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Truck shoppers usually know what they want before they ever set foot on a lot. Enough bed to be useful, enough tow rating to sleep well the night before a haul, and a cab the whole crew fits in. The Chevrolet Silverado covers all three without making you trade away comfort to get there.
Some of the folks we work with at Ray Skillman Chevrolet tow a camper four weekends a year. Others need something that hauls lumber on Monday and still looks right pulling into a job site meeting on Friday. Those are two different trucks, and the Silverado ladder is wide enough to cover both. Our job is to figure out which rung you belong on.
Nine trims sounds like a lot until you see them laid out. Here is how the lineup breaks down by standard engine and the features that separate one from the next.
| Trim | Standard Engine | Standout Features | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
| WT | 2.7L TurboMax | Chevy Safety Assist, Durabed with 12 tie-downs, available 5.3L V8, available Adaptive Cruise Control | Fleet and job-site duty |
| Custom | 2.7L TurboMax | 20-inch Bright Silver wheels, 10-way power driver seat, Trailering Package, EZ Lift power tailgate | Value-minded daily driving |
| LT | 2.7L TurboMax | 13.4-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display, available bucket seats, available HD Surround Vision | Everyday comfort with real tech |
| RST | 2.7L TurboMax | Body-color grille bar and bumpers, available 6.2L V8, Redline and Rally special editions | Street-focused style |
| Custom Trail Boss | 2.7L TurboMax | 2-inch factory lift, Z71 Off-Road Package, locking rear differential, 18-inch wheels on mud-terrain tires | First step into off-road |
| LTZ | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Perforated leather front seating, 8 cameras with up to 14 views, added driver assistance tech | Comfort without losing capability |
| LT Trail Boss | 2.7L TurboMax | 2-inch factory lift, Autotrac 2-speed transfer case, 20-inch high-gloss Black wheels, LT cabin tech | Trail work with daily-driver polish |
| High Country | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Premium leather with open-pore wood trim, available Super Cruise with trailering, available active exhaust | Long-haul towing in comfort |
| ZR2 | Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear locking differentials, 33-inch mud-terrain tires, 15-inch head-up display | Serious off-road running |
Build one out on our site to see the numbers, then come drive the two you cannot decide between.
The standard 2.7L TurboMax makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, which is the best standard torque figure in the class. Paired with an 8-speed automatic, it pulls hard from low revs and returns an EPA-estimated 18/21 MPG city/highway in two-wheel drive. Moving up to the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 brings 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed automatic, along with the smooth, familiar V8 delivery that a lot of longtime truck owners still prefer.
If you want the big swing, the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 puts down 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft in four-wheel-drive form. The Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel takes a different approach: 305 horsepower, 495 lb-ft of torque, and an EPA-estimated 28 MPG on the highway, the best highway number in the segment. That diesel is also what unlocks the maximum trailer rating of 13,300 pounds when the truck is properly equipped. Every configuration tows at least 8,700 pounds, so there is no genuinely weak choice here.
The 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch reconfigurable driver display show up on LT and above, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility across the lineup. Google built-in compatibility adds Google Maps and voice control.
The towing hardware is where this truck really pulls ahead. Up to eight cameras deliver as many as 14 views, which makes backing a trailer into a tight driveway a two-minute job instead of a twenty-minute argument. The In-Vehicle Trailering App stores custom trailer profiles and runs you through pre-departure checklists, and Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert extends blind-spot coverage down the length of what you are pulling. On the High Country, the available Super Cruise handles speed and steering hands-free on compatible roads and remains available while towing.
The Durabed uses roll-formed high-strength steel and offers 89.1 cubic feet of standard cargo volume, the most of any competitor. Twelve standard tie-downs are rated at 500 pounds per corner, and an available 120-volt outlet lets you run tools without dragging a generator along. The available Multi-Flex Tailgate folds six different ways, including a full-width step rated to 375 pounds and an inner gate that doubles as a work surface.
Every truck in the lineup includes Chevy Safety Assist, a set of six driver-assistance features that cover forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, following distance indicator, and IntelliBeam headlamps. Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Front and Rear Park Assist are available further up the ladder.
A Chevrolet Silverado is a purchase you live with for years, not months, so the trim you choose matters more than the sticker on the window. That is exactly the conversation our team is built for.
We have carried the Silverado banner on the south side for a long time, and the volume we move means you can compare a WT against a High Country in the same afternoon without driving all over the map. Our finance team works with both national banks and local lenders, so the rate you get is competitive rather than whatever one lender felt like offering that week.
Drivers around Indianapolis, IN, put real miles on their trucks, whether that is a daily loop on I-465 or a weekend pull downstate. Our Certified Service technicians know these trucks and stock the genuine parts to keep them running. Stop by, get behind the wheel, and see which one feels right.
Ray Skillman Chevrolet carries one of the largest Silverado selections in central Indiana, which is how we earned the nickname Indy’s Largest Silverado Dealer. We stock work-ready trims alongside loaded High Country and ZR2 builds, so you can compare them side by side in one stop. Our sales team is low pressure, and you are welcome to take your time.
A properly equipped Silverado 1500 tows up to 13,300 pounds, and even the lowest-rated configuration handles 8,700 pounds. That top figure comes from a Double Cab Standard Bed running the available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel with 20-inch wheels. Bring us your trailer weight and we will match you to a build that has room to spare.
The available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel is the efficiency leader at an EPA-estimated 28 MPG highway, the best highway rating in the segment. Two-wheel-drive diesel builds land at 23/28 MPG city/highway. If you want gas power instead, the standard 2.7L TurboMax in two-wheel drive returns an EPA-estimated 18/21 MPG city/highway.
Both trims get the same 2-inch factory suspension lift and Z71 Off-Road Package, so the off-road hardware is closely matched. The LT Trail Boss adds the cabin upgrades that come with LT, including the 13.4-inch touchscreen and the 12.3-inch reconfigurable driver display, plus 20-inch high-gloss Black wheels. Custom Trail Boss runs 18-inch wheels with mud-terrain tires and a simpler interior.
We do. Our Certified Service technicians are factory trained on Chevrolet trucks and handle everything from oil changes and tire rotations to major driveline work. We stock genuine parts on site, and we are a warranty-approved service provider, so covered work does not cost you extra. You can book an appointment online whenever it suits your schedule.
Yes, and trading in is often the simplest way to lower what you finance. Our team appraises your current vehicle and applies the value straight to your next truck. We will walk you through the numbers before you commit to anything.
Super Cruise is available on the High Country, and it is the only hands-free system in the class that stays active while towing a trailer. It manages speed and steering on compatible roads, which takes real strain off a long interstate run. Ask us to demonstrate it on a test drive.
