Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TurboMax™ Engine and Available V8 Power

Standard across core trims, the TurboMax™ engine delivers 310 horsepower and best-in-class standard 430 lb.-ft. of torque. That abundant low-end torque makes daily driving and towing feel effortless, especially when starting on grades or passing at highway speeds. TurboMax™ is paired with an 8-speed automatic and features Active Fuel Management™ and Automatic Stop/Start to help manage efficiency. For more traditional V8 feel, Silverado offers the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp/383 lb.-ft.) with a 10-speed automatic and the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (420 hp/460 lb.-ft.) for confident acceleration and high-capacity towing. Drivers who prefer diesel smoothness and extended range can look to the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel (305 hp/495 lb.-ft.), also matched with a 10-speed automatic for refined, responsive performance across Montana’s varied terrain.

Durabed and Multi-Flex Tailgate

When work calls, Durabed answers with the most functional bed in the class: roll-formed high-strength steel construction, best-in-class standard cargo volume (up to 89.1 cu. ft. on long beds), and 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs. per corner. Available bed features — including a 120-volt outlet, spray-on bedliner, and power up/down tailgate — add serious versatility. The available Multi-Flex Tailgate transforms the rear of the truck into a multi-tool with six positions: a primary gate that can be opened by the key fob, a primary gate load stop to secure long items, an easy-access inner gate to reach deeper into the bed, a full-width step rated up to 375 lbs., an inner gate load stop for second-tier cargo, and an inner gate with work surface for laptops, paperwork, or on-site tasks.

Advanced Trailering Technology with Up to 14 Camera Views

Silverado’s available camera suite takes the guesswork out of towing. With up to 14 available camera views, you can see around, behind, and even inside select trailers, which helps with hitch alignment, lane changes, and tight-quarters maneuvering. The In-Vehicle Trailering App lets you create custom trailer profiles, run through pre-departure checklists, test lights, and monitor key stats while you’re on the road. Technology like Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert provides side-mirror alerts to increase awareness when a moving vehicle is detected in your trailer’s side blind zone. The result is a more composed towing experience — especially on narrow two-lane highways or busy I-15 traffic — that helps reduce stress and improve control.

Chevy Safety Assist and Available Super Cruise®

Every 2026 Silverado includes standard Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of six advanced safety and driver-assistance features: Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Following Distance Indicator. Available systems expand your confidence further, including Adaptive Cruise Control, HD Surround Vision, and more. High Country models offer available Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance on compatible roads — even while towing. Super Cruise can manage speed and steering to help keep you centered and maintain distance, which is especially valuable on long Montana stretches. It’s the only hands-free system of its kind with trailering capability, underscoring Silverado’s focus on real-world convenience.

Connected Cabin with 13.4-inch Touch-Screen and Google built-in

The Silverado cockpit is designed for clarity and comfort, with a driver-centric layout anchored by an available 13.4-inch diagonal infotainment touch-screen and a 12.3-inch diagonal reconfigurable Driver Information Center. An available 15-inch Head-Up Display projects key information onto the windshield to keep your eyes forward. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, plus available Google built-in, integrate your digital life for voice navigation, messaging, streaming, and climate settings right from the center display. Available Wi-Fi® hotspot capability keeps the crew connected on the move. From Work Truck to High Country, Silverado gives you the tools to stay productive and informed without clutter or distraction.