Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 56 recorded runs

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 56 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Callaway, Car and Driver and Four Wheeler MT and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Callaway SC540 Crew Cab (5.8 ft. Bed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 103.0 mph, according to Callaway.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT K1500 Extended Cab, which took 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.79 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.15 seconds at 91.90 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.0sec 2012 Callaway SC540 Crew Cab (5.8 ft. Bed)

Average 0–60 6.79sec Across 56 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.15sec @ 91.9 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.7sec 1999 LT K1500

Across 56 verified runs, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranges from 5.0 to 9.7 seconds 0–60, with a 6.79-second average.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 0–60 times by model year

56 tests · 19 years

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Model Year 19

2024

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.95 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#31

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 Duramax Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)

6.8sec 0–60

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15.30s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.30 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 22 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #31 of 56

#36

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 Duramax Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)

7.1sec 0–60

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15.50s ¼ mi @ 88.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 88.1 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 22 H / 19.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #36 of 56

How we verify Chevrolet Silverado 1500 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 performance FAQs

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The quickest Chevrolet Silverado 1500 on record is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Callaway SC540 Crew Cab (5.8 ft. Bed), which runs 0–60 mph in 5.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.40 seconds at 103.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT K1500 Extended Cab, which takes 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 56 verified runs, a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reaches 60 mph in 6.79 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.15 seconds at roughly 91.9 mph.

We have verified test data for 19 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Callaway, Car and Driver, Four Wheeler MT, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Callaway

Car and Driver

Four Wheeler MT

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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