A wide range of body styles, an overhauled interior and a lineup of powerful and fuel-efficient engines make the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado a solid pick in the full-size pickup class.

The 2014 Silverado starts with zinc-coated (galvanized) steel for the roof and all body panels except the hood, which is made of an aluminum alloy that reduces weight and provides corrosion resistance.

Half-Ton These truck differences used to come down to the amount each one could haul in tons. The estimation was rough, but things generally broke down like this: 1500: Half-Ton. 2500: Three-Quarter-Ton. 3500: One Ton.

Firstly, it's a great all-rounder. It's just as good for driving around town as it is for taking on tough off-road terrain. It's also incredibly reliable, which is something that truck owners value highly. Another reason for the Silverado's popularity is its wide range of trims and configurations.

A well-taken-care-of Silverado can last over 200,000 miles, which for many drivers, is over 20 years of use! Even if your Silverado isn't in perfect condition, you can expect it to reach over 150,000 miles and about 10 years of driving.

If you don't routinely change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2014 Chevy Silverado transmission will slip.

Underneath, the Silverado rides on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame with hydroforming technology; truck cab's frame is built with high strength steel as well.

The name - taken from Silverado, Calif., a silver-mining town established in California's rugged Santa Ana Mountains in 1878 - turned out to be so popular with Chevy Truck owners that it was later adopted as the model name for all Chevrolet trucks beginning with the 1989 model year, released in the summer of 1988.

From 1960 to 1999, the Silverado 1500 was officially called the C/K. This pickup is one of GM's best-selling vehicles ever. The name "Silverado 1500" comes from one of the C/K's special trims that was used for years. The Silverado was the first truck to use hydroforming, a way of making lightweight, durable steel.

With a max towing capacity of 13,300 pounds, the half-ton Silverado is a seriously capable hauler. It beats the Ram 1500's max-tow rating by 550 pounds but trails the F-150's by 700. Chevy's top tow rating is accessible with the 6.2-liter V-8, but the 5.3-liter version can still handle as much as 11,500 pounds.

2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 It also ranked as the #1 pickup in the full-size truck division. It also received a 5/5 star ranking for overall side crash. When searching for the most dependable pickup, the 2012 model year is popular among former and new owners for having the highest quality and for lasting a long time.