To be named as a Top Pick, a vehicle must meet Consumer Report’s road test, reliability, and safety requirements. But the biggest factor is that it must be the best all-around vehicle in its category. And after taking all of these into considerations, Consumer Reports has named Chevrolet Silverado full-size truck as its Top Pick honoree among all 2010 pickups.

“The Silverado 1500 ($37,235) returns to the top of the list after a year off,” the magazine said. “The crew-cab 4WD model is a well-rounded pickup with a roomy cabin, generous payload capacity, decent ride quality, available full-time 4WD, and, on higher-end models, very good interior fit and finish. The GMC Sierra is a twin of the Silverado. Reliability has been average.”

Out of the 10 categories, the Silverado was one of the two domestic vehicles that were selected as Top Picks. Plus, it also replaced the Chevrolet Avalanche as last year’s pickup truck Top Pick.

Source: Pickup Trucks