Negotiating leverage
35
moderate leverage / 100
~52 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$23,775
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$10,495$36,590
- Typical market range
- $18,999–$26,590
- Ridekick fair price
- $23,775
- Original MSRP range
- $38,000–$55,300
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
8 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
52
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$34,960–$36,480
Estimated dealer invoice — about $38,000 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck 1WT | $17,309 | $38,000 | $34,960–$36,480 |
| Custom | $22,293 | $38,200 | $35,144–$36,672 |
| LT | $22,693 | $43,300 | $39,836–$41,568 |
| LT Z71 | $24,935 | $45,200 | $41,584–$43,392 |
| LTZ | $27,884 | $47,900 | $44,068–$45,984 |
| LTZ Z71 | $29,896 | $49,400 | $45,448–$47,424 |
| 1ls | — | $38,100 | $35,052–$36,576 |
| high-country | — | $55,300 | $50,876–$53,088 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$14,270$36,305$58,339
Fair priceWork Truck 1WT
$17,309
Work Truck 1WT: fair price $17,309, original MSRP $38,000, estimated dealer cost $34,960 to $36,480.
Custom
$22,293
Custom: fair price $22,293, original MSRP $38,200, estimated dealer cost $35,144 to $36,672.
LT
$22,693
LT: fair price $22,693, original MSRP $43,300, estimated dealer cost $39,836 to $41,568.
LT Z71
$24,935
LT Z71: fair price $24,935, original MSRP $45,200, estimated dealer cost $41,584 to $43,392.
LTZ
$27,884
LTZ: fair price $27,884, original MSRP $47,900, estimated dealer cost $44,068 to $45,984.
LTZ Z71
$29,896
LTZ Z71: fair price $29,896, original MSRP $49,400, estimated dealer cost $45,448 to $47,424.
1ls
—
1ls: fair price not available, original MSRP $38,100, estimated dealer cost $35,052 to $36,576.
high-country
—
high-country: fair price not available, original MSRP $55,300, estimated dealer cost $50,876 to $53,088.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 runs about $24,086 in MT to $26,377 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,724 | $110+ | $25,609 |
| TX | $1,486 | $332 | $25,593 |
| FL | $1,427 | $1,074+ | $26,276 |
| NY | $951 | $371 | $25,097 |
| PA | $1,427 | $587 | $25,789 |
| IL | $1,486 | $683 | $25,944 |
| OH | $1,367 | $444 | $25,586 |
| GA | $1,664 | $637 | $26,076 |
| NC | $713 | $793 | $25,281 |
| WA | $1,545 | $215+ | $25,535 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $24,300 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
7 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 19V645000 · 06/09/2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V761000 · 24/10/2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
Campaign 20V603000 · 01/10/2020
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.
Campaign 24V756000 · 10/10/2024
AIR BAGS
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
Campaign 25V432000 · 26/06/2025
AIR BAGS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Campaign 26V166000 · 19/03/2026
AIR BAGS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
Campaign 26V325000 · 21/05/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $23,775, within a typical market range of $18,999 to $26,590.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $38,000, so a fair used price is roughly $14,225 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $24,086 in MT to $26,377 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There are about 52 days of national market supply for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Negotiating leverage rates 35/100 (moderate). ~52 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $34,960–$36,480 — its $38,000 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/1/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.