2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Safety and Tech Features

Chevrolet trucks are known for their durability and performance, and the Silverado 1500 is no exception. This iconic full-size pickup has captured the attention of truck enthusiasts everywhere with its numerous features and impressive capabilities. It's also become a popular choice for those who need a versatile workhorse that can double as a daily driver or a family vehicle. 

In this article, we focus on the new and existing technology found in the latest Silverado and the safety features that make it a great option for anyone looking for a new truck.

Safety Features

The Silverado had a major redesign in 2022, which explains its modest updates for the 2024 model year. While the safety and technology features between the 2023 and 2024 models are largely identical, there are still a few noteworthy updates. In terms of safety, here's what's new for the Silverado:

• Rear seat belt indicator warning: Standard on all trims. 
• Adaptive cruise control: Standard on the High Country trim and available on all other trims except the Custom and Custom Trail Boss.
• Front and rear parking sensors: Standard on the LTZ and High Country trims and available on all other trims except the Custom and Custom Trail Boss.

Standard Safety Features

The 2024 Silverado comes with a plethora of standard features for a safer driving experience. These include six air bags, a tire pressure monitoring system, and daytime running lamps. You can also expect the following:  

• Buckle to Drive: Reminds the driver to buckle up before allowing the vehicle to shift out of park. 
• StabiliTrak: Helps maintain stability and traction on slippery roads and includes brake assist, trailer sway control, and hill start assist.
• Teen Driver: Encourages safer driving habits by monitoring driving performance and activating set restrictions and parameters when a teen driver is behind the wheel. 
• Remote Access three-year trial: Allows you to use your smartphone to view vehicle information as well as lock and unlock the doors and start and stop the engine.

All Silverado models also come with Chevy Safety Assist, which is a suite of standard safety features that include automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, IntelliBeam auto high-beam assist, and lane-keep assist with lane departure warning. For more information about the safety features of the 2024 Silverado 1500, get in touch with our team at Apple Chevrolet of Red Lion.  We can walk you through the full details of this new pickup truck so you can make an informed decision.

Super Cruise

Super Cruise is a driver-assistance technology that allows you to drive hands-free on more than 400,000 miles of compatible roads. It makes use of GPS technology and data as well as cameras and the vehicle's adaptive cruise control system for an enhanced driving experience. This is available on the High Country trim and requires an OnStar subscription. 

Infotainment Technology 

The technology in the 2024 Silverado largely depends on the trim and options you choose. For instance, the lower trim levels — specifically the WT, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss — are equipped with the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, which includes a 7-inch color touch screen and a 3.5-inch monochrome driver information display. A six-speaker sound system is also standard on all trims except the LTZ, High Country, and ZR2.

The LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, and ZR2 trims come with the premium Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, the centerpiece of which is a larger, 13.4-inch touch screen with a multi-touch display and Google built-in. These also have a more advanced driver information center, featuring a 12.3-inch color display. Wireless charging and a seven-speaker Bose premium sound system are also standard on the LTZ, ZR2, and High Country trims. Despite the differences, there are features that can be found across all trims, such as:

• Bluetooth audio streaming.
• Voice command.
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
• SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Wi-Fi hotspot capability.

OnStar and Chevrolet Connected Services

The 2024 Silverado is equipped with the appropriate hardware and software to enable OnStar and Chevrolet Connected Services. OnStar is subscription-based and provides a wide range of services, including emergency and roadside assistance, automatic crash response, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote vehicle diagnostics. It also enhances the vehicle's safety and security through features such as stolen vehicle assistance and remote vehicle access.

Chevrolet Connected Services works with OnStar to provide drivers with better access to and control of their vehicle. Subscribers can take advantage of features such as:

• Family Link: View the location of vehicles included in the account and receive alerts when these arrive or leave a pre-defined location.
• Guardian skill for Amazon Alexa: Use Alexa to remotely start or stop the engine and lock or unlock the doors.
• Remote key fob: Control certain vehicle functions from your smartphone through the myChevrolet mobile app.
• Unlimited data: Connect up to seven devices to the 4G LTE connection via the Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Connected Navigation: Gain access to real-time traffic data and other helpful updates through the vehicle's touch-screen display.

Towing Technology

The towing capacity of the 2024 Silverado makes it a very capable truck, with a maximum trailering rating of 13,300 pounds. It's equipped with various technologies that make towing easier, safer, and more efficient. One of these is trailer sway control, which uses sensors to detect sway automatically and apply brake pressure for stability. Other standard and available technologies that may help with towing include:

• An auxiliary trailer camera.
• A trailer brake controller that works with the anti-lock braking system.
• A trailering app that's accessible via the infotainment system.
• A hitch guidance feature that aids in aligning the Silverado with a trailer hitch. 
• A rear vision and bed view camera.

Are You Ready to Experience the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a powerful truck that's fitted with a range of technologies that enhance its safety, performance, and functionality. If you're interested in learning more about it, contact us at Apple Chevrolet of Red Lion, and we'll be happy to answer your questions and arrange a test drive. You can also check out our current inventory of new vehicles, including the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500, online or in person at our dealership in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.