Choosing the right truck can be challenging. There are a myriad of considerations to take into account when deciding which truck best suits your requirements. Some people need a work vehicle and not a lot of special interior comfort features. Others want all the top-of-the-line features. Some need a truck with great functionality and some comfort but at an affordable price. The good news is that you can find exactly what you need in the Chevrolet truck lineup.
Introducing the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom. This trim of the popular full-size Silverado 1500 provides a great balance of features, power, and affordability. The Custom is the second most affordable trim option in the Silverado 1500 family, starting out at an MSRP of $42,900.[a] Chevy continues to impress year after year, providing a great towing capacity while retaining decent fuel economy. The standard 2.7L High-Output Turbo engine in the Custom provides 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, which is a great deal of power for a four-cylinder engine.
The 2023 Silverado 1500 Custom is one of the best light-duty trucks on the market for the budget-oriented buyer. Few trucks offer the quality engineering, manufacturing, and affordability that Chevy provides. The Silverado 1500 Custom even has technology designed to keep you safe and comfortable on the road. The infotainment center allows ready access to your car information, music selection, and even smartphone apps through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This truck is not only a workhorse; it provides one of the most comfortable rides available for the price.
MSRP: $42,900[a]
Horsepower (hp): 310
Torque (lb-ft): 430
Cargo Space (cu.ft.): 71.7
Performance
Efficient Power
When you buy a new truck, you want to know that it can haul what you need to haul, carry what you need to carry, and provide long-term durability. The 2023 Chevy Silverado Custom has a 2.7L High-Output Turbo inline-four engine. Some people hear four-cylinder and think it means the engine is underpowered. However, this could not be further from the truth when it comes to the Silverado 2.7L. This engine has 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, allowing you to haul up to 9,500 lbs. That's a lot of power in a four-cylinder engine. The dual-volute turbocharger allows this engine to provide incredible power for its size.
Despite its power, the 2023 Silverado 1500 Custom gets decent mileage. It clocks in at 19 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway, resulting in 20 MPG combined. For a truck that can haul over 9,000 lbs, that is impressive fuel economy. This quality truck can also handle payloads weighing up to 2,260 lbs. That's right, this is a great truck for hard work. Included in every Custom 1500 Silverado is the Trailering Package, which adds a two-inch receiver hitch, 4/7-pin connectors, and Hitch Guidance. When you're towing your trailer, you can trust that this truck will do the job.
Alongside the 2.7L High-Output Turbo engine, the Silverado 1500 Custom is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The added gears help to improve efficiency while driving, keeping your truck in its powerband at a broader range of speeds. This allows more consistent towing and driving. As expected of a Chevy pickup, the entire powertrain is designed for long-term use and can be expected to last for many miles. With regular maintenance, you can trust your truck to stay in top shape for years to come.
Interior
Impressive Design and Features
Trucks are often thought to be designed for function over form. While there is some truth to this, the 2023 Silverado 1500 Custom pushes the limits of this statement. This truck provides great function from its powerful engine, rugged body, and durable bed. However, it also offers impressive interior design. When you sit down on the 10-way power driver seat and adjust the lumbar support to be just right, you'll be impressed with the comfort of this truck. Chevy also provides underseat storage so you can keep all your stuff organized and readily at hand. The rear bench seat also folds down to allow more storage in the back.
The Silverado Custom provides numerous electrical outlets, including a 12-volt outlet, two 120-volt outlets, and four USB ports. These outlets allow you to easily charge your battery-operated tools and electronic devices and provide enough power to run a corded tool. Chevy provides so many options to help you keep working all day long. Chevrolet Connected Access allows you to track vehicle information from your phone, including driving habits, diagnostics, and maintenance alerts. Additionally, you can remotely start your vehicle from your smartphone with the included three years of free remote access.
Entertainment and Convenience
The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system and six-speaker sound system allow you to blast your favorite tunes, podcasts, or radio shows. You can answer calls hands-free whether you connect with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, or Android Auto. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also allow you to use more phone features, such as navigation apps, while you are driving. The Silverado 1500 Custom is even Wi-Fi hotspot capable. These various connectivity features allow you to easily keep up with all the technology you have, whether for business or pleasure.
Some other great features include the remote keyless entry, allowing you to unlock your car when your hands are full of stuff. The standard remote start system also allows you to get your vehicle started from a distance, which gives your truck a chance to warm or cool down the cabin before you climb inside. Once you are on the road, cruise control allows you to stretch your legs on those long drives, and the built-in compass keeps you pointing in the right direction.
Because the Custom trim is built for hard work, Chevy includes easy-to-clean rubberized vinyl floor mats to help protect the carpeted floorboards. Do you need to get something out of your truck bed when it's dark out? No problem. The Silverado 1500 Custom includes standard LED cargo bed lighting. Even the tailgate has EZ Lift assist and power lock and release, allowing you to open the tailgate with the push of a button.
Safety
Standard Chevy Safety Assist
Driving large trucks can make some concerned about safety. Rightly so, as trucks weigh more than cars, have more forward momentum, and their size makes them more hazardous. All that being said, Chevy has integrated a ton of great safety features to help mitigate the danger of driving a large truck. The six standard airbags and Buckle to Drive system help protect the occupants of the truck, while other safety features help protect everyone. The HD Rear Vision camera allows you to clearly see behind you when moving your truck in reverse, helping you avoid potential obstacles such as a vehicle, wall, or pedestrian.
Included standard with the 2023 Silverado 1500 Custom, the Chevy Safety Assist suite provides Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam headlights. Each of these features uses modern technology to help ensure that your vehicle stays on the road, remains in your lane, and helps protect other vehicles and pedestrians. The Silverado 1500 Custom is also compatible with OnStar and Chevrolet Connected Services, which means help is only a single button away.
All these safety features help make the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom one of the safest trucks on the road today for the occupants, other drivers, and especially pedestrians. While safety is always the sole responsibility of the driver, Chevrolet has put these systems in place to help ensure that a moment of distraction doesn't end with a collision. Safety is important to you, and Chevy has done its best to make sure everyone on the road is secure, whether driving a vehicle or going for a walk.
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