Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TurboMax™ and Available Engines

Performance starts with choice. The standard TurboMax™ engine delivers 310 horsepower and a best-in-class 430 lb ft of standard torque, giving you brisk off the line response and strong passing power with an 8 speed automatic. For drivers who prefer a V8, the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 brings 355 horsepower and 383 lb ft of torque with a smooth 10 speed automatic. Need even more? The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 ups the ante to 420 horsepower and 460 lb ft of torque, ideal for confident merging with a loaded trailer or tackling steep grades. Diesel fans will appreciate the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo Diesel — the only diesel in its class — rated at 305 horsepower and 495 lb ft of torque with a 10 speed automatic. This engine also delivers best in class highway fuel economy and is available with towing capacity up to 13,300 lbs. Together, these powertrains give the 2026 Silverado 1500 the flexibility to fit daily commuting, jobsite hauling, or cross state adventures.

Durabed and Multi Flex Tailgate

Chevrolet’s Durabed is engineered to work when you do. Built with roll formed high strength steel, it delivers best in class standard cargo volume — up to 89.1 cu. ft. in select configurations — so your gear, lumber, or weekend toys fit with room to spare. Twelve standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs. per corner help secure awkward loads, and an available 120 volt outlet is ready for tools and tailgates. The available Multi Flex Tailgate enhances functionality with six distinct configurations, including Primary Gate, Primary Gate Load Stop, Easy Access, Full Width Step (rated up to 375 lbs.), Inner Gate Load Stop, and Inner Gate with Work Surface. In practice, that means easier bed access, second tier loading, and a stable work setup for on site tasks or campsite setups — all designed to reduce strain and save time. Add the available power up/down tailgate and you can manage cargo more efficiently with a button press or key fob.

Super Cruise® Hands Free Driving with Trailering

Available on High Country, Super Cruise® connected by OnStar® brings hands free driver assistance to compatible roads, managing steering and speed to help reduce fatigue on long drives. Super Cruise with Trailering extends that convenience when you are hauling, allowing hands free driving even with a trailer attached on compatible roads. That means greater confidence when covering long highway stretches to job sites or outdoor destinations. System enhancements like adaptive speed control and lane assistance work together to help you maintain smooth, predictable progress. For drivers who combine daily commuting with frequent weekend towing, this technology provides tangible value — fewer micro corrections behind the wheel and more mental bandwidth to plan your route, check weather, or monitor your trailer status via the center display.

Up to 14 Camera Views and In Vehicle Trailering App

Even seasoned truck owners appreciate a better view. Silverado offers eight available cameras with up to 14 views to assist with hitching, low speed maneuvering, and lane changes with a trailer. Useful perspectives like Hitch Guidance, Surround View, and Transparent Trailer View help you align to the ball quickly, monitor obstacles near the bed and bumper, and check what is behind your trailer while moving. The available In Vehicle Trailering App simplifies setup with custom trailer profiles, pre-departure checklists, maintenance reminders, and on the fly monitoring. Pair those features with Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert for visual alerts in your mirrors, and you get a cohesive system designed to help reduce stress from the moment you connect the trailer until you park it at day’s end.

Connected Cabin with Google built-in and 13.4 Inch Display

Inside, Silverado is designed to keep everything in reach. The available 13.4 inch diagonal touchscreen and 12.3 inch diagonal reconfigurable Driver Information Center present key vehicle data, navigation, and media in crisp detail. Available Google built in brings Google Assistant and Google Maps to the center display to help with voice controlled calls, texts, climate adjustments, and navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ keep your phone’s apps handy without cords, and Wi Fi® hotspot capability helps keep your crew connected on the road. An available 15 inch Head Up Display projects speed, navigation, and other info on the windshield so you can keep your eyes forward. With smart storage, quiet tuning, and available premium materials on LTZ and High Country, the cabin is set up for full days behind the wheel without feeling worn out.