What Is the Bed Size of a 2021 Chevy Silverado?

April 6th, 2021 by

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If you’ve chosen the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 as your new truck of choice, there are some important questions still to come. For instance, what is the bed size of a Chevy Silverado? There are three truck bed sizes you can choose from: Short Bed, Standard Bed, and Long Bed. In the guide below, Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe outlines the detailed dimensions for each of the Silverado bed sizes to help you determine which is the right option to get you through the workday in Matthews.

Silverado Bed Sizes and Dimensions

Which of these truck bed sizes will allow you to get all your gear from Waxhaw to Weddington in one trip? We’ve got the detailed dimensions to help you reach an informed decision:

Silverado 1500 Short Bed Dimensions

  • 62.90 cubic feet total cargo box volume
  • Cargo Box Length Across Floor – 69.92 inches
  • Cargo Box Width Across Floor – 71.40 inches
  • Cargo Box Width Between Wheelhousings – 50.63 inches
  • Cargo Box Area Height – 22.40 in

Silverado 1500 Standard BedDimensions

  • 71.70 cubic feet total cargo box volume
  • Cargo Box Length Across Floor – 79.44 inches
  • Cargo Box Width Across Floor – 71.40 inches
  • Cargo Box Width Between Wheelhousings – 50.63 inches
  • Cargo Box Area Height – 22.40 in

Silverado 1500 Long BedDimensions

  • 89.10 cubic feet total cargo box volume
  • Cargo Box Length Across Floor – 98.18 inches
  • Cargo Box Width Across Floor – 71.40 inches
  • Cargo Box Width Between Wheelhousings – 50.63 inches
  • Cargo Box Area Height – 22.40 in

What Are the Silverado Cab Styles?

Depending on which of the truck bed sizes works for you, you’ll be limited to one or two out of the three total Silverado 1500 cab styles. The Regular Cab seats three, the Double Cab seats six, and the Crew Cab seats five to six. Here’s a detailed look at which Silverado bed sizes can be paired with which cab styles:

  • Regular Cab (3-person): This cab is only available for the baseline WT trim level and features a Long Bed.
  • Double Cab (6-person): This larger cab style is only available with a Standard Bed.
  • Crew Cab (5 to 6-person): The versatile crew cab can be paired with a Standard Bed or Short Bed.

Explore All Truck Bed Sizes at Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe

If you’re having trouble imagining the Silverado bed sizes, you can come to see them in person at Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe. Contact us to set up an appointment or simply stop by our dealership the next time you’re in the area. While you’re here, you can meet with our finance team to start exploring lease and loan options for a Silverado 1500!

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