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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Truck · 5.3L V8 · RWD

81/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a truck is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine5.3L V8
Horsepower355 hp
Torque383 lb-ft
0–60 mph6.2 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainRWD
Seats5
Combined MPG19 mpg (17 city / 22 hwy)
Range419 miles
MSRP$36,400
Body styleTruck

The verdict

What's good

  • 5.3L V8 power delivery is smooth and linear, not peaky like turbocharged rivals
  • Above-average reliability score translates to lower unplanned repair frequency
  • Durabed floor resists scratches and dents better than typical truck bed surfaces
  • Wide range of cab and bed configurations makes spec-to-need easy

What's not

  • Base RWD requires upgrading for winter traction — 4WD adds meaningful cost
  • City fuel economy is notably poor, affecting daily commuter running costs
  • Large turning radius makes urban errand-running and parking genuinely awkward
  • Interior quality at LTZ level still trails Ram's equivalent trim materially

The engine

EcoTec3

5.3L V8

A classic American pushrod V8 with an easygoing, torque-rich character and an unmistakable small-block burble, built to pull and haul without fuss.

The L84 5.3-liter is part of GM's EcoTec3 lineup and the fifth generation of the legendary Chevrolet Small Block V8, a lineage of truck engines stretching back decades and descended directly from the Vortec 5300.

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