The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a Tough, Dependable Pickup Truck

When you're looking for pickup truck, you want one that's dependable and tough, with plenty of horsepower to handle a heavy workload. And Chevrolet trucks have been delivering strength, reliability, and dependability for the last 100 years. The Chevy Silverado 1500 has continued that legacy with its 2018 edition, which remains one of the most dependable light-duty pickup trucks on the road, according to J.D. Power and Associates. It also has the best-in-class available V8 horsepower and offers the best-in-class available V8 fuel economy.

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers three available engines, the 4.3-liter V6, the 5.3-liter V8 and the 6.2-liter V8. The V6 version offers a best-in-class standard V6 torque of 305 pound-feet. The 5.3-liter V8 offers 24 mpg highway, for the best-in-class V8 fuel economy. Not to be out-done, the 6.2-liter V8 offers a towing capability of 12,500 pounds, also the best in its class. The 2018 Chevy Silverado is tough, too. Built with high-strength steel, a durable pickup box, and available trailering technologies, the Silverado was made to handle tough jobs and capable of up to 2,250 pounds of maximum payload. With its tow/haul mode, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 adjusts transmission shifts to reduce cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads or driving on steep grades. Stabilitrak with Trailer Sway Control automatically detects a swaying trailer and applies both the vehicle and trailer brakes to help bring it back in line. Hill start assist is also available to hold the brakes momentarily or until you press the accelerator, giving you extra time to switch from brake to accelerator without rolling back under certain conditions.

Want the latest technology while you're on the road? The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is as smart as it is strong, with support for Apple CarPlay to connect with your smartphone and Chevrolet MyLink for Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calls, navigation directions, access to Apple iTunes and more, using the available Chevrolet MyLink display. A host of safety features are also available, including low-speed forward automatic braking, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, safety alert driver seat, front and rear park assist, and rear vision camera - all to help you feel safe and secure at work or play.