Chevy Truck Buyer’s Guide

When you need a versatile truck, whether it’s a compact Chevy Colorado or a robust Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Kearny Mesa Chevrolet has the truck for you. This truck buyer’s guide is to assist you in determining which Chevy truck best fits your needs.

Chevy Trucks

Chevrolet Truck Models at a Glance

Chevy is known for its reliable, hardworking trucks. Here are the new models we currently offer:

  • Chevrolet Colorado – Designed as a midsize truck to provide a vehicle for work or play, the Chevy Colorado offers a balance of efficiency, power, and off-road prowess.
  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500 – Built as a full-size truck ideal for more heavy-duty tasks with various engine options, enhanced towing capacity, and a more luxurious interior.
  • Chevrolet Silverado HD (2500 and 3500 models) – Built to be ruggedly tough, they are designed for the most demanding workloads with exceptional payload capacities and towing capabilities.

Engine and Power Options

Chevrolet Colorado

The versatile Chevy Colorado has two engine options based on the Turbo 2.7-liter engine. One choice produces 237 horsepower with 230 lb-ft of torque, and the other is the Chevy TurboMax™ engine, with 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, designed for heavier workloads.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has two engine options, one being the potent TurboMax™ 2.7-liter engine with 237 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. The other is the more powerful 3.0-liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel six-cylinder engine, producing 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque.

Chevrolet Silverado HD

Built for heavy lifting, the Chevrolet Silverado HD is a workhorse truck powered by two engine choices, one a 6.6-liter V8 producing 401 horsepower and 464 ib-ft of torque. The other engine is a 6.6-liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 with 470 horsepower and an enormous 975 lb-ft of torque.

Payload and Towing Capacities

Chevrolet Colorado

With the available Turbomax™ 2.8-liter engine, the maximum towing capacity of the Chevy Colorado is a beefy 7,700 lbs and a payload of 1,710 lbs.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Powered by the available 6.2-liter V8, the maximum towing capacity of the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a staggering 13,300 lbs and a hefty maximum payload of 2,530 lbs.

Chevrolet Silverado HD

The Chevy Silverado HD with the 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 tows an astonishing 36,000 lbs with a maximum payload of 7,290 lbs.

Test Drive a Chevy Colorado in San Diego, CA Today

Chevy Colorado

Selecting the right Chevy truck depends on your specific needs and the jobs your truck will need to perform. Visit Kearny Mesa Chevrolet and meet with a truck sales specialist to answer your questions, then take your selected truck for a test drive to close the deal!