2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

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 LT sits between the work-oriented LS and the leather-lined LTZ, adding chrome trim, a bigger touchscreen, and heated mirrors you won't find on the base truck. This LT uses the 4.3L V6 with rear-wheel drive, which is enough for daily duties and returns 19 mpg combined. The LT's standard cloth 40/20/40 front bench is practical for a work crew, but you'll want the optional leather if you're using it as a daily driver.