Towing Capacity

• If you plan to be towing a boat, another vehicle or any other sort of trailer, towing capacity is important. The 2011 Silverdo 3500, for example, can tow up to 21,700 lbs, whereas the mid-size Colorado tows much less.
  
  

Payload

• Since the main advantage of pickup trucks is the ability to haul equipment, supplies or other cargo in the bed, the payload is an important consideration. Make sure you buy a truck that can handle the weight you need to haul, but getting the biggest truck won't benefit you if you don't make use of it.
  
  

Seating Capacity

• Seating capacity can be a problem for some trucks, especially if the owner has a family. However, Chevy makes pickup trucks with standard, extended and crew cabs with the ability to seat up to six individuals.
  
  

Fuel Efficiency

• Fuel efficiency varies in Chevy trucks based on the engine and the size of the truck. The mid-size Chevy Colorado has the best fuel mileage amongst Chevy trucks with 25 mpg on the highway. Although Chevy does make a hybrid model of its full-size Silverado that gets up to 23 mpg on the highway.
  
  

Safety Features

• All Chevy trucks have front and side impact airbags, as well as electronic stability control systems. Also, like all GM vehicles, they are compatible with OnStar.