2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Configurations

First released back in 1998, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that’s still going strong after over 20 years. The Silverado 1500 truck is in its fourth generation, which is marked by a more refined exterior design. This article overviews the different configurations and trim levels for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. You’ll find out about the key technology features, price ranges, towing power, and more.

Silverado 1500 Trim Levels

There are eight different trim levels in the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, RST, and High Country. These trim levels carry over unchanged from the 2020 model year.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Work Truck

The base Work Truck trim level has a standard two-door cab, 17-inch steel wheels, vinyl upholstery, rubber floor covering, air conditioning, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker audio system. This base trim begins at a price of $28,900.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom

Choose the Custom trim, starting at $36,200, and you get more choices in the cab configuration in addition to 20-inch aluminum wheels, body-color trim, floor carpeting, cloth upholstery, and Wi-Fi capability.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss

The Custom Trail Boss starts at $41,300 and is almost the same as the Custom trim, but with additional off-road capability, including four-wheel drive, an off-road suspension package, and smaller, more robust 18-inch tires designed for all types of terrain.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT

The next alternative is the LT trim, which starts at $40,000 and further refines the Custom trim by adding chrome exterior trim, 17-inch stylish alloy wheels, LED headlights, extra-comfortable heated front seats, and a larger 8-inch touchscreen.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST

The RST tweaks the appearance of the Silverado to look more like a sport truck, in addition to boasting higher-end features and specs. The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST starts at $43,600.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss

The LT Trail Boss adds a heavy-duty battery, bucket front seats, and a larger engine to the LT trim’s build for a starting price of $51,100.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ

If you want to go to the next level of luxury, the LTZ trim, which starts at $49,400, is a more upscale version of the LT. Its greater emphasis on luxury is reflected in the inclusion of features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, a 10-way adjustable front passenger seat, ventilated and heated front seats, and heated rear seats. You also get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, which lets you wirelessly access smartphone functions from your touchscreen instead of having to connect your phone using a cable.

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country

The cream of the crop is the High Country trim with a starting price of $53,800. Reflecting its maximum level of luxury are many upgraded features, including a spray-in bed liner, 22-inch polished aluminum wheels, a digital driver information display unit, wireless cell phone charging, a navigation system, and a seven-speaker advanced audio system.

Additional Configurations

When it comes to power, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado has an impressive range of diesel and gas engine choices that cater to different needs. A 2.7-liter turbo engine with automated stop-start technology comes as standard on the LT and RST trims, while it’s an option on the Work Truck and Custom trims. The 2.7-liter turbo engine, which outputs 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque, is a great option if you prefer an alluring combination of responsiveness and power.

Standard on the Work Truck, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss is a larger 4.3-liter V6 engine which is less powerful than the 2.7-liter turbo, but more fuel-efficient. If you opt for the LT Trail Boss, LTZ, or High Country trims, you get a 5.3-liter V8 engine that outputs 255 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Available as an optional upgrade High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST, and Custom Trail Boss trims is an incredibly powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine that gives you 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.

There is also an impressive range of bed sizes offered with the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. You can choose between three different bed sizes, but your choice also depends on the type of cab you opt for. Your cab options are two-door regular cab, four-door extended cab (Double Cab), and four-door crew cab. So, whether you need your pickup truck for work purposes only or you want to have sufficient rear row room to ferry around your family, there’s an available cab choice that suits you.

There are two optional safety packages that enhance the safety features on particular trim levels. For the LT, RST, LT, and Trail Boss, you can choose the Safety I package, which adds blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and a rear cross-traffic alert system. The Safety II package, available only with the LTZ and High Country trims, comes with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and forward collision mitigation.

A further optional upgrade on the top-tier LTZ and High Country trims is a technology package that gives you a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, and more. The head-up display projects essential driver information onto the windshield. The benefits of the head-up display are two-fold — not only is it a sophisticated and convenient way to view important vehicle information, but it also keeps your eyes focused on the road, reducing the probability of an accident.

Test Drive a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 in Grand Forks

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a pickup truck that manages to achieve a fine balance between style, value, technology, safety, and a responsive driving experience. The range of additional configurations and options makes this truck one of the most customizable on the market — you can fine-tune its features in a very specific way to give you exactly what you want. Contact us online, call us at 701-620-2024, or click the button in the lower right-hand corner to chat with an expert if you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

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