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2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500VIN: 3GCUKREHXFG324561
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Historical Records
29 events
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Sales History
5 records
Sale Prices
5 records
Market report
Price analytics
Historical Records
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Available 29 historical records for VIN 3GCUKREHXFG324561
Latest reported mileage: 3567 mi
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2023-05-01
a year ago
149,122 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2022-07-03
2 years ago
9,680 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Collision damage reported
Collision damage reported
2019-08-23
5 years ago
45,292 mi
Duplicate title issued
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Year | 2015 |
ODO | 2698 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Columbus, OH, 43085 |
Date | appeared 10 months ago latest price $4859 sale post disappeared 2022-03-21 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #126190
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Tech Specs
Body Style | Pickup Truck |
Color | Tungsten Metallic |
Color (Interior) | Dark Ash |
Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
Engine | 4.3L V6 12V GDI OHV Flexible Fuel |
Drive | Four-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | E85 Flex Fuel |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- 1080
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Hidden text
- Body color bodyside moldings
- Hidden text
- Chrome bumpers
- Hidden text
- Daytime Running Lights
- Hidden text
- Dual Front Impact Airbags
- Hidden text
- External temperature display
- Hidden text
- Front Leg Room: 45.3"
- Hidden text
- Fuel Consumption: City: 17 mpg
- Hidden text
- Heavy Duty Suspension
- Hidden text
- Left rear passenger door type: Conventional
- Hidden text
- Mp3 Decoder
- Hidden text
- Overhead console: Mini with storage
- Hidden text
- Power Windows
- Hidden text
- Rear Shoulder Room: 65.7"
- Hidden text
- Right rear passenger door type: Conventional
- Hidden text
- Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody w/crankdown
- Hidden text
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Ultrasonic rear park assist
- Hidden text
- 4 Door
- 5140
- Air Conditioning
- Hidden text
- Body color door handles
- Hidden text
- Clock: In-radio display
- Hidden text
- Delay-Off Headlights
- Hidden text
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Hidden text
- Fixed Antenna
- Hidden text
- Front License Plate Kit
- Hidden text
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 22 mpg
- Hidden text
- Heavy-Duty Rear Locking Differential
- Hidden text
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Hidden text
- Occupant Sensing Airbag
- Hidden text
- Panic alarm
- Hidden text
- Preferred Equipment Group 1lt
- Hidden text
- Rear step bumper
- Hidden text
- Rigid axle rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Speed control
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire specific
- Hidden text
- Universal Home Remote
- Hidden text
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- Hidden text
- Audio System Premium Brand: Chevrolet MyLink
- Hidden text
- Body-Color Power Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Hidden text
- Digital Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Dusk sensing headlights
- Hidden text
- Floor mats: Vinyl/rubber front and rear
- Hidden text
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.0"
- Hidden text
- Fully Automatic Headlights
- Hidden text
- In-Dash single CD player
- Hidden text
- Machined aluminum rims
- Hidden text
- ONSTAR REMOTELINK
- Hidden text
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Privacy glass: Deep
- Hidden text
- Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt
- Hidden text
- Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
- Hidden text
- Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Hidden text
- Tires: Profile: 70
- Hidden text
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- 8880
- 4.2 Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center
- Hidden text
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Bodyside moldings
- Hidden text
- Coil front spring
- Hidden text
- Door pockets: Driver, passenger and rear
- Hidden text
- E85 FlexFuel capable
- Hidden text
- Fold-up cushion rear seats
- Hidden text
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- Hidden text
- Gross vehicle weight: 7,100 lbs.
- Hidden text
- Independent front suspension classification
- Hidden text
- Manual Tilt Wheel Steering Column
- Hidden text
- OnStar 6 Months Directions & Connections Plan
- Hidden text
- Power Door Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Radio data system
- Hidden text
- Rear door type: Tailgate
- Hidden text
- Short And Long Arm Front Suspension
- Hidden text
- Split rear bench
- Hidden text
- Tires: Speed Rating: S
- Hidden text
- Vehicle Emissions: LEV II
- 2681
- 6 Speakers
- Hidden text
- Auxilliary engine cooler
- Hidden text
- Bumpers: Chrome
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Driver Door Bin
- Hidden text
- Electronic stability control
- Hidden text
- Front Head Room: 42.8"
- Hidden text
- Front split-bench
- Hidden text
- Heated Door Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Leaf Rear Suspension
- Hidden text
- Metal-look dash trim
- Hidden text
- Overall Width: 80.0"
- Hidden text
- Power Windows w/Driver Express Up
- Hidden text
- Rear Head Room: 40.5"
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Hidden text
- Transmission hill holder
- Hidden text
- Wheel Width: 8
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT w/ LT Fleet Plus Package
Year | 2015 |
ODO | 3077 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Columbus, OH, 43229 |
Date | appeared 10 months ago latest price $3698 sale post disappeared 2023-10-29 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #156932
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Tech Specs
Color | Tungsten Metallic Exterior |
Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission |
Drive | 4 wheel drive |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 3.42 rear axle ratio
- 7921
- Alloy Wheels
- Hidden text
- Chrome Grille W/Chrome Surround
- Hidden text
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Hidden text
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Hidden text
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Hidden text
- Passenger Door Bin
- Hidden text
- Radio data system
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Tilt steering wheel
- Hidden text
- 10-Way Power Driver'S Seat Adjuster
- 5372
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Hidden text
- Bumpers: Chrome
- Hidden text
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Front License Plate Kit
- Hidden text
- Illuminated entry
- Hidden text
- Overhead console
- Hidden text
- Preferred Equipment Group 1lt
- Hidden text
- Rear step bumper
- Hidden text
- Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
- Hidden text
- 150 Amp Alternator
- 3671
- Air Conditioning
- Hidden text
- CD Player
- Hidden text
- Dual Front Impact Airbags
- Hidden text
- Front Power Reclining Bucket Seats
- Hidden text
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w/Cruise Controls
- Hidden text
- Panic alarm
- Hidden text
- Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Tachometer
- Hidden text
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 9670
- Bluetoothᆴ For Phone
- Hidden text
- Cloth seat trim
- Hidden text
- E85 FlexFuel capable
- Hidden text
- Front reading lights
- Hidden text
- Mp3 Decoder
- Hidden text
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Radio: AM/FM Audio System W/Chevrolet Mylink
- Hidden text
- Single slot CD/MP3 player
- Hidden text
- Traction Control
- Hidden text
- 4.2" Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center
- Hidden text
- Body color bodyside moldings
- Hidden text
- Color-Keyed Carpeting w/Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats
- Hidden text
- EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate
- Hidden text
- Front Wheel Independent Suspension
- Hidden text
- Manual Tilt Wheel Steering Column
- Hidden text
- Power Adjustable Pedals
- Hidden text
- Rear 60/40 Folding Bench Seat (Folds Up)
- Hidden text
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Ultrasonic rear park assist
Year | 2015 |
ODO | 1269 mi |
Condition | Hidden text |
Seller | Hidden text |
Location | Columbus, OH, 43229 |
Date | appeared a year ago latest price $6384 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #862370
Tech Specs
Body Style | Pickup |
Color | Gray |
Color (Interior) | Gray |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 4.3 L |
Cylinders | 6 Cyl |
Drive | 4WD |
Fuel Type | Flexible-Fuel |
Extra Features
- 17 Inch Wheels
- Hidden text
- Bed Liner
- Hidden text
- Heated Seats
- Hidden text
- Locking Differential
- Hidden text
- Running Boards
- Hidden text
Standard Features
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- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 7486
- AM/FM
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Seats
- Hidden text
- Air Conditioning
- Hidden text
- Armrest Storage
- Hidden text
- Body Colored Door Handles
- Hidden text
- Body Side Moldings
- Hidden text
- CD (Single Disc)
- Hidden text
- Chrome Bumpers
- Hidden text
- Cloth Seats
- Hidden text
- Color Coded Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Hidden text
- Emergency Communication System
- Hidden text
- Front Airbags (Driver)
- Hidden text
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Hidden text
- Front Bucket Seats
- Hidden text
- Front Side Airbags (Driver)
- Hidden text
- HD Suspension
- Hidden text
- Illuminated Entry
- Hidden text
- Integrated Garage Door Opener
- Hidden text
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- OnStar Communication System
- Hidden text
- Overhead Airbag
- Hidden text
- Panic Button
- Hidden text
- Passenger Sensing Airbag
- Hidden text
- Power Seat (Dual)
- Hidden text
- Premium Sound System
- Hidden text
- Reading Lights
- Hidden text
- Rear Center Armrest
- Hidden text
- Rear Window Defroster
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Sliding Rear Window
- Hidden text
- Split/Folding Seats
- Hidden text
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Hidden text
- Tachometer
- Hidden text
- Telematics System
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Hidden text
- Trip Computer
- Hidden text
Year | 2015 |
ODO | 7183 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Troy, OH, 45373 |
Date | appeared 3 years ago latest price $7382 sale post disappeared 2020-04-24 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
2786 |
sale information provided by user #601166
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.
Tech Specs
Body Style | Pickup Truck |
Color | Tungsten Metallic |
Color (Interior) | Dark Ash |
Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
Engine | 4.3L V6 12V GDI OHV Flexible Fuel |
Drive | Four-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | E85 Flex Fuel |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- 4432
- AM/FM Radio: Siriusxm Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth
- Hidden text
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Hidden text
- Digital Audio Input
- Hidden text
- EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate
- Hidden text
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Hidden text
- Front and rear reading lights
- Hidden text
- Headlights off auto delay
- Hidden text
- 10-Way Power Driver'S Seat Adjuster
- 2028
- 6 Speaker Audio System
- Hidden text
- Automatic locking hubs
- Hidden text
- Chrome bumpers
- Hidden text
- Deep-tinted glass
- Hidden text
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Hidden text
- Floor mats: Vinyl/rubber front and rear
- Hidden text
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.0"
- Hidden text
- Fully Automatic Headlights
- Hidden text
- Independent front suspension classification
- Hidden text
- Manual child safety locks
- Hidden text
- Outside temperature display
- Hidden text
- Power Door Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Radio: AM/FM Audio System W/Chevrolet Mylink
- Hidden text
- Rear wheelhouse liners
- Hidden text
- Running Boards
- Hidden text
- Speed-Sensing Steering
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire specific
- Hidden text
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- Hidden text
- 17 Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels
- 6684
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Backup camera
- Hidden text
- Cloth seat trim
- Hidden text
- Diameter of tires: 17.0"
- Hidden text
- Dusk sensing headlights
- Hidden text
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Hidden text
- Front Wheel Independent Suspension
- Hidden text
- Halogen aero-composite headlights
- Hidden text
- Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Metal-look dash trim
- Hidden text
- Overhead Airbag
- Hidden text
- Power Windows w/Driver Express Up
- Hidden text
- Rear Chrome Bumper
- Hidden text
- Rear door type: Tailgate
- Hidden text
- Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
- Hidden text
- Split folding rear seat
- Hidden text
- Tires: Profile: 70
- Hidden text
- Vehicle Emissions: LEV II
- 1969
- 4.2 Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center
- Hidden text
- Audio system memory card slot
- Hidden text
- CD Player
- Hidden text
- Daytime Running Lights
- Hidden text
- Dual Front Impact Airbags
- Hidden text
- FLOOR MOUNTED CONSOLE
- Hidden text
- Front reading lights
- Hidden text
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Hidden text
- In-Dash single CD player
- Hidden text
- Machined aluminum rims
- Hidden text
- Onstar W/4g Lte
- Hidden text
- Power Door Locks
- Hidden text
- Radio data system
- Hidden text
- Rear step bumper
- Hidden text
- Rigid axle rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody w/crankdown
- Hidden text
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Urethane shift knob trim
- Hidden text
- 150 Amp Alternator
- 2124
- ABS Brakes
- Hidden text
- Auxilliary engine cooler
- Hidden text
- Clock: In-radio display
- Hidden text
- Delay-Off Headlights
- Hidden text
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Hidden text
- Fold-up cushion rear seats
- Hidden text
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- Hidden text
- Gross vehicle weight: 7,100 lbs.
- Hidden text
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Hidden text
- Manual front air conditioning
- Hidden text
- Overall Width: 80.0"
- Hidden text
- Power Heated Door Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Rear 60/40 Folding Bench Seat (Folds Up)
- Hidden text
- Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt
- Hidden text
- Seatback storage: 2
- Hidden text
- Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Hidden text
- Tires: Prefix: P
- Hidden text
- Variably Intermittent Wipers
- Hidden text
- Leaf rear spring
- Hidden text
- Metal-look door trim
- Hidden text
- Overhead console
- Hidden text
- Power remote driver mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Head Room: 40.5"
- Hidden text
- Rear seats center armrest
- Hidden text
- Short And Long Arm Front Suspension
- Hidden text
- Split rear bench
- Hidden text
- Tires: Speed Rating: S
- Hidden text
- Video Monitor Location: Front
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
Year | 2015 |
ODO | 9399 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Troy, OH, 45373 |
Date | appeared 3 years ago latest price $5821 sale post disappeared 2022-11-19 |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
9804 |
sale information provided by user #831495
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.
Tech Specs
Color | Tungsten Metallic Exterior |
Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission |
Drive | 4 wheel drive |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Hidden text
- Bodyside moldings
- Hidden text
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Front Wheel Independent Suspension
- Hidden text
- Outside temperature display
- Hidden text
- Power Windows
- Hidden text
- Rear step bumper
- Hidden text
- Tachometer
- 5379
- 4.2" Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center
- Hidden text
- Bumpers: Chrome
- Hidden text
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Hidden text
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Hidden text
- Overhead console
- Hidden text
- Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Traction Control
- 8016
- 6 Speaker Audio System
- Hidden text
- CD Player
- Hidden text
- EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate
- Hidden text
- Heated Seats
- Hidden text
- Panic alarm
- Hidden text
- Radio data system
- Hidden text
- Running Boards
- Hidden text
- Variably Intermittent Wipers
- 8800
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Hidden text
- Brake Assist
- Hidden text
- Dual Front Impact Airbags
- Hidden text
- Fully Automatic Headlights
- Hidden text
- Overhead Airbag
- Hidden text
- Preferred Equipment Group 1lt
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Tilt steering wheel
- 4852
- ABS Brakes
- Hidden text
- Cloth seat trim
- Hidden text
- Electronic stability control
- Hidden text
- Illuminated entry
- Hidden text
- Passenger Door Bin
- Hidden text
- Radio: AM/FM Audio System W/Chevrolet Mylink
- Hidden text
- Single slot CD/MP3 player
- Hidden text
- Voltmeter
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 244,300 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 in 2015 was $48,170.
The average price for used 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 nowadays in 2024 is $21,997 which is 46% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 10,178 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.
Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
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2015 MSRP | 0 mi | $48,170 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
2015 | 10,178 mi | $54,495 | −$6,325 | −13.13% | 113.13% | -13.13% |
2016 | 20,356 mi | $47,998 | +$6,497 | +11.92% | 99.64% | 0.36% |
2017 | 30,534 mi | $43,990 | +$4,008 | +8.35% | 91.32% | 8.68% |
2018 | 40,712 mi | $38,605 | +$5,385 | +12.24% | 80.14% | 19.86% |
2019 | 50,890 mi | $35,884 | +$2,721 | +7.05% | 74.49% | 25.51% |
→ Visit 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 depreciation page to see full data. |
Price vs Mileage
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 by mileage and number of sales.
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Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
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15,000 mi | $27,800 | 15 sales |
20,000 mi | $25,993 | 15 sales |
25,000 mi | $29,695 | 33 sales |
30,000 mi | $28,822 | 20 sales |
35,000 mi | $27,169 | 48 sales |
40,000 mi | $27,143 | 54 sales |
→ Visit 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 depreciation page to see full data. |
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