Chevy Silverado Trim Levels Explained

Chevy Silverado 1500 Trim Levels   

Now that we've covered what trim levels are, let's break down what Chevy offers for the Silverado half-ton platform. This section discusses each of the available trim levels for Silverado 1500 models, including some standout features and what kind of buyer each trim level is best suited for. 

WT

Pricing starts at $44,495.

The WT trim, which stands for Work Truck, is precisely as the title describes—a stripped-down pickup ideal for trade workers and fleet vehicles. This trim level provides basic features like power windows, locks, an AM/FM radio, and steel wheels, alongside: 

• Durabed design with 12 standard cargo tie-downs

• Standard 2.7L high-output turbocharged I-4 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission 

• Standard two-wheel drive with optional four-wheel drive

• Black steel bumpers and black grille

• 17" steel wheels wrapped in all-season tires

• Remote keyless entry with push-button start

• Chevy Safety Assist

• Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat 

• Rubberized vinyl flooring

Custom

Pricing starts at $47,895.

The Silverado Custom is a moderate upgrade from the base-model WT, offering several aesthetic and convenience upgrades that make it suitable for daily driving and weekend projects. 

The Custom includes all of the features of the WT, as well as: 

• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System with 7-in. touchscreen

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

• 20-in. aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season tires 

• Standard tow package

• Remote start system 

• EZ Lift power lock and release tailgate

• Power windows and door locks

• Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat  

Custom Trail Boss

Pricing starts at $53,795

The Custom Trail Boss offers an off-road-centric appearance and suspension that is on par with the RAM Rebel and Ford Tremor. Aside from aesthetics and suspension upgrades, the Custom Trail Boss package is based on the Custom, offering relatively basic creature comforts and accessories. 

The Custom Trail Boss includes all of the features of the Custom, as well as: 

• Standard four-wheel drive

• 2-in. suspension lift 

• Z71 Off-Road Package 

• Autotrac® 2-speed transfer case

• Auto-locking rear differential 

• Protective underbelly skid plates

• 18-inch gloss black-painted alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires

• Raised hood with Black insert

LT

Pricing starts at $52,395.

The LT trim, which stands for Luxury Touring, is a significant upgrade over the base WT and Custom trims. While not fully loaded, this trim level offers numerous standard convenience and aesthetic upgrades ideal for a daily driver or family vehicle.  

The Silverado LT includes all features of the Custom, as well as: 

• Available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine or 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel engine

• 13.4-in. Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium with 13.4-in. touchscreen

• 12.3-in. Driver Information Center

• Dual-zone automatic climate control

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Painted body-color door handles

• Optional 20-inch machined aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season tires

• LED reflector headlamps

RST

Pricing starts at $53,395.

The Silverado RST is a sleek, half-ton sport truck featuring several street-tuned aesthetic upgrades. Though primarily focusing on aesthetics, the RST is also feature-laden, offering all features of the LT, as well as: 

• Body-color front and rear bumpers

• Black bowtie emblem

• 18-in. bright silver painted aluminum wheels

LT Trail Boss

Pricing starts at $59,995. 

The LT Trail Boss is a rugged, off-road-inspired pickup with luxury to boot. In the same way that the Custom Trail Boss is an off-road-tuned variant of the Custom trim level, the LT Trail Boss is an off-road upgrade to the LT, featuring similar styling to the Custom Trail Boss, only with far more luxury and convenience features. 

The LT Trail Boss includes all of the features of the LT, as well as: 

• Standard four-wheel drive

• 2-in. suspension lift 

• Z71 Off-Road Package 

• Autotrac® 2-speed transfer case

• Auto-locking rear differential 

• Protective underbelly skid plates

• 18-inch gloss black-painted alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires

• Raised hood with Black insert

• Heated steering wheel

• Heated driver and passenger seats

LTZ

Pricing starts at $59,195 

The Silverado LTZ, which stands for Luxury Touring Z, is the next step up in luxury after the LT trim. This trim level is an incremental update, adding several high-end features to the already well-equipped LT trim. 

The Silverado LTZ includes all of the features of the LT, as well as: 

• 10-way power-adjustable perforated leather upholstery 

• Heated and Ventilated driver and front passenger seats

• Power Up and Down Tailgate

• Front bucket seats with full center console

• Standard 20-in. Sterling Silver painted alloy wheels

• 8-camera system for superior viewing and spatial awareness 

• Advanced safety technologies

• Premium LED headlamps and DRLs

High Country

Pricing starts at $64,695.

The High Country is the top-of-the-line luxury trim offering for the Silverado, serving as yet another incremental update from the premium LTZ trim. This trim level is comparable to a luxury SUV, offering such standard features as exclusive perforated leather interior and wood trim, driver assistance features, and more. 

The High Country includes all standard features of the LTZ, as well as: 

• Standard 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission

• Premium leather upholstery with exclusive perforation and stitching

• Genuine open-pore wood trim

• Heated front and second-row seats

• Trailer Side Blind Zone alert

• Power-retractable running boards

• Integrated wireless charging pad

• Power-sliding rear window 

• Machined 20-inch wheels

ZR2

Pricing starts at $71,895.

Last for the 1500 is the ZR2 trim—a rugged, off-road-tuned sport truck engineered to rival even the top-of-the-line Ford Raptor and RAM TRX. The ZR2 is built to be driven off the beaten path, featuring a premium off-road suspension system, heavy-duty steel bumpers, integrated alloy skid plates, and more. 

The Silverado ZR2 trim features such standout features as: 

• Standard four-wheel drive

• Standard 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel engine with 10-speed automatic transmission, available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine

• Multimatic DSSV dampers 

• Front and rear electronic-locking differentials

• Lightweight 18-in. aluminum wheels and 33-in. Goodyear Territory all-terrain tires

• High-clearance steel bumpers

• 13.4-in. touchscreen infotainment display

• 12.3-in. Driver Information Center

• Electric transmission range selector

• Factory-installed suspension lift

• Perforated leather upholstery

• Stylish black/red trimmings

Chevy Silverado HD Trim Levels

Chevrolet also offers the Silverado HD (2500 and 3500) in multiple trim levels, offering various features, amenity packages, and option groups at significantly different prices. Which is the right choice for you? Follow along to learn which option best suits your needs and budget. 

WT

Pricing starts at $47,295.

Like the 1500, the HD WT, or Work Truck trim, is Chevy's base-model offering. These Silverados are engineered as fleet vehicles, commercial rigs, or stripped-down packages for the budget-minded consumer. Options are minimal, but so is pricing. Standard features of the WT trim include: 

• 6.6L V8 engine mated to an Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission

• Available Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine

• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with 7-in. color touchscreen

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

• Vinyl upholstery with 40/20/40 split front bench seat

• Rubberized vinyl flooring

• 3.5-in. Driver information center

• Durabed featuring 12 standard tie-downs

• Tow package with manual trailering mirrors

• Black exterior styling

• 17-in. silver-painted steel wheels

• Automatic locking rear differential

• Various safety systems, including Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam® high beam assist

Custom

Pricing starts at $50,495. 

Next, we have the Custom trim, which is a considerable step up from the base WT. This trim level adds several amenities desirable on a daily driven vehicle, such as power locks, alloy wheels, and stylish black exterior accents. On the Silverado HD, the Custom trim includes all the standard features of the WT, as well as: 

• 20-in. ten-spoke machined aluminum wheels with Grazen Metallic accents

• Power-adjustable trailering mirrors with heated upper glass

• Body-colored bumpers

• Cloth upholstery

• Carpeted flooring

• Tinted rear glass

• Remote Keyless Entry

• Power windows and door locks

LT

Pricing starts at $51,095. 

After the Custom, Chevy adds the "LT" trim for "Luxury Touring." Once again, this trim level adds amenities to the previous, focusing on styling and driver and passenger comfort. The LT trim adds such standard features as: 

• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium with 13.4-in. touchscreen 12.3-in. Driver Information Center

• 17-in. machined aluminum wheels

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Body-color door handles and accents

• Power EZ Lift tailgate

• Remote Start 

LTZ

Pricing starts at $61,795. 

Next on the list is the LTZ trim, which significantly steps things up in the luxury department. This trim level is essentially a fully loaded LT, adding several chrome exterior accents and interior amenities. The LTZ includes all standard features of the LT, as well as: 

• 18-in. machined aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires

• Chrome bumpers and exterior styling

• Rainsense™ windshield wipers

• LED projector headlamps, taillamps, and fog lamps

• Power-folding/extending trailering mirrors with auto-dimming glass

• Rear fender liners

• Heated, 10-way power-adjustable seats with perforated leather upholstery

• Driver memory for seat and outside mirrors

• Heated steering wheel

• Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

• In-vehicle trailering app

• Hitch view camera system

• Remote start

ZR2

Pricing starts at $73,095. 

The ZR2 trim blends luxury and off-road performance, offering several features and upgrades that enable exceptional performance off-road. These features, paired with several trim-specific stylistic upgrades, make the ZR2 undoubtedly the most unique trim level in Chevrolet's lineup. The ZR2 includes such standard features as: 

• Multimatic DSSV™ dampers

• 35-in. Goodyear Wrangler Territory® MT tires

• Electric locking rear differential

• Integrated aluminum front skid plate

• 1.5-in. suspension lift

• 13.4-in. touchscreen infotainment display

• 12.3-in. Driver Information Center

• Jet Black/Graystone perforated leather upholstery with Strike Yellow accent stitching

• Red tow hooks

• Spray-in bed liner

• Power up and down tailgate

• Heated and ventilated front seats

• Universal home remote

• Front and Rear Park Assist systems

High Country

Pricing starts at $74,895. 

Last on the list is the High Country—the ultimate in Chevy HD truck excellence. This luxurious package features all the bells and whistles in Chevy's arsenal, including: 

• High Country chrome and bronze grille

• Body-colored bumpers

• Chrome running boards

• 20-in. polished alloy wheels

• Power up and down tailgate

• LED bed lighting

• Bed View and HD Surround Vision camera systems 

• Premium leather upholstery with exclusive High Country stitching

• Heated front and second-row seats 

• Premium open-pore wood trim

• Various advanced driver systems, including Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, and Safety Alert Seat

• Bose 7-speaker audio system

• Adaptive cruise control

Which Trim Level is Right for You? 

Now that you understand what each Silverado trim offers, which is right for you? You'll need to consider various factors to make a well-informed decision, including your budget, your needs and expectations, and your vehicle's planned use. Let's dig deeper into each. 

Regarding budget, you'll need to settle on a reasonably priced pickup for your income and available funds. After all, the goal here is to enjoy our pickups, not loathe our monthly payments. Silverado trims differ significantly in price—for instance, an entry-level 1500 WT comes in around half the cost of a fully loaded ZR2. We recommend coming up with a budget before you go shopping and then reviewing the trims within your budget. With several trims to choose from, you'll likely have a few options in your budget. 

Next, let's discuss features. What's important to you? What can you live without? It's essential to rank features based on their value, or the benefit versus the cost they add to a pickup. For instance, is the factory lift kit on the Trail Boss worth the extra price, or would you be just as happy after installing a leveling kit on a base WT or Custom? Alternatively, you'll need to rank which convenience features are most pressing. 

Lastly, let's cover your planned use of your Silverado. If it'll be a dedicated work truck, consider an entry-level WT or Custom trim to save yourself some money. That way, the scratches and dings on the bed won't hurt as much. If it's a daily driver, consider upgrading to an LT, RST, LTZ, or even a high-country if it's within budget. We'd recommend the Trail Boss or ZR2 for off-road performance, as both offer outstanding capabilities for off-the-shelf pickups. 

And remember, if you can't find the exact options you're looking for on dealer lots, you don't have to settle. You can always Special Order a New Pickup or upgrade your new Silverado with accessories from RealTruck.