are abundant, with several available exterior cameras that help when parking this behemoth of a truck. There's a dedicated storage space for your smartphone, and some models include a wireless charger. CarPlay looked great on the massive screen. Our test truck came with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, both with wireless connectivity. With your voice, you can change the station, adjust the climate control and more. Plus, the Google-powered voice recognition system understands natural language and reads your command back to you on the screen.
There are also clear maps, and navigation finds addresses and points of interest quickly. An available 13.4-inch touchscreen offers a wide range of capability without confusing the user, and the hi-res screen responds quickly to clicks and swipes. How’s the tech? Technology is a strong point in the Silverado.
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