Pre-Owned Chevy Silverado 1500 Models in Southern NH
Posted at Sun, Nov 23, 2025 2:30 PM
Chevy’s Silverado 1500 truck is a full-size, light-duty pickup that has, over the years, endeared itself to the American public for its well-known strength, durability, and all-around capability.
At Tims Truck Capital, a used car and truck dealership that specializes in a wide variety of pre-owned trucks and other vehicles, there’s a great selection up for grabs for buyers looking for a good quality pre-owned pickup truck from our extensive inventory.
We take a look at what the Chevy Silverado 1500 is all about and share what makes this American favorite a solid choice when it comes to pre-owned pickup trucks..
Has the Chevy Silverado 1500 been around for a long time?
The Silverado has been seen on American roads since 1999 and, as most of us vehicle enthusiasts should know, is manufactured by parent company GM.
The Silverado 1500 is now a fourth-generation model as of 2019 and is available in a number of cab configurations that include regular, extended, and crew cab, varying bed lengths, and a whole lineup of nine unique and sensible trim levels.
Why is the Chevy Silverado 1500 a good choice?
Ok, for those impatient types out there, let's cut straight to the chase. Yes, it's a good buy. Any member of our trusted sales team will testify to the Silverado’s many strengths. We’ll get into all that makes the Chevy a good buy a little bit further into our article.
Some quick online research reveals that the Chevy Silverado 1500 has been a top sales performer for many years, having been consistently placed in the top rankings for new vehicle sales globally, and being ranked third in worldwide sales for 2023, just behind Toyota’s Hilux model and the Ford F-150.
How big is the Chevy Silverado 1500?
The Silverado 1500 competes in the full-size pickup truck space of the US vehicle market, and its exterior dimensions differ due to the various cab and bed configurations.
For example, the popular Crew Cab fitted with a standard bed is the longest variant and measures in at 241.4 inches long, 81.2 inches wide, and stands 75.4 inches high.
The Regular Cab, when fitted with a standard box, is significantly shorter at 210.9 inches.
Considerations like ground clearance, especially important for those who like to venture off-road, range from approximately 7.7 inches to 11.2 inches, depending on the chosen trim level.
The more off-road-oriented LT Trail Boss and ZR2 offer the greatest ground clearance of up to 11.2 inches.
What are the best exterior features of the Chevy Silverado?
The Chevy Silverado 1500 range makes use of a fully boxed high-strength steel frame construction with hydroforming technology for impressive strength and durability.
The Silverado 1500's cab frame is also constructed with high-strength steel and utilizes aluminum for weight reduction. But that's not all, the Chevy’s load bed is constructed from roll-formed steel rather than stamped steel, which not only reduces weight but also importantly strengthens the load bed for enhanced load carrying ability.
The Chevy’s bold exterior sports a high, broad grille of differing finishes depending on trim, plus Chevy's typical square-cut, large wheel openings and large flared fenders.
The Silverados' load bin is easily accessed thanks to a handy step cut into the corner of the bumper, plus it features a low-effort lift and drop for the locking tailgate. Handy LED under-rail lighting adds to the convenience, along with tie-down points at the top and bottom of the load bed.
How much payload can the Chevy Silverado 1500 carry?
The exact payload of the Chevy depends on the engine fitted, cab style, bed length, and drivetrain. The latest Chevy Silverado 1500 models offer a maximum payload of around 1,520 to 2,280 pounds.
What powertrain does the Chevy Silverado 1500 have?
No informative truck article can be complete without sharing power figures, and the Silverado 1500 has a lineup of four gasoline engine options to choose from:
- 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder making 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, which offers all-around capability and efficiency paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission
- 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 with 355 horsepower and torque of 383 pound-feet, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for a good balance of power and a capable towing experience.
- A powerful 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 generating 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and a 10-speed automatic transmission that is available on higher trim levels, perfect for those looking for maximum performance
- 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax turbo-diesel pushing out 305 horsepower and torque of 495 pound-feet, which also features a 10-speed automatic transmission
All engine options offer RWD or AWD as options across the trim lineup.
How much can the Chevy Silverado 1500 tow?
Models fitted with the 2.7-liter engine have a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 lbs. Silverado 1500 trims with the 5.3 liter V8 can tow up to 11,300 lbs and those powered by the 6.2 liter V8 a maximum 13,200 pounds can be lugged along.
For maximum towing capabilities, buyers would need to opt for the Duramax turbo diesel that is able to tow up to 13,300 lbs.
What other pickup trucks are similar to the Chevy Silverado 1500?
At Tim's Truck Capital, there are plenty of choices.
Direct competition to the Chevy includes models like Ford's F-150 and the Ram 1500. Competition for the Silverado 1500 also comes from within Chevy's own family in the form of the GMC Sierra 1500, and from the far-flung corners of the globe, from the Japanese brand Toyota’s Tundra range.
Find Your Next Pickup Truck at Tim's Trucks
There is no shortage of auto dealers around the Granite State, but at Tims Trucks, we go out of our way to ensure that all our customers receive exceptional customer service.
Be sure to contact us first when you are looking for your next quality pre-owned truck.
Our experienced sales team will find the perfect pickup truck for you from our vast selection of pre-owned trucks, SUVs, vans, cars, and more.