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1999 – 2006 · 1 body style available

GMT800

The 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the first truck to wear the Silverado name as a model rather than a trim level, replacing the long-running C/K…

2007 – 2013 · 1 body style available

GMT900

The 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the GMT900 generation, a comprehensive update of the previous platform with a more aerodynamic body, a stiffer frame,…

2014 – 2018 · 1 body style available

K2XX

The 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the K2XX generation and introduced the EcoTec3 engine family: a 4.3-liter V6 and 5.3 and 6.2-liter V8s, all with…

2019 – present · 1 body style available

T1XX

The 2019-present Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the T1XX generation, larger and lighter than its predecessor with a mix of aluminum and high-strength steel in the…

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (T1XX) Buyer's Guide

The T1XX Silverado (2019-2024) brought a fully redesigned interior, the Multi-Flex tailgate, and the 10-speed automatic across most powertrains. It's the perennial #2 in full-size truck sales behind the F-150. Engine choices: The 5.3L V8 with Dynamic Fuel

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What generations of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are there?

GMT800 (1999 to 2006); GMT900 (2007 to 2013); K2XX (2014 to 2018); T1XX (2019 to present).

What are the common problems with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Documented problems include DFM Lifter Failure, 8L90 Torque Converter Shudder (2019). Which ones apply depends on the generation, so open the year you are considering for its recalls, complaints and a full breakdown.

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.