2027 Silverado 1500 Trims & Engines Guide

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims at a Glance

Chevrolet lists seven trims for the next-generation 2027 Silverado 1500: WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, Silverado (LT/Z71), Trail Boss, High Country, and ZR2. This guide explains who each one is built for, using only what Chevrolet has published. Chevrolet lists the truck as available to order later in 2026, so ask Dial Chevrolet about availability and timing.

Who Should Buy Each Trim

Trim	Best for	What Chevrolet highlights
WT	Work, fleet, and shoppers who want the basics	TurboMax engine is standard, with the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel available.
Custom	Drivers who want more than the base WT for daily use and work	EZ lift and lower tailgate.
Custom Trail Boss	Shoppers who want a Trail Boss-badged truck below the full Trail Boss trim	Chevrolet lists it as a separate trim. Ask us for its current feature list.
Silverado (LT/Z71)	Daily drivers who want more comfort and technology, with off-road capability on 4WD	Z71 Off-Road package is standard on 4WD models in this trim. Panoramic sunroof is available.
Trail Boss	Drivers who want factory off-road equipment for trails, snow, and rough roads	Panoramic sunroof is available.
High Country	Buyers who want the most premium Silverado	Panoramic sunroof is standard. It also has 22-inch wheels, premium suspension with semi-active damping, an 11.5-inch passenger screen, and a power up/down tailgate.
ZR2	Serious off-road drivers	2-inch factory lift, Multimatic DSSV dampers, 35-inch tires, a Multi-Flex tailgate, and an 11.5-inch passenger screen.

Chevrolet's page shows the middle trim as "Silverado (LT/Z71)." The page does not say whether "LT" is a separate shopper-facing label, so we use Chevrolet's wording here.

2027 Silverado 1500 Engines and Capability

Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Max towing	Max payload
TurboMax	350 hp	455 lb-ft	9,400 lbs	2,340 lbs
5.7L V8 (all-new)	402 hp	428 lb-ft	13,700 lbs	2,170 lbs
6.6L V8 (all-new)	481 hp	501 lb-ft	9,700 lbs	1,510 lbs
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	305 hp	495 lb-ft	12,000 lbs	1,870 lbs

All four engines use a 10-speed automatic transmission. Maximum ratings depend on configuration and equipment, so confirm the numbers for the exact truck you want.

Engine Availability by Trim

WT: TurboMax is standard and the Duramax diesel is available.
High Country: Chevrolet lists the 5.7L V8, with the 6.6L V8 and Duramax diesel available.
ZR2: Chevrolet lists the Duramax diesel, with the 6.6L V8 available.
Custom, Custom Trail Boss, Silverado (LT/Z71), and Trail Boss: Chevrolet has not tied specific engines to these trims on the page we reviewed. Ask our team for current details.

Technology and Driver Assistance

16.3-inch center screen and 12.2-inch driver information center.
Native Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Google built-in with Gemini in select configurations.
Up to 11 cameras and 19 camera views.
Super Cruise with trailering is available on High Country and ZR2.

Choosing the Right Silverado 1500

Start with how you will use the truck. Heavy towing points to the engine with the highest tow rating. Hauling heavy loads points to the engine with the highest payload rating. Trails and rough roads point to Trail Boss or ZR2. A premium cabin and every available feature point to High Country. Our team can help you match the truck to your needs.

Next Steps

Specifications are from Chevrolet.com, reviewed October 8, 2026. Chevrolet notes that preproduction models are shown and production models may vary. Features and availability vary by trim and configuration.

Visit Dial Chevrolet at 6603 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636. Sales: (773) 788-6750.

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trims and Engines Guide