10 Reasons The New Chevy Silverado Deserves More Attention

Aug 17, 2023

The 2024 Chevy Silverado is a highly capable pickup truck with impressive performance and a plethora of configurations.

Back in 2022, Chevrolet introduced an updated variant of the fourth-generation Silverado pickup truck. The update brought more Silverado choices, more premium touches, and more technology to the Silverado lineup. While there are no dramatic changes in the 2024 model year, Chevrolet still adds a few updates, including two new metallic paint options.

In addition, Silverado models using the 420 hp 6.2-liter V8 engine get an active exhaust, making them sound angrier, especially when driven in sport mode. Chevy also adds a Blackout appearance package option on the Custom, Custom Trail Boss, RST, and LT Trail Boss variants. These are just but a few reasons why the new Chevy Silverado deserves more attention.

Chevrolet offers a competitive Silverado warranty across the lineup. For the 2024 model year, the Silverado gets a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty of three years or 36,000 miles. Chevy also offers a corrosion warranty of three years or 36,000 miles with a rust-through warranty of six years or 100,000 miles.

Additional warranty options include a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a five-year or 60,000 miles road assistance program. These warranties vary depending on the Silverado variant; for example, the Silverado TurboMax and HD Duramax Diesel get an extended warranty of five years or 100,000 miles.

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado lineup offers proven trailering technology like the eight-camera setup with up to 14 views. The unique camera system offers drivers everything they would need for a long day of towing. In addition, Silverado buyers can also use the Trailering App for customized trailer profiles, trailer tire pressure/temperature monitoring, and pre-departure checklists.

The 2024 Chevy Silverado lineup also gets a tow/haul mode that adjusts the shift schedule in the automatic transmission while towing. Thanks to these technologies, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado gets a maximum towing rating of 13,300 pounds. Opting for the Silverado HD trim ups the maximum towing rating to either 18,500 pounds or 36,000 pounds, depending on the trim.

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For the 2024 model year, Chevrolet offers nine Silverado trims. They include WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country. The lineup offers buyers multiple options, including three-bed sizes, four engines, and three cab styles. The WT, the base Chevy Silverado uses a turbocharged 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine with 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque.

Trims

Original MSRP

WT

$36,800

Custom

$43,600

LT

$48,000

RST

$51,400

Custom Trail Boss

$51,800

LTZ

$57,200

LT Trail Boss

$58,000

High Country

$62,700

ZR2

$69,900

Opting for the Custom trim offers some exciting upgrades, including 20-inch wheels, heated power-adjustable outside mirrors, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, etc. The RST trim introduces the 5.3-liter V8 as standard producing an impressive 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. If that’s not enough performance, Chevrolet also offers the aggressive, off-road capable ZR2 with a 420 hp 6.2-liter V8.

The 2024 Chevy Silverado lineup comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist. This package includes six advanced safety and driver assistance features, offering added peace of mind when on the road. They include a following distance indicator, intellibeam high beam assist, front pedestrian braking, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, and automatic emergency braking.

On select 2024 Chevy Silverado trims, Chevrolet offers Super Cruise, the brand’s first true hands-free driver assistance technology. The technology gives drivers a truly hands-free experience thanks to the use of real-time cameras, GPS, sensors, and LiDAR map data to make long drives and commutes more comfortable.

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The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado has a bold style that gives it a commanding presence on the road. It features refined cues that reinforce its wide, stable, and confidence-inspiring stance. The 2024 Chevy Silverado retains the changes made in the 2022 lineup. They include a revised front fascia and grille design that lowers the headlamps, emphasizing the Silverado’s stability and strength.

On LT trims and above, the Chevy Silverado gets revised wing-shaped daytime running lamps with animated lighting sequences when approaching, starting, or walking away from the truck. The Silverado also offers 12 standard tie-downs, more than most of its competitors. It also boasts innovative features like the six-position Multi-Flex tailgate with a power up/down feature.

The 2024 Chevy Silverado has a spacious cabin with increased passenger space and interior storage. It gets a large center console for storage with some trims boasting optional comfort features like heated and cooled seats. On LT trims and above, the Chevy Silverado gets a refreshed interior. The interior gets new materials, helping make the cabin feel more premium and spacious.

Cargo Space

62.9 cu.ft

Cargo Bed Length

69.92 inches

Cargo Bed Width

71.4-79.44 inches

Cargo Bed Height

22.4 inches

Front Headroom

43.03 inches

Front Legroom

44.53 inches

Rear Headroom

40.12 inches

Rear Legroom

43.4 inches

Chevy adds a new center console, incorporating an available electronic shift controller in models with bucket seats. The Silverado also gets new seat designs, color options, and more premium materials. That’s evident in the High Country trim, which features unique elements like authentic pen pore wood trim, standard leather seating surfaces, stainless steel speaker grilles, and two interior color choices.

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Chevrolet introduces a new 13.4-inch infotainment system in the modern Silverado, featuring a new 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. Together, the screens provide a bold, panoramic, at-a-glance view of the important vehicle features and infotainment settings. The system is available with a rear camera mirror and head-up display, giving drivers a total of four technologically advanced screens.

As standard, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado gets a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, a two-speaker audio system, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The LT trim and above get the updated infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Chevrolet also offers an optional 7-speaker Bose audio system.

Manufacturer

Chevrolet

Production Years

2019-present

Configuration

Turbo I4, V8, I6

Displacement

2.7 L, 5.3 L, 6.2 L, 3.0 L

Power

305-420 hp

Torque

383-495 lb-ft

Fuel

Gasoline, Diesel

Noteworthy Applications

Chevrolet Silverado

The 2024 Chevy Silverado lineup offers buyers a huge selection of engines. As standard, the Chevy Silverado uses a potent turbocharged 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine with 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. The engine pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission, offering drivers good acceleration and ample power.

The Silverado also gets two V8 engines, both working with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The first option is a 5.3-liter V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. The second option is a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, making it the best-performance variant. Chevrolet also offers a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine with 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque.

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At the top of the 2024 Silverado lineup is the all-new ZR2 trim, an off-road-focused pickup trim. The ZR2 boasts race-proven off-road performance, allowing buyers to comfortably take the Silverado off-road. It also features a premium interior, standard safety equipment features, immersive technology, and off-road prowess.

0-60 MPH

6.1 seconds

Top Speed

98 mph (limited)

Curb Weight

5,620 lbs.

Horsepower

420 hp

Torque

460 lb-ft

Layout

Front engine, four-wheel drive

Like with any high-performance truck, the ZR2 gets enhanced off-road technology, suspension upgrades, and exterior enhancements. It also boasts a high-performance 6.2-liter V8 motor with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 also gets Multimatic 40mm DSSV spool valve dampers, 33-inch off-road MT tires, a unique skid plate package, front and rear e-lockers, and a new high approach front steel bumper.

The 2024 Chevy Silverado lineup also introduces an all-new electric Silverado variant. The Silverado EV uses GM’s advanced Ultium EV Platform, offering buyers a boundary-breaking combination of versatility, performance, and capability. The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV is currently available in two configurations, an RST First Edition, and a WT model.

0-60 MPH

4.5 seconds

Top Speed

110 mph

Curb Weight

8,500 lbs. (est)

Horsepower

510-754 hp

Torque

615-785 lb-ft

Layout

Dual motor, all-wheel drive

The WT variant offers impressive capability, including 510 hp and 615 lb-ft of torque. It will also offer 8,000 pounds of towing capacity and 1,200 pounds of payload. The RST First Edition variant, on the other hand, will offer four-wheel steering, automatic adaptive air suspension, a large 17-inch diagonal infotainment screen, and an 11-inch diagonal reconfigurable driver instrument display.

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