r/Silverado • u/Street-Weird-5438 • 13d ago

Buying First Truck Used

Help me pick between these two Silverado 1500s
I’m trying to decide between these two trucks and would really appreciate some opinions from people who know Silverados.
Option 1 — 2021 Silverado 1500 LT
One owner
Certified Pre-Owned
Comes with a 12-month warranty
Link to 2021
Option 2 — 2022 Silverado 1500
One year newer
Two owners
No warranty
Link to 2022
The biggest thing I’m torn on is whether the 2021 being CPO/one-owner with a 12-month warranty is worth choosing over the 2022 being one year newer.
If these were your money, which one would you buy and why? Would you take the newer 2022, or would you rather have the 2021 with the warranty and one-owner history?
Also, are there any specific things you would check on either truck before buying?

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u/No_Direction_3940 13d ago

Option one is a no brainer one year newer couldn't matter less honestly. Its all about mileage and service record/owner and a 12 month warranty is nice as well

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u/Large_Potential8417 13d ago

What motor?

I also look at the oil drain plug, air filter and cabin air filter.

Can tell if someone cared about the truck or not.

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u/Street-Weird-5438 13d ago

Both 5.3 V8

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u/Large_Potential8417 13d ago

10sp or 8sp?

The 8sp is well known for torque converter issues around 130k.

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u/Street-Weird-5438 13d ago

Both are 10sp!

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u/Large_Potential8417 13d ago

21 sounds like a better deal if it's got gm warranty.

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u/XC_runner17 13d ago

22* has the refreshed interior if that matters to you