2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab WT

At a Glance

Pricing $22,195 - $33,060
Drive Types RWD, 4WD
Engines 4.3l V6, 4.8l V8, 5.3l V8
Transmissions A4, A6
Fuel Economy 13-15 (city), 18-21 (highway)

The Silverado is Chevrolet's full-sized truck, which aside from styling and package differences is nearly identical to the GMC Sierra. The Silverado 1500 series encompasses a broad range of cab styles, bed lengths, powertrains, and towing capabilities. Trim levels range from the bare bones Work Truck models with vinyl seats and floors to the well-appointed LTZ. The midrange LT and LTZ models offer most of features truck buyers are looking for. The LT equips cloth seats and the LTZ has leather bucket seats. Powertrain choices are broad ranging from the V6 engine in the base model to a brawny 6.2l V8 for increased towing or bragging rights. Pricing is competitive with other trucks, but bigger engines and options add up quickly. Any truck shopper looking to tow should pay careful attention to the option list to make sure their truck is properly equipped for the job.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.3l V6 (195-bhp) A4 RWD $22,195
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 RWD $23,140
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $23,965
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.3l V6 (195-bhp) A4 4WD $25,635
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 4WD $26,580
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $27,405
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.3l V6 (195-bhp) A4 RWD $22,585
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 RWD $23,530
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $24,355
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.3l V6 (195-bhp) A4 4WD $25,935
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 4WD $26,880
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $27,705
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 RWD $27,550
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $28,375
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 4WD $31,110
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $32,760
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 RWD $27,675
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $28,500
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 4WD $31,410
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $33,060