2026 · Pickup truck
Chevrolet Silverado 1500: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
A crew-cab full-size pickup with a 355-hp 5.3 L V8, or the 420-hp 6.2 L in the lifted, locker-equipped ZR2; ten-speed automatic and Auto 4WD on both.
Figures are for the Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab 4WD (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 3, 2026.
Where it stands among pickups
- #2 of 4Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver: 28 ft
- #1 of 4Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +6.4 in
- #2 of 4Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: +0.3 in
Ranked against the default trim of every pickup in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $58,090PublishedGM Authority |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5.3 L pushrod V8 (L84), direct injection, Dynamic Fuel Management cylinder deactivation · Auto 4WD (single-speed Autotrac transfer case: Auto, 2H, 4H) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Bed length at the floor | 69.9 in (1.78 m)PublishedC/D specs |
| Seats | 6Published |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 4★ overall · IIHS crash tests M/P/A |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 355 hp (265 kW)PublishedChevrolet |
|---|---|
| Torque | 383 lb-ft (519 Nm)PublishedChevrolet |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.1 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 4.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 14.7 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 378 ft (115.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 289 ft (88.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 176 ft (53.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 19.8% riskTestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.15Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA combined | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $3,951/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.38PublishedChevrolet |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.78 gTestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.78 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.24 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 46.3 ft (14.1 m)PublishedC/D specs |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedC/D specs |
| Tires | 255/70R17 all-season · 255/70R17PublishedC/D specs |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 6Published |
|---|---|
| Bed length at the floor | 69.9 in (1.78 m)PublishedC/D specs |
| Payload | 1,990 lb (903 kg)PublishedGM Authority |
| Towing | 9,300 lb (4,218 kg)PublishedChevrolet |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +0.3 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.3 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +1.5 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +6.4 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −1.0 in head · +2.1 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Front head room, published | 43.0 in (109 cm)PublishedC/D specs |
| Rear head room, published | 40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedC/D specs |
| Rear leg room, published | 43.4 in (110 cm)PublishedC/D specs |
Cabin noise
How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 65 dBAEstimateCar and Driver |
|---|
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 28 ft (8.4 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 40%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?
| IIHS headlight rating | PoorTestedIIHS |
|---|---|
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 296 ft (90.1 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 64 mph (103 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 531 ft (162.0 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| NHTSA overall | 4★TestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| IIHS small overlap front | MarginalTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | PoorTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 5,226 lb (2,370 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Silverado 1500 compared
Trims in the catalog
- Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab 4WD · from $58,090 · figures on this page
- Silverado 1500 ZR2 · from $76,290
Other pickups
Sources
- GM Authority: 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 gets price increase (MSRP + destination by trim, configuration and engine) (2025-12)
- Car and Driver: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V-8 Tested (RST 4WD Crew Cab) (2018-11)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD 5.3 L with Sport Mode (id 49389) and Silverado 4WD ZR2 6.2 L (id 49386) ratings (2026-10)
- Car and Driver (Chrome Data): 2026 Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab short box 4WD specifications (dimensions, bed, brakes, tires) (2026-10)
- Chevrolet: 2026 Silverado 1500: engines, trims and starting prices (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab PU 4WD (VehicleId 21857) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review (75-mph highway fuel economy of the 5.3 L V8) (2026-10)
- Chevrolet: 2019 Silverado 1500 catalog (0.38 drag coefficient, aerodynamics) (2026-10)
- GM Authority: Here are the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 payload capacities (GM table by cab, bed, drive and engine) (2026-03)
- Chevrolet: 2026 Silverado 1500 maximum trailering ratings (conventional and fifth-wheel, by cab, bed, drive and engine) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2.7L Turbo Four Tested (RST 4WD Double Cab; 65 dBA at 70 mph) (2019-02)
- IIHS: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.