2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
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- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 LT-L, front 4.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2 V8 High Country (51769097941) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Silverado, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170376-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado facelift interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss is a 355-hp 5.3-liter turbocharged with a 10l80 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $51,800 MSRP.
It makes 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
The Silverado 1500 measures 231.9 inches long on a 147.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,130 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $51,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $53,695 |
| Destination Charge | $1,895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management (standard); 2.7L Turbo, 6.2L V-8, 3.0L Diesel optional |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Horsepower | 355 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.0 x 92.0 |
| Injection Type | Direct high-pressure fuel injection with Dynamic Fuel Management |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (standard) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 10L80 10-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.7 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.99 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.15 |
| 4th Gear | 1.77 |
| 5th Gear | 1.52 |
| 6th Gear | 1.28 |
| 7th Gear | 1 |
| 8th Gear | 0.85 |
| 9th Gear | 0.69 |
| 10th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 4.87 |
| Final Drive | 3.23 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube Rancho shock absorbers (standard); two-speed transfer case; 4WD standard |
| Rear Suspension | Solid axle with semi-elliptic variable-rate two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube Rancho shock absorbers (standard) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0 x 1.18 in (330 x 30 mm) vented disc; Duralife rotors; ABS |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 x 0.79 in (345 x 20 mm) disc; Duralife rotors; ABS |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 231.9 in |
| Width | 81.2 in |
| Height | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 147.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,130 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 43 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 43.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (5)
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD: overall not rated
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD: overall not rated
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD: 5 ★ overall
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD: overall not rated
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 24, 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
NHTSA campaign 25V274000
Sep 12, 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
NHTSA campaign 24V674000
Dec 8, 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
NHTSA campaign 22V903000
389 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Owner Complaints
389 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 (8 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 152 |
| Power Train | 107 |
| Electrical System | 63 |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.