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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP $36,900 - $71,800
Body TypeTruck
Fuel Economy20 MPG Comb
Seatings3 Seats
TransmissionAUTO
Available Years
What's New on the 2026 Model?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 carries over with minimal changes for 2026. The Silverado 1500 was refreshed back in 2023 and is anticipated to sport the same design until 2027 or 2028 based on online speculation. Changes for this year include the deletion of two floor liner options, the Realtree edition trim, and two optional paints, and the addition of two white paint options. In addition, an exhaust calibration feature, a Realtree package is now available on the Work Truck and Custom trims, plus two new features on the ZR2 trim.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pros
Selection of engines
handling abilities
hauling capacity
improved interior quality
class-leading cargo volume
4X2 and 4X4 drivetrains
multiple cab options
Overview
The Silverado 1500 has always covered a huge portion of the market, meaning there has always been a wide gulf between the base truck and the most expensive version. The Silverado appeals to all segments, from your basic work to a luxurious high-tech cabin. The Silverado competes directly with Ford F-150 and RAM 1500 in the highly competitive truck market and excels in towing capacity, as well as appealing to all segments thanks to a variety of powertrains, drivetrains, cabs, and box sizes.
Model Highlights
The Silverado 1500 is available with a variety of engines. In fact, Chevrolet offers a total of four different engines, the base powertrain is a 2.7L 4-cylinder turbocharged with 420 lb.-ft of torque. Next is the 5.3L V8, followed by a revised 3.0L I-6 turbodiesel engine producing 305 hp and 495 lb.-ft of torque, up from last year's 277 and 460, all the way to a 6.2L V8 that makes 420 horsepower. Transmission options include both 8-speed that is only available with the base engine and 10-speed automatic for all other engine options. Buyers can choose the diesel in the Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ and High Country trims. Like most trucks in this class, power is generally sent to the rear wheels, though 4-wheel drive also is available. It has three box sizes: 5.75, 6.6, and 8. The half-ton truck has a superior towing capacity compared to its competitors, at a max 13,300 lbs. The Base Chevrolet Silverado trim is known simply as "Work Truck". The Work Truck trim is aimed at people who rely on their trucks as a tool and who care more about its function than how many speakers the stereo has. The Work Truck comes appropriately equipped with cloth seats, push start-button, keyless entry, tire specific pressure monitors with tire fill assistant, rear camera, 17-inch steel wheels, and black exterior trims. The Silverado Work Truck has a 7-inch touchscreen to keep you connected to new technologies such as smartphone integration and USB ports. Some of the standard safety equipment includes predictive brake assist, hill hold control, auto high-beam headlamps, lane departure mitigation, forward collision braking with pedestrian detection, and following distance alert. New for 2026 is the availability of the Realtree package, formerly a trim, and it includes Realtree graphics on the hood, bedside and tailgate. More Realtree evidence can be seen in the interior, and the package also adds black elements to the exterior, side steps, and two exhaust options. The Custom trim is one step up and adds a little visual spice to the truck. 20-inch aluminum wheels come standard, and for those who want to sound as good as they look, an integrated dual exhaust system is also an option. The list does not stop there, it also gets power heated mirrors, body-color bumpers, power driver seat, satellite radio, steering wheel cruise controls, mobile hotspot, power locking tailgate, remote engine start, and trailering equipment with backup assist. For those who want to stand out from the pack, the Realtree package is also available on this trim. The Custom Trail Boss takes the Custom trim and adds various off-roading goodies. The Trail Boss gets a 2-inch lift, rancho shocks, 18-inch black aluminum wheels, rear locking differential, hill descent control, part and full-time four-wheel drive, skid plates, and off-road tires. The LT trim offers chrome accents along the bumpers and front grille, full LED headlamps, daytime running lamps, heated leather steering wheel, heated front seats, proximity keyless entry with push button start, voice activated automatic dual zone air conditioning, bigger 13.4-inch touchscreen, and 12.3 digital gauge cluster. The RST is one step up from the LT, adding LED fog and tail lamps, black mirrors, and body-color bumpers. Like the Custom, the LT is available in Trail Boss form, combining the features of the LT with the off-road suspension, skid plates, part and full-time four-wheel drive, and blacked out trims. The ZR2 tops the Trail Boss with more equipment such as paddle shifters, transmission oil coolers, driver selectable front and rear locking differentials,, Trick DSSV shocks, spray-in bed liner, reverse tilt down mirrors, leather seats, 8-way power front bucket seats with cooling and heat, exterior mirror memory, heated rear seats, power folding mirrors, rear seat armrest, off-road/low-speed control, six USB ports, rain detecting wipers, power rear sliding window, and aerial view cameras. This trim also gets more tech to enhance safety, rear parking sensors, blind spot warning, and rear collision automatic braking. New in 2026 is the addition of the multi-flex tailgate, and the technology package which includes a rear camera mirror, 15-inch diagonal head-up display, adaptive cruise control, power tilt & telescoping steering column, and bed view camera. The Silverado 1500 Special-Edition ZR2 Bison trim with a 6.2L V8 is the ultimate off-roader. American Expedition Vehicles is the supplier for this ultimate off-road machine. Powder-coated AEV steel front and rear bumpers, improved approach and departure angles of 32.5 degrees and 23.4 degrees without changing the ground clearance of 11.2 inches. Upgrades include boron steel skid plates, steel panels to protect the rocker panels, and gloss black 18-inch AEV wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires. The body-colored grille divider is unique to the Bison, as is the matte black upper element of the standard multi-flex tailgate. There are also AEV-branded decals and badges throughout the cabin and exterior. The LTZ trim moves fully into luxury vehicle territory with many of the features listed on the ZR2 minus the off-road equipment, additional exterior chrome accents, power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, power tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and 20-inch aluminum wheels. The top-of-the-line High Country trim offers remarkably similar features to the LTZ, and it adds 20-inch machined finished aluminum wheels, chrome assist steps, and a very cool two-tone grille design with chrome and bronze finishing.
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Available Styles
2WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck
$36,900Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck
$37,100Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Double Cab 147" Work Truck
$40,200Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Double Cab 147" Custom
$42,400Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Double Cab 147" LT
$47,900Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Crew Cab 147" Work Truck
$42,700Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Crew Cab 147" Custom
$44,800Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Crew Cab 147" LT
$50,400Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Crew Cab 147" RST
$51,400Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Crew Cab 147" LTZ
$58,100Starting MSRP
Engine5.3L / 325
PowertrainAUTO
MPG18
2WD Crew Cab 147" High Country
$63,000Starting MSRP
Engine5.3L / 325
PowertrainAUTO
MPG18
2WD Crew Cab 157" Work Truck
$43,000Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
2WD Crew Cab 157" LT
$50,700Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG20
4WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck
$41,500Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG19
4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck
$41,700Starting MSRP
Engine2.7L / 166
PowertrainAUTO
MPG19
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