Completely redesigned, the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 delivers more muscle than ever before. Equipped with one of its new V8 engines, this Silverado is now officially the full-size, light-duty truck to beat for best-in-class towing. Plus, this new pickup introduces a wealth of new tech features, from an all-new infotainment setup to tow-friendly cameras.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2027 Silverado has been completely redesigned, introducing a powerful new engine lineup, cutting-edge tech features, and its strongest-ever towing performance.
- Every trim model comes standard with an all-new infotainment setup, GM UI, which includes 16.2-inch touchscreen and Google Built-In software.
- The base engine gets a boost for 2027, increasing output to 350 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque.
- Two new V8 engines are available; the 5.7-liter V8 helps the Silverado tow best-in-class loads (13,700 pounds) and the 6.6-liter V8 delivers maximum output (481 horses and 501 lb-ft of torque).
What’s new on the redesigned 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500?
The 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 has been completely redesigned, so practically everything is new — including a powerful new engine lineup, standard 16.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and available panoramic sunroof (a Silverado first). A new 5.7-liter V8 helps this Chevy truck achieve the new best-in-class tow rating, 13,700 pounds. The high-performance, off-road-ready ZR2 trim also gets some updates, including new underbody cameras and a Baja desert-racing drive mode. All told, these all-encompassing updates make this new truck the most advanced Silverado ever built.
What technology is available with the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500?
The 2027 Silverado 1500 introduces an abundance of tech updates, starting with the new GM UI infotainment system. It’s standard on every trim model, along with a 16.3-inch touchscreen, 12.2-inch digital gauge display, Google Built-In software (including Google Maps navigation), and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. The luxurious High Country and rugged ZR2 deliver even more tech than before, with a newly standard heads-up display, rear camera mirror, and 11.5-inch front passenger screen.
Plus, dual wireless charging pads and a plethora of cameras join the lineup. The newly available Rear Camera Mirror and Hitch View camera improve visibility when it’s time to tow oversized loads. A brand new Cabin Glance camera helps you keep an eye on your kids and pets, displaying a live feed of the second-row action on the central display. Most Silverado trims are available with a total of 11 cameras to help make towing easier. The rugged Trail Boss and ZR2, on the other hand, are available with 19 cameras, including underbody cameras to help you keep an eye on your truck’s ground clearance.
And last but not least, the available Super Cruise driving system can now help you tow up to 13,600 pounds, hands-free, on 630,000 miles of pre-mapped roads across North America. The system gets high marks from the professionals over at Edmunds, who rated its performance as "super chill." In the end, the Silverado’s new tech lineup makes even the base model feel ultramodern!
Which engines are available in the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500?
Not only does the redesigned Silverado 1500 introduce two new V8 engine options, but it also makes the base turbo four-cylinder engine more potent than before. Where last year’s base engine produced 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, this new version makes 350 horses and 455 pound-feet of torque.
How powerful are the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500’s new V8 engines?
The Silverado’s two new V8 engines make this Chevy truck both more powerful and capable than its predecessors. The 6.6-liter V8 makes 481 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque. The 5.7-liter V8 gives you 402 horses and 428 pound-feet of torque. Properly equipped, the 5.7-liter also helps your Chevy truck tow max loads of 13,700 pounds, beating out the Ford F-150 for a new best-in-class figure.
2027 Silverado 1500 Engine Options & Max Tow Ratings
- 2.7L turbo four-cylinder (350 horsepower, 455 lb-ft of torque): tows 9,400 lbs max
- 3.0L diesel (305 hp, 495 lb-ft): tows 12,000 lbs max
- 5.7L V8 (402 hp,428 lb-ft): tows 13,700 lbs max
- 6.6L V8 (481 hp, 501 lb-ft): tows 9,700 lbs max
How much is the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 going to cost?
The redesigned 2027 Silverado 1500 starts at $38,600*. Higher up the list of trim models, the luxurious High Country starts at $71,700* and the high-performance, trail-ready ZR2 at $77,200*. In the end, though, the final price of each truck will vary according to specifics like trim level, body style, powertrain, equipment, and local fees.
*MSRP as of 10/25/26. Subject to change.
Next-Generation Power
Now that you’ve had a look at the latest changes to the Chevy Silverado, it’s obvious that it’s the most powerful version of Chevy’s full-size truck yet. Better still, it can be equipped to tow best-in-class loads, a title that had long belonged to the Ford F-150. This redesign also delivers the latest tech features, along with your choice of creature comforts and performance upgrades. Visit us at McQuillen Chevrolet in Girard, PA, to test-drive the latest Chevy has to offer!