Silverado 1500 towing capacity ranges from 7,200 lbs to 13,300 lbs depending on the engine and how the truck is configured. That is a 6,000 lb gap on the same model name. Getting the wrong configuration for your load is an expensive mistake. At McFarland Chevrolet in Maysville, KY, towing questions come up in almost…
The Silverado RST is a sport appearance trim that sits between the LT and LTZ in the 2026 Silverado 1500 lineup. RST stands for Rally Sport Truck. It adds a blacked-out exterior package and sport styling, but more importantly, it is one of only four Silverado trims where the 6.2L V8 is available. At McFarland…
Perhaps bored with surveying other people about their vehicles, J.D. Power has taken up reviewing vehicles directly. Recently, they set their sights on the Silverado 1500 to get an idea of what Chevrolet’s best-selling model is all about. This McFarland Chevrolet post tells you what they found. There are ten trims to choose from. If J.D. Power (JDP) was aiming for the middle…
The Silverado ZR2 review question that comes up most often at McFarland Chevrolet in Maysville, KY is not about specs. It is about whether the truck justifies its price over a Trail Boss. Both are factory off-road Silverados. Both look the part. The ZR2 costs significantly more. So what does the extra money actually buy…
The Silverado 6.2L V8 vs 5.3L V8 decision comes up on almost every Silverado 1500 purchase at McFarland Chevrolet in Maysville, KY once a buyer gets past choosing a trim. Both are strong, capable V8 engines. Both have long track records in the Silverado lineup. The numbers are different, the cost is different, and the…
The Chevy Silverado Trail Boss is the off-road-ready version of the most popular truck in America. It comes in two configurations, the Custom Trail Boss and the LT Trail Boss, and both are built around the same Z71 off-road package that gives the Silverado real capability before you add a single aftermarket part. At McFarland…
The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the most searched trucks in the country right now, and for good reason. Now that the 2026 model year is current, the 2025 Silverado 1500 is showing up in the used and certified pre-owned market at strong value. Whether you are shopping a used 2025 or comparing…