2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Impressive engine choices
- Lots of available configurations
- Well-built, comfortable interior
Cons
- The standard six-speed impacts optimal towing performance
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 22 highway, 18 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Power and performance
The second year of the third generation of the Silverado gets a few more tweaks after 2014’s big redesign. As well as the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 getting a new eight-speed automatic transmission for the 6.2L V8 engine, there’s been a small name change: 2014’s 2WT (Work Truck) is now the LS. Aside from that, the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 continues to impress with its wide range of body styles and powerful engines.
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What is new for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The Silverado 1500 is available in a new trim called the LS.
- Silverado 1500 trims have been upgraded with Navigation System, Bed Liner, and Running Boards as standard equipment this year.
- SiriusXM Trial Available features are now available as options on select trims.
- The LTZ Z71 trim now comes with Rear Defroster, Rear View Camera, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The LT Z71 trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1. Great engines
The base engine of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is an impressive 4.3L V6 producing 285 hp. This is enough for a lot of people’s needs, but not for consistent heavy towing requirements. So, if you need more, look out for one of the V8 engines. The 5.3L V8 produces 355 hp, while the 6.2L V8 produces 420 hp. The top trim can tow up to an estimated 12,000 lbs when properly equipped.
2. Impressive interior
Inside the cabin of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the inside is as impressive as the pickup truck’s performance. Chevrolet has worked on the build and it shows. Not only does it look and feel well crafted inside, but there’s loads of storage, as well as fit-for-purpose tech like an infotainment screen and a USB port as standard. Seating is also comfortable and adjustable, and the cabin is nice and quiet inside, even when driving on the freeway.
3. Various configurations
Making sure you’ve done your research before shopping for a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will ensure you pick the configuration that’s right for you. Each configuration is available in either 2WD or 4WD, and regular cabs can be found with either a 6.5-ft bed or an 8.2-ft bed. Extended cabs come with the 6.5-ft bed and crew cabs are either 6.5-ft or 5.75-ft. The regular cabs are available with the WT, LS, and LT trims, the extended cabs in WT, LT, LS, and LTZ, and the crew cab comes in all of those plus the High Country and Z71 trims.
4. Driver aids
Not only is the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 exceptionally sturdy, but it comes with several desirable driver aids. These include rearview camera, forward collision warning, front and rear parking sensors, and lane departure warning. There’s also an alert seat, which vibrates to warn drivers of a potential hazard. This is both unobtrusive and useful.
5. Towing capability
Most people take the towing capacity into account when shopping for a pickup truck like the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If that’s the case for you, you’ll be pleased to know that the 4.3L V6 can tow up to an estimated 7,600 lbs, the 5.3L V8 can tow an estimated 11,500 lbs, and the 6.2L V8 can tow an estimated 12,000 lbs — all when properly equipped.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.4 out of 5
33 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 23 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 6 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 3 |
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
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LT Z71 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Long Bed
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- SiriusXM Trial Available
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
4.3L
Engine type
Gas
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 FAQ
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LTZ Z71 : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Work Truck : 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- LS : 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- LTZ : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- LT : 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- High Country : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as 4 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 8700 and 12000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:
- LS
- Bed Liner
- Running Boards
- Navigation System
- SiriusXM Trial Available
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