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Chevrolet Silverado Specs

Since 1999 the Silverado has grown 13″ in length; since 2003, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 340 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 9 generations · 1999–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado is 235.4″ long, 81.5″ wide and 78″ tall on a 146.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,891 lb. At 19.6 ft it squeezes into a 20-foot garage with under a foot to spare.

Every Chevrolet Silverado generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2011: the new car was 5.1″ longer and 405 lb heavier than the 2009–2010 one. The current car, sold since 2020, is 77 lb lighter than the 2015–2019 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Silverado dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1999–2002222.4″78.3″74″143.7″—
2003234.3″79.5″76.4″153.1″5,551 lb
2004–2005224.8″79.5″76.4″143.7″5,507 lb
2006–2008234.3″79.5″76.4″153.1″5,507 lb
2009–2010224.4″79.9″78″143.7″5,719 lb
2011–2013229.5″79.9″78″148.8″6,124 lb
2014225.6″79.9″78″143.7″6,076 lb
2015–2019235.4″79.9″78″153.1″6,153 lb
2020–2026235.4″81.9″79.9″147.2″6,076 lb
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Silverado year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Silverado dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026235.4″81.5″146.5″5,891 lb24
2025235.4″81.5″146.5″5,891 lb24
2024235.4″81.5″146.5″5,891 lb24
2023235.8″81.5″146.5″5,624 lb22
2022235.8″81.5″146.5″5,624 lb22
2021235.8″81.5″146.5″5,624 lb22
2020235.8″81.5″146.5″5,624 lb22
2019236.6″83.1″151.6″5,941 lb32
2018233.1″82.7″148.4″5,928 lb34
2017233.1″82.7″148.4″5,928 lb34
2016233.1″82.7″148.4″5,928 lb34
2015233.1″82.7″148.4″5,928 lb34
2014230.3″82.3″146.5″5,807 lb26
2013231.9″82.7″148″5,952 lb36
2012231.9″82.7″148″5,961 lb36
2011231.9″82.7″148″5,961 lb36
2010232.3″82.3″148.4″5,675 lb33
2009232.3″82.3″148.4″5,675 lb33
2008231.9″82.3″148″5,562 lb32
2007231.9″81.9″148″5,390 lb35
2006232.3″81.9″148″5,390 lb35
2005230.7″82.3″147.2″5,353 lb33
2004230.7″82.7″147.2″5,379 lb33
2003231.1″82.7″147.6″5,397 lb31
2002226″82.7″144.5″5,251 lb30
2001226″82.7″144.5″5,251 lb30
2000220.1″78.3″139″4,588 lb18
1999220.1″78.3″139″—18
ROWS 28·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Silverado on the used market

In 15,651 Silverado listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2015–2019 car is the most common: 4,775 of them (31%), at an average asking price of $21,233. The current 2020–2026 car averages $36,532. ForCar visitors have decoded 2,015 Silverado VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2021 and 2018.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Silverado generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2020–20264,13926%$36,53280,628 mi
2015–20194,77531%$21,233129,184 mi
20147615%$13,864147,589 mi
2011–20131,73411%$11,838163,673 mi
2009–20105413%$9,987170,791 mi
2006–20081,3429%$10,888166,037 mi
2004–20057765%$11,006174,390 mi
20033142%$9,949172,098 mi
1999–20027925%$7,844181,728 mi
Other years4773%$9,095168,497 mi
ROWS 10·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Silverado fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Silverado — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep19.6 ftToo long — door will not close
Street parking space18 ft19.6 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 71 cars within 10″ of its length, the Silverado is wider than 90%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Silverado against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 71 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width81.5″79.9″+1.6″
Wheelbase146.5″144.5″+2.0″
Curb weight5,891 lb5,655 lb+236 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Silverado against its rivals

Next to the Ford F-150, GMC Sierra and Toyota Tundra, the Silverado is the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Silverado against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Silverado (this car)2026235.4″81.5″5,891 lb
Ford F-1502026228″80.7″5,240 lb
GMC Sierra2026235.4″81.5″5,761 lb
Toyota Tundra2026241.3″79.9″5,556 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Silverado bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Silverado are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Silverado or the Ford F-150?

The 2026 Ford F-150 is 7.4″ shorter and 651 lb lighter than the 2026 Silverado.

How much does a used Silverado cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $7,844 for the 1999–2002 car to $36,532 for the 2020–2026 one, across 15,651 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 28 Silverado model years, 1999 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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