If you're in the market for a used Chevy truck, there are a few of them you need to know about before you buy. While the Chevy family has workhorses that can tow a house, in recent years, they've also made a smaller model that makes it perfect for city drivers. We'll break down what each model has and go over what they can do, so you can pick the model that is best for you.
Key Takeaways:
- When looking at all of the current model Chevy trucks, there are two full-size models, with one midsize to pick from.
- Some trim levels on the models are built for fun, with these being the ZR2 and the Trail Boss.
- No matter what model you end up getting, if you're a handyman, you're sure to benefit from any of them.
Silverado
The Silverado is the bread and butter of the Chevrolet lineup. On the market since 1998, this model is often the one that most people want, as it comes with some decent power. This full-size pickup comes in a few cab configurations, with these being the regular, double, and crew cabs. This makes it easy to customize to what you need.
The most recent generation hit the roads in 2019. It came well equipped, able to tow up to 13,400 pounds. This is 1,200 pounds more than the models before. This is why Car and Driver wrote that the "Silverado nameplate still deserves respect".
While this is mainly a truck that is designed to get things done, it does come with an off-road capable variant, with this being the Trail Boss. In recent years, it has been available on a few different trims, letting you get the features that you want.
If you need something that does the most work, then this will be the model that you want.
Silverado EV
Much like the gas-powered Silverados, this one is equally as powerful, but misses the mark ever so slightly. This model can tow up to 12,500 pounds, which is still commendable. Where this model really shines is that it is an EV, getting you ranges up to 493 miles. This makes it so that you don't spend money at the pump and can save it for other things.
While this is similar to the Silverado, it is only available on the crew cab configuration, which isn't terrible, but it does cut back on some customizability.
Colorado
Moving on to the smallest model in the family, the Colorado is surprisingly capable. This comes with a max tow rating of 7,700 pounds, making this perfect for handymen who want something practical, especially in a congested city. Much like the Silverado EV, the Colorado only comes with one cab and one bed option
One of the benefits of having a smaller truck is that it comes with some pretty decent mileage, albeit with only one engine to pick from in recent years. This engine is the 2.7L I4, and it comes with 310 horsepower and gets an EPA-rated 21 MPG combined.
One area where this model stands out is that it does come with an off-road variant. This is the ZR2. This is the perfect option for those who want something practical but also want to have a bit of fun in their free time.
So, which is the best used Chevy truck for me?
Really, that comes down to what you need and your location. If you're somewhere where infrastructure is pretty well developed, the EV is a solid option; if you don't want something huge, then the Colorado is an even better option. But you also can't go wrong with the tried and true gas-powered Silverado. No matter what you want, we want to make your next purchase a breeze. Come on down to Car2Sell in Hillside, New Jersey, for the best vehicles around!