2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

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. Stepping up to the High Country adds leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, and a premium Bose audio system over the LTZ. The 5.3L I8 makes 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, paired with the eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, delivering confident pulling power and 18 mpg combined. The High Country can be ordered with GM's Magnetic Ride Control, which firms up the suspension when towing and smooths out the ride when empty.