Choose the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 for a great price on premium power and off-roading capabilities. The latest version of this full-size truck treats you to more standard tech features and appearance upgrades than before. As always, you can choose from an incredible range of body styles and configurations to create the best Silverado for your unique needs.
Key Takeaways
- The Chevy Silverado 1500 gets a few new features, including two new paint options.
- Choose between two V8 engines for up to 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque!
- You can enhance your off-road performance with the Z71 package.
- These all-American trucks start at just $36,800.
What’s new for the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500?
For 2024, there are a few updates for the Chevy Silverado 1500. For starters, every Silverado 1500 truck now comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with the OnStar system. And the off-road-ready ZR2 is available with the turbodiesel engine. An active exhaust now comes standard when you option your Silverado with the 6.2-liter V8 engine.
There are also a few new ways to dress up your Silverado. Two new metallic paint colors, Lakeshore Blue and Slate Gray, are now available. A Blackout Appearance Package is widely available; you can add it to the Custom, Custom Trail Boss, RST, or LT Trail Boss. The High Country trim model is available with the Midnight Edition appearance package.
What are the V8 options for the 2024 Silverado 1500?
For 2024, Silverado 1500 shoppers can choose between two V8 options: the 5.3-liter V8 (355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque) and the 6.2-liter V8 (420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque). Availability depends on body style and trim level, of course, but most drivers should be able to configure the perfect V8-equipped Silverado 1500 to suit their needs.
Notably, these all-American trucks deliver best-in-class V8 towing capabilities. Properly equipped, the 2024 Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds. Payload capabilities are also pretty impressive, reaching up to 2,260 pounds, depending on body style and equipment.
You can choose between four engine options for your Silverado 1500:
- Turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine (310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque)
- 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
- 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.0L six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft)
The base turbocharged four-cylinder engine is linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the other Silverado engines come with a 10-speed automatic.
Is the Z71 a Chevy Silverado 1500 trim model?
For the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500, the Z71 is an off-road package. The Z71 Off-Road Package isn’t available with the base engine, but you can add it to trucks with either of the V8s or turbodiesel engine.
The Z71 Off-Road Package includes:
- 18-inch Bright Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- All-terrain tires
- Two-speed Autotrac transfer case
- Skid plates
- Hill descent control
- Dual-outlet exhaust
- Heavy-duty air filter
If you’re into off-roading, there are a few rugged Silverado 1500 trim models you should check out: the Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss, and ZR2. These trucks come standard with increasing levels of trail-friendly gear, culminating in the ZR2 lineup, which combines off-road upgrades (like off-road-specific suspension dampers) with high-end creature comforts (like front-seat ventilation and a Bose sound system).
How much does the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 cost?
Chevy’s full-size truck starts at $36,800. That’s a great deal on a new work truck! But if you’re shopping for optional features or a luxury trim model, come in and we will help you get exactly what you need for your Silverado.