Archived model-year dossier
2018 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a light update before the 2019 redesign: a standard rearview camera on every trim, Tire Fill Alert, Teen Driver mode, a Custom Crew Cab and two new colors. NHTSA lists 12 recalls across the line, four for roof-rail air bag inflators, and 597 complaints led by power train (181). EPA rates it 17 to 20 mpg.
Configurations14
Model/option labels6
Combined efficiency17–20 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers17
What changed on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Carvana (opens in a new tab) and GM Authority (opens in a new tab) describe 2018 as a light update before the 2019 redesign: the biggest change is a standard rearview camera with guidance lines on every trim, joined by Tire Fill Alert and Teen Driver mode as standard. The Work Truck gains a standard 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and a six-speaker audio system, the eAssist mild-hybrid expands to LT and LTZ nationwide, the Custom trim adds a Crew Cab, and Cajun Red Metallic and Havana Metallic are new colors.
There are no new engines: a 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8 continue. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists power from 285 horsepower on the LS to 355 on the High Country.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns across the 2018 Silverado line. Four (24V756000, 25V432000, 26V166000 and 26V325000) cover roof-rail air bag inflators whose end cap may detach or sidewall may rupture, with dealers replacing the modules. 19V645000 and 20V603000 cover brake vacuum pumps whose output can decrease over time, 19V761000 covers a wheel-speed sensor failure that can trigger unwanted ABS activation, and 17V567000 covers front seat belt retractors with the wrong torsion bar on 2500 and 3500 trucks.
The rest affect heavy-duty and dual-tank trucks: 19V328000 and 21V496000 for Duramax diesel block heater cords, 23V047000 for a collapsing rear tank on dual-tank diesels, and 19V088000 for a fuel-level sensor on dual-tank 3500 gas trucks. Owners have filed 597 complaints, led by power train with 181, engine with 122, electrical system with 121 and service brakes with 103. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) and CarFactBase (opens in a new tab) break them down, and ChevyGuide (opens in a new tab) covers recurring transmission and engine noise reports.
2018 Silverado against the Ram 1500 and Tundra
EPA rates the 2018 Silverado at 17 to 20 mpg combined and $3,100 to $4,550 a year in fuel. The Ram 1500 lists 14 to 23 at $3,100 to $5,100 and the Toyota Tundra 14 to 16 at $3,900 to $4,450. The Silverado beats the Tundra and trails the Ram's best version.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado: 31 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | V6 EcoTec3, FF, 4.3L | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 2WD | 285 | 305 | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | V6 EcoTec3, FF, 4.3L | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 2WD | 285 | 305 | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | V6 EcoTec3, FF, 4.3L | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 2WD | 285 | 305 | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 2WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 23 / 19 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LS (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | V6 EcoTec3, FF, 4.3L | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 2WD | 285 | 305 | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Work Truck (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 4.3-liter V6 (EcoTec3, Flex Fuel) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 2WD | 285 | 305 | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 4.3-liter V6 (EcoTec3, Flex Fuel) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 2WD | 285 | 305 | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LS (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 4.3-liter V6 (EcoTec3, Flex Fuel) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 2WD | 285 | 305 | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 2WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 23 / 19 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Custom (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LS (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LS (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 2WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 23 / 19 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Custom (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Custom (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LT (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LT (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 3 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| LTZ (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 6 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| High Country (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| High Country (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Auto, 8-Spd Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | 4,696 lb | 224.4 in | 73.5 in | 133 in | 8.3 in | 43.9 ft | 34 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 9,800 lb | 1,980 lb | P265/70R17 |
| Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | 4,696 lb | 224.4 in | 73.5 in | 133 in | 8.3 in | 43.9 ft | 34 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 9,800 lb | 1,980 lb | P265/70R17 |
| Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | 4,515 lb | 205.6 in | 74 in | 119 in | 8.2 in | 40 ft | 26 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 8,900 lb | 1,960 lb | P275/55R20 |
| Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,247 lb | 239.6 in | 73.7 in | 153 in | 8.5 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,300 lb | 1,730 lb | P265/70R17 |
| LS (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | 4,515 lb | 205.6 in | 74 in | 119 in | 8.2 in | 40 ft | 26 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 8,900 lb | 1,960 lb | P265/70R17 |
| Work Truck (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,036 lb | 230 in | 74.2 in | 143.5 in | 8.7 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 5,500 lb | 1,840 lb | P265/70R17 |
| Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 4,982 lb | 230 in | 73.9 in | 143.5 in | 8.5 in | 46.9 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 5,600 lb | 1,890 lb | P275/55R20 |
| LS (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,036 lb | 230 in | 74.2 in | 143.5 in | 8.7 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 5,500 lb | 1,840 lb | P265/70R17 |
| LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | 4,696 lb | 224.4 in | 73.5 in | 133 in | 8.3 in | 43.9 ft | 34 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 9,800 lb | 1,980 lb | P275/55R20 |
| Custom (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,232 lb | 230 in | 73.9 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 46.9 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 7,100 lb | 1,840 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| LS (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,461 lb | 239.6 in | 73.8 in | 153 in | 8.9 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,100 lb | 1,710 lb | P265/70R17 |
| LS (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,232 lb | 230 in | 73.9 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 46.9 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 7,100 lb | 1,840 lb | P265/70R17 |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,232 lb | 230 in | 73.9 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 46.9 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 7,100 lb | 1,840 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | 4,948 lb | 224.4 in | 73.8 in | 133 in | 8.8 in | 43.9 ft | 34 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 9,500 lb | 1,920 lb | P275/55R20 |
| LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,232 lb | 230 in | 73.9 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 46.9 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 7,100 lb | 1,840 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,247 lb | 239.6 in | 73.7 in | 153 in | 8.5 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,300 lb | 1,730 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| Custom (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,300 lb | 230 in | 74 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 7,000 lb | 1,770 lb | P275/55R20 |
| Custom (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,461 lb | 239.6 in | 73.8 in | 153 in | 8.9 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 9,100 lb | 1,710 lb | P275/55R20 |
| LT (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,300 lb | 230 in | 74 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 7,000 lb | 1,770 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,232 lb | 230 in | 73.9 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 46.9 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,200 lb | 1,840 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,232 lb | 230 in | 73.9 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 46.9 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,200 lb | 1,840 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,300 lb | 230 in | 74 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 7,000 lb | 1,770 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,461 lb | 239.6 in | 73.8 in | 153 in | 8.9 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,100 lb | 1,710 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| LT (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | 4,788 lb | 205.6 in | 74.1 in | 119 in | 8.6 in | 40 ft | 26 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 8,600 lb | 1,880 lb | P275/55R20 |
| Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,461 lb | 239.6 in | 73.8 in | 153 in | 8.9 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,100 lb | 1,710 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,461 lb | 239.6 in | 73.8 in | 153 in | 8.9 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,100 lb | 1,710 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | 4,788 lb | 205.6 in | 74.1 in | 119 in | 8.6 in | 40 ft | 26 gal | 42.4 in | 45.3 in | 8,600 lb | 1,880 lb | P275/55R20 |
| LTZ (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,300 lb | 230 in | 74 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,100 lb | 1,770 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,300 lb | 230 in | 74 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 6,100 lb | 1,770 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| High Country (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | 5,461 lb | 239.6 in | 73.8 in | 153 in | 8.9 in | 48.6 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 9,100 lb | 1,710 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
| High Country (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | 5,300 lb | 230 in | 74 in | 143.5 in | 8.9 in | 47.2 ft | 26 gal | 42.8 in | 45.3 in | 9,100 lb | 1,770 lb | P285/45HR22 SL |
Equipment by trim
Which 2018 Chevrolet Silverado trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available. The first 12 of 31 trims are shown.
| Equipment | LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | LS (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) | Work Truck (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | LS (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) | LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) | Custom (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | LS (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) | LS (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | – | – | – |
| Child door locks | – | – | – | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | – | – | – | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | – | – | – |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||||||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | – | – | – |
| Satellite radio | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | – |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | – |
| Emergency and security services | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||||||||||
| Heated mirrors | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | – |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | – | – | – |
| Folding rear seat | – | – | – | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||||||||||
| Alloy wheels | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Opt |
| Fog lights | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | – | – | – |
| Privacy glass | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote liftgate or trunk release | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | – | Opt | Opt |
| Power windows | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | – | – | – |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
Complete certification table
14 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38942Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; HybridHybrid | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | N/A |
| 38946Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; HybridHybrid | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | N/A |
| 38943Silverado C15 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl SIDI; FFVFFV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 18 | 24 | 20 | N/A |
| 38981Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | N/A |
| 38982Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A |
| 38983Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; FFVFFV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 16 | 23 | 19 | N/A |
| 38984Silverado C15 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | N/A |
| 38994Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | N/A |
| 38947Silverado K15 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl SIDI; FFVFFV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 17 | 22 | 19 | N/A |
| 38990Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | N/A |
| 39359Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | N/A |
| 39403Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; FFVFFV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 16 | 22 | 18 | N/A |
| 38989Silverado K15 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 | N/A |
| 38995Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
17 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado versus the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado?
Model year
Against the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado: Fuel types added: Premium.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How much is the destination charge on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's review of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado puts the destination charge, the fee for delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealer, at $1,295. It is added to the base price. Source: Kelley Blue Book review of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, read 2026-09-21.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q03How long is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado's cargo bed?
Capability
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado's cargo bed length is 5.75 feet on the 8 trims (Work Truck (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft), LS (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) and Custom (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) and 5 more), 6.5 feet on the 12 trims (Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and LS (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) and 9 more) and 8 feet on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) and Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft). Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What size wheels does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have?
Wheels and tires
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the 7 trims (LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft) and Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 4 more), 20 inches on the 8 trims (Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) and 5 more) and 22 inches on the 11 trims (Custom (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 8 more). Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05How do the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado trims differ from one another?
Trims
The Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) has 355 hp against 285 and child door locks, child-seat anchors, a folding rear seat and power windows as standard equipment over the Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft). The LS (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) has 285 hp against 355 and emergency and security services, heated mirrors, built-in internet access and 3 more as standard equipment over the Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft). The Work Truck (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) has child door locks, child-seat anchors and a folding rear seat as standard equipment over the LS (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft). The LS (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) has alloy wheels, emergency and security services, heated mirrors and 4 more as standard equipment over the Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft). The LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) has 355 hp against 285 and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, satellite radio, steering-wheel audio controls and voice recognition as standard equipment over the LS (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft).
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q06Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have forward collision warning?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: forward collision warning is standard on the High Country (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and High Country (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft); optional on the LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LT (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft) and 4 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 17 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q07Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have a navigation system?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a navigation system is standard on the High Country (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and High Country (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft); optional on the LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 12 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 9 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q08Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have satellite radio?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: satellite radio is standard on the LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 14 more; optional on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 9 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q09Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have built-in internet access?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: built-in internet access is standard on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), LS (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), LS (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft), LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft) and 19 more; optional on the Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) and 4 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q10Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have heated front seats?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: heated front seats is standard on the LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 4 more; optional on the Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) and 2 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 13 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q11Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have a heated steering wheel?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a heated steering wheel is standard on the High Country (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and High Country (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft); optional on the LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 2 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 19 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q12Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have leather seats?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: leather seats is standard on the LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 4 more; optional on the Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) and 2 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 13 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q13Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have remote engine start?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: remote engine start is standard on the LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 4 more; optional on the LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 6 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 9 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q14Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have a power driver's seat?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a power driver's seat is standard on the LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 4 more; optional on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 19 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q15Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have hill-descent control?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: hill-descent control is standard on the Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), Z71 LT (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) and 4 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 19 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q16Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado have rear-seat DVD entertainment?
Equipment
Only as an option: rear-seat DVD entertainment is optional on the Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft), LTZ (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft), Z71 LTZ (Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft) and 2 more; not offered on the LS (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 8 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft), Work Truck (Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft) and 21 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q17What octane gasoline does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado call for?
Fuel
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado owner's manual gives 87 octane as the minimum gasoline rating. Source: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado owner's manual. The 2017 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
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