2019 Chevrolet Silverado Review
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 doesn’t appear to be all-new at first glance, or even second for that matter.
But when you dive into the details it’s clear to see that Chevy worked hard to magnify what was already great about the Silverado 1500 and make the overall product even better.
I recently spent a day with an all-new 2019 Chevy Silverado courtesy of our friends at Martin Chevrolet in Torrance, CA.
2019 Chevy Silverado Top-3
1. The Drive
2. Interior
3. Power
Continue reading below for my complete review or click play to listen to the podcast version. Either way, check out the pictures from my afternoon drive along the Pacific Coast right here in SoCal!
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review
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April 26, 2019
If you’ve ever shopped for a new full-sized pick-up truck then you know there are seemingly endless configuration possibilities.
And, it makes sense, when you consider that this vehicle segment accounts for around 14% of all new vehicles sold in the United States each year.
Hello ’19 Silverado! (review)
Additionally, the Chevrolet Silverado’s eight ( yes, 8) different trim options also make sense. Because the Chevy Silverado makes up a huge percentage of that 14% I just mentioned.
So, it’s important to have something for everyone.
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 review – Can-do powerful stance.
So, here are the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado trim options. Starting with the Silverado Work Truck (WT) that a country club groundskeeper might drive. And, going all the way up to the High Country that a billionaire oil tycoon would feel very comfortable tooling around in.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trim Options
Trim options and starting manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing as well.
2019 Chevy Silverado trim options & MSRPs:
- Work Truck: $32,200
- Custom: $34,600
- LT: $36,900
- RST: $38,800
- Custom Trail Boss: $39,500
- LTZ: $43,000
- LT Trail Boss: $48,300
- High Country: $53,000
Always remember the literal definition of MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
Martin Chevrolet in Torrance, CA
And don’t worry a bit about MSRP! Go see my friends at Martin Chevrolet on Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, California and they’re going to give you the best deal.
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 review
Again, don’t worry about MSRP, email me and I’ll personally connect you with my friends at Martin Chevrolet: tom [at] idrivesocal [dot]com.
“…see my friends at Martin Chevy. They specialize in configuring vehicles precisely to your needs.”
Also, you have to get your Chevy Silverado equipped to your specifications.
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 review
So, there’s another reason to see my friends at Martin Chevy. They specialize in configuring vehicles precisely to your needs.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Engines, Transmissions, Beds & Cabs
And speaking of configuring your Chevy Silverado, you have a number of additional options besides the trim that best suits you.
2019 Silverado bed and cab combo options:
- Regular Cab, long bed.
- Double Cab (partial back door), standard bed.
- Crew Cab (four-door), short bed.
- Crew Cab, standard bed.
And of course, you have the option of 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
But when it comes to the engines for the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado full-sized pick-up truck you may be surprised.
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 review – Unmistakable Silverado profile.
That’s because the 2019 Silverado offers five engines. But that’s no big deal, right? Well, here’s the thing, one of them is a 4-cylinder! And I hear it’s powerful and quick too! (I’ve not yet driven it.)
2019 Chevy Silverado engine options:
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- 2.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that delivers 310-horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque.
- 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6, delivering 285-hp and 305 lb-ft of torque.
- 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 giving you 355-hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.
- 5.3-liter EcoTec V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management Technology, 355-hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.
- 6.2-liter EcoTecV8, also with DFM tech and, 420-hp with 460 lb-ft of torque.
- Coming Soon – 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel.
As you can see various options really start to multiply with Silverado. Especially when you consider that you still have various packages to select from and accessories.
My 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Test Driver
My friends at Martin Chevrolet set me up in a 2019 Chevy Silverado that I would professionally refer to as a ‘bad mama-jamma.’ That’s an iDriveSoCal technical term. :0)
The 2019 Silverado that I test drove was a 4-wheel drive LTZ Crew Cab with the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8. It had a super-smooth 10-speed automatic transmission.
“My friends at Martin Chevrolet set me up in a 2019 Chevy Silverado that I would professionally refer to as a ‘bad mama-jamma.'”
Now, I didn’t mention fuel economy above because there are too many variables to the overall equation. But I can put the 2019 Chevy Silverado’s overall fuel economy in perspective.
The 4-wheel drive LTZ Crew Cab with the big 6.2-liter engine is rated for 16-mpg city and 20-highway. Highly respectable to say the least.
How Does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Drive?
I’m not going to pull punches on this one. I felt like I owned the road while driving this truck! So much so that I was deliberately trying to be extra-nice yielding to other drivers.
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 passenger rear
Maybe it was just my perception. But the ’19 Silverado is so so big and muscular that I worried about intimidating other SoCal drivers!
“…the ’19 Silverado is so so big and muscular that I worried about intimidating other SoCal drivers!”
So, how’d it drive? Awesome! Ridiculous power and command of the road. Acceleration was great with all that torque.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado driver front
And now, I’m not an avid off-roader.
But this truck is ready to go for sure.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado driver rear
Yet, even with that in mind, the Silverado LTZ, complete with 20-inch wheels and a trailering package provided a surprisingly smooth ride. And quiet too!
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior
Outside the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado remains 100% a Chevy Silverado. In fact, so much so that there has been some criticism about the ‘all-new’ moniker not being deserved.
Silverado LTZ wheel
However, my view is, why screw up a good thing? I like that they kept so much of the look of the previous generation. It worked, so why not?
“The 4-wheel drive LTZ Crew Cab with the big 6.2-liter engine is rated for 16-mpg city and 20-highway.”
But when you dive into the details Chevy made some great improvements. They took an entire 450-pounds off the previous generation. They also made the 2019 Silverado about 2-inches longer and gave it a wider bed.
2019 Chevy Silverado driver profile
In addition, one piece of technology on the outside of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is the available power, up and down, tailgate.
I was surprised at how well it functioned. And it did so without throwing off the normal tailgate function one bit.
Rear-quarter & bed-liner graphics
And the 2019 Silverado I drove didn’t have running boards. I was able to get in and out without a problem but I’d probably add those to one I buy. Both for function and aesthetics as they look great.
Inside the 2019 Chevy Silverado
Inside the 2019 Chevy Silverado is huge. You do have the option of a bench in front with a fold-down center console. But for many of the upscale trim options, my choice would definitely be to stick with huge center console and separate front seats like I had.
Dropped my pen inside for perspective – huge!
And the back seat in the 2019 Silverado is ridiculously huge. You have legroom galore.
And the width of the backseat really emphasizes the overall size of the truck. I think the backseat might be bigger than the first futon I slept on in college.
Nap-worthy Silverado backseat.
And of course, the backseats fold to create different cargo space configurations.
But Chevy got really clever and created really cool storage nooks in the ’19 Silverado backrest of the backseats themselves!
Silverado Crew Cab includes clever storage space.
The cockpit of the 2019 Silverado has all sorts of stuff ‘going on’ but it’s extremely well laid out. And I found it easy to get familiar with while driving through Torrance and Palos Verdes.
“2019 Silverado that I test drove was a 4-wheel drive LTZ Crew Cab with the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8.”
Silverado’s Cockpit User-Interface
A few of items of special note in the cockpit include the following. First, the 4-wheel drive and transmission mode selectors on the dash to the left of the steering wheel.
Silverado 4-wheel drive & transmission controls
And second, is this row of controls toward the bottom of the center stack with ports below it.
Sure you have the obvious USB, old school cigarette plug but a 120V outlet as well?!?! Sweet!
Silverado center stack – check out the 120V Outlet!
And just above the 120V outlet is a super-handy button that takes down all four door-windows simultaneously when selected. Perfect for when you hop in a steamy vehicle in the summertime.
“2019 Silverado that I test drove… had a super-smooth 10-speed automatic transmission.”
Finally, I have to point out my favorite feature making its way into more and more vehicles – ventilated seats. As you can see in the above pic, I had mine on full blast. But also of note is the heated seats can be activated on either just your back or both but and back. Great for achy-backs during those long road trips!
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Tech
The optional technology on the 2019 Silverado is just as ample as the trim, engine, bed and cab offerings.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado dashboard
In addition to your safety and driver assistance features (see below), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto there are a number of optional standouts worth noting.
“…you have Silverado’s impressive Heads Up Display so you can keep your eyes on the road at all times.”
For instance, the Silverado trailering technology is a must-have for towing anything. And that, along with a lot of other functionality, interfaces with the myCheverolet Mobile App.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado center stack
Then you have Silverado’s impressive Heads Up Display so you can keep your eyes on the road at all times.
Chevy Silverado also offers a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. In addition to Automatic Stop/Start for increased fuel savings.
’19 Silverado Onstar & overhead controls
And of course, sitting atop the very well configured center stack is a crystal clear, easy to use, swipe-action digital touch screen display.
Silverado Safety & Driver Assistance
The 2019 Chevy Silverado offers all the typical safety and driver assistance technology that new vehicles can include these days. The one that stuck out to me, which has made appearances in General Motors vehicles for a few years now is the haptic seat-bottom vibration.
This is an optional way to alert the driver instead of using audible collision avoidance alerts.
- Forward Collision Alert
- Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Change Alert – with Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Lane Keep Assist – with Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Safety Alert Seat – vibration instead of audible alert
2019 Chevrolet Silverado | Top-3
With so many configuration options I’m picking my Top-3 from the 2019 Chevy Silverado LTZ 4-wheel drive that I test drove.
And actually, just picking three from that truck is rather tough. But, here goes:
1. The Drive – We all pay taxes and have equal rights to the roads. But, in the Silverado, you can’t help but feel like you own a bit more of the roads than everyone else. 🙂
2. Interior – I love the space and design. Again, there’s a lot going on. Much to control, but everything is thoughtfully laid out. Logical and a breeze to navigate.
3. Power – This could arguably be grouped in above with ‘The Drive.’ But, having 420-horses and 460-lb-ft of torque under your right foot deserves to be noted.
’19 Silverado front from Martin Chevrolet
We’ll be reviewing additional Silverado’s from our friends at Martin Chevrolet for sure.
As for the LTZ 4-wheel drive with the 6.2L V8 is a great option for a daily driver that’s just as capable for the workweek as the weekend!
2019 Chevrolet Silverado rear Martin Chevy
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