2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a Good Truck?

Yes, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a great full-size truck. It has a lineup of potent engines, ranging from a turbocharged four-cylinder and a pair of V8s to a turbodiesel straight-six, and each hustles the pickup around swiftly. It's comfortable and composed to drive, whether on the highway or in city traffic, and it offers impressive towing and hauling capability. And thanks to some major updates, the Silverado now boasts a suave cabin with some of the best tech and driver assistance features in the segment, including the optional Super Cruise hands-free driving system.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions and Weight

• Length: 17 feet, 7 inches to 20 feet, 2 inches
• Height: 6 feet, 4 inches to 6 feet, 7 inches
• Curb weight: 4,369 to 5,290 pounds

Should I Buy the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado is a must-see if you're shopping for a full-size pickup truck. It's an adept workhorse and a well-rounded family hauler, and it's reasonably priced for what you get. Still, the Silverado faces strong competition from domestic rivals like the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. You might want to give all three a look before you buy.

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Why You Can Trust Us: 29 Reviews Analyzed

We've analyzed 29 Chevrolet Silverado reviews, as well as data points like reliability scores and fuel economy estimates, to help you make the best car-buying decision possible. This 2022 Silverado 1500 review incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2019.

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2021 vs. 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: What's the Difference?

Chevrolet split the 2022 Silverado into two lineups: 1500 and 1500 LTD. The former receives major updates, including a restyled grille and headlights, a redesigned interior with an updated infotainment system (LT trims and up), a new ZR2 off-road trim, and additional standard safety features like forward collision warning (part of Chevy Safety Assist). This refreshed Silverado also has an upgraded four-cylinder engine with an extra 82 pound-feet of torque, and it's newly available with GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving system.

The 1500 LTD, or Limited model, is essentially a carryover version of the 2021 Silverado. Read our 2021 Silverado review for more information about that model.

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Here are the key changes for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 over the last few years:

• 2022: midcycle refresh with updated interior and exterior styling, a new infotainment system, more standard driver assistance features, available Super Cruise, and an upgraded four-cylinder engine; off-road-oriented ZR2 joins trim lineup
• 2021: multifunction tailgate became available
• 2020: adaptive cruise control and Duramax turbodiesel engine made available
• 2019: fully redesigned (start of fourth-generation Silverado) with updated styling, more available driver assistance features, and an optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine

If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2019 Silverado, 2020 Silverado, and 2021 Silverado reviews to help make your decision. Also, check out our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to learn about savings and discounts you can find on new vehicles.

Pricing

How Much is a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The 2022 Chevy Silverado has a base MSRP of $34,600. That's an average starting price for the full-size pickup truck class, but it climbs quickly as you ascend the trim ladder. The Silverado LT – the lowest trim available with the redesigned interior – starts at $45,700, while the ritzier LTZ and High Country trims retail for $54,700 and $59,800, respectively. The range-topping Silverado ZR2 starts at $68,400.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Versus the Competition

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 1500

The GMC Sierra is ostensibly an upmarket version of the Chevy Silverado. Both of these GM trucks offer the same engines, transmissions, beds, and body styles, as well as many of the same tech and driver assistance features, including Super Cruise. Even the interior styling is similar, and GMC offers its own take on the rugged Silverado ZR2 with the new Sierra AT4X.

Both are great trucks, and choosing between the two may be a matter of price or personal preference. The base Silverado costs about $800 less than the cheapest Sierra. Conversely, the top Sierra Denali Ultimate trim offers a level of luxury that the Silverado can't quite match, albeit at a cost of more than $80,000.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150

The Silverado's latest enhancements have substantially narrowed the gap between it and the Ford F-150, but the gap hasn't closed completely. The F-150 carries a lower starting price than the Silverado by about $4,100, and it offers considerably higher max payload and tow ratings. Ford also offers superior off-road ability with the F-150 Raptor and its long-travel suspension, though the Chevy fares better for predicted reliability. Ultimately, both are great pickups, and they have similar driver assistance features, bed and body styles, and powerful-yet-fuel-efficient engines. Test-drive both to see which you prefer.

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Silverado 1500 Performance: Work Hard, Play Hard

Silverado 1500 Engine

The refreshed 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available with four engine options: a 310-horsepower turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder, a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, and a 277-horsepower turbodiesel 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder. An eight-speed automatic transmission is paired with the four-cylinder engine, while the others are mated with a 10-speed automatic. Both rear- and four-wheel drive are available.

Despite its small displacement, the base turbo-four engine moves the Silverado around town and up to highway speeds with confidence, and it enables reasonably swift passing maneuvers. Gear changes are smooth and prompt as well. It's a fine option for those with longer commutes and light-duty needs, but it sounds a bit raspy under hard acceleration.

The 5.3-liter V8 and straight-six Duramax diesel are similarly potent, and both shuttle the big Silverado around with ease. Plus, neither sounds as strained as the four-cylinder when pulling a heavy load or accelerating hard. Upgrade to the 6.2-liter V8, and you'll find a veritable powerhouse that enables authoritative acceleration and passing power to spare.

Silverado 1500 Gas Mileage

The Silverado's fuel economy ranges from thrifty to thirsty, depending on engine choice. A Silverado with the turbodiesel inline-six returns an impressive 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, making it one of the most fuel-efficient options in the class. Models with the base four-cylinder yield a decent 19/22 mpg city/highway, while those with the big 5.3- and 6.2-liter V8s get up to 16/21 and 15/20 mpg, respectively. Notably, these ratings dip when adding four-wheel drive.

Silverado 1500 Ride and Handling

The Chevy Silverado's driving dynamics are quite good by pickup truck standards, but they don't hide its body-on-frame origins as nicely as the benchmark Ram 1500. The Silverado's suspension does a decent job of sopping up bumps and dips in the pavement, particularly on models with the smaller 17- and 18-inch wheels, resulting in a mostly smooth and compliant ride. The ride can get jittery when optioned with larger wheels though. The Silverado feels stable and surefooted around turns, its steering is light and responsive, and the brakes slow down the truck confidently. It's reasonably easy to maneuver and park in tight areas as well.

Silverado 1500 Off-Road Performance

Any four-wheel-drive Silverado has what it takes to venture across rough terrain in one piece, but those with a penchant for off-road excursions will want to stick with the Trail Boss or – if you have deeper pockets – the new ZR2, thanks to their additional ground clearance, skid plates, low-range gearing, chunky tires, and locking differentials. The Silverado manages to find grip in harsh conditions, and its suspension articulates well over uneven terrain at low speeds. Still, this is a big truck, and it's harder to pilot along overgrown trails than the equivalent Chevy Colorado.

Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

The Silverado 1500 offers a maximum towing capacity of between 8,900 and 13,300 pounds, depending on configuration. The latter is one of the highest tow ratings in the full-size pickup segment, and it handily beats the Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan, though it falls shy of the Ford F-150.

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Silverado 1500 Interior: Moving On Upscale

Silverado 1500 Interior Quality

The 2022 Silverado's greatest asset is easily its refreshed interior. The cabin is far more upscale and modern-looking than before, and it's anchored by an impressively updated widescreen infotainment system. The interior materials both look and feel nicer as well, and there are even some convincing wood and aluminum accents on upper trims, though hard plastics still abound in infrequently touched areas. Road and wind noise remain muffled, and the Silverado's large windows and tall ride height afford a king-of-the-road driving experience.

The caveat, however, is that this new interior is only found in the LT-and-up trims. The base WT and Custom trims still feature the outgoing model's dated design and cheap materials.

Silverado 1500 Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation

The 2022 Silverado is available with two different infotainment systems. The WT and Custom trims feature a 7-inch touch screen that works reasonably well, but it looks woefully outdated by today's standards. We suggest opting for the LT-and-above trims, which are treated to a far more modern and user-friendly 13.4-inch touch screen.

The new system's graphics are crisp, responses are prompt, and the menu structure is intuitive. The touch screen's large size and landscape format also make it easy to see while driving, and it has ample real estate for displaying multiple functions at once, like navigation and music. Google's virtual assistant is included as well, and it can adjust a variety of settings with natural speech recognition: "Hey Google, set the air conditioning to 67 degrees." Physical buttons and knobs on the dashboard make those adjustments pretty simple, too.

The new touch screen is complemented by a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. It's sleek-looking and highly configurable, allowing you to display as much or as little information as you'd like.

• Standard infotainment features: a 7-inch touch screen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, two USB ports, and a two-speaker stereo
• Available infotainment features: a 13.4-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hot spot, four additional USB ports, satellite radio, and six- and seven-speaker sound systems 
• Additional standard features: remote keyless entry and push-button start, 
• Other available features: a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, remote start, and a sunroof

For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay? and What Is Android Auto?

Silverado 1500 Cargo Space

The Chevy Silverado is available with three bed lengths: a long bed (8 feet, 2 inches), a standard bed (6 feet, 7 inches), and a short bed (5 feet, 10 inches). The standard bed is available with all three cab styles, the long bed is exclusive to the Regular Cab, and the short bed is limited to the Crew Cab.

The Silverado's maximum payload capacity ranges from 1,440 to 2,270 pounds, depending on configuration, which is about average for a full-size truck and more than adequate for typical hauling needs, like a load of mulch or gravel. Chevy also offers the Silverado with a Multi-Flex tailgate, which can open and close in multiple ways to help secure bulkier cargo, provide a flat workspace, or make it easier to step up into the bed.

How Many People Does the Silverado 1500 Seat?

The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available in Regular, Double, and Crew Cab body styles. The two-door Regular Cab has three seats. The four-door Double and Crew cabs have six seats as standard, though front bucket seats are available that lower the seating capacity to five.

Regardless of body style, the Silverado's front seats are nicely cushioned and supportive, and there's ample headroom and legroom for taller drivers and passengers to stretch out. The Double Cab's rear seats are plenty spacious for kids and most adults, at least on shorter trips, but the upright seatbacks aren't exactly comfy. The Crew Cab's rear accommodations are downright palatial, even for 6-footers, and the seatback angle is much more relaxed.

Vinyl upholstery and a manually adjustable front bench seat are standard. Options include cloth and leather upholstery, full leather upholstery, power-adjustable front bucket seats with heating and cooling functions, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Silverado 1500 and Child Car Seats

The Silverado Double Cab and Crew Cab models have two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat.

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Silverado 1500 Reliability

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliable?

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a predicted reliability score of 87 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Warranty

Chevrolet covers the 2022 Silverado with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Silverado 1500 Safety

Score: 9/10

Silverado 1500 Crash Test Results

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has fully crash tested the updated 2022 Silverado 1500.

Silverado 1500 Safety Features

Standard driver assistance features:

• Rearview camera
• Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
• Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Rear-seat reminder (reminds you to check the back seats for kids or pets before you exit the vehicle)
• Teen Driver (allows you to do things like set audio volume and speed limits for secondary drivers)

Available driver assistance features:

• Surround-view parking camera system
• Rearview mirror with an integrated camera display
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
• Safety Alert Seat (vibrates to warn the driver of potential hazards)
• Head-up display (shows pertinent driving and navigation information directly on the windshield)
• Adaptive cruise control
• Super Cruise (semi-autonomous highway driving mode with automated steering, acceleration, and braking)

Where Is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Built?

General Motors builds the 2022 Silverado 1500 in Indiana and Mexico.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Model Is Right for Me?

The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available in a wide variety of configurations. There are three body styles (Regular, Double, and Crew Cab), three bed lengths (5-foot-10-inch, 6-foot-7-inch, and 8-foot-2-inch), four engines (a four-cylinder, a diesel six-cylinder, and two V8s), and eight trims: WT, Custom, LT, RST, Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, and ZR2.

These configurations aren't entirely mix-and-match, so you might have to prioritize a certain trim in order to get a desired body style or engine. For instance, the 8-foot-2-inch long bed is offered only with the Regular Cab, while the 5-foot-10-inch short bed is exclusive to the Crew Cab. On the plus side, many of the upper trims' features are available on the lower trims, so there's a good chance that you can find a truck with most, if not all, of the equipment that you want.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain Options

• Base engine: turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque; starts at $34,600 (available in WT, Custom, LT, RST, and Trail Boss)
• Available engines:
  
  • turbodiesel 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder with 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque; starts at $48,090 (available in LT, RST, Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country)
  • 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque; starts at $36,790 (available in WT, LT, RST, Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country)
  • 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque; starts at $57,015 (available in RST, Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, and ZR2)
• Drivetrain: standard rear-wheel drive; available four-wheel drive
• Transmission: standard eight-speed automatic; available 10-speed automatic

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Appearance Packages:

• Rally Edition (prices start at $2,455; available in Custom and RST): black-colored lettering, badges, hood stripes, headlight bezels, side steps, wheels, and exhaust tips 
• Realtree Special Edition (prices start at $2,770; available in Custom Trail Boss): Realtree exterior camouflage graphics and interior door trim, as well as black-colored badges, headlight bezels, tow hooks, side steps, and exhaust tips
• Midnight Edition (prices start at $1,440; available in Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss): black exterior with black-colored badges, headlight bezels, tow hooks, and exhaust tips
• Redline Edition (prices start at $3,625; available in RST): 20-inch black alloys wheels with red stripes, red exterior accents, and red tow hooks, as well as a black-colored grille, headlight bezels, door handles, side steps, and exhaust tips

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work and Performance Packages:

• Work Truck package (prices start at $175; available in WT): skid plates and an upgraded air filter
• Snow Plow Prep package (prices start at $425; available in four-wheel-drive WT and LT only): skid plates, heavy-duty front springs, an upgraded air filter, an auxiliary transmission cooler, a 220-amp alternator, and a power feed for roof lights
• Max Trailering package (prices start at $700; available in LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country): a 9.76-inch rear axle, a 3.42 axle ratio (3.73 for Duramax), an integrated trailer brake controller (if not already included), a larger radiator, retuned shock absorbers, heavy-duty rear springs, and a 220-amp alternator
• Z71 Off-Road and Protection package (prices start at $1,770; available in LT, RST, and LTZ): a two-speed transfer case, a locking rear differential (if not already included), hill descent control, all-terrain tires, skid plates, Rancho shock absorbers, and an upgraded air filter

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT

The Silverado WT, or work truck, is available with all three bed and body styles, as well as with the turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine or the 5.3-liter V8. Pricing starts at $34,600 for Regular Cab models, $37,900 for Double Cab models, and $40,300 for Crew Cab models.

Standard features include a 7-inch touch screen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a two-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, two USB ports, remote keyless entry, push-button start, vinyl upholstery, a front bench seat, halogen headlights, a manual locking tailgate, a rearview camera, and 17-inch steel wheels. The Double and Crew Cabs also include a rear bench seat and a six-speaker stereo.

The new-for-2022 Chevy Safety Assist package is standard as well, and it bundles lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, and automatic high-beam headlights.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom

The Silverado Custom trim is offered exclusively with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but it's available in Double Cab ($41,600) and Crew Cab ($43,900) body styles with the standard and short beds. This trim adds remote start, cruise control, a power locking tailgate, cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, two additional USB ports, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a Class IV trailer hitch receiver, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

The Silverado LT trim is available in the Double Cab ($45,700) and Crew Cab ($48,100) body styles with the standard and short beds. Powertrain options include the 2.7-liter turbo-four, 5.3-liter V8, and the 3.0-liter turbodiesel straight-six. This trim benefits from refreshed interior styling and adds a 13.4-inch touch screen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, a locking rear differential, LED headlights, and 17-inch wheels.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST

The Silverado RST trim is available in the Double Cab ($49,900) and Crew Cab ($50,600) body styles with the short and standard beds. Notably, all four engine options are available, and this is the least expensive way to get the 6.2-liter V8. This trim adds fog lights and 18-inch wheels.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss

The four-wheel-drive-only Silverado Trail Boss is available with all four engine options and with either the Custom ($49,500) or LT ($55,300) standard features. However, it's limited to Crew Cab models. This trim adds a 2-inch suspension lift, Z71 shock absorbers, skid plates, mud-terrain tires, and a two-speed transfer case (plus a locking rear differential for the Custom model).

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ

The luxe Silverado LTZ is available as a Crew Cab ($54,700) with the 5.3-liter V8, 6.2-liter V8, or 3.0-liter turbodiesel. This trim includes the RST features plus leather upholstery, front bucket seats with a power-adjustable passenger seat, GM's Safety Alert Seat system, front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view parking camera system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a seven-speaker stereo, wireless device charging, two more USB ports, an integrated trailer brake controller, a power-operated tailgate, and 20-inch wheels.

Notably, this is the lowest trim available with adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, and a rearview mirror with integrated camera display.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

The swanky Silverado High Country is also exclusive to the Crew Cab body style ($59,800) with the 5.3-liter V8, 6.2-liter V8, or 3.0-liter diesel engine. This trim adds heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power-operated rear window, side steps, and a spray-on bedliner.

It's worth noting that this is the only trim with the optional adaptive suspension and Super Cruise hands-free driving system.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2

Last but not least, the rugged Silverado ZR2 is offered exclusively as a Crew Cab ($68,400) with the 5-foot-10-inch bed, 6.2-liter V8 engine, and four-wheel drive. This trim includes most of the High Country features plus a 2-inch suspension lift, high-performance Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear locking differentials, heavy-duty skid plates, and 33-inch mud-terrain tires.

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Which Silverado Cab Style Is Right for Me?

Chevrolet offers the 2022 Silverado 1500 in three body styles: Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab. The two-door Regular Cab only has three seats, and while it makes for a decent work truck, it isn't well-suited for shuttling around passengers.

Consider upgrading to the four-door Double or Crew cabs if you need a truck with family-hauling capability. These models are available in five- and six-seat configurations, and the Crew Cab in particular offers adult-friendly back-seat space with up to 43 inches of legroom. The Double Cab's rear seat affords 35 inches of legroom, which is more than sufficient for kids, and it's tolerable for adults on shorter trips, but the seatback isn't as comfy or reclined as in the Crew Cab.

Which Silverado Bed Length Is Right for Me?

Chevy offers the 2022 Silverado with three bed sizes: an 8-foot-2-inch long bed, a 6-foot-7-inch standard bed, and a 5-foot-10-inch short bed. You should opt for the standard or long beds if you plan to haul bulky items like building materials since these beds provide the most cargo space without having to lower the tailgate. The Silverado's highest payload ratings are also achieved with these beds.

That said, the deciding factor in choosing a bed may end up being the Silverado's cab, because not all bed and cab styles are compatible. For instance, the long bed is only available with the Regular Cab, while the short bed is only offered with the Crew Cab. The standard bed, however, is available with all three cab styles.

Which Silverado Model Is Best for Towing and Hauling?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a max towing capacity of 13,300 pounds and a max payload capacity of 2,270 pounds. Those are impressive ratings for a full-size pickup, but no Silverado model can provide both. For example, the highest payload rating is achieved by two-wheel-drive Regular Cab models with the four-cylinder engine and standard bed, and the highest tow rating goes to Double Cab models with the Max Trailering package and either the turbodiesel inline-six or 6.2-liter V8.

To keep it simple, we suggest opting for any Silverado model with the Max Trailering package if you want an even mix of towing and hauling capability. Each of these configurations – including four-wheel-drive and Crew Cab models – provides more than 1,800 pounds of payload capacity and roughly 11,000 pounds, or more, of towing ability.

Which Silverado Model Is Best for Off-Roading?

Chevrolet offers a few ways to soup up the Silverado for off-road driving. One of the simplest ways is to spec the Z71 Off-Road and Protection package, which is available on a range of trims. It adds desirable equipment like a two-speed transfer case with high- and low-range gearing, a locking rear differential, skid plates, all-terrain tires, and beefed-up shock absorbers. It should be more than sufficient for drivers looking to reach remote hiking spots or navigate washed-out trails.

The next way would be to opt for the Silverado Trail Boss. Essentially, this trim comes standard with all of the Z71 equipment, as well as chunkier mud-terrain tires and a 2-inch suspension lift for extra ground clearance.

Still, the best off-roader in the lineup is the Silverado ZR2. It bolsters the Trail Boss' equipment with a locking front differential, additional skid plates, and trick spool-valve dampers. The ZR2's off-road ability isn't quite a match for the Ford Raptor or Ram TRX, but it costs a bit less than those trucks, and it's easier to drive in everyday traffic.

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The Final Call

The refreshed 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a marked improvement over its predecessor and finally in contention with the best in the full-size pickup truck class. The Silverado has a posh cabin, robust towing and hauling ability, well-rounded driving dynamics, and lots of active safety features. And with a range of cab, bed, and engine configurations to pick from, there's a Silverado to satisfy just about any want or need.

Don't just take our word for it. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.

• "The new Silverado was somewhat unimpressive upon its debut in 2019. But Chevrolet has continued to chip away at its issues, and the Silverado takes its biggest step forward to date with the 2022 model. We're impressed with the new interior and think the addition of Super Cruise to the Silverado will attract quite a few buyers looking for a modern truck experience." -- Edmunds
• "The end result is a truck that is immediately more competitive against the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150, especially on the upper end of its model lineup where its cabins were laughable when put up against the Longhorns and King Ranches of the world." -- Autoblog
• "The best thing about the ZR2 is that it's an off-road truck that offers absolutely no compromises in terms of on-road refinement. Add in Chevy's excellent tech and nicer interior, and the 2022 Silverado is more compelling than ever." -- CNET