Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST - Key Specifications
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Type | Full-Size Light-Duty Pickup Truck |
Production Years | 2019–Present |
Built At | Roanoke, Indiana; Silao, Mexico; Oshawa, Canada |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain | RWD or 4WD (Crew Cab) |
Top Speed | ~180 km/h / 112 mph (varies by engine) |
0 – 60 mph | ~6.1 seconds (6.2L V8) |
Body / Frame | High-Strength Steel Frame with Aluminum Panels |
Wheel Type | 18" Bright Silver Painted Aluminum (standard) |
Front Tires | 265/65R18 All-Season |
Rear Tires | 265/65R18 All-Season |
Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs |
Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs |
Front Suspension | Independent Coil-Over Shock |
Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Multi-Leaf Springs |
Curb Weight | ~2,300–2,500 kg / 5,070–5,500 lbs |
Wheelbase | 3,745 mm / 147.4 in (Crew Cab Short Box) |
Length | 5,892 mm / 231.9 in |
Width | 2,063 mm / 81.2 in |
Height | 1,918 mm / 75.5 in |
Fuel Economy (Combined) | ~14 L/100 km / 17 mpg (varies by engine) |
Fuel Capacity | 91 liters / 24 gallons |
Max Towing Capacity | Up to 5,987 kg / 13,200 lbs (with 6.2L V8) |
Max Payload | Up to 935 kg / 2,060 lbs |
Interior Features |
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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST is the most American truck in Europe.
A V8-powered, crew-cab beast with bold styling and unapologetic capability. More brutish than a RAM 1500 and rarer than an F-150, it’s a niche but growing presence on EU roads.
1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)
Standard RST (EU-Spec LHD, 5.3L/6.2L V8)
High-Mileage (80,000+ km): €35,000 – €45,000 (Check for towing wear, rust, and transmission health.)
Well-Maintained (30,000–80,000 km): €48,000 – €65,000 (Full service history, no accidents, unmodified.)
Collector-Grade (<15,000 km): €70,000 – €85,000+ (Garage-kept, rare EU-spec colors like "Northsky Blue".)
Special Versions
RST Z71 Off-Road: +€5,000 (Skid plates, Rancho shocks.)
6.2L V8 (420hp): +€8,000 (Faster, thirstier, rarer in EU.)
Midnight Edition (Blackout Pack): +€3,000
2. Key Factors Affecting Value
✅ Rarity in Europe
Officially imported in small numbers—LHD-only, but no VAT in most EU markets.
V8 engines command +15% premiums over diesel (which are rare in EU).
✅ Options That Add Value
Advanced Trailering Package: +€2,500 (Essential for EU tow laws.)
Sunroof/Bose Audio: +€1,500 (Luxury touches.)
Factory Bed Liner: +€1,000
⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs
Rust (Check wheel wells, tailgate seams—EU salt is harsh.)
Transmission Shudder (8-speed autos need fluid flushes, €600+.)
US Imports (Avoid unless federalized—missing EU lights/towing certs.)
3. Where to Buy in the EU?
Official Channels:
Chevrolet EU Dealers (Germany/Netherlands) (Limited stock.)
Specialists (e.g., American Car Center, UK/NL)
Private Sales:
Mobile.de / Autoscout24 (Filter for "EU-Spec".)
Expat Forums (e.g., Americans in Germany)
Pro Tip: The 6.2L V8 is the one to get—420hp and a 10-speed auto make it the closest thing to a EU-legal Raptor.
4. Market Trends
📈 Niche but Growing
2021+ models hold value (post-facelift, better interior).
6.2L versions now €5k over 5.3L equivalents.
⚠️ Trap Warning
"Cheap" sub-€30k trucks often need €10k+ in deferred repairs.
Ex-construction site trucks (hidden frame damage).
5. Must-Do Checks
🔧 Mechanical:
DFM/AFM System (5.3L V8 cylinder deactivation can cause lifter failure—€4k repair.)
4WD Operation (Transfer case should engage smoothly.)
📄 Paperwork:
EU Type Approval (Critical for registration—avoid gray imports.)
Towing Certification (Required in most EU countries.)
Fun Fact: The Silverado’s Multi-Flex tailgate has 6 functions—including a step and workstation—making it more versatile than most EU vans!
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