A four-cylinder powered 2019 Chevrolet Silverado? It’s here. On Friday, Chevrolet announced the 2019 Silverado engine lineup will include a brand-new 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The engine will replace the 4.3-liter V6 engine as the high-volume LT and RST truck’s standard unit.
With the changes, the 4.3-liter V6 engine moves to serve only Work Truck, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss 2019 Silverado variants. The chart below details the pickup’s engine availability.
The 2.7-liter turbo engine will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and produce an SAE-certified 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque. Those figures handily outdo the V6 engine, which makes 285 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque. Chevrolet also said the turbo-four engine will provide greater fuel efficiency and a better power-to-weight ratio than the current truck’s LT variant.
For those doubting the 2.7-liter turbo-four, the 5.3-liter V8 engine will remain optional on LT and RST models as well.
Chevrolet plans to begin production of 2019 Silverado crew-cab V-8 models starting in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, production will expand to include regular- and double-cab models. The timeline will also see the 2.7-liter engine and 4.3-liter V6 engine options enter production as well. Meanwhile, the 3.0-liter Duramax inline-six engine will enter production in early 2019.
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To whoever said that it would use a 2.7 4-cylinder back in December or January, good on ya 😉
At least it wont be down on power! At least it’s not a 150 HP 200 TQ 4 banger! This will help people who want a truck with great gas mileage!
With a bigger turbo, downpipe, and tune on a single cab, this would make for one heck of a sleeper. I bet it’ll be better than the GMC Syclcone, too!
They say the 2.7 was designed from the ground up with trucks application in mind.
Looks to be a formidable base engine to go against the much lesser powered Ford 3.3L.
So engine stack up like this:
4.3/ old 5.3/ 2.4T vs F150 3.3L V6 vs Ram 3.6
Duramax 3.0d vs Ford 3.0d vs Ram 3.0d
5.3 vs 2.7 EcoBoost/5.0 V8 vs Ram 3.6/5.7
6.2 vs 5.0 V8/3.5 EcoBoost vs Ram 5.7
Was hoping the 4.3 was gone and the other engine option would be a hybrid option, or a twin turbo to alot above the 6.2
Well, that settles it. Silverado has become the American Honda Ridgeline. And with that I tip my hat and say farewell to being an enthusiast! American trucks and cars are supposed to be V8 powered RWD or 4×4 vehicles. If i wanted a turbocharged 4-cylinder i’d buy a honda. but whatever.
I have great news for you! If you want a V8-powered full sized pickup then GM will still sell you a Silverado with
with either a 5.7L or 6.2L V8.
Is the 2.7T the Achates Engine?
NOPE….
Just had to ask as I wasn’t sure…. saw an article you guys did a few months ago that the Silvy might have that engine so just wasnt sure.
It’s a step in the right direction, but once again GM only offers powertrains with packages/trim levels the way “they” want to, in order to maximize profit. The 10 spd. is only available with the diesel or the 6.2L , in other words very, very pricey trucks.
It’s also ironic that this new I-4 turbo is “2.7L” ? Also, will it need 91+ octane to make those numbers?
I haven’t seen GM play that game, just Ford. If GM recommends 87, that’s what the power is rated on. Ford recommends 87 for pretty much their whole lineup I believe, but rate horsepower on 93 on many vehicles.
Octane does not increase or decrease HP. It’s only a direct relation to the compression ratio. High compression usually ment high octane was needed but with new technology, engine management, direct injection, turbo’s, etc., where years ago would have required a high octane is no longer.
You’ve just ruined the “gonna treat my truck to some premium today” guys day. I find it unbelievable how many think “premium” means better or “super” means faster. I saw some dyno tests done back to back switching between 87 and 93 trying hard to match environment and temps, even including long buildup runs to get the ECM to relearn advance curves on both fuels. The difference was under 5hp on an engine dyno. No one has a butt sensitive enough to feel that.
Octane will increase or decrease HP with modern computers. The computer can’t adjust compression but it can advance or retard timing on the engine to compensate for low octane or high octane fuel. Advanced timing tends to give you more HP but me more prone to detonation where retarding timing give you worse performance but is safer for the engine.
My 3.7 NA Mustang engine made peak HP on 91+ octane gas but ran just fine on 87 for the commute. It only lost a few HP but it was still a loss that putting in premium made it feel just a little more fun.
This would be a good uplevel engine for the Colorado/Canyon twins
Yes. This engine on the Colorado/Canyon could be really good.
I imagine that this will work its way into that truck too……..
I doubt they bring this to the colorado/canyon because if they do, they either have to, discontinue the 3.6, or power bump the the diesel.
2.7 T4 = 310hp/ 348lb/ft.
2.8 D4 = 181hp/ 369lb/ft.
Not many people are going to pay a $4000 upcharge for the diesel to gain 19lb/ft of torque and get maybe 3 mpg more.
They could make the V6 standard and ditch the 2.5
Indeed!!!
A s GM guy, I had high hopes for this truck. Not having an answer to answer to the EcoBoost 3.5 is a total disappointment. The interior is outclassed by RAM and the powertrain offerings are outclassed by Ford. GM can do better.
That’s the 6.2
The 6.2 WOULD BE a great answer to the 3.5 Ecoboost. The problem is, the 6.2 is only available on LTZ or higher trims whereas you can get just about any F150 trim level and configuration with a 3.5 Ecoboost. So for those who aren’t willing to pay 50k plus for a truck, the 5.3 is the best option.
having driven the 6.2 and the current 3.5EB i have to disagree. The 6.2 is just as fast or faster in the current trucks and will be even faster in the lighter new trucks.
Cut 500 hp from all of the trucks, and it is the same as adding 8-10% to the HP and TQ, The ram certainly takes the win with the interior but I am totally satisfied with the motors. Even the 5.3 with 500 less lbs should be quick,
Sorry, but the 6.2 is not outclassed by the Ecoboost, it beats it in all categories.
Engine availability however is rubish. So are gear ratios and transmissions. Once again GM builds a better product and then shoots their own foot. I’m sure their offerings are ideal for 80% of customers.
I honestly like this. I’m a n.a. pushrod V8 guy but have never cared for a turbo V6. The old n.a. 4.3 engine was the only V6 I ever cared for. Particularly in a truck/suv application… Inline power on the other hand I’m a big fan of. Whether it be 4,5,6 or 8 cylinders. I’ll take an inline turbo 4 over a turbo V6 any day.
How are towing and GVW rated?
Im betting 8000lb towing but you shouldnt go over 5000 if you dont want issues. Should pull a 20ft 3000lb boat on trailer like a dream
The diesel should be offered in the W/T. Would would be gr8 for an upgrade to the xt4.
meh. to me, one of the biggest advantages for buying a GM truck is the V8 engine. IMO, that’s the one thing GM does that excels compared to their competition. I get the reason to create a less than 8 cylinder turbo to compete with the ford’s. Would have rather seen a small displacement v8 with a fuel management system that can go down to a cylinder or two.
Way to go GM! The horsepower and torque numbers are pretty close to what the 2007-2013 Silverado/Sierra 1500 was rated at (320 hp/335 lb ft torque). The 310 hp/348 lb ft torque numbers on this new 2.7 liter Inline four turbo are impressive! GM could still use a direct competitor to the 3.5 liter twin turbo Ecoboost as an engine to slot in between the new 5.3 and 6.2 V-8 engines.
Since this is an inline engine, it wouldn’t be difficult for GM to add two more cylinders (since they already have room under the hood for the inline 3.0L diesel) and make this a 3.8L or 4L V6 turbo in a couple years to go up against the 3.5L Ecoboost. But unfortunately, too much of today’s options depend on CAFE requirements. I still believe that the 6.2L is only available in top line trims because they sell less of them and they don’t hit the CAFE requirements as hard as they would if it was available in their volume mid line trims.
Can’t wait for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Chief Engineer Tim Herrick to go on Autoline After Hours and chat about the decision to build this 2.7L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo and the decision to use a turbocharger to boost engine output instead of possibly a supercharger like with the LT4 and LT5 V8 engines.
If that Inline 4 Turbo goes in the Canyon, I am hooked.
Love the performance of a Turbo. Would beat the heck out of my doggy V-6 2016 Canyon.
Now that the numbers are out along with the powertrain choices officially revealed, this makes the Silverado and Sierra lineup a little more appealing, I’ve had my doubts when GM first proposed with the idea if putting a 4-Banger in their full sized trucks, but now this has drawn some interest towards me and I’ll be eager to take a test-drive when one arrives at the dealership.
Super disappointed that a plug in hybrid has not been announced. I guess it’s time to put my deposit down on the Workhorse W-15.
Just get rid of the ridiculous AFM, DSF, and GM will be all good.
AFM really screwed the f—- up in the past 10 years
Even I myself don’t recommend anyone to buy AFM DSF cars from GM
In the early years (more than 10 years go) AFM were having problems with certain engines, thus DEXOS oil became a part of the fix since there were a lot of junk oils out on the market, Millions of 5.3 engine that have been built do not have any problems. I have a 2012 Silverado with 63,000 miles and absolutely no problems.
It would be nice to see this in the Colorado ZR2 as a performance package.
On the other note it’s going to be little different getting use to of having a 4-cylinder engine in a full-size truck. I been so use to stepping on the gas and hear a healthy growl, now it will be like a neutered dog in some sense.. I’m not dissatisfied because I know it’s inevitable, just still love the V8’s that we were glad to have over the years.
Wow, the numbers are impressive on this new four. I’m in the market for a GMC Canyon or Chevy Colorado, but I am waiting patiently for the mid cycle change on the 2019. I certainly hope this new 2.7 Turbo is offered, as it would be a terrific addition to the Powertrain lineup.
While I was excited to see this engine, that excitement died when I saw the availability table. I know I am echoing others when I say I am very disappointed that the 6.2 is not available outside the highest trims. Ford and Ram offer their most powerful engines on all trims, while Toyota throws the 5.7L engine in on mid-level trims with even their cheapest option packages in those trims. I feel like this is a major missed opportunity on GM’s part. I know they had plenty of takers when they offered the 6.0/6.2 with the VortecMax package on the LT/SLE trims of the GMT900 trucks, so they would probably make good profits with offering the 6.2 on the mid-level trims.
I am surprised, too, that the RST doesn’t even get the 6.2, when it is supposed to be the sporty trim! Come on!
Seems like a nice Engine,but a little disappointed in HP and TQ compared to the Ford 2.7 V6. The fact that its an i4 compared to a V6 shouldn’t matter. Could you imagine if GM had a I4 which is a lot less complexed than a V6 and only requires a single turbo blew Ford out of the water what great advertising that would be.
While it might seem if General Motors and Chevrolet have gone nuts, one needs to remember that the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 featured a 4.8-liter Vortec that put out 305 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque (vs the 2.7L 4-cyl turbo’s 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque) and Chevy told Automotive News that the four-cylinder Silverado will do 0-60 in under seven seconds.
Did it dawn on anyone that the L3B 2.7L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo may become the standard base engine for full size SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban or Cadillac Escalade.
“Did it dawn on anyone that the L3B 2.7L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo may become the standard base engine for full size SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban or Cadillac Escalade.”
Yes, it did…
As an engine custom made for truck applications, I hope this makes it to the Colorado. Although it is in direct competition to the 2.8L diesel which has phenomenal amounts of torque.
Still there is research out there that claims diesel is one of the most carcenogenic fuels on the market, which is why i prefer gasoline any day.
Well Done GM! American ingenuity. I’m glad to see that the Engineers get a chance to show off their creativity. The electric water pump could be a weak link. Electric power steering has proven it’s worth. I’m sure the engineers thought about all of this, prior to introduction. I would buy a pickup with this engine, because it could be your daily driver and be reasonably economical. I figure that the towing numbers will be around 3000 lbs.
I hope to see this engine in one of the cross-over CUV’s.
348 Lb/ft of torque is about 1/2 of what I expect in a pickup truck.
You’re missing the point. This is a 1500, not a 2500. Probably 90% of the buyers do not need the 6.2 in HP or torque. It also suggest that there only so much budget to build engines and the 6.2, due to demand in the 1500 doesn’t warrant it. Usually when you add an engine, the oldest and least efficient goes away. To meet government emissions standards and MPH regulations pushes the issue. I’m sure when this engine proves itself you’ll see the 4.3 V6 go away before the 5.3 does and a new V6 turbo probably will replace the 5.3l V8. Right now Fords base engine is a V6 turbo. It runs like a rocket.
David, I think you have been disappointed every model year you have seen for gas trucks. Factory 700 lbs/ft is dream territory.
I have a 6.6:L Duramax Diesel and am not disappointed in the least
That’s also a diesel. If thats what you require/want. Then Chevrolet isnt marketing this 4 banger to you. Your unrealistic expectations dont mean anything for this truck’s development and production
David: Apples and oranges. The 2.7 is a gasoline engine, your 6.6 is a diesel, the 2.7 is for the light duty pickup, your 6.6 is only available in a HD pickup. In Canada the 6.6 option currently adds $10,500 to the higher priced HD truck. Have to wait and see how the aftermarket responds to the demands of consumers wanting more power from the 2.7 engine.
” Those figures handily outdo the V6 engine” Hmmm, I guess this uninformed author forgot to mention the fact that all those 348 ft-lb of torque can be had as early as 1,500 rpms all the way to 4,000 rpm while the 4.3 V6 peaks at 3,900 rpms with 230 lb-ft of torque available at 1,200 rpm…..Big difference.