Jul 29, 2016

With three models and multiple trims, the Silverado line-up offers many business uses. However, at your Chevy dealer Noblesville, IN, we know you don’t want to buy too much power or too little. What can you do? This guide will get you started. You can get more advice from the truck specialists Hare Chevy.

Capability
Payloads and tow ratings vary within each model. Here are the basics. The payload rating tops out at 2,260 pounds with the 1500 and rises as high as 3,534 pounds with the 2500. The 3500 can claim a 7,150-pound payload rating. The tow rating for the 3500 is a whopping 23,200 pounds. It drops to a healthy 18,000 pounds for the 2500. The Silverado’s top hauler can move a 12,000-pound load. Learn about pricing.

Safety
The Silverado 1500 earned all five stars when it was crash-tested by the NHTSA. The other trucks in the line-up have not been subjected to this testing. However, they all share common safety traits. All three are offering many crash avoidance features including the lane watch and frontal collision avoidance systems. These are enhanced by the GM-exclusive safety seat.

Cushy Cabins
Edmunds writes that the heavy duty Silverados have surprisingly refined rides. That’s because these cabins are subjected to the same engineering standards and noise reduction features as the regular 1500. While the heavy duty models don’t offer quite as many options as the 1500, you will find SUV-style, upscale trims to suit the most discriminating buyers.

Check out the Silverado choices at your Hare Chevy dealer Noblesville, IN.