The Chevy Silverado has spent decades earning its place in driveways across central Indiana, and it keeps sharpening the things truck owners care about most. Four engine choices, a cargo bed engineered around real loads, and towing figures that handle a packed trailer without complaint. At Ray Skillman Auto Group, we help drivers near Noblesville, IN, work through the trim ladder and land on the right truck.
Trucks get bought for a reason. Maybe you tow a bass boat every June, maybe you haul lumber, maybe you need a back seat for three kids and a bed for the rest. Silverado spans nine trims and three bed lengths, so the truck gets shaped around the job. We walk through that decision honestly because a truck over-spec’d for your life costs you money you did not need to spend.
| Trim | Standard Engine | Standout Equipment | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
| WT | 2.7L TurboMax | Chevy Safety Assist, Durabed with 12 tie-downs, rear vision camera | Fleet and jobsite duty |
| Custom | 2.7L TurboMax | EZ Lift power tailgate, 40/20/40 split bench, remote start | Value-minded daily drivers |
| LT | 2.7L TurboMax | 13.4-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display, available diesel | The volume pick for most buyers |
| RST | 2.7L TurboMax | Body-color exterior styling, available 6.2L V8 on Crew Cab 4×4 | Street-focused looks with power on tap |
| Custom Trail Boss | 2.7L TurboMax | 2-inch factory suspension lift, Z71 Off-Road Package | Trail capability on a tighter budget |
| LTZ | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Perforated leather-appointed seating, standard HD Surround Vision | Comfort without the top-trim price |
| LT Trail Boss | 2.7L TurboMax | Lifted suspension plus available 6.2L V8 or Duramax diesel | Off-road hardware with more power |
| High Country | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | Premium leather, open-pore wood trim, available Super Cruise | Long highway miles in comfort |
| ZR2 | Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear locking differentials | Serious off-road terrain |
A spec chart only gets you so far. Seat height, door pull, the sound of a diesel at idle in your own garage, those are the details that decide which Chevy Silverado you keep for ten years. That is why we hand over keys and encourage back-to-back drives.
The standard 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder produces 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, the highest standard torque figure in the class, paired with an eight-speed automatic. The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 delivers 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft through a ten-speed automatic, using Dynamic Fuel Management to save fuel when the load is light. The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 is the muscle option at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft, offered only with four-wheel drive.
Then there is the Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel inline-six, still the only diesel offered in this segment. It makes 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque, and it unlocks the top available tow rating of 13,300 pounds on a Double Cab Standard Bed with 20-inch wheels. The diesel is also the efficiency play, rated by the EPA at 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway with rear-wheel drive. If payload matters more than pulling power, the TurboMax carries the most weight in the bed at 2,260 pounds.
LT trims and above get a 13.4-inch diagonal touchscreen alongside a 12.3-inch reconfigurable driver display, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in, and available Wi-Fi hotspot capability. The menus are laid out the way a person would, which matters more than screen size once you live with a truck daily.
Trailer users get the most out of the tech list. The in-vehicle trailering app stores trailer profiles, monitors trailer tire pressure, and runs pre-departure checks, so you catch a dead marker light in the driveway instead of on the highway. HD Surround Vision brings up to eight cameras and 14 views for hitching and tight lots, and High Country buyers can add Super Cruise hands-free driving, which supports towing on compatible roads.
Every Silverado leaves the factory with Chevy Safety Assist, covering Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and a Following Distance Indicator. Available additions include adaptive cruise control, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, and Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert. Teen Driver technology comes standard, which quietly settles a few arguments in households with a new license in the mix.
Custom and higher trims include the 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with covered armrest storage and underseat bins that swallow tools and jumper cables. LT and above can be ordered with bucket seats and a center console instead, while LTZ brings perforated leather-appointed seating and High Country layers in premium leather with open-pore wood trim. Out back, the Durabed offers 89.1 cubic feet of bed volume with 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 pounds each, and the available Multi-Flex Tailgate folds six ways, including a full-width step.
Ray Skillman opened a single dealership on South U.S. 31 in 1979, and three generations of the family still run the business today. That longevity shows up in how we sell trucks. No pressure, no theater, and a finance team working with a deep bench of national banks and local lenders, so buyers with strong credit and buyers rebuilding it both get a fair look. Our trade-in program pays top dollar, and our online value-your-trade tool gives you a number before you head over.
After the sale, our factory-trained technicians and genuine GM parts keep the truck working. Stop by, take a Silverado down the road, and see what a family-run store does differently. The coffee is free, and the cookies are usually still warm.
The Chevy Silverado offers four engines. The 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder is standard on most trims and makes 310 horsepower with 430 lb-ft of torque. From there, you can move to the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 at 355 horsepower, the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 at 420 horsepower, or the Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel inline-six at 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque.
Available towing reaches 13,300 pounds. That figure applies to a Double Cab Standard Bed equipped with the Duramax turbo-diesel and 20-inch wheels. Other engine and cab combinations tow less, so tell us what you are pulling, and we will match the configuration to the trailer.
The ZR2 sits at the top for off-road work, with Multimatic DSSV dampers, front- and rear-electronic locking differentials, and 11.2 inches of ground clearance with the diesel. The Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss are in the middle ground, both adding a 2-inch factory suspension lift and the Z71 Off-Road Package.
We do. Ray Skillman Auto Group has served central Indiana since 1979, and plenty of our truck customers drive in from north of the city, including Noblesville, IN. Our locations sit near the interstate corridors that ring Indianapolis, so the trip is straightforward from most directions.
Chevrolet covers new trucks with a 3-year or 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 5-year or 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Rust-through protection runs 6 years or 100,000 miles, and roadside assistance runs 5 years or 60,000 miles. One complimentary maintenance visit is included within the first 12 months of delivery.
Yes, and we pay top dollar for it. Bring your truck by, and our appraisal team will look it over, explain how we arrived at the number, and apply the value straight to your next vehicle. You can also get the paperwork rolling with our online value-your-trade tool before you visit.
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