Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TurboMax™ Engine

Standard on WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss, the TurboMax™ engine sets the tone for everyday strength with best-in-class 430 lb.-ft. of standard torque. That twist arrives early to help you move confidently from a stop, merge with a trailer in tow, or haul a full bed through hilly backroads without constant downshifts. Active Fuel Management™ and Automatic Stop/Start help optimize efficiency, while an 8-speed automatic transmission delivers responsive, predictable shifts. It’s a smart match for drivers who want confident power and impressive usability without stepping up to a larger-displacement engine — exactly the kind of balanced performance that makes Silverado easy to live with throughout the week.

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel

When long miles and heavy trailers are part of your routine, the available Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel is a standout. Delivering 305 horsepower and 495 lb.-ft. of torque, it pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission for a wide, usable powerband that’s ideal for towing. Silverado with the Duramax® offers best-in-class highway fuel economy and available towing capability of up to 13,300 lbs. With diesel’s inherent durability and strong low-end torque, you get effortless highway cruising, confidence on grades, and fewer downshifts while towing. For owners who prioritize range, refinement, and sustained pulling power, the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel provides a compelling advantage.

Up to 14 Available Camera Views

Visibility is confidence, and Silverado’s available camera system supports it with up to 14 views to help in tight lots, job sites, and when towing. Available on LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country, these views can assist with hitch guidance, parking, monitoring the trailer, and checking blind zones. Pair this with the In-Vehicle Trailering App to create custom trailer profiles, run pre-departure checklists, and keep tabs on trailer connections. Trailering technologies like Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert offer additional visual cues in your mirrors to help manage lane changes when you’re fully loaded. Together, these tools reduce guesswork and make towing feel natural, even if it’s your first time pulling a larger load.

Super Cruise® Hands-Free Driving

Available on High Country, Super Cruise® connected by OnStar® brings hands-free driver assistance to compatible roads — and it’s available with trailering. The system can manage speed and steering to help reduce fatigue on long trips, giving you a calmer highway experience. Super Cruise users collectively log millions of hands-free miles each month, and the technology has earned top recognition for its capability. Add in available Adaptive Cruise Control to manage following distance, and you have a driver-assistance suite that keeps Silverado at the forefront of modern truck technology. For owners who log heavy highway time or pull weekend toys to distant campgrounds, this is a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade.

Durabed & Multi-Flex Tailgate

Durabed is engineered to do more with less effort. You get roll-formed high-strength steel, best-in-class standard cargo bed volume, and 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs. per corner to secure gear quickly and securely. An available 120-volt outlet supports tools and tailgate tasks. The available Multi-Flex Tailgate transforms how you load, reach, and work at the truck: six configurations include Easy Access to reach deeper into the bed, a Full-Width Step capable of holding up to 375 lbs., and an Inner Gate with Work Surface for laptops or blueprints. Combined with thoughtful bed lighting and available spray-in bedliner, Durabed and Multi-Flex turn Silverado into a mobile workstation built for productivity.