'24 Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss - A Good 'Ol American Workhorse

I recently had the chance to live with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss. A mid-tier trim of the Silverado that combines the LT’s essentials functionality with more robust off-road features. Making it a solid choice for people that need a solid workhorse that’s able to conquer weekend adventures.

Performance and Handling

The Silverado Trail Boss is equipped with a TurboMax 2.7-liter engine, offering 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque that propels you from 0-60 in 6.8 seconds. It features a four-wheel-drive system with an automatic 8-speed transmission and 3 drive modes (Normal, Sport, and Off-Road) to ensure smooth handling on various terrains.

The truck's off-road capability is enhanced by the ZR1 off-roading package, which includes a 2-inch lift and all-terrain Goodyear Duratrac tires. Despite its rugged setup, it provides a surprisingly smooth ride and is quite easy to maneuver around the city once you get acclimated to the size of the truck as it does have a width of 81.24” making it wider than the Dodge Ram Rebel and the Ford F-150.

Interior Features

Interior Features

The interior of the Trail Boss is functional and spacious, with options to seat up to six people using the foldable front middle seat, which also doubles as a storage compartment. While the cabin features standard cloth seats they are quite supportive and comfortable.

The Silverado Trail Boss also features a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen and digital gauge cluster that is customizable to your liking. I found the interface quite pleasant and easy to use. And it of course includes features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, along with several camera vantage points that help with various tasks like towing, off-roading, and daily driving.

Outside of that, the interior was pleasant and featured a nice wood grain trim around the interior as well as a chrome lining. The rear seats are quite spacious with plenty enough room for full-size adults, and the doors open quite wide allowing for loading lumber or a car-seat with ease.

Towing and Utility

This model excels in utility, capable of towing up to 9,100 pounds and supporting a payload of up to 1,950 pounds. Its trailering package and various driving aids, like the Autotrac 2-speed transfer case, make towing straightforward and secure​. Hitching up a trailer with the aforementioned camera angles is a breeze.

Fuel Economy and Safety

Efficiency is decent for a truck of its size, with an estimated fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway​.

Standard safety features include forward collision warning, automatic braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assistance. However, more advanced features like blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera are reserved for higher trims​.

Pricing

The Trailboss starts at about $58,000, and the version I test drove came in at just over $60,000, offering good value considering its features and capabilities, especially for those looking for a truck that is both a workhorse and a weekend warrior.