Used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Regular Cab Review
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Disappointing
Really GM Why no fixes?, Wilton, IA, 04/14/2019
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2018 LT 1500 Double Cab 10k miles. I needed a truck for my personal use. And yes I should have read more reviews before buying this truck a couple of weeks ago and spent more time test driving it. It does the Chevy shake between 64-74 mph. And yes the trans shifts jerky and clunky. And yes the under body frame,rear axle and rear end housing are almost 100% rust covered, And yes the gas … pedal pushes very hard. And yes according to a lot of reviews the GM dealers have no fixes for these problems which are normal they say? Really GM??? these trucks have had these known problems for 4 or 5 years now and your GM dealers jerk your customers around with no fixes! I hope your new 2019 trucks does not have these problems any longer.I will never know since you have lost a loyal GM customer!!
Kind of a disappointment
Mthurl, Sandown, NH, 02/02/2020
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
Bought new, from day one transmission is jerky, fish biting at low speeds. Seems confused on what gear to be in. Truck shakes over 70 mph (thought they fixed the Chevy shake?). Starter broke at 34,000 miles...towed from driveway in the middle of summer. Everyone I know that has one of these trucks has had their starter fail...or AC condensers. I have some oil consumption too. On the plus … side my paint isn’t chipping. Downside, my frame had rust on it before I even got the thing home (remedied by undercoating it). I do get great gas mileage...I’ve also had misfire codes and probably will be replacing injectors soon (it’s a “thing” with these trucks). It is quiet inside, it is smooth for a truck. I do like the power. I want to love it, but I’m starting to wonder if this was a mistake. 46,000 miles now, mostly highway. Not sure if I’m going to keep this thing.
Update**** Traded it in with 52,000 miles. Misfire going up hills persisted, called the dealer, to diagnose it wasn’t covered under warranty. And fuel injectors - if that were the problem - wouldn’t be covered anyway. Really didn’t think the transmission in this truck was going to last much longer, with all the up and down, in and out of torque converter clutch, it does because of the AFM system. So my journey ended at 52,000 miles. Don’t regret it either way (buying or selling it). But yeah, if you want better reliability, but bad gas mileage, buy a Tundra. But you’ll pay more up front for the Tundra, a lot more, so in the grand scheme of things the Chevy is probably the better buy.
Edit — Traded it in a 50,000 miles. It needed either injectors or a transmission. Babies since day one and extremely well maintained. Disappointing
Just bought it
O Amos, Cordova, TN, 06/14/2018
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
I've had all the big 3 trucks now. The 18 Chevy Silverado LTZ71Double cab is really nice. 5.3 has plenty of get up, rides great steers great, touchscreen need to be bigger, less apps on the screen Ford's sync to me was better dodges u connect is really good...would like to see 20 inch tires instead of 18
Super Vibration at 66 to 74 mph
JW, Minneapolis, MN, 01/24/2019
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
Truck has 10,500 miles on it and been in the shop 2 time for Violent Vibration from 66 to 75. First trip to the shop they replaced two tires at8000 miles and the second time it hit the shop they claimed the front were out of balance and re balanced them at 10,000 miles. It goes in Friday for 2 more new tires and they did a road test and when they did he explained to me they pulled to the … side of the road once the tires were hot and dropped the pressure to the 35 specked on the inside of the door. So they did the test with it at hot 35 and claimed it was a good test and that they need to replace 2 more tires. They all must think owners are stupid. Cold tire pressure of 35 will only be 35 if you don't drive it. Bottom line 10,500 mile with 4 new tires and the problem will be temporary fixed until it gets driven. Bad tires are bad tires . You don't fix bad tires by putting more bad tires on it. Very dissatisfied with Chevy after driving Chevy for most of my life I will probably buy a Dodge next time.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 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 Ohio is:
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