2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Depreciation
A 5-year-old 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has lost about 33.5% of its roughly $46,150 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $30,689, with most listings between $27,102 and $45,670. Listed examples average 66,006 miles.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $45,340 | 24 |
| 30k–50k mi | $41,136 | 36 |
| 50k–75k mi | $35,975 | 42 |
| 75k–100k mi | $30,689 | 37 |
| 100k–130k mi | $27,374 | 19 |
| Over 130k mi | $20,480 | 5 |
What's a Good Price for a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Great deal
Under $28,763
Typical
$28,763–$41,307
Overpriced
Above $41,307
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 163 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $28,763 and $41,307, with a median of $34,970.
Ownership & Condition
Across 163 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings.
Accident-free
88.3%
One-owner
53.3%
Avg owners
1.6
Personal use
70%
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
20 MPG
City / Hwy
18 / 24
Fuel / year
$3,500
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim holds its value.
| Trim | Fuel | MSRP | Median Resale | Depreciation | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Trail Boss | Gasoline | $44,100 | $29,221 | 26.7% | 11 |
| RST | Gasoline | $47,200 | $31,771 | 30.9% | 22 |
| LT Trail Boss | Gasoline | $51,500 | $36,297 | 31.1% | 18 |
| Custom | Gasoline | $40,550 | $27,764 | 35.6% | 19 |
| LT | Gasoline | $46,150 | $25,996 | 38.6% | 24 |
| LTZ | Gasoline | $52,700 | $33,987 | 38.9% | 6 |
How the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Compares to Other Years
At 33.5% depreciation, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2022 has lost 30.6% (around $47,110), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $16,421 more. The older 2020 sits at 32.4% (around $30,073), so dropping back a year saves about $616. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Known Issues & Complaints
750 NHTSA complaints, 8 recalls reported.
ENGINE
236 complaintsVerified customers cpncern of cylinder 3 misfire and low compression. Inspected cylinder 3 sing a borescope and found excessive oil on top of the piston and on the cylinder walls. There are marks from loose carbon debris damaged the cylinde
POWER TRAIN
209 complaintsMy 2021 Chevrolet Silverado RST 4x4 5.3L V8 was a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle purchased through a GMC dealership, strictly maintained by certified GMC service departments, and had its torque converter replaced one year prior in accordance w
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
69 complaintsCheck engine light flashes when pulling a load and accelerating above 50mph. Check engine light code is PO300 Random multiple misfires. Took it to the shop and there we’re currently no active misfires.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
50 complaintsThe contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated to 30 MPH and the vehicle loss motive power. A dealer was contacted. An undisclosed warning light was illum
STEERING
40 complaintsSudden loss of power steering, usually upon initial start. May return, may not return during drive. Began around 1 week ago. Sudden loss of power steering when turning either right or left has occurred causing a dangerous situation. Upon lo
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
33 complaintsAfter putting our Silverado in park it will not turn to the off position or release the key from the ignition immediately. We have to wait 1-3 minutes without attempting to turn it in the off position and then the key will release from igni
Top Issues
- ENGINE
- POWER TRAIN
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- STEERING
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 20V792000 (SEAT BELTS): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Sil
- !Recall 20V811000 (SEAT BELTS): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Che
- !Recall 20V684000 (TIRES): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 ve
- !Recall 21V495000 (AIR BAGS): General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Listings
Real 2021 Silverado 1500 listings on the market now.
$79,900
2021 Custom · Black
3,959 mi · Scottsdale, AZ
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$57,950
2021 RST · Shadow Gray Metallic
6,905 mi · Murfreesboro, TN
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$51,260
2021 LT Trail Boss · Northsky Blue Metallic
7,462 mi · Springfield, TN
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$54,995
2021 RST · Black
12,029 mi · Southampton, NJ
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$55,349
2021 RST · Summit White
14,917 mi · Menomonie, WI
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$46,486
2021 LT Trail Boss · Black
16,698 mi · Fond Du Lac, WI
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 worth?
A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is typically worth around $30,689, with most listings falling between $27,102 and $45,670. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 66,006 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.
How much has the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 depreciated?
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has lost about 33.5% of its original $46,150 base MSRP — roughly $15,460 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
How many miles does a used 2021 Silverado 1500 have?
Listed 2021 Silverado 1500s average about 66,006 miles, with most between 31,538 and 98,960. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.
What is a good price for a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
For a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, anything under $28,763 is a strong deal, $28,763 to $41,307 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $41,307 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.
Methodology
Figures for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are computed from 103 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.