Are Used Silverados Reliable?

One of America’s most popular used trucks for sale is the Chevy Silverado. The main reason for its popularity is its incredible reliability and versatility. There is also much more than reliability and versatility that makes the Silverado one of the best full-size, half-ton pickup trucks on the market. With this being said, we at Valencia Auto Center’s Chevy dealer near Santa Clarita have years of experience selling Chevy Silverados. In that experience, we’ve gained a good understanding of why people love Silverados. Hence, to describe the reliability along with everything else that makes used Silverados popular, we’ve compiled a detailed list below.

1. Exceptional Reliability With Long Lifespan

According to J.D. Power, a used Chevy Silverado for sale is rated exceptional in quality and reliability. Along with this, according to several reputable auto websites, the Silverado can reach up to 200,000 miles. In some cases, it can even last up to 300,000 miles, which is 10 to 20 years of driving, depending on use. Overall, the extreme reliability of the Silverado sets it apart from every other used truck for sale.

2. Powerful Performance And Handling

As one of the most versatile used trucks for sale, the Silverado’s powerful performance and handling allow it to accomplish a wide range of tasks. Depending on what you need to accomplish, there are also numerous engines from which you can choose. The right engine for you will be determined by how you plan to use your truck. If you look below, you can see the base performance features of a Silverado:

• 4.3L 285hp V6 Engine
• RWD/Available 4WD
• Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission/Available Ten-Speed Automatic Transmission

If you would like to get behind the wheel of one of these powerful trucks, you can schedule a test drive at

When it comes to reliability, safety is an important factor to consider. Inherently due to their high profile and durable construction, trucks are safer than typical vehicles. The Chevy Silverado, however, takes things a step further with a wide array of safety features that provide improved comfort and confidence on the road. The following list describes every safety feature that is offered with modern Chevy Silverados:

• Forward Collision Alert w/ Pedestrian Detection And Auto Braking
• Lane Keep Assist w/ Lane Departure Alert
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Rear Vision Camera Mirror
• HD Surround Vision
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Auto High Beams

6. Trim Levels For Everyone

Upon visiting Valencia Auto Center to browse Santa Clarita used trucks or any other Chevy dealer, the amount of variety offered by the Silverado is sure to capture your attention. With several unique trim options that each offer a variety of upgrades and features, there is an option to suit just about everyone. If you browse the list below, you can see every available trim option for the Chevy Silverado:

• WT
• Custom
• Custom Trail Boss
• LT
• RST
• LT Trail Boss
• LTZ
• High Country