Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
TurboMax™ Standard Torque
Standard on WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss, the TurboMax™ engine brings 310 horsepower and best-in-class 430 lb.-ft. of standard torque to muscle through payloads, pass with confidence, and pull up steep grades without breaking stride. An 8-speed automatic delivers smooth shifts and responsive downshifts for quick merging. Active Fuel Management™ and Automatic Stop/Start help optimize efficiency around town. For many owners, TurboMax™ hits the sweet spot: diesel-like low-end punch in a lighter, efficient package that keeps everyday capability high and operating costs sensible.
Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel
For drivers who value torque-rich towing and long-haul efficiency, the available Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel is a standout. Rated at 305 horsepower and a robust 495 lb.-ft. of torque, it pairs with a 10-speed automatic to stay in the meat of the powerband during climbs, headwinds, and heavy loads. It’s the only diesel in its class and delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, plus available towing capability up to 13,300 lbs. Standard on ZR2 and available across Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country, Duramax® gives you confident torque on-demand and relaxed cruising revs that help reduce fatigue over longer drives.
Durabed and Multi-Flex Tailgate
Durabed is engineered for work, with roll-formed high-strength steel and 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs. per corner. It leads with best-in-class standard cargo volume, available 120-volt outlet, and an available power up/down tailgate to speed up loading. Pair it with the available Multi-Flex Tailgate and unlock six configurations: Primary Gate, Primary Gate Load Stop, Easy Access, Full-Width Step capable of supporting up to 375 lbs., Inner Gate Load Stop for second-tier cargo, and Inner Gate with Work Surface for blueprints or a laptop. Whether you’re staging tools, hauling lumber, or setting up an on-the-go workstation, this bed is the most functional among competitors.
Advanced Trailering With Up To 14 Camera Views
From the first hitch alignment to navigating tight job sites, Silverado’s camera tech boosts confidence. Up to eight available cameras deliver up to 14 camera views on LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country, including transparent trailer view, rear side view with trailer length, and bed view. The In-Vehicle Trailering App lets you build custom trailer profiles, run step-by-step pre-departure checklists, monitor tire pressures and lighting diagnostics, and store maintenance records. Smart safety tech like available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert adds visual alerts to help account for trailer length. These integrated tools make towing simpler, safer, and quicker from hookup to destination.
Super Cruise® Hands-Free Driving With Trailering
Available on High Country, Super Cruise® connected by OnStar® allows hands-free driver assistance on compatible roads and even supports hands-free towing. It can manage speed and steering to help keep you centered and properly spaced, lending a calmer drive on long stretches. Combine Super Cruise® with the 13.4-inch diagonal touch-screen, 12.3-inch diagonal Driver Information Center, available 15-inch Head-Up Display, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and available Google built-in, and you have a tech-forward truck that reduces the mental load while keeping essential information in view. For daily commuting and weekend road trips, it is a premium advantage you feel mile after mile.