Chevrolet redesigned the Silverado 1500 from the ground up for 2027, its fifth generation, with four powertrains, a fully digital cockpit and available hands-free towing. Because it goes on sale at the end of 2026, Chevrolet publishes exact horsepower, EPA fuel economy, dimensions and capability ratings closer to launch; every confirmed 2027 specification is below, and the pending figures are marked so you know what is official and what is coming. For the buyer's-eye version, see the 2027 Silverado 1500 overview and the trim breakdown.

Need specs on the truck available now? See the 2026 Silverado 1500 research hub.

Engine Specifications

Four powertrains carry the 2027 Silverado 1500, each paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Two are brand-new small-block V8s.

Engine	Type	Transmission	Notes
2.7L TurboMax	Turbocharged inline-4	10-speed automatic	Standard; best-in-class standard torque; now on the 10-speed
5.7L V8	Next-gen small-block V8	10-speed automatic	New for 2027; replaces the 5.3L
6.6L V8	Next-gen small-block V8	10-speed automatic	New for 2027; the most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 in the class
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	Turbo-diesel inline-6	10-speed automatic	Segment-exclusive diesel

Exact horsepower and torque are published by Chevrolet closer to the on-sale date. We post the official figures the day they are released.

Exterior Dimensions and Configurations

The redesigned body offers three cab styles and three bed lengths. Exact length, width, height, wheelbase, ground clearance and curb weights are published with full specifications closer to launch.

Configuration	Offered
Cab styles	Regular, Double and Crew
Bed lengths	Short, standard and long
Off-road lift	2-inch factory lift on Custom Trail Boss, Trail Boss and ZR2
Dual exhaust	Standard on Custom and above

Interior Dimensions and Cabin

Every 2027 Silverado 1500 has a fully digital cockpit. Passenger and cargo volumes are published with full specifications at launch; the confirmed cabin technology is below.

Display / feature	Detail
Center touchscreen	16.3-inch, standard across the lineup
Driver information center	12.2-inch, standard across the lineup
Front passenger screen	11.5-inch, standard on ZR2 and High Country
Total digital displays	Over 60 inches on ZR2 and High Country
Center console	Reconfigurable Multi-Flex, folds to a work surface
Wireless charging	Available dual wireless charging (two devices)

Vehicle shown with available equipment. Images supplied by the manufacturer.

Capacity and Capability

Official 2027 towing and payload ratings are published at launch. The previous generation towed up to 13,300 pounds properly equipped with the Duramax diesel, and the new V8s improve on the engines they replace. An available Max Trailering package adds an extra-capacity cooling system, and Super Cruise offers hands-free driving that works while towing — the only such system in the class. Full detail is on the 2027 Silverado 1500 towing guide; heavy gooseneck and fifth-wheel loads are better matched to the Silverado 2500HD.

Wheels, Tires and Brakes

Trim	Wheels / tires
Custom	20-inch Technical Gray machine-faced
Custom Trail Boss	34-inch tires, 2-inch lift
Trail Boss	34-inch mud-terrain, 2-inch lift
ZR2	35-inch mud-terrain; front and rear e-lockers
ZR2 Bison	18-inch beadlock-capable, full skid plates
High Country	22-inch After Midnight machine-faced

Available wheel diameters span 18, 20 and 22 inches by trim. ZR2 pairs its 35-inch tires with Multimatic DSSV dampers and jounce dampers for high-speed off-road control.

Fuel Economy and Range

EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2027 Silverado 1500 are published at launch and had not been rated as of this writing. The Duramax 3.0L diesel has historically delivered the lineup's best highway efficiency and range; the two new V8s and the enhanced 2.7L TurboMax are EPA-rated closer to the on-sale date. We post each engine's confirmed city, highway and combined figures the day the EPA rating is published.

Key Features by Trim

The features most buyers cross-shop, by trim. S = standard, O = available, "not offered" = not available on that trim.

Feature	WT	Custom	Silverado	Trail Boss	ZR2	High Country
16.3-in touchscreen	S	S	S	S	S	S
11.5-in passenger screen	not offered	not offered	not offered	not offered	S	S
Super Cruise w/ trailering	not offered	not offered	O	O	S	S
Panoramic sunroof	not offered	not offered	not offered	not offered	not offered	S
Front and rear e-lockers	not offered	not offered	not offered	not offered	S	not offered
Dual wireless charging	O	O	O	O	S	S

Safety and Driver Assistance

The 2027 Silverado 1500 carries a deep standard driver-assistance suite, with several features new this year.

Standard safety feature	New for 2027
Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes
Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking	Yes
Side Bicyclist Alert	Yes
Reverse Automatic Braking	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control, IntelliBeam, Forward Collision Alert	Standard
Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking	Standard
Front and Rear Park Assist, Safety Alert Seat, HD Rear Vision Camera	Standard

These features assist the driver and do not replace attentive driving.

Warranty

The 2027 Silverado 1500 is expected to carry Chevrolet's standard truck coverage — a 3-year/36,000-mile new-vehicle limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty — with final 2027 terms confirmed at launch. Our team confirms current warranty and any first-scheduled-maintenance coverage at delivery.

In Practice: Reading the 2027 Silverado 1500 Spec Sheet

For Northwest Arkansas buyers, three numbers will matter most when Chevrolet publishes them: the diesel's highway range for long I-49 hauls and trips out US-62, the new 6.6L V8's output if you want maximum gas power, and each engine's tow rating if you pull a boat to the Beaver Lake ramps. Until those are official, the decisions you can make now are the ones that do not depend on a figure: cab and bed for how you load, trim for how you live in the truck, and engine family for whether you value the diesel's efficiency or a V8's character. Start there, and we will fill in the exact numbers the moment they land.

2027 Silverado 1500 Specs FAQs

What engines does the 2027 Silverado 1500 offer?

Four, all with a 10-speed automatic: the 2.7L TurboMax turbo four-cylinder, a new 5.7L V8, a new 6.6L V8, and the Duramax 3.0L turbo-diesel inline-six.

How much horsepower does the 2027 Silverado 1500 have?

Exact horsepower is published by Chevrolet closer to the end-of-2026 on-sale date. The 6.6L V8 is billed as the most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 in the half-ton class.

What is the 2027 Silverado 1500's towing capacity?

Official 2027 tow ratings publish at launch. The previous generation reached up to 13,300 pounds properly equipped with the Duramax, and the new V8s improve on the engines they replace. See the towing guide for detail.

What are the 2027 Silverado 1500's dimensions?

Exact length, width, height, wheelbase and bed volumes are published with full specifications at launch. The body offers Regular, Double and Crew cabs with short, standard and long beds.

What is the biggest screen in the 2027 Silverado 1500?

A standard 16.3-inch center touchscreen, with a 12.2-inch driver information center standard and an 11.5-inch passenger screen on ZR2 and High Country — over 60 inches of digital displays.

When are the 2027 Silverado 1500 EPA MPG figures available?

EPA rates the 2027 Silverado 1500 closer to launch; no figures were published as of this writing. We post each engine's confirmed city, highway and combined numbers the day they are rated.

Explore the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500