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1987 Chevrolet Silverado

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1987 Chevrolet Silverado

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Silverado

Year

1987

Mileage

159,000 miles

VIN

AMS38350

Body Type

Pickup Truck

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

454 TBI Fuel Injection

Description

1987 chevrolet silverado Very original, 100% rust free, 1987 C30 crew cab dually. I am the second owner. Original paint, no surprises. Previous owner was a studio worker, and bought the truck new for his work in 1987. 454 TBI, first year for fuel injection, TH400 trans.

Seats had seat covers on them since new. Headliner is new, some interior plastics were brittle, and broke during headliner install. Dash has a few small cracks. Power windows and locks. 6 brand new tires, new AC compressor, factory air blows ice cold.

Very minor damage to drivers dually fender, barely noticeable. Excellent truck to use as us, or slam it on 22' Alcoas. Desert truck since new. Clean title, on non-op with DMV, no back fees. All stock, right down to Original catalytic converter and muffler.

Drives like a new truck. condition: good drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 159000 title status: clean transmission: automatic Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **

Classic Chevrolet Silverado Buyer's Guide

Full guide
R
Robert Halloran
Classic Trucks
1975–1998
~3 min read
Updated Apr 2026
Buyer's guide for classic Chevrolet Silverado-trim C/K trucks (1975–1998). Covers square-body and OBS generation Silverado trucks: what to inspect, how to verify trim level, and current market pricing.
This guide covers
✓ 10-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 5 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts
Read the Full Silverado Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Silverado Market Overview

Based on 82 Chevrolet Silverado listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

82
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$22,295
Avg. Asking Price
1936–2001
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Average Range
This car: $15,495
Low: $6,495 High: $72,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 89% ◄
Manual 4%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 7%
Good 12%
Fair 5%
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Classic Chevrolet Silverado Buyer's Guide

Before the Silverado became a standalone model in 1999, it was the top-trim designation on Chevrolet's C/K truck line — and it was the truck that every serious buyer checked the box for. From its 1975 introduction through the end of the square-body and OBS generations, the Silverado trim represented the best-equipped, best-finished version of the most popular American work truck. Today, those same trucks are actively collected, and the Silverado badge carries real premium in the classic truck market.

What to Check Before Buying

✓
Verify YE9 Silverado trim code on cowl tag — The cowl tag lists all RPO codes. YE9 is the Silverado package code on square-body trucks (Z62 is Scottsdale). Without it, you're paying Silverado money for a base truck.
✓
Inspect cowl drain area — Open cowl vents above windshield. Look for rust, debris, and water staining. Plugged drains rot the cab from inside out.
✓
Check cab corners and lower rocker panels — Press firmly on lower door corners. Flex indicates rust-through underneath.
✓
Pull floor mats, inspect floor pans — Driver and passenger sides. Look for patch panels welded over rust holes.
✓
Inspect frame rails with flashlight and screwdriver — Focus on sections under cab and at rear crossmembers.
✓
Check engine oil condition — Milky oil = coolant intrusion. Black sludge = neglected service.
✓
Test all Silverado-trim interior features — Power windows, power locks, A/C, cruise control — failures indicate deferred maintenance.
✓
Verify bed style and condition — Short-bed Fleetside is most valuable. Inspect bed floor and crossmembers for rust under any bed liner.
✓
Drive at highway speed for 30 minutes — Listen for differential whine, transmission slip, vibration.
✓
Document with photos before purchase — Cowl tag, VIN, engine bay, every panel, undercarriage.

Common Issues

Square-body trucks (1973–1987) rust at the cowl area, lower cab corners, rocker panels, floor pans, and cab mount points. The cowl drain is particularly problematic — blocked drains cause rot inside the firewall hidden until major disassembly. OBS trucks (1988–1998) rust at cab corners, lower door skins, and bed floors. The rust pattern is similar but less severe due to better factory corrosion protection. Mechanically, both generations are robust. The 400 small-block fitted in some 1973–1980 trucks has a cracked-block vulnerability if it has been overheated.

What to Look For

Trim verification first. The Silverado trim code (YE9) on the cowl tag is the definitive proof (Z62 is the Scottsdale code). Compare the trim tag to the interior. Frame and cab second. Standard C/K frame inspection: flashlight under the truck, screwdriver to probe suspicious areas, particular attention to cab mounts and the cowl area. Engine and transmission third. The 350 V8 in either generation should start cold without excessive cranking, idle smoothly, and pull cleanly through the full rev range.

Price Guide

Square-body Silverado short-bed Fleetside (1981–1987): $28,000–$55,000 for clean original drivers; $60,000–$95,000 for professional restorations. Two-tone factory colours add 10–15% premium. Long-bed trucks are $8,000–$12,000 less. Earlier square-body Silverados (1975–1980): $22,000–$45,000 for drivers. OBS Silverado (1988–1998): $15,000–$35,000 for low-mileage survivors. This generation is in its early appreciation phase.

Did You Know?

The Silverado name lived a double life for nearly 25 years: from 1975 to 1998 it was a trim level on C/K trucks, then from 1999 onward it became the standalone model name. The square-body Chevrolet truck was named Motor Trend Truck of the Year in its debut year (1973).

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