When looking to buy one of the most popular and best-selling trucks on the market, you need the best Chevy dealer around. That means visiting Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford. Not every dealer out there will offer you the kind of service, quality, and prices that you can find at Rick Hendrick, which is why we're the best Chevy Silverado 1500 dealer in the region. Visit our dealership today to find the right Silverado 1500 for you.
As you go through the process of shopping for a brand new or used truck, you want to make sure that you're getting the kind of service that you feel best benefits your needs. Whether that's finding the right model year, ensuring that the truck you purchase has all the right kind of features, or finding a vehicle that fits into your budget, we can help. At Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford, we consider what you want out of the Silverado 1500 you're searching for, and our helpful staff will help guide you through the process of making it easy to find and purchase the perfect model, trim, color, and feature-rich version of the pickup.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a light-duty, half-ton pickup truck. It’s designed to fulfill a lot of roles. However, the 1500 series, in particular, is focused on being a more all-around pickup. This makes it perfect for accommodating the needs of professionals, families, and those who need something with a lot of towing and trailering power but without breaking the bank.
The Silverado 1500 originally made its debut as part of the first generation of light-duty pickups from Chevy as a part of the 1999 model year. The popularity of the Silverado 1500 instantly skyrocketed, and it became a staple cornerstone of General Motors for years to come, especially as newer generations emerged. This includes adding all-new powertrain and performance features, new trailering technologies, and additional safety suites. The Silverado 1500 has also become notable for being both lightweight and durable thanks to having a reinforced steel chassis.
The Silverado 1500 is further signified by its half-ton carry capacity and multiple cab and bed configurations designed for a wide range of truck shoppers. This includes the Regular Cab, the Crew Cab, and Double Cab, providing enough interior space to sit anywhere between 3 and 6 people across one or two rows. The 1500 also features a standard, short, or long bed, depending on the configuration. This makes the Silverado 1500 an excellent truck for those who want to customize their experience for specific uses.
Unlike the Silverado 2500HD, 3500HD, and other heavy and medium duty Chevy trucks, the Silverado 1500 series retains a moderate size with a large range of powertrain selections that give customers lots of fuel economy options. Another defining factor for the Silverado 1500 is the variety of limited and special edition trims made available for enthusiasts who wanted a specially made Silverado. Some of the specialty models featured throughout the Silverado 1500’s illustrious history include the Texas Edition, Rally Edition, and Midnight Edition. Really, there is no end to what you can find when you are looking for a Chevy Silverado 1500.

The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 was specifically designed to furnish some brand new changes and updates. At the heart of the 2021 model year's new features is improved trailering capabilities. The 2.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrain received a tow-rating boost to 9,300 pounds for the rear-wheel drive configuration. That's an increase of 2,500 pounds compared to the previous 2.7-liter's capabilities. The turbocharged 3.0-liter Duramax has also increased its max towing capacity to 9,500 pounds.
All new trailering technology also helps define the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500's features, including a total of distinct 15 camera views. The various camera views give drivers plenty of positional information about the trailer, where it's aligned with the truck, and the length of the trailer. All new alerts such as jack-knife indicators help aid drivers to prevent the trailer from jack-knifing the truck during sharp turns. There’s also the cargo bed view that allows you to see how the cargo is positioned in the bed of the Silverado.
Standard features have also been included for the various trims, including more standard infotainment features for the Custom and Custom Trail Boss trims. New standard safety features are also available with certain trims, along with wireless phone projection through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additional packages are also included for the special editions, along with all-new Multi-Flex Tailgate functionality, offering more ways and convenience to store and haul cargo in the bed.

Shopping at our dealership for a Chevy Silverado 1500 comes with a number of benefits. We aren't just the best because we say so; it's because we truly believe in putting the needs of customers first. That means having a friendly, helpful staff on hand to help shoppers find what they're looking for at a suitable price. It also means having an expert group of financial advisors available and ready to help customers apply for financing that works for the shopper.
At Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford, we can guide you through the process of finding the auto-loan that works best for you by helping you calculate what you can afford each month. Our staff can also assist you in valuing your current vehicle to trade-in towards a brand new Chevy Silverado 1500. With our accessibility-oriented website, we can also provide you with all the research information you need on the model years that best interest you. Find out about different model years of your favorite vehicle, or learn what the differences are between the various generations and what features and functionality are made available. We also have a great line-up of specials and offers on new and used vehicles, as well as for service and parts.
You can very quickly make use of our website or ability to chat in real-time with Rick Hendrick staff to schedule service for your vehicle, learn how to order parts for repairs, or just ask questions about our inventory. In need of new tires, battery charge, or interested in some accessories? We have you covered. You can use our online order form to find what you need for your vehicle or schedule to have our certified mechanics help get your vehicle fixed and on the road again at our collision center.