2027 Chevrolet Silverado: Everything We Know So Far

The takeaway:

• What’s new: A fifth-generation Silverado 1500: two new V8s, seven trims, a standard 16.3-inch touchscreen, and a 10-speed automatic throughout.
• Why it matters: The Silverado is one of America’s best-selling vehicles, and Chevrolet just doubled down on V8 power while most rivals push turbocharged and hybrid trucks.
• Our take: The most complete truck overhaul of the 2027 model year — already revealed, priced, and weeks from dealerships.

Starting price: $41,395 (including $2,795 destination) · Expected on-sale: late 2026

Most “everything we know so far” articles cover trucks you cannot buy yet. The 2027 Silverado 1500 is different: revealed June 16, 2026, fully priced in September 2026, and on sale at year’s end, per Chevrolet. Nearly everything here is confirmed, not rumored.

What Will It Look Like?

Evolution, not revolution. The new Silverado keeps the familiar full-size shape but sharpens nearly every detail: a bolder grille, large lower LED headlamps, a pinched light strip under the hood seam, and a resculpted lower bumper. The wheel openings are more pronounced, the rocker treatments bolder, and the old kick-up kink on the rear door window sill is gone.

Trims get distinct personalities: the ZR2 is loudest, with Torch Red accents and forged carbon-fiber trim — a GM-truck first — while the Trail Boss stays subtler and the High Country gains the Silverado’s first panoramic sunroof and dual wireless charging pads.

The bigger change is inside. Every 2027 Silverado 1500 gets a 12.2-inch driver display and a 16.3-inch center touchscreen. Chevrolet says the cabin offers more than 60 inches of screen space. High Country and ZR2 add a passenger screen, head-up display, and digital rearview mirror. Chevrolet kept physical controls for driving tasks, including a volume knob and climate and towing buttons.

What Will Power It?

Chevrolet retired the old 5.3- and 6.2-liter V8s, replacing them with two next-generation small-blocks. An enhanced 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder and the proven 3.0-liter Duramax diesel carry over. Every engine pairs with a 10-speed automatic — the old eight-speed is gone, even on Work Truck and Custom. The Z71 package is now standard on 4WD models.

• 2.7L TurboMax: 350 hp, 455 lb-ft, rated at up to 9,400 pounds of towing. Chevrolet calls it best-in-class standard torque.
• 5.7L V8: 402 hp, 428 lb-ft, towing up to 13,700 pounds when properly equipped — the towing champion of the range.
• 6.6L V8: 481 hp, 501 lb-ft. Chevrolet says it is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the half-ton class, based on GM-estimated ratings.
• 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel: 305 hp, 495 lb-ft, rated at up to 12,000 pounds of towing. The efficiency pick, and the only diesel in its segment.

Note: the heavy-duty Silverado 2500 HD is a separate, lightly revised truck. This article covers the 1500 only.

When Will It Go On Sale?

Confirmed: Chevrolet says it goes on sale at the end of 2026 — revealed June 16, 2026; engine and towing figures September 17; trim pricing September 18.

Reported: Production began on a limited scale in mid-October 2026, ramping to full capacity in early 2027, with the first trucks expected at dealerships in late November and December 2026. Dealer order banks are already open, and dealers report that sold orders — trucks ordered with a customer’s name on them — get scheduled ahead of dealer stock, typically in six to eight weeks. Early builds will be allocation-limited, so ordering early beats waiting for one on a lot.

How Much Will It Cost?

Chevrolet cut the lineup from nine trims to seven: the LT is now simply called Silverado, and the RST and LTZ are gone. Starting prices, including the $2,795 destination charge:

• Work Truck: $41,395
• Custom: $46,395
• Silverado: $50,695
• Custom Trail Boss: $57,195
• Trail Boss: $63,995
• High Country: $74,495
• ZR2: $79,995

Without destination, the range runs from $38,600 to $77,200. Most increases over 2026 are modest — the Work Truck is up $1,700 — and Chevrolet says most sales volume will sit below $60,000. The exception is the High Country, up $8,800, but it gains more standard equipment to match: 22-inch wheels, Adaptive Ride Control, the panoramic sunroof, and standard Super Cruise hands-free driving. Super Cruise is also standard on the ZR2 and available on the core Silverado and Trail Boss trims.

One honest note: the Silverado Work Truck is now the most expensive base truck of the Detroit three. A Ford F-150 XL starts at $40,610 and a Ram 1500 Tradesman at $38,590. Chevrolet’s answer is standard equipment: the 10-speed, big screens, LED lighting, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, park assist, and OnStar connectivity. To see what these prices mean monthly, run them through our loan calculator.

Should You Wait or Buy Something Else Now?

Wait for the 2027 if you want the new V8s, the fully digital interior, Super Cruise, or one of the three lifted trims — ZR2, Trail Boss, and Custom Trail Boss — because none of that exists on the outgoing truck. Our pick: the core Silverado trim at $50,695 — last year’s LT price, with the new interior, tech suite, and 10-speed.

Buy a 2026 instead if you want a deal. Outgoing trucks typically carry the biggest discounts as the new model arrives, and the 2026’s 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V8s are proven over years of service. There is also a trim gap the 2027 creates: buyers who liked the RST’s sporty look or the LTZ’s leather without High Country money now face a jump from the $50,695 Silverado straight to the $63,995 Trail Boss. First-year redesigns also carry risk: new engines, early production, tight inventory.

For the bigger picture, including every other truck and SUV on the way, see our Future Cars Worth Waiting For hub.

The Rivals

Ford F-150: Still the best-selling single truck nameplate in America, and its base XL undercuts the Silverado Work Truck by $785. Ford’s turbo and hybrid options broaden its efficiency story, but it cannot match the 6.6-liter V8 for naturally aspirated power.

Ram 1500: The cheapest way into a full-size truck at $38,590 for a Tradesman, with the most car-like ride in the class. Its Hurricane turbo sixes are strong, but Ram no longer offers a V8 — a gap Chevrolet is exploiting.

GMC Sierra 1500: The Silverado’s corporate cousin, sharing the same four engines and 10-speed automatic, with six trims from $51,295 to $87,895 including destination. Buy the GMC for the badge and Denali treatment; the Chevrolet is the same hardware for less.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2027 Silverado a full redesign?

Yes — the fifth-generation Silverado 1500, and the first ground-up redesign in eight years.

What happened to the RST and LTZ trims?

Both were dropped in the nine-to-seven trim consolidation. The LT was renamed Silverado; Custom Trail Boss, Trail Boss, and ZR2 now carry the off-road side.

Can I still get a V8 in the Silverado 1500?

Yes — two of them. The new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8s replace the old 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter engines.

When can I buy a 2027 Silverado 1500?

Chevrolet says it goes on sale at the end of 2026. Order banks are open, and first dealer arrivals are expected in late November and December 2026, though early builds will be limited.