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 brings 310 horsepower and best-in-class 430 lb-ft of standard torque for confident acceleration and steady pulling. It pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission and leverages Active Fuel Management™ and Automatic Stop/Start for smart efficiency. The result is power that launches confidently with a trailer on the hitch yet remains composed and smooth in daily driving. For many owners, the TurboMax™ strikes an ideal balance — muscular low-end torque for payload and off-the-line response, plus a refined, efficient character for commuting and long-distance drives.

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel

The available Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel delivers 305 horsepower and a stout 495 lb-ft of torque, along with best-in-class highway fuel economy and towing capability up to 13,300 lbs when properly equipped. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, it excels at sustained towing, long climbs, and highway cruising where diesel torque and efficiency shine. If your routine includes frequent trailering, extended road trips, or you simply appreciate a relaxed, low-RPM driving feel, the Duramax® stands out as a quiet, confident performer with the kind of refined strength that makes heavy tasks feel easier.

Up to 14 Available Camera Views and In-Vehicle Trailering App

Trailering and maneuvering are made easier with eight available cameras offering up to 14 views, including transparent trailer and hitch guidance perspectives. Onboard tools like Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert help provide visual cues in your mirrors when vehicles are detected in your trailer’s side blind zone, and the In-Vehicle Trailering App lets you create custom trailer profiles, run step-by-step pre-departure checklists, and monitor key connections. Whether you’re backing into a tight campsite or making a lane change on the interstate, these technologies work together to help you stay aware and in control.

Durabed and Multi-Flex Tailgate

Durabed is built for doers, combining roll-formed high-strength steel with 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs per corner and best-in-class standard cargo volume up to 89.1 cu. ft. It’s available with a 120-volt outlet for powering tools at the jobsite or tailgate gear at the campsite, and an available power-up/-down tailgate for easy access when your hands are full. Add the available Multi-Flex Tailgate for six versatile functions — from a primary gate that opens via key fob or switch, to an inner gate work surface, a full-width step rated to hold up to 375 lbs, and clever load stops to help keep long or second-tier items secure.

Super Cruise® Hands-Free Driving

Available on High Country, Super Cruise® connected by OnStar® brings hands-free driver assistance to compatible roads and even works while towing. The system helps manage speed and steering within its operating domain, supporting more relaxed long-distance travel days. Combine that with available advanced driver assistance features like Adaptive Cruise Control and the standard Chevy Safety Assist suite — including Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Following Distance Indicator — and the Silverado 1500 offers technology that helps drivers stay confident from city streets to open highways.