2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS

The 2016 Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet's full-size pickup, offered in work-truck trims and luxury High Country versions. It competes head-on with the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500, holding its own with a strong chassis and proven powertrains. The Silverado drives with a composed, planted feel, and the steering is accurate for a truck of this size. The ride is firm when unladen, which is the price of its capable payload and towing manners. Inside, the cabin is roomy and well laid out, with available features like heated seats and a large touchscreen. Crew cab models offer generous rear-seat space, and the bed is practical with available corner steps and a damped tailgate. Available tech includes a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a suite of driver assistance aids. Safety features like forward collision alert and lane departure warning are available, and the truck earns strong crash-test scores. The Silverado has a solid reliability reputation, with many owners reporting trouble-free miles well past 100,000. Some owners have noted issues with the infotainment system freezing and occasional transmission hesitation. The LS is the no-frills workhorse of the Silverado lineup, ideal if you want a capable truck without the LT's extra comfort features. Its 4.3L V6 makes 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and two-wheel drive, which is plenty for daily hauling and returns 20 mpg combined.