New Chevy Trucks at Dansville Chevrolet: Our Popular Pickups Have Even More Momentum

Chevrolet trucks have been delivering outstanding performance for 100 years. Last year, the Chevy Silverado was the only one of the top three best-selling pickups in America with an increase in sales. The other two major competitors, the Ford F-150 and the RAM 1500, were both down by double digits. Let's take a look at some of the features that make the new 2021 Chevy trucks the popular pickups whose popularity keeps growing.

The full-size Chevy Silverado 1500 at Danville Chevrolet in Dansville, NY is a light-duty half-ton pickup, and it's so capable, it's the second-best selling vehicle of any kind in America. The Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500 models are even bigger trucks for heavy-duty hauling and towing needs. All three trims combine to make the Silverado GM's best-selling model, capturing second place in total vehicle sales in the USA.

2021 Silverado 1500

What makes the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 so popular? It has impressive towing, intuitive, easy-to-use technology, and a wide range of powerful engines. The Silverado 1500 can tow and haul as much or more than most rivals, and it has a spacious interior with user-friendly technology. With a lower-than-average price tag, the Silverado has a lot to offer. In addition, Chevrolet lets you choose between eight trims and six powertrains.

• Silverado 1500 WT
• Silverado 1500 Custom
• Silverado 1500 LT
• Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
• Silverado 1500 RST
• Silverado 1500 LTZ
• Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
• Silverado 1500 High Country

Here's What's New on the Chevy Silverado 1500 for 2021

The 2021 Silverado 1500 has increased towing capacity when equipped with either the turbodiesel or turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the largest V8 engine still offers the 1500's highest tow rating. The other notable change is that Chevy now offers an optional multifunction tailgate called MultiFlex that creates practical new options. For example, it has a small cutout that makes it easier to haul extra-long objects, and it also has a step to make it easier to climb into the bed.

Silverado 1500 Performance

The Chevrolet Silverado comes standard with a 285-horsepower V6 engine. Other powerful, available options include a 310-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, a 277-horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder diesel, a 355-horsepower V8 and a 420-horsepower V8. The turbo-four is quick and tows well. The turbodiesel also has good towing ability while the top-of-the-line V8s provide exceptional towing and authoritative power.

Silverado 1500 Handling and Off-Road Performance

The Silverado feels nice and compact, which helps make it easier to drive. It also feels stable and composed on winding roads. Every Silverado is available with four-wheel drive, and most trims offer the Z71 package, which includes features like a more rugged suspension and makes Chevy a more capable off-roader. If you plan to go off-roading quite a bit, take a look to the Trail Boss trims, which are the most capable off-road trucks in the lineup.

Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

When properly equipped, the Silverado can tow up to 13,300 pounds and haul up to 2,280 pounds all over Avon and Naples NY. The vast majority of Silverado models can haul upwards of 2,000 pounds and tow at least 9,000 pounds.

Silverado 1500 Gas Mileage

With the turbo-four engine, this Chevy gets 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway, which are impressive numbers for the full-size pickup class. The 5.3-liter V8 delivers 17/23 mpg city/highway, which are better than the ratings delivered by some rival V8s. Diesel models give you the best fuel economy at 23/33 mpg city/highway, making it one of the most fuel-efficient powertrains in its class.

For Even Bigger Jobs, Test Drive the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD are full-size heavy-duty pickup trucks that can tackle even the toughest tasks, seating up to six and competing effectively with the Ford F-250 and RAM 3500. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is the classic work truck with two kinds of heavy-duty powertrain options that include trailer hauling technology, something truck lovers in Hornell and Geneseo NY really appreciate.

The Silverado 2500 HD comes with a choice of a 6.6-liter V-8 gasoline engine with 464 pound-feet of torque and a 6.6 liter Duramax turbo diesel engine with 910 pound-feet of torque. The maximum towing capacity increases from 15,400 pounds to 18,510 pounds when you add a gooseneck trailer hitch.

The heavy-duty one-ton Silverado 3500 HD is even more capable than the Silverado 2500 HD. The Silverado 3500 comes with a 6.6-liter direct-injection 401 horsepower engine or a 6.6 liter Duramax turbo-diesel with 910 pound-feet of torque. The Silverado 3500 HD offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 21,300 pounds with its rear hitch, but you can bump that up to 35,500 pounds with a gooseneck hitch.

Standard 2021 Chevy Silverado HD features include:

• 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Bluetooth streaming audio
• Trailer hitch with seven-pin electrical connector
• Teen Driver monitoring system

2021 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2021 Chevy Colorado is the compact midsize pickup that punches above its weight class in terms of sheer productivity. The new Colorado has excellent towing capacity and powerful available engines. Anywhere near Mt. Morris, NY, it gives you a smooth ride and good handling, along with easy-to-use infotainment.

Colorado Performance

The new Chevy Colorado at Dansville Chevrolet comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

There are two available engines. One is a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. The other is a 2.8-liter turbodiesel that generates 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The V6 is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel comes with a six-speed automatic. The Colorado offers a turbodiesel powertrain, something you can't get in most competitors, which gives this Chevy class-leading towing ability.

Colorado Gas Mileage

With its base four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive, the Colorado gets 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, which are more-then-respectable for the class. V6 models are slightly lower at 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Turbodiesel models get the best fuel economy of the group with 20/30 mpg city/highway.

Colorado Off-Road Performance

The best choices in the Chevy truck lineup for off-roading are the Z71 and ZR2 models. Thanks to an array of specialty features, these trims are eminently capable when the pavement runs out. Options include locking front and rear differentials, hill descent control, and a heavy-duty suspension system.

Colorado Towing Capacity

When equipped with the turbodiesel engine, the Colorado's highest towing capacity is 7,700 pounds, which ties for the best rating in the class. Chevy's V6-powered models aren't far behind, with a maximum tow rating of 7,000 pounds. Colorado with the base engine have a maximum capacity of 3,500 pounds. When properly equipped, the Colorado can haul up to 1,578 pounds.

Visit Dansville Chevrolet in Dansville NY Where We Speak Fluent Truck Talk

Chevrolet offers a range of pickups that manage to be rugged yet comfortable, hard-nosed yet technologically savvy. Browse our complete online inventory of 2021 Chevy trucks, from the top-selling Chevy Silverado 1500 to the compact and maneuverable Chevy Colorado. Then call us at Dansville Chevrolet or go online to schedule a test drive of the trucks that can make your work day easier and your weekends more fun than ever.