Comparing the 2027 and 2026 Silverado 1500 Originally published March 30, 2026 · Updated September 20, 2026 Vehicle shown with available equipment. The Short Answer The 2027 Silverado 1500 is an all-new truck. The 2026 is the current truck, available now. New for 2027: two V8s (402 and 481 horsepower), a 16.3-inch screen on every trim and seven trims instead of nine. Starting prices: $38,600 to $77,200 for the 2027, against $36,900 to $71,800 for the 2026, before destination. Buy a 2026 if you need a truck now. Wait for the 2027 if the new engines or tech are the point. If you are choosing between a 2027 and a 2026 Silverado 1500 in Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville or Siloam Springs, here is what actually changed, what each truck costs and which one fits your timeline. Everything below comes from the published 2026 and 2027 numbers. For the 2027 in full, see the 2027 Silverado 1500 research hub. 2027 vs 2026 Silverado 1500 at a glance 2026 Silverado 1500 2027 Silverado 1500 Generation Current generation All-new redesign Trims Nine Seven Turbo four-cylinder 2.7L TurboMax, 310 hp, 430 lb-ft, 8-speed Enhanced 2.7L TurboMax, 350 hp, 455 lb-ft, 10-speed Gas V8s 5.3L (355 hp, 383 lb-ft) and 6.2L (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) New 5.7L (402 hp, 428 lb-ft) and 6.6L (481 hp, 501 lb-ft) Diesel 3.0L Duramax, 305 hp, 495 lb-ft 3.0L Duramax, 305 hp, 495 lb-ft Center screen 13.4 inches on LT and up; 7 inches on Work Truck and Custom 16.3 inches on every trim Driver display 12.3 inches on LT and up 12.2 inches on every trim Super Cruise Available on High Country Standard on High Country and ZR2; available on Silverado and Trail Boss Max towing 13,300 lb (Duramax, double cab 2WD, Max Trailering Package) 13,700 lb (5.7L V8, double cab 2WD, Max Trailering Package) Max payload 2,260 lb (2.7L, regular cab long bed 2WD) 2,340 lb (2.7L, regular cab 2WD) Starting price $36,900 to $71,800 $38,600 to $77,200 Availability Available now Expected end of 2026 All prices exclude destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and options. Engines: two new V8s The 2027 replaces the 5.3L and 6.2L V8s with a 5.7L and a 6.6L. The 5.7L makes 402 horsepower and 428 lb-ft. The 6.6L makes 481 horsepower and 501 lb-ft, the most horsepower and torque of the gas engines. The 2.7L TurboMax also gains power, from 310 to 350 horsepower, and moves to a 10-speed automatic. The Duramax diesel carries over at 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft. The new V8 guide covers both engines in detail, and the specs page has every figure. Towing and payload Each rating belongs to one engine and cab, so compare like with like. The 2027 tops out at 13,700 pounds with the 5.7L V8 in a double cab 2WD with the Max Trailering Package. The 2026 tops out at 13,300 pounds with the Duramax in a double cab 2WD with the same package. Max payload rises from 2,260 to 2,340 pounds, both with the 2.7L in a regular cab. The 2027 towing page breaks out every engine and cab, and the 2026 towing page does the same for the current truck. Trims and price by trim The 2026 lineup has nine trims and the 2027 has seven, so only some names line up. Where a name carries over, the starting price moved like this: Trim 2026 starting price 2027 starting price Change Work Truck $36,900 $38,600 +$1,700 Custom $42,400 $43,600 +$1,200 Custom Trail Boss $52,900 $54,400 +$1,500 High Country $62,900 $71,700 +$8,800 ZR2 $71,800 $77,200 +$5,400 The 2027 lineup also includes a Silverado trim starting at $47,900, the same starting price as the 2026 LT, and a Trail Boss at $61,200. The RST and LTZ names are not in the 2027 lineup. The 2027 trims add equipment. The 2027 High Country, for example, comes with 22-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof and standard Super Cruise. Our 2027 trim guide shows what each one adds. Interior, tech and safety The 2026 splits its screens by trim. The 2027 puts a 16.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.2-inch driver display on every trim, and adds an 11.5-inch front passenger screen on the ZR2 and High Country. Super Cruise, which works while towing, moves from High Country only to standard on the High Country and ZR2 and available on the Silverado and Trail Boss. The 2027 also adds four standard safety features: Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert and Reverse Automatic Braking. A 34-gallon fuel tank is available on double and crew cabs. See the 2027 overview for the full lineup. Should you buy a 2026 or wait for the 2027? Buy a 2026 if you need a truck this month, you want the trim you can see and drive today, or you want the proven engine lineup. Browse the 2026 Silverado 1500 guide and new Silverado 1500 inventory in Bentonville. Wait for the 2027 if the new 5.7L or 6.6L V8, the bigger screens or Super Cruise on the High Country and ZR2 are what you are shopping for. The 2027 is expected on sale at the end of 2026 and will be available to order later this year. Read how to order and reserve one and the release date breakdown. Not sure which fits? Bring your trailer's loaded weight and your trade, and we will walk through both. Start a trade-in value online or get pre-approved. Common questions about the 2027 and 2026 Silverado 1500 More answers are in the 2027 Silverado 1500 FAQs, and we cover the truck en español too. What is the difference between the 2027 and 2026 Silverado 1500? The 2027 is an all-new truck. It has two new V8s, a 16.3-inch touchscreen on every trim, Super Cruise standard on the High Country and ZR2, and seven trims instead of nine. The 2026 is the current truck, available now. Is the 2027 Silverado more expensive than the 2026? Yes. Starting prices run from $38,600 to $77,200 for the 2027, against $36,900 to $71,800 for the 2026, before destination. The 2027 trims add equipment, so the comparison is not like for like. Which engine is more powerful, the 2027 or the 2026? The 2027 6.6L V8 makes 481 horsepower, against 420 for the 2026 6.2L V8. The 2027 5.7L V8 makes 402 horsepower, against 355 for the 2026 5.3L V8. Does the 2027 Silverado tow more than the 2026? The 2027 tops out at 13,700 pounds with the 5.7L V8 in a double cab 2WD with the Max Trailering Package. The 2026 tops out at 13,300 pounds with the Duramax diesel. Should I wait for the 2027 Silverado or buy a 2026? Buy a 2026 if you need a truck now. Wait for the 2027 if the new V8s, the larger screens or Super Cruise on the High Country and ZR2 are the reason you are shopping. When can I get a 2027 Silverado 1500? It is expected on sale at the end of 2026 and will be available to order later this year. No exact date has been announced. George Nunnally Chevrolet is at 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville, just off I-49. Call (479) 319-2494 or contact us. The 2027 service page covers what the new truck needs once you own it.