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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck
Truck (Regular Cab) · 285–355 hp · 18–20 mpg combined
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$27,095Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking53 factory options, from $60 to $1,850.
Black Out Edition$1,850
EcoTec3 5.3L DI V8 Engine$1,195
Bed Protection Package$995
Tri-Fold Hard Tonneau Cover$950
WT Convenience Package$885
Cargo Convenience Package$795
Trailering Package$770
6" Rectangular Tubular Chromed Assist Steps$750
6" Black Rectangular Tubular Assist Steps$700
4" Round Chrome Tubular Assist Steps$685
4" Round Black Tubular Assist Steps$630
Soft Folding Tonneau Cover$625
Spray-On Bed Liner$495
LT265/70R17C All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$395
Heavy-Duty Locking Rear Differential$395
Bed Liner$395
Chevrolet MyLink Radio$375
Cargo Box Retractable Side Assist Step$360
Body Color Molded Splash Guards$315
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$275
Rear Under Seat Storage$230
Black Molded Splash Guards$215
Chrome Bumper Package$200
P265/70R17 All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$200
SiriusXM Satellite Radio$195
Electric Rear-Window Defogger$195
Front and Rear Black Bow-Tie Emblems$185
OnStar$175
All-Weather Floor Mats$160
Rubber Bed Mat$150
Polished Exhaust Tip$135
LED Cargo Box Lighting$125
Color-Keyed Carpet Floor Covering and Rubberized Vinyl Floormats$100
E85 FlexFuel Capable$100
Engine Block Heater$90
Interior Driver Assist Handle$80
Trailering Mirrors$70
Wheel Locks$60
4 Movable Upper Cargo Tie Downs$60
3.08 Rear Axle Ratio—
3.42 Rear Axle Ratio—
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Cat-Back Performance Exhaust Upgrade System—
Chrome Essentials Package—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Front License Plate Bracket—
Interior Protection Package—
Northeast Emissions—
Special Ops Edition—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Underbody Shield Package—
Which Silverado 1500 is right for you?
Eight trims, $27,095 to $49,740. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,420, from LT to Z71 LT.
The numbers.
Ten configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
285–355hp4.3L six-cylinder / 5.3L eight-cylinder
305–383lb-ftTorque
18–20mpgCombined · 16–18 city · 22–24 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
3–6Seats
4,517–5,333 lbsCurb weight
6,500–7,100 lbsGVWR
8,600–9,800 lbsMax towing
1,710–1,960 lbsMax payload
94 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- painted steel wheels
- 17 x 8.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/70R17 tires
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Bed length
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- cylinder deactivation
- trip computer
- tachometer
- clock
- 4 one-touch power windows
- power door locks
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- vinyl
- 40-20-40 split bench front seats
- 4-way manual driver seat adjustments
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front fixed headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Front center lap belt
- Rear center 3-point belt
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- speed sensitive volume control
2 interiors
- Dark Ash Seats with Jet Black Interior accents
- Dark Ash Seats with Jet Black Interior accents
Vinyl or cloth.
9 factory paints
- Black
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
- Tungsten Metallic
- Autumn Bronze Metallic
- Red Hot
- Slate Grey Metallic
- Summit White
- Siren Red Tintcoat
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
11 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 Silverado 1500.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
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Other years of the Silverado 1500 Work Truck.
2017 Silverado 1500 Work Truck
$27,585$490 more13 colors · starting MSRP
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$26,105$990 less9 colors · starting MSRP
2018 Silverado 1500 Work Truck
$28,285$1,190 more13 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.