2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2024 Silverado 1500: Key Updates and Differences
With the 2025 Silverado 1500 rolling out onto dealership lots, you may be wondering “How does the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 improve over the 2024 version?” That’s where we step in, we’ll take a look for you at some key areas where the two trucks differ, and which one is the best for you.
Key Takeaways:
- The main differences in the two year models are new trims, and new colors.
- Both years shared the same max towing capacities, making both just as capable.
- The two Trailboss trims that come in 2025 feature off-road capabilities without you needing to do anything.
What is the difference between the 2024 and 2025 Silverado 1500?
The 2025 comes with two new colors, and other new features.
When looking at what’s new for the 2025 Silverado 1500, you’re treated to two new colors. These colors are Cypress Gray, and Riptide Blue Metallic. These two new colors give the vehicle a nice splash of color that wasn’t available before.
If you’re not looking for a personal truck, and are instead looking for trucks that are perfect as a company vehicle, then the 2025 Silverado is for you. This year sees the Work Truck trim get outfitted with a Universal Vehicle Module, making it the perfect vehicle for public safety agencies.
What are the trim levels for the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500?
The 2025 Silverado 1500 comes with 9 trim levels. The trim levels you can find are the WT, Custom, LT, RST, Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, and ZR2.
While for 2024, you’re treated to less trims. The trims you can find are the WT, Custom, LT, RST, Trails Boss, LTZ, and High Country.
The trims that you can’t find for 2024 are the Custom Trail Boss, and the LT Trail Boss. These two trims come with the Z71 packages straight from the factory, making it easy to hit the trails straight from the lot. Despite the differences in trims that the two year models have, one thing does stay the same, and that’s Car and Driver’s recommendation. Both years recommend the LT as it’s “where the fancier interior comes into play”
Which year is right for you? Here at Banner we’d recommend the 2025 As it comes with more options for you to pick from.
What is the towing capacity of the Silverado 1500 in 2025?
The max towing capacity for the 2025 Silverado 1500 is 13,300 pounds.
When looking at the towing capacity for the Silverado 1500, both the 2024, and 2025 trim share the 13,300 pound max towing capacity. That’s not really surprising being that the truck’s powertrain stayed the same.
While the 13,300 mark is completely dependent on trim level, and configuration.You may not be able to get that rating with other trims, but you are still treated to a decent towing capacity that will do most jobs you need it to.
The max payload capacity is also the same thanks to the build of the truck remaining the same. Both years feature 2,070 for the payload, making it easy for your truck to take cargo where it needs to go.
Is the 2025 Chevy Silverado Worth Purchasing?
Now that we’ve gone over the basics, you may wonder who the Silverado is made for? It’s made for those who want to get work done with their truck, and have a bit of fun after.
If you’re wanting to see the new colors in person on the 2025 Silverado 1500, then come see us here at Banner Chevy, we can show you our inventory, and even schedule you a test drive.