The 2027 Silverado pairs new V8 power with Super Cruise hands-free towing.

The Powertrains

The 2027 Silverado 1500 Four-Engine Lineup

The redesigned 2027 Silverado keeps four powertrain choices, but the heart of the lineup is new. Chevrolet calls it the most powerful and refined Silverado powertrain lineup ever. Here is each engine and what it is built for.

New powertrains sit under a redesigned chassis, with race-proven Multimatic DSSV dampers on the ZR2.

Capability

What About Horsepower and Towing?

This is the honest part. As of the June 2026 reveal, Chevrolet has confirmed the new engines exist and called the truck the most powerful Silverado ever, but it has not yet released horsepower, torque, or towing and payload figures for the 2027 model. Those numbers are expected later in 2026, closer to when the truck goes on sale.

So if you want a confirmed maximum towing number to plan around today, the truck to look at is the current 2026 Silverado 1500, which tows up to 13,300 pounds on a conventional hitch when properly equipped with the available 3.0L Duramax diesel. That figure gives you a solid reference point for the kind of capability the Silverado 1500 already delivers, and the 2027’s new V8s are engineered to build on it.

Whether you are hauling a bass boat to Beaver Lake or a job trailer across Northwest Arkansas, the safest move is to match the truck to a known rating. We can walk you through the published 2026 numbers by cab and configuration, and we will update this page the moment Chevrolet releases official 2027 figures.

Hands-Free Tech

Super Cruise: Hands-Free Driving That Tows

One of the biggest technology upgrades for 2027 is how far Super Cruise reaches. On the 2026 Silverado, GM’s hands-free driver-assistance system is offered only on the top High Country. For 2027, Chevrolet is making Super Cruise available across more of the lineup than ever before, so it is no longer a flagship-only feature.

What makes Super Cruise stand out for truck owners is that it works while towing. Chevrolet describes this trailering capability as segment exclusive and says no other competitor in the class offers a hands-free driving system that works with a trailer. On compatible highways, that means the truck can handle the steering, braking, and speed on a long tow while you stay attentive behind the wheel. On a stretch like I-49, that is a real reduction in fatigue on a big haul.

Super Cruise operates only on compatible roads and requires an active plan or trial, and it is a driver-assistance feature, not self-driving, so you still stay engaged and in control. We can confirm which 2027 trims will offer it as details finalize.

The big standard displays put navigation, media, and trailering technology front and center.

Choosing

Which 2027 Silverado Powertrain Is Right for You?

Until Chevrolet publishes full 2027 output numbers, the best way to choose is by how you actually use your truck:

• Mostly commuting and light towing: the 2.7L TurboMax on its new 10-speed is efficient, torque-rich, and the value play.
• A do-it-all V8: the new 5.7L is the traditional Silverado V8 for work, weekends, and everyday hauling.
• Maximum gas muscle: the new 6.6L is the most powerful of the group and aimed at buyers who want the biggest naturally aspirated punch.
• Serious towing plus efficiency: the 3.0L Duramax diesel remains the long-haul specialist.

Not sure which fits your trailer or your commute? Talk with our team in Bentonville, browse the current Silverado 1500 inventory, or see how the new truck stacks up against the outgoing model in our 2027 vs 2026 comparison.

Questions

2027 Silverado Engines and Towing: Common Questions