The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a perennial winner. It's not only Chevy’s most popular model but it's also one of the best-selling vehicles of any kind in the world. This long-running success story is available today in a variety configurations that give you the opportunity to choose the cab, bed, engine and trim level you want. Here's a closer look at the new Chevy Silverado 1500 at Schimmer Chevrolet in Mendota, IL.
Engine options
The new 2025 Chevy Silverado has an appealing menu of engine choices that start with a turbocharged four-cylinder, then move up to a pair of V8s and top out with a torque-rich 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder Duramax® diesel. The 6.2-liter V8 can give local drivers 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. It delivers the fastest speed of any new Silverado 1500 and can take the High Country model from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. The smaller 5.3-liter V8 isn't far off off the pace with 355 horsepower and a time to 60 mph time of 6.1 seconds. The Duramax® turbo 3.0-liter diesel engine cranks out 495 pound-feet of torque.
Performance
For buyers who want off-road capability, take a good look at the Trail Boss model with a 2.0-inch lift, hefty tires and other rugged off-road features. The Silverado 1500 ZR2 is an even more capable off-road pickup. Maximum towing capacity in the new 2025 Chevy Silverado with the 6.2-liter V8 engine is 13,300 pounds and that's enough to beat the 2025 Ram 1500 by 1,700 pounds. The 5.3-liter V8 has a maximum towing capacity of 11,500 pounds.
This Chevy pickup can haul anywhere from 1,870 pounds up to 2,280 pounds. The highest fuel efficiency is achieved with the diesel engine, getting you 33 MPG on Mendota, IL highways. You can help keep your Silverado 1500 performing reliably by making visits to our service center to get the regular oil changes your truck needs.
Interior and Exterior
The new Chevy Silverado comes with a number of different interior choices that range from the basic Work Truck (WT) to the luxurious High Country model. The standard WT trim gives you essentials like manually-adjustable front seats, manual windows and locks. The High Country includes premium features like open-pore wood trim and genuine leather upholstery. The bed of the new Silverado 1500 is available with a versatile multi-function tailgate. We maintain an on-site finance center where we can help you get an affordable loan for a new Chevy Silverado 1500.
Trim levels
The new Chevy Silverado is offered for Illinois buyers in eight trim levels: The WT (Work Truck) Custom, LT, RST, Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country and the ZR2. The WT is equipped with a standard 7-inch touch screen and wireless smartphone connectivity for Apple and Android devices. The Custom trim includes a power-adjustable driver's seat and trailer wiring harnesses. The LT comes with heated front seats and a large 13.4-inch touchscreen. The RST adds body-colored trim pieces and fog lights. The Trail Boss is available exclusively with four-wheel drive, special Z71 shock absorbers, and a two-speed transfer case. The LTZ provides a ten-way power adjustable passenger seat and a surround-view camera. With the top-tier High Country model, you'll get leather upholstery and a bed-view camera. The ZR2 is the most capable off-road trim with a high-performance lifted suspension and heavy-duty skid plates.
Get a new Chevy Silverado from our family-owned business
We have been a family-owned automotive dealership since 1945 and we put our top priority on customer service. We back every new Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup we sell with supportive financing and expert GM service. We invite you to look over our current inventory of new 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups and schedule a test drive soon at Schimmer Chevrolet in Mendota, IL.