Compare the2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500VS 2023 Ram 1500 TRX

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Silverado 1500 are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The 1500 TRX doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Silverado 1500’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the 1500 TRX.

Both the Silverado 1500 and the 1500 TRX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Silverado 1500’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the 1500 TRX’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 20 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Ram dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Silverado 1500’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Silverado 1500 first among large light duty pickups in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The 1500 TRX isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ram vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 39 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ram is ranked 18th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ram vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ram is rated below average.

On the EPA test cycle the Silverado 1500 gets better mileage than the 1500 TRX:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Silverado 1500 2.7 turbo/V8’s fuel efficiency. The 1500 TRX doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Silverado 1500’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The 1500 TRX doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 6.2 V8 engine for maximum performance). The 1500 TRX requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 higher (5 to 7 out of 10) than the Ram 1500 TRX (1). This means the Silverado 1500 produces up to 47 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 1500 TRX every 15,000 miles.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the 1500 TRX.

The Silverado 1500’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 1500 TRX’s 65 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the Silverado 1500 offers optional 22-inch wheels. The 1500 TRX’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Silverado 1500 Short Box Crew Cab’s wheelbase is 2.3 inches longer than on the 1500 TRX (147.4 inches vs. 145.1 inches). The Silverado 1500 Standard Box Crew Cab’s wheelbase is 11.8 inches longer than on the 1500 TRX (156.9 inches vs. 145.1 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Silverado 1500 Short Box Crew Cab’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the 1500 TRX’s (46.3 feet vs. 48.3 feet).

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 900 to 2050 pounds less than the Ram 1500 TRX.

The Silverado 1500 Standard Bed Regular Cab is 1 foot, 10 inches shorter than the 1500 TRX, making the Silverado 1500 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Silverado 1500 is 6.8 inches narrower on average than the 1500 TRX, making the Silverado 1500 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the 1500 TRX shortbed (63.9 vs. 53.9 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500’s cargo box is larger than the 1500 TRX’s in almost every dimension:

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers an optional EZ Lift-and-Lower Tailgate, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading. The Ram 1500 TRX doesn’t offer a tailgate assist.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. The Ram 1500 TRX doesn’t offer a rear cargo step.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Silverado 1500 offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The 1500 TRX doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

The Silverado 1500’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the 1500 TRX’s (8900 vs. 8100 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Ram 1500 TRX is only 8100 pounds. The Silverado 1500 Standard Box Double Cab offers up to a 13300 lbs. towing capacity.

The Silverado 1500 Short Box W/T Crew Cab 4x4 has a much higher standard payload capacity than the 1500 TRX (2010 vs. 1310 lbs.).

The Silverado 1500 Short Box W/T Crew Cab 4x4 has a much higher optional payload capacity than the 1500 TRX (2080 vs. 1310 lbs.).

The Silverado 1500 ZR2/LTZ/High Country’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The 1500 TRX doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Silverado 1500’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The 1500 TRX’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

On a hot day the Silverado 1500’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the 1500 TRX can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Silverado 1500’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The 1500 TRX offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Ram 1500 TRX isn’t available as a regular cab or extended cab.

The Silverado 1500 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The 1500 TRX doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.