Best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Year to Buy
There is no single best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 34 verified sales, the 2004 is the most affordable at $15,324 and trades most often (14 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 29, 2026. Methodology
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Silverado 1500 LS | $15,324 | — | 14 | 1 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 LS | $19,408 | — | 10 | 1 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 LS | $22,347No sale since Mar 2026 | — | 10 | 8 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Silverado 1500 LS year is appreciating?
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Best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS year to buy?
There is no single best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 34 verified sales, the 2004 is the most affordable at $15,324 and trades most often (14 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS year is the cheapest?
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $15,324. The most valuable is the 2001, at $22,347. No sale since Mar 31, 2026, so the 2001's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS worth?
Depending on the model year, a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS is worth from $15,324 to $22,347 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.