The Chevy Silverado has long been associated with strength, as it’s durable, powerful, and built to tackle almost any task, whether on the road or off. The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 extends that lineage by offering drivers many strong features, including multiple engine options, infotainment and convenience technologies, and excellent safety.
Strong Engine Options That Can Handle Any Job
A full-size truck is built for hard work, and the Silverado offers four hard-working engine options made to suit almost any purpose. For those who want power without sacrificing efficiency, there’s the standard TurboMax engine that produces 310 horsepower and 430 foot-pounds of torque. It’s paired with an 8-speed electronically controlled transmission and has great fuel efficiency for a half-ton truck, with 18 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.
For V8 enthusiasts, there is a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 engine that generates 355 horsepower and 383 foot-pounds of torque and a 6.2-liter EcoTec3 that delivers 420 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque. Both V8 powerplants are matched with a 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Finally, there’s an available 3.0-liter DuraMax Turbo Diesel available in some trim levels that produces 305 horsepower and 495 foot-pounds of torque.
Strong Maximum Payload and Towing Capacity
Trucks are made for hauling cargo, whether in the dedicated payload bed or on a trailer pulled behind. The Silverado offers drivers excellent capacity for hauling materials, gear, and equipment. The Silverado’s standard 6.5-foot bed has a cargo volume of 62.9 cubic feet, and it has a maximum payload rating of 2,280 pounds when properly equipped.
The Silverado also offers legendary towing power that varies depending on the selected engine, drivetrain, and optional equipment. It can pull up to 13,300 pounds when properly outfitted, which is considered best in its class. Tow-friendly features such as optional power-adjustable outside trailering mirrors, a standard Trailering package, Hitch Guidance, and an HD Rear Vision Camera make towing even easier with the Silverado 1500.
Strong Safety, Convenience, and Infotainment Technology
The Silverado is one of the safest full-size trucks on the road, earning it a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It includes standard safety and driver-assistance features like Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, a Following Distance Indicator, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Front Pedestrian Braking.
The infotainment features found in the Silverado include a 6-speaker audio system, Bluetooth streaming, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, a 3.5-inch monochromatic Driver Information Center, and the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with a 7-inch color touchscreen.
The best way to experience these and other strong features is by exploring the 2025 Silverado 1500 in person. Contact Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, MO to schedule a test drive of the new Silverado today.
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