Heavy Duty Performance: The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup truck perfect for everyday errands and tough jobs. This brief buyer’s guide explains everything you should know about it before visiting our lot.

Engine and Transmission

The 2024 Silverado 1500 has a TurboMax engine that yields 310 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 430 lb.-ft. of torque at 3000 rpm. There are three other available engines for a more intense performance, including a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine that delivers 355 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 383 lb.-ft. of torque at 4100 rpm. The TurboMax engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, but the 5.3L and all other engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Seating and Interior

Inside the Silverado 1500, there’s a 40/20/40 split front seat that includes under-seat storage for small items. The back seat is a 60/40 split bench that can be reconfigured to increase your cargo space in the cabin.
Several interior features enhance your ride in the Silverado 1500, including the 6-speaker audio system that distributes audio perfectly throughout the cabin. The manual tilt steering column can be adjusted to your liking and the rubberized vinyl floor covering makes for a fast and easy cleanup after spills.

Appearance and Exterior

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available in numerous colors, including Red Hot, Glacier Blue Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, and Slate Gray Metallic. On the WT base trim, the bumpers, door handles, and outside mirrors are all black.
The CornerStep rear bumper offers added security when climbing into your truck bed and the high-strength steel Durabed makes it possible to haul any kind of cargo. Other exterior features include cab-mounted cargo area lamps, 17-inch ultra silver painted steel wheels, and all-season blackwall tires.

Safety and Assistive Driving

StabiliTrak and Rear Seat Reminder are two important safety features in the new Silverado 1500. StabiliTrak electronic stability control adjusts your engine torque and brakes whenever you make a speedy emergency maneuver. Rear Seat Reminder protects your most precious passengers by activating an audio and visual alert to check your back seat for kids or pets before leaving.
The Silverado 1500 also has Chevy Safety Assist, a complete safety system that uses assistive driving functions to keep you safer on the road. This includes Automatic Emergency Braking, IntelliBeam, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Following Distance Indicator.

Entertainment and Connectivity

The 2024 Silverado 1500 comes with a Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system that features smartphone integration, helpful resources, and entertainment options. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can connect a compatible phone to the truck for hands-free phone calls. With a SiriusXM subscription, you’ll enjoy a wide array of music, sporting events, and news reports.

Come to Matt LaFontaine Chevrolet GMC in Grayling, MI, to take the new Silverado 1500 for a test drive!

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