Used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab Review
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Blown Motor at 87,000
Mary, Ms Sparky Electric, Vista, CA, 11/07/2020
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4dr Double Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl 6A)
we bought this certified used 2018 Silverado as a work truck, branded it, racks the whole deal. My guy loved it ran great until 87,000 blew the water pump and the motor. Thank god I had bought the extended 100,000 warranty on the drive train. so....they did the valves, still knocking, the lifters, still knocking, the pistons, still knocking. It's been at the dealer for 3 weeks through … all this I'm an Electrical Contractor working out of a Chevy Trax mom car while my Foreman drives my awesome Tacoma so he can keep working! They finally decided to replace the motor but guess what they don't have one! So it sits on the lot. I'm loosing work because of this, I'm sorry I bought a Chevy and i still owe $25,000 on it. And it's all completely branded, tool box and racks. Pissed,
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab
What’s new
- Rearview camera and 7-inch touchscreen now standard across the board
- eAssist package available nationwide on LT and LTZ trims
- Part of the third Silverado 1500 generation introduced for 2014
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Quick acceleration and strong towing ability from the V8 engines
- Pro:Front seats are comfortable for long drives
- Pro:Cabin is pleasingly quiet at highway speeds
- Pro:Long list of available options allows for extensive customization
- Con:Ride quality isn't as smooth as that of some other trucks in the class
- Con:Eight-speed automatic is available only with V8s on upper trim levels
- Con:Cabin materials feel cheaper than those in rivals
- Con:Feels heavier from behind the wheel than its competitors
Which Silverado 1500 does Edmunds recommend?
The WT and LS trims are great for buyers planning on using this pickup as a simple gear hauler, but it's best to skip those (and the Custom trim) and go straight to the LT if you're looking for a few creature comforts. Cloth upholstery, a larger touchscreen, satellite radio and tailgate dampers are all standard on the LT, while two available packages add a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a rear window defogger, among other upgrades. The LT also opens the door to other options that you can't get on lower trims, such as a navigation system and the city-friendly eAssist package.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab
Driving
7.0The optional 6.2-liter V8 is certainly an impressive engine, and braking performance is good in this segment, but the Silverado's responsiveness and handling leave something to be desired. Competitors do it better.
Comfort
7.0Though it's not class-leading when it comes to comfort (the Ram 1500 gets that distinction), the Silverado is still a very livable truck. We found this High Country model to be a very friendly road-trip companion but less comfortable in the city over broken streets.
Interior
7.5The Silverado's crew cab offers plenty of room and easy access to both rows. The instrument panel, central touchscreen, and array of buttons and knobs are attractive, well labeled and easy to use but they look a bit dated compared to more recently redesigned trucks in the class.
Utility
8.5As is the case with most full-size trucks, the Silverado is very utilitarian even at its base trim levels. With the High Country, there are a few cool features such as the bed dividers and side-box storage. But they seem a bit like afterthoughts; they aren't as well-integrated as some rival systems.
Technology
6.5While it's aesthetically pleasing and has a simple layout upfront, Chevrolet's MyLink system isn't our favorite. There were some usability issues during our test, combined with difficulty pairing our devices and initiating voice commands. Mobile web is a strong point, though.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in North Carolina is:
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