2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Exterior Design

The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 boasts a powerful personality and presence around every corner. Choose from a variety of stylish and durable 17-, 18-, 20-, or 22-inch wheel options across the lineup. Enjoy optimized convenience with available features like heated, power-folding outside mirrors, Rainsense™ automatic wipers, and a Multi-Flex tailgate, which offers six different tailgate positions to help simplify every task.

Available exterior features include:

• 17-, 18-, 20-, or 22-in. wheels 
• All-terrain tires
• LED headlamps, fog lamps, and taillamps
• Daytime running lamps
• Heated, power-folding, driver’s side auto-dimming outside mirrors
• Rainsense automatic wipers
• Power up and down tailgate
• Cargo tie-downs
• CornerStep rear bumper
• Multi-Flex tailgate with EZ Lift assist, power lock, and release
• Chevytec spray-on bed liner
• Power-sliding rear window with rear defogger
• Recovery hooks
• Skid plates

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Interior Design & Technology

Comfort and convenience are front and center in the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500. Depending on the model, seat upholstery options include durable vinyl, classic cloth, or upscale perforated leather. Enhanced relaxation features include a ten-way power driver’s seat, as well as heated front and rear seats and ventilated front seats — ideal for driving in any weather.

When you want a more connected drive or need to streamline your workday flow, the 2026 Silverado 1500 is built to deliver. Higher-level trims offer a Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with a vibrant 13.2-inch touchscreen, as well as a 12.3-inch color driver information center. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration is standard, as is Wi-Fi® hotspot capability for optimized connectivity. When you need to stay charged up on the go, wireless charging is available on higher trims. Enjoy endless tunes, audiobooks, and podcasts through the available Bose® premium sound system, offering seven speakers and a Richbass® subwoofer.

Available interior features include:

• Vinyl, cloth, leather, or perforated leather seat upholstery
• 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with under-seat storage
• 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
• Ten-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Available technology features include:

• Chevrolet Infotainment 3 or Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system 
• 7- or 13.2-in. infotainment touchscreen
• 12.3-in. color driver information center 
• Google built-in
• Six speakers or seven-speaker Bose premium sound system with Richbass woofer
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Bluetooth®
• Wireless charging
• Wi-Fi hotspot capability
• Head-up display

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine & Performance

The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 puts a range of powerful engines at your disposal, ready to handle everything from daily errands to heavy-duty work. Gas options include the TurboMax™, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, and 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, each designed for strong performance and reliability. For those seeking diesel capability, the 3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel inline six-cylinder (I6) engine delivers impressive torque and efficiency. Most engines are paired with a smooth-shifting ten-speed automatic transmission, while the TurboMax comes with an eight-speed automatic.

Depending on your preferred powertrain option, the Silverado 1500 is available in rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) configurations. Additionally, you can tap into serious towing strength with the Duramax 3.0L turbo diesel engine, which delivers a towing capacity of up to 13,300 pounds.

See the accompanying chart for engine specifications.

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Capacity & Seating

The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 gives you plenty of flexibility with a range of configurations. Cab choices determine how many people you can bring along on the go — three in the regular cab, or up to six in the double and crew cabs. When it comes to hauling, you can pick from three bed lengths — short, standard, or long — so you can tailor your truck to be prepared for whatever comes your way.

See the accompanying chart for capacity and seating specifications.

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Safety Options

Safety and support take many forms in the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500. Chevy Safety Assist comes standard across the lineup, featuring six cutting-edge driver assistance technologies. Enjoy simplified parking with available features like a rear vision or surround vision camera, as well as front and rear park assist. Additionally, hooking up and monitoring your trailer is a breeze with hitch assist and a wealth of available camera views.

Available safety features include:

• Chevy Safety Assist
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Forward collision alert
  • Front pedestrian braking
  • Following distance indicator
  • Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
  • IntelliBeam® automatic high beams
• HD rear vision camera
• Teen Driver technology
• Rear seat belt indicator warning
• Rear seat reminder
• Buckle to Drive
• Hitch guidance
• HD surround vision
• Hitch view
• Rear pedestrian alert
• Trailer side blind zone alert
• Front and rear park assist
• Safety alert seat
• Inside and rear trailer camera input
• Rear cross-traffic braking
• Bed view camera
• Adaptive cruise control
• Enhanced automatic emergency braking

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Available Colors

• Summit White
• Red Hot
• Black
• Sterling Gray Metallic
• White Sands
• Riptide Blue Metallic
• Cypress Gray
• Radiant Red Tintcoat
• Polar White Tricoat

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Available Trims

• WT $39,495*
• Custom $44,995*
• LT $50,495*
• RST $53,895*
• Custom Trail Boss $55,395*
• LTZ $60,595*
• LT Trail Boss $62,195*
• High Country $65,495*
• ZR2 $74,295*

Learn More About the Chevy Silverado 1500

Your ideal Chevy Silverado 1500 awaits at Dralle Chevrolet Buick GMC in Watseka, IL. Learn more about configurations and features with our detailed Silverado 1500 trims guide. Explore performance and towing options with our comprehensive Silverado 1500 engine overview.

Have questions for our truck pros? Please contact us online or call us at (815) 432-4948 — we’re always happy to help.