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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 highlights

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Pros

  • Powertrain options cater to many towing and hauling needs
  • Great legroom in the back
  • Simple-to-use, attractive touchscreen

Cons

  • Plain interiors in the base models
  • Off-road capabilities are lacking compared to rivals
  • Base seven-inch touchscreen looks outdated

Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 18 highway, 16 combined

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What is new for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

  • The Silverado 1500 is available in a new trim called the ZR2.
  • The 1LT trim has been discontinued for 2022.
  • Silverado 1500 trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning, Seat Massagers, and Head Up Display as standard equipment this year.
  • The Work Truck trim now comes with Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The Custom trim now comes with Power Seat(s) and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The Custom Trail Boss trim now comes with Power Seat(s) and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The LT Trail Boss trim now comes with Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
  • The LTZ trim now comes with BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trims

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Work Truck:

Custom:

Custom Trail Boss:

LT:

LT Trail Boss:

LTZ:

ZR2:

RST:

High Country:

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5 reasons to buy the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

1. Engine options

It's a great time to be a truck fan because the 2022 Silverado 1500 has a variety of potent engine options to choose from. These include a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder (310 hp, 30 lb-ft of torque), a 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft), an even larger 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ftv), and even a turbo 3.0L six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft). So, no matter what your truck requirements look like, the 2022 Silverado 1500 has you covered, and then some.

2. Plenty of trim levels

The 2022 model year is part of the fourth generation of the Silverado 1500 that was introduced in 2019. Since then, Chevrolet has been continually updating and adding even more great trims. You can find nine trim levels to choose from starting with the Work Truck (WT), and moving up to the Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ, and the top-spec High Country. From something basic up to luxury level, you're bound to find exactly the right 2022 Silverado 1500 configuration for you.

3. Tech, too

You have four engines and nine trim levels to choose from, plus, Chevy didn't skimp on the technology integration for the 2022 Silverado 1500. While the base Work Truck may only have a seven-inch touchscreen, it does have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto integration. Jump up one spot to the Custom and that upgrades you to wireless integration so you can quickly sync on the go. The LT trim (and above) ups the ante to a huge 13.4-inch diagonal color touch-screen display and adds additional Google® built-in compatibility. The top-spec High Country has a built-in navigation system and even a Bose® premium audio system.

4. Towing capable

Whether your weekend consists of towing a boat to the lake, a car to the track, or an RV out into the woods, the 2022 Silverado 1500 has power it where it counts. Even the base 2.7L engine has an estimated max conventional trailering weight rating of 9,500 pounds while both the 6.2L V8 and the turbodiesel ramp that all the way up to an estimated 13,300 pounds, when properly equipped.

The 2022 Silverado 1500 also has standard trailering features like trailer sway control and hill start assist among others. Looking for more? There are up to eight available camera options, plus other advanced options that can do everything from helping you line up the hitch to a Trailering App with trailering checklists and additional monitoring features.

5. Off-road capable

Want to do a little off-roading? For starters, every engine can be optioned with 4x4 capability so you can reach that off-grid camping spot. The Custom Trail Boss has the cool Z71 off-road suspension, including monotube shocks, hill descent control, skid plates, and more. To really ramp up your off-road game, though, you have to take a look at the super-cool ZR2 trim level. Not only does it come with the largest engine (6.2L V8) to help you blast through the mud, but it also has Multimatic DSSV dampers, upgraded off-road chassis and suspension, front and rear electronic locking differentials, larger skid plates, and an enhanced Terrain mode capability. No matter your destination, the 2022 Silverado 1500 can get you there.

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Ratings & reliability

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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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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 features and specs

Work Truck 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.7L

Horsepower

310

Torque (ft-lbs)

430

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

28.3

Wheelbase

139.56"

Overall length

229.7"

Width

81.14"

Height

75.6"

Leg room

F 44.53"

Head room

F 43.11"

Front tires

255/70R17

Rear tires

255/70R17

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

950/9900 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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