FEATURES | 8 out of 10
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easy-to-use HVAC and entertainment controls and a great screen that is especially helpful when in use as the backup camera
AutoWeek
one area in which the Silverado is showing its age is in the race for crazy storage options
Jalopnik
no door pockets, no under-floor bins—and the front door pockets were the smallest in this trio, as well as the flimsiest
Car and Driver
If you're one who has trouble making a choice, the vast array of build combinations and available features in the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 might seem a little overwhelming. The Silverado comes in everything from basic work-truck form, priced in the low twenties, up to fully leather-lined luxury-loaded Hybrid versions that approach $50k.
As a Silverado work truck, equipment is sparse, including an AM/FM radio that can even be deleted, vinyl seats, roll-up windows, and manual door locks. At the other extreme, the Silverado can be fitted with a huge variety of options, including Bluetooth connectivity; XM and NavTraffic; OnStar with navigation; a DVD navigation system; leather upholstery; a power sunroof; a power sliding rear window; and all sorts of cargo tools and snap-ons to make the bed work harder. Silverado Hybrid pickups come equipped in a simpler cloth-seat version with dual-zone climate control; remote keyless entry; and steering-wheel audio controls. There's also a leather-lined edition with Bluetooth, DVD navigation, and a high-end audio system with XM NavTraffic.
Most Silverado audio systems now include USB connectivity, and for 2011, the Silverado's OnStar system has been updated to version 9.0, now including automatic crash response, crisis assist, and stolen vehicle slowdown, with a one-year subscription to the Safe and Sound plan.
Conclusion
Whether you want a basic work truck or a loaded luxury rig, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado can be a perfect fit.