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Comparing The 2019 Silverado Engine Lineup: Power, Torque, Engine Design & More

Last Friday, Chevy dropped the details about the all-new 2.7L turbo engine (L3B), providing a much clearer picture of the the 2019 Silverado engine lineup that it initially announced (albeit with virtually no details) roughly six months ago. The announcement gives us all we need to know to put together a clear overview of the 2019 Silverado 1500 powertrain lineup.

Albeit specs for the 3.0L Duramax diesel (LM2) remain a mystery, we put all the 2019 Silverado engines side-by-side in the following two tables: the first details the basic engine specs and design, and the second shows the availability of engine-transmission combinations.

Overall, the 2019 Silverado powertrain lineup is exactly what Chevy promised from the onset: six engine and transmission combinations, with four of the six engines being new to the 2019 Silverado 1500, and the remaining two carrying over from the K2 generation model.

Peruse the tables at your leisure, and tell us what you think about the lineup in the comments.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain Summary

RPO CodeLV3L82L3BL84L87LM2
Fuel TypeGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineDiesel
Displacement4.3L5.3L2.7L5.3L6.2L3.0L
Layout / Cylinder CountV6V8I4V8V8I6
ConfigurationOHVOHVDOHCOHVOHVDOHC
AspirationAtmosphericAtmosphericTurboAtmosphericAtmosphericTurbo
Fuel Saving TechAFMAFMAFMDFMDFMNone
Engine FamilyEcoTec3 Gen 1EcoTec3 Gen 1New I-4 gasoline famEcoTec3 Gen 2EcoTec3 Gen 2New I-6 diesel
Transmission6-speed auto MYC6-speed auto MYC8-speed auto MQE8-speed auto MQE10-speed auto MQB10-speed auto MQB
Power (hp / kW @ RPM)285 / 212 @ 5300355 / 265 @ 5600310 / 231 @ 5600355 / 265 @ 5600420 / 313 @ 5600TBA
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM)305 / 413 @ 3900383 / 518 Nm @ 4100348 / 473 @ 1500-4000383 / 518 @ 4100460 / 624 @ 4100TBA
Max Towing (lbs)8,00011,0007,20011,60012,200TBA
Max Payload (lbs)2,5002,4302,2802,1902,100TBA
EPA MPG estimates (city / hwy / comb)TBATBA20 / 23 / TBD17 / 23 / 1916 / 20 / 17TBA
Legend:

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain Availability

Engine:4.3L V6 LV35.3L V-8 L822.7L I-4 Turbo L3B5.3L V-8 L846.2L V-8 L873.0L I-6 Turbo LM2
FuelGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineDiesel
Transmission6-speed auto MYC6-speed auto MYC8-speed auto MQE8-speed auto MQE10-speed auto MQB10-speed auto MQB
Work Truck (WT)SAN/AN/AN/AN/A
CustomSAN/AN/AN/AN/A
Custom Trail BossSAN/AN/AN/AN/A
LTN/AN/ASAN/AA
RSTN/AN/ASAN/AA
LT Trail BossN/AN/AN/ASN/AN/A
LTZN/AN/AN/ASAA
High CountryN/AN/AN/ASAA
Legend:

  • S: Standard

  • A: Available

  • N/A: Not Available

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  1. IS GM seriously going to still utilize the 6 Speed Auto on their all new from the ground up truck?

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    1. Yup. Profits over products.

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      1. Very disappointed. They went All IN and bold with the exterior and then let us down with a sub-par looking interior and not offering more powerful 6 Cyl engine. No panoramic Sunroof. Halogen lights as standard. I hope I am completely wrong especially as a GM fan but I think the new Ram may sway a lot more “New to the Segment buyers” than the new Silverado.

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        1. Actually, the base lighting is LED reflector, while uplevels get LED projector. No halogen headlamps to be found on the T1 trucks.

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        2. Sub par interior? It is actually a useful truck interior with higher quality materials, much prefer that over the sedan/tesla interior of the Ram. The base 4.3 was already a better and more powerful engine than the other base engines (torque is where its at in a truck) and the turbo 4 outdoes the others base motors. No one cares about a leaking much troubled panoramic sunroof. You sound like a car guy, let me guess, you are upset there aren’t massaging seats?

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      2. I wouldn’t say its necessarily in the name of profits as much as reliability. As a business owner I would much rather have the tried and true 6 Spd, over the newer 8 Spd just to save a few drops of fuel.

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    2. Price drives a lot of fleets, and now fleet sales wont tank resale value so badly since it’s old tech in a new body. Resale of the new-new will hold stronger.

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    3. the WT is designed for factories and mines. 90% of the WT trims will go to businesses that will rarely if ever drive them over 50mph, so there is no need for 2 to 4 higher gears. In fact if you want to talk mechanics, putting a 8 speed in a quarry truck, which is what the wt is built for, means you have two extra gears taking up space, adding weight, and causing unneeded bearing friction, that will never ever be used. 8 speeds are for highway use only and dont fit into the portfolio. actually its ingenious what GM is doing here. Offering the 2014 engines in the WT for a cheeper price will make it easier for fleets to opt for the more powerful engine without touching the premium pricing of the engines designated for the LT trims and higher. on ford or ram you have to buy the premium engine to get the v8 in a work truck!

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      1. You must live near a mine or pit. WT and fleet trims are what construction and tradesmen are provided. Delivery pickups. Maintenance vehicles.
        Though I agree that 6 gears are fine. The mentality that more is better is starting to wear thin with the current level of transmission technology and materials. Hence Ford opting to not even use the FWD 8spd since the gains didn’t outweigh the added weight.
        A lot of fleet vehicles spend a lot of time idling too, gears don’t matter. And like you said, in mines, construction sites, yards, etc. these vehicles arent going more than 20mph for a good amount of their life.

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        1. I actually have more steel mills and chemical plants around me, I was just using an example.

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    4. It’s fine, a lot of fleets what something proven and to utilize their existing parts/expertise.

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  2. Too many restriction on availability of engines and transmissions.All Engines and transmission should be available across the board. Take the LT Trail Boss thats only available with one and transmission choice. Seems a bit lacking to me.

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  3. I assume the old L83 5.3 and 6 speed auto are on the 2019 table for the carryover older style previous generation Silverado models. The new truck is supposed to have the L84 tied to the 8 speed.

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    1. No, the carry over L83 will be used in the new model as well.

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  4. The new 3.0 l diesel avaliable on LT trim but no on LT Trail Boss? Come on GM, think better.

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  5. I’m disappointed by the use of the older 6 and 8 speed transmissions. Ford has the 10 speed just about everywhere in their truck line up and GM reserves it for just the top end.

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    1. It’s a new 8 speed. Not carryover.

      The 6 speed is standard for value trims for a reason. Value.

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  6. The 8 speed auto is an extra cost option on the ATS V. They wonder why they cannot sell their cars.

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  7. Very disappointed with GM’s new engine line up. Limited to certain trims, limited transmissions, 10-speed only in top line trucks, and then there’s no power bumps on any engine. The 5.3L is a dog right now compared to both the 5.0L and the 2.7 Ecoboost with only 355 hp and 383 torque. The 5.3L needed to be 380-385 hp and 410-420 torque to stay competitive because 275-300 lbs lighter truck doesn’t make up for the lack of a power boost. They may be offering choices, but what they forgot to think about was the other BIG choice……another brand’s performance numbers.

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  8. What good is “all new” if you get the same old power ratings from 2014? Availability limits destroy the possibility of a powerful work truck for towing. 4.3 V6 is a great engine and should have been given a power bump and broader availability, 5.3 the same treatment.
    I for one am not impressed by GM’s complicated turbo four or sure to be expensive 3.0 diesel. If I wanted turbos and multi cam engines I would look elsewhere. I LIKE push rods and natural aspiration and therefore I buy GM………or did buy GM.

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    1. They still have mostly push rods and natural aspiration, not sure what you are getting at here…

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      1. He’s saying there has been no power improvements whatsoever from 5 model years ago on the 4.3/5.3 and 6.2 OHV engines.

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  9. Some of these applications are based on engine availability for the required volumes. Also, fleet buyers have very different priorities than normal customers. They buy on price and consistency with the rest of the fleet for service and parts. The marketing guys have a pretty good feel for consumer buying habits across models. Also, the fuel economy benefits from 8 and 10 speed transmissions don’t necessarily have much value across all models and engines. They are used where the powertrain truly benefits from them.

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  10. I couldn’t believe that when I heard about this.
    Regardless of how much power this engine will produce, the 4 banger will make the truck sound like a PINTO or CHEVETTE.
    A V8 or V6 is what feels right in a larger vehicle so it will take a bit of adjustment so the market will determine this.
    I can’t recall where I saw this but INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER had a 4 cylinder available in their lowest cost pickups many decades ago.
    But then again, the 2019 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER full size van is going to have a gasoline turbo 4 so the trend is moving away from V6 and V8’s so we have to accept it at some point like it or not.

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  11. While I said and still say we should’ve got power bumps on the V8s. Every review from the test drives of the 2.7T say how light the tick feels, how quick and responsive it is. Not only that, the 2.7T has a faster 0-60 than the more power and torque from F150s little EcoBoost. If that’s the case then the 5.3 might be able to outrun the more power 5.0 Ford and especially 5.7 Ram.

    If people are really upset there isn’t a 20hp bump, a $400 tune should get you there or close on same fuel, and at the same time have the tranny tuned to shift for your style and needs. Not a great solution, but it is a solution.

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    1. To add, I think the MPG gains of the new DFM over the AFM V8s, and 2.7 over the 4.3, and general performance of the lighter stiffer trucks will be what stands out. If DFM is as good as it’s being pushed so far, fuel economy alone is going to be a huge win for GM V8 trucks

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      1. Another addition, GM announced an onsale date of Q3 which is fast approaching. As a Canadian correct me if I’m wrong but Memorial Day is right around the corner. I wonder if we see a special truck event over that weekend that does the final reveal of all trim levels, options, specs. Then aonthater we hit Q3 and trucks start rolling out to dealerships

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      2. Andrew, I think you right, also I think DFS might be peppier than AFM. As opposed to reigniting 4 cylinders, the skipping action might make it significantly more responsive.

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  12. I disagree about 90% of WT’s are in a mine. Part of our business is the transport of livestock. Not all of our loads warrant having a diesel but are just a bit too strong for the 5.3. If I could buy a WT and option the 6.2 in it, even at a small premium that would be a big plus. But instead I have to pay for an HD just to get the 6.0 because I surely am not buying a $55 plus LTZ or High Country to get a 6.2 for rough necks to tear up.

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    1. For fleet customers, Ford is offering their new 3.0L diesel/10 spd. on ANY trim level on crew cabs and ext. cab/long bed.

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  13. Not making the new I4 turbo /8 spd. available in the Custom/Custom Trailboss is absurd. Another ridiculous omission is the LT Trailboss can’t be had with diesel? The reason they do this is $$$$. By limiting the trim/powertrain configurations, GM greatly increases their profits.

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  14. Wow GM seems to be on a disappointment roll of late. First the lame refreshes. Then talks of axing the Impala. The all new trucks with mostly carry over interiors and now many carry over engines with no power gains, the crazy way they are restricting power-train availability, the 2019 Cadillac XT4 with an all new 2.0 engine and less power than older 2.0T engines and currently wanting to follow Fords dumb plan of no cars other than the Mustang and a Chinese knock off Activity vehicle. Not good GM!

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  15. Does the Custom trim also replace the deluxe-basic LS trim too? I just hope LOF (Pilkington North America) and PGW are still the glass suppliers to the new trucks, not that FUYAO crap from China. And hopefully the cabs are finally on par sizewise with the competition…if I have any bones to pick,the cabs are too small, especially the regular cab.

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  16. Why can’t GM take a page from Ford by offering a twin turbo V-6 to slot above the 5.3 liter V-8 and the 6.2 liter V-8. Also the 6 speed should go away completely, and use the 10 speed for the new 5.3 liter V-8 and the 6.2 liter V-8 and use the 8 speed for everything else.

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    1. The 3.5 Ecoboost is inline with the 6.2 V8. GM should drop the twin turbo a V8 for 500hp and do an SS as well as a legit offroader

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  17. Sorely disappointed that I will not be able to have a new Trail Boss now that they are not available with the 6.2 litre V8, 10 speed transmission and the heavy duty tow package. Hopefully they will see the light and realize that there is many out there that pull large RV’s and like to mild off road. I believe that the GMC will have those options later in the year but of course more expensive amenities that increase the price. From all the reviews I thought this was going to be the Truck for me. Lesson learned, never believe the early reports and reviews. Come on Chevy, More options for the Trail Boss.

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  18. Gm needs to upgrade their old engines. Maybe move to SOHC 4valves per cylinder increase displacement a bit, 10spd autos across the board.

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  19. As I am one of the first Members of the Chevy Truck Legends, I would like to suggest that there be a trim package available with both the exterior and interior showing the Logos of the CTL’s. Some like the seats in the LTZ or High Country. This would certainly be a status item for us old guys. I got my first new Chevy truck in 1977 and it was loaded for back then. My present truck is a 2017 LTZ. I am 77 Years old and would be interested in buying my probably last truck with the CTL logos. You might even come up with a special color and wheels. Thanks

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  20. I’d consider buying a 2019, Full-sized, Chevy Silverado, with the I4 Turbo, and auto. I’d want the 4X4. The WT would be ok,…I’d opt for all the interior options, though!

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