2023 Chevy Silverado 1500
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a great choice for a full-size truck. This vehicle can do everyday driving, but it can also tow and haul a lot of stuff. This vehicle is capable and versatile and that is why a lot of people look to this truck as a go-to option. Below, you can check out the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 in greater detail. Reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet with any questions you may have.
What’s New for the 2023 Chevy Silverado?
One of the most exciting changes for the 2023 model year is an upgrade to the Duramax diesel engine option in this vehicle. This turbodiesel engine will now offer you upgraded output with an increase in both horsepower and torque. Check out those details below, as well as everything else this truck has to offer you.
Performance and Engine Options
The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full size pickup that can do some great towing and hauling for you. If you are looking to do heavy-duty towing and hauling, you will want to check out the Silverado HD 2500 and 3500, but for normal towing and hauling the Silverado 1500 is a great option to get the job done. Check out the different engine options for this truck below, as well as its towing and hauling capacity, and other performance features.
- Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine – The base engine in the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 310-horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.
- 5.3-liter V8 engine – You also have a 5.3-liter V8 engine option that gives you 355-horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque.
- 6.2-liter V8 engine – There is also a slightly more powerful V8 engine. This is a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 420-horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. This is the engine you will want to get if you want the max towing capacity in this truck.
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel engine – This 3.0-liter inline-six turbo diesel engine option has been upgraded for the 2023 model year. This vehicle produces 28 more horsepower and 35 more pound-feet of torque to bring you up to 305-horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
These engines are paired with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission, but there is an available 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear wheel drive is also standard in the Silverado 1500, but there is four-wheel drive available.
When the 2023 Silverado 1500 is properly equipped, this vehicle offers you 13,300 pounds of towing capacity. This towing capacity is found with the 6.2-liter V8 engine option, but if you have the 5.3-liter V8, you can get up to 11,500 pounds, and the turbocharged four-cylinder engine gives you up to 9,500 pounds of towing capacity. The payload capacity of this truck ranges from 1,870 to 2,280, depending on the model. This truck also offers you features like a trailer package that has a trailer hitch and hitch guidance.
In terms of fuel efficiency, your turbodiesel engine option is likely the most fuel efficient one. It can offer you up to around 23 city and 31 highway miles per gallon.
It is also worth pointing out that you can get some off-road capability in the Silverado 1500. This truck has trim options like the ZR2 that offer you features like electronic locking differentials, multimatic DSSV dampers, skid plates, and a high-approach front bumper.
Exterior
On the exterior of the 2023 Silverado 1500 you can find features like all season tires, 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated outside mirrors, LED lights, and LED fog lamps. This vehicle can be found with exterior color options like Red Hot, NorthSky Blue Metallic, Dark Ash Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Summit White, Glacier Blue Metallic, Sand Dune Metallic, and Harvest Bronze Metallic.
There are three different bed options for the Silverado 1500. You can get 89.1 cubic feet of standard cargo volume. This vehicle has a 5 foot 10 inch bed, a 6 foot 7 inch bed, or an 8 foot 2 inch bed. The longest bed option is only available with the Regular Cab, and the shortest bed option is only available on the Crew Cab. However, there can be some choice in terms of beds on the other cabs. There are also features like cargo tie downs, cargo LED bed lighting, a corner step rear bumper, and an available multiflex tailgate.
Interior
On the inside of Silverado 1500, you can find three different body styles. You can find a Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab option. The Regular Cab has seating for up to three people on a bench seat. The Double Cab has two rows of seating for up to six people, and the Crew Cab is larger than the Double Cab. The Crew Cab offers to seat the same number of people, but it has more space with more legroom in the second row of seating.
You can find interior features like 10-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, cloth or leather seating, heated seats, ventilated seats, and some great technology features you can check out below.
Technology Features
What technology can be found in this truck? Check out the main technology features found in the Chevy Silverado 1500 below.
- Touchscreen infotainment – In the 2023 model, you can get a Chevrolet infotainment system that gives you up to a 13.4-inch infotainment screen. This huge screen allows for easy access to phone apps, navigation, vehicle information, and more.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – You also have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. These systems allow you to connect your phone to your infotainment system. That means you can have access to phone apps, music, contacts, and more through your infotainment system. This is also the wireless version of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Digital gauge cluster – You can get a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster in your 2023 Silverado 1500 to give you easy access to all your important vehicle information.
- Bluetooth – You can talk on the phone hands free with the Bluetooth Capability in this truck.
- Bose premium sound system – Enjoy listening on the go? The Bose premium audio system that can be found in this truck makes every listening experience a more enjoyable one.
- Wi-Fi hotspot – You can get internet access on the go with the available Wi-Fi hotspot so that you always have the access you need.
- Wireless device charging – Ensure your phone is charged on the go with the available built-in wireless device charging in the Silverado.
All of these technology features ensure you have a very tech-savvy vehicle. Also, be sure to check out the safety technology below.
Safety
Next, let’s look at the safety features and technology for this truck. For the 2023 Silverado 1500 there are several standard safety technologies on these trucks. This vehicle comes with Chevy Safety Assist features standard. The features found in Chevy Safety Assist include Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam auto high beams, and Forward Collision Alert. There is also a rearview camera and the Teen Driver system standard. Available driver assistance features include parking sensors, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, a Safety Alert Seat, and a Head-Up Display. Check out some of these features in greater detail below.
- Front pedestrian braking – This safety feature looks out for pedestrians that may be in front of your vehicle. It will automatically apply the brakes if it detects a pedestrian in your path. This pairs with features like forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking.
- Lane keep assist – Lane keep assist works to make steering corrections to keep you in your lane if you are unintentionally drifting out of your lane. This can help you to avoid a collision.
- Head up display – With the head-up display, important vehicle information is displayed on your windshield. This helps you to get information like your speed right in your line of sight so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road.
- Blind spot monitoring – This safety feature will alert you if there is a vehicle in your blind spot when you are trying to change lanes. This helps you avoid hitting that vehicle as you try to move over.
The good number of safety features standard on the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 is great to look out for you while you’re driving.
The 2023 Silverado 1500 is a great full size truck option. This vehicle offers you the performance you want and need with great payload and towing capacity and multiple bed options. You have some great safety features, technology features, and a nice interior. There is a lot to love about this truck and it can be a great option for your next upgrade. Reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet if you have any questions about this truck or how it can perform for you.