2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: What’s New, What’s Changing, and What Stays the Same

The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a next-generation truck, and Chevrolet did not hold back. It brings two all-new V8 engines (a 5.7L and a 6.6L), a stronger TurboMax, a fully digital cabin with a 16.3-inch center screen on every trim, available hands-free Super Cruise towing, and a seven-trim lineup that includes three factory-lifted off-road models. Chevrolet says it will go on sale in late 2026 and be available to order later this year. Here is everything that changes, and everything that stays recognizably Silverado.

Chevrolet retired the 5.3L and 6.2L V8s and replaced them with next-generation sixth-generation small-block V8s. The new 5.7L makes 402 horsepower and 428 lb.-ft. of torque, and the new 6.6L makes 481 horsepower and 501 lb.-ft. (Chevrolet says the 6.6L is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in its class.)

The 2.7L TurboMax now makes 350 horsepower and 455 lb.-ft. of torque, up from 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. in the 2026 truck, and it moves from an 8-speed to a 10-speed automatic. Chevrolet says that is the most torque in its class for a standard engine.

Every 2027 Silverado, including the Duramax diesel and both new V8s, now comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

A panoramic sunroof arrives on the Silverado for the first time. It is standard on the High Country and available on the ZR2, Trail Boss, and Silverado trims.

Super Cruise (Chevrolet’s hands-free driver assistance system, for use on compatible roads) is available with trailering, and it is included on the High Country and ZR2 along with three years of the OnStar One plan. Up to 11 available cameras provide 19 views to help with driving, parking, and hitching.

The Custom Trail Boss, Trail Boss, and ZR2 each ship with a 2-inch factory lift. The Trail Boss models add 34-inch tires, and the ZR2 steps up to 35-inch tires, Multimatic DSSV dampers, and the Duramax diesel as standard.

Here is how the 2027 engines compare with 2026 (output figures; maximums vary by configuration):

Chevrolet lists these maximums for 2027, and the ranking surprises some people:

Every Silverado tows at least 7,200 pounds. The takeaway: the 5.7L is the towing pick (Chevrolet calls its 13,700 pounds best-in-class), while the 6.6L is the power pick. Ratings vary by cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment, so ask us to match the truck to your trailer.

Chevrolet trimmed the lineup to seven models. The LT is renamed the Silverado trim (the Z71 Off-Road package is standard on every four-wheel-drive Silverado), the LT Trail Boss is now simply Trail Boss, and the RST and LTZ names no longer appear.

Starting MSRPs (excluding destination, reported at $2,795, plus taxes and fees), with the 2026 starting price for comparison:

The Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel carries over with the same 305 horsepower and 495 lb.-ft. of torque (and Chevrolet still calls it the class-exclusive diesel in a light-duty pickup). The Multi-Flex tailgate remains available, and the truck still comes in Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab layouts with multiple bed lengths (overall length ranges from 212.1 to 242.5 inches, and width is 81.2 inches including mirrors). The Work Truck still starts the lineup as the budget-friendly workhorse, and the Trail Boss, ZR2, and High Country names carry on. OnStar Basics remains standard for eight years, and every Silverado includes more than 15 standard safety and driver assistance features, such as Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking, and an HD Rear Vision Camera.

2027 Silverado 1500 Trims: Which One Fits?

Pick the 2.7L TurboMax for the best payload and a strong standard engine at the lowest price. Pick the 3.0L Duramax if you want a diesel’s torque for steady towing and long highway stretches. Pick the 5.7L V8 if maximum towing matters most. Pick the 6.6L V8 for the most horsepower. Tell us what you tow and haul, and we will match the engine to the job.

This one is not close to a carryover, so the choice is real. A 2026 Silverado is a proven truck with the 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, and leftover pickups often come with strong incentives (ask us what applies today). The 2027 brings new V8s, a stronger TurboMax, a fully digital cabin, available hands-free Super Cruise towing, and a new look, but it will not be on dealer lots until late 2026 at the earliest. Buy a 2026 if you need a truck now or want the best deal; wait for the 2027 if the new engines, screens, or Super Cruise towing are what you have been waiting for. We make it EASY!

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