Now that the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 has been revealed, it’s time to take an in-depth look at the update truck’s powerplant lineup. Overall, the 2022 Silverado engine lineup consists of four engines, three of which are gasoline motors that include a turbo-charged four cylinder and two naturally-aspirated eight-cylinder Small Blocks. The fourth is a turbo-diesel Duramax inline-six.
| Engine | 2.7L Turbo I4 | 5.3L V8 | 6.2L V8 | 3.0L I6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPO Code | L3B | L84 | L87 | LM2 |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Atmospheric | Atmospheric | Turbo |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Configuration | DOHC | OHV | OHV | DOHC |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD | 4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| Power (hp @ rpm) | 310 @ 5,600 | 355 @ 5,600 | 420 @ 5,600 | 277 @ 3,750 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 420 @ 3,000 | 383 @ 4,100 | 460 @ 4,100 | 460 @ 1,500 |
| Fuel Management | AFM | DFM | DFM | - |
| Max Towing Capacity (pounds) | 9,500 | 11,200 | 13,300 | 13,300 |
| Availability | ||||
| Work Truck | S | A | - | - |
| Custom | S | - | - | - |
| Custom Trail Boss | S | - | A | A |
| LT | S | A | - | A |
| RST | S1 | A2 | A | A |
| LT Trail Boss | S | A | A | A |
| ZR2 | - | - | S | - |
| LTZ | - | S | A | A |
| High Country | - | S | A | A |
- Standard on RST Double Cab
- Standard on RST Crew Cab
All four powerplants are carryovers from the 2019-2021 Chevy Silverado as well as the “stop-gap” 2022 Chevy Silverado Limited. However, the turbocharged 2.7-liter engine receives a rather significant upgrade that allows it to deliver higher levels of torque.
All four 2022 Silverado engines are paired with either GM’s revised 8-speed automatic or the 10-speed automatic transmissions.
Turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B High Output
The base engine of the 2022 Chevy Silverado is GM’s 2.7L I4 L3B turbocharged gasoline engine, produced for use in various vehicles including full-size pickup trucks and cars. Developed as a clean-sheet design for GM, the L3B made its debut in the fourth-generation 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, where it produced an SAE-certified 310 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 348 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM. Amazingly, the boosted four-pot is able to generate peak torque from 1,500 to 4,000 RPM.
For the 2022 Chevy Silverado model year refresh, the L3B receives a high-output upgrade with a GM-estimated 20-percent increase in torque from 348 to 420 pound-feet thanks to a new, more rigid cylinder block casting along with a 30-percent-stiffer crankshaft. The engine maintains its fully forged bottom end as well as technology used in diesel engines to deliver on truck durability. Even better, these enhancements enabled engineers to reduce noise and tune the engine for greater torque production, particularly in the usable low-mid rpm range.
“The new 2.7L Turbo is a technological marvel, with our most advanced valvetrain,” said Tom Sutter, chief engineer for the 2.7L Turbo. “With a broad, flat torque curve and quick throttle response, it punches above its weight, delivering surprising performance and efficiency.”
As a result, GM said that the high-output 2.7L in the 2022 Chevy Silverado “leads with more torque than any base engine in its class and has a maximum trailering rating of 9,600 pounds in a two-wheel drive configuration.”
It is mated to GM’s 8-speed automatic, which the automaker also upgraded with some much-needed tweaks. Engineers applied shift scheduling revisions to the transmission “to offer smoother shifting, along with quicker downshifts, for a greater feeling of refinement and power on demand.”
5.3L V8 L84 EcoTec3
The 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine is used both in pickup trucks like the Silverado as well as SUVs like the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the GMC Yukon/Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV. Featuring an OverHead Valve (OHV), or “push-rod” design in a “V” configuration, the L84 is part of GM’s legendary’s Small Block configuration known in trucks and SUVs as EcoTec3.
Initially launched in the then-new 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks, the L84 is part of a revised version of the EcoTec3 engine family. It directly succeeds the GM L83 engine, with the biggest difference between the two is the addition of Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) on the L84 as opposed to Active Fuel Management (AFM) on the L83. Note that the L84 designation was also used for the only engine option available for the first-ever Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model in 1963.
The 2022 Silverado’s smallest V8 produces an SAE-certified 355 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 RPM.
Unlike the L3B, it is mated to GM’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
6.2L V8 L87 EcoTec3
The 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine is used in a range of pickup trucks and SUVs as a larger and therefore more powerful version of the L84. As the most potent 2022 Chevy Silverado engine running on gasoline, it delivers an SAE-certified 420 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 RPM.
The L87 is also part of the revised EcoTec3 engine family, in which it succeeded the GM L86 engine. The L87 features DFM, as opposed to AFM on the L86. And like the L84, the L87 also first launched in the all-new 2019 Silverado 1500 and 2019 Sierra 1500.
It’s also worth noting that the L87 is the only powerplant available on the first-ever 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 that debuted with the refreshed 2022 Silverado.
It is mated to GM’s Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission no matter the model.
3.0L I6 LM2 Turbo-Diesel Duramax
The 3.0L I6 LM2 is a GM Duramax turbo-diesel engine used in full-size half-ton pickup trucks and SUVs. Unofficially known as the baby Duramax the engine launched as an all-new design from the ground up for the 2019 Silverado 1500 and 2019 Sierra 1500.
SAE-certified output is rated at 277 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm.
Offering loads of low-end torque that make it a great option for towing duties, the LM2 also yields impressive fuel economy. Though fuel economy figures for the 2022 Silverado 1500 are not yet available, the LM2 provides 21 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined, with an annual estimated fuel cost of $1,650 when equipped in the 2021 Chevy Suburban with rear-wheel drive.
The LM2 is mated to GM’s Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission.
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Comments
Does GM not care that Ford beats them on pretty much all engines, power wise? And Ford has ten speed transmission standard on all fullsize trucks. Does GM care at all anymore? GM needs an inline six version of the 2.7 liter stat.
The new GM 2.7L I4 turbo engine numbers are much higher than the Ford 2.7L I4 turbo numbers. I guess that’s a start.
They are higher, but not much higher. And that is torque only. 325 hp 400 lb-ft vs 310 hp 420 lb-ft. Ford will probably drop the 3.3 soon considering that gm has the 2.7 as their base engine. They will probably drop the 3.3 at the same time they replace the 5.0 with this rumored 6.8 based off the 7.3. Ford could really replace the 3.3 with the 2.3, replace the 2.7 with the 3.0, and the 5.0 with the 6.8.
Are you the real josh or just one of 729,687 people named josh in the USA?
Naaahhh. He’s just Joshin’…
The 6.8 is not going to be offered in the 150………
My thought exactly, this is disappointing that there are not appreciable upgrades in power. Truck is heavier than F150, and less power, not a good combo.
If you put GM performance exhaust that adds 13 horsepower cold air induction adds 8 more then nobody has you out horsepower at 441hp except for a T Rex 702 and Ford limited 450hp and still less money than either.
If Peak HP is what you think matters? Hmm, no help for you. In the real world we are not driving a Dyno, so its the torque, and the average torque through the operating range that matters. In that scale Ford Ecoboost 400HP 500lb ft dominates, go drive one and see for yourself. Ford has a lighter truck, better average power, and higher torque at a lower RPM. In comparison GM’s 6.2 is weak and gets easily winded if you go up to any altitude.
I did. All I know is is when one pulls up next to me at a stoplight they can’t keep up. And my truck pulls my 22 foot boat and stock trailer with 8 cows in it just fine. Torque pulls horsepower relates to speed all the trucks have plenty of torque with the 10 speeds guys get really pissed off when they can’t keep up with you or are you out run them on the highway or even pulling onto the highway. Still fun.
GM needs an inline six version of the 2.7 liter stat.”
Why? I’m on friendly terms with a Chevy service writer at a Chevy agency members of our family has used for over 30 years. I asked him about how things are going with the 2.7. All is going just fine. No one has popped one, there don’t seem to be any chronic issues.
As for horsepower and torque: I’d have LOVED that little engine in my Silverado that had the 4.8L V8. I’ll take 305 or 310 horses and 400+ lbs-ft of torque with an 8 speed over 270/285 and a four speed any day. As it is, that truck, even with the asinine 3.0-something rear end, it performed admirably.
Who proofreads these posts? Either the chart or the post is wrong because the chart says 5.3 =10sp. and the script says 8sp.
It has both. The 10 speed is probably for best towing stats in the chart. I think gm is keeping the 8 speed around for fleet service. We won’t see the 10 speed across the board in 1500s until they have ramped up 10 speed production enough to replace the 6 speed in the vans and hds. Probably 2024. The new Colorado and the vans lose the 2.8 soon, the vans and new Colorado will probably get the 2.7 with 10 speed soon. They may even put the 3.0 duramax in the Colorado and the vans. The 6.6 will have no choice but to go 10 speed, and so the 5.3 in the 1500s lastly (as being standard).
Thanks. There were no footnotes
It’s the 10-speed behind the 5.3 L84. The chart was correct, the words were not. Fixed.
No, in the gm press release both the 8 and 10 speed are available with this engine. Watch the all women press release. It’s all L84 dfm now, but there are 8 and 10 speeds available with the 5.3. It’s a trim/fleet thing. The 5.3 won’t be 10 speed standard until the 6.6 gets the 10 speed. The 6.6 gets the 10 speed when the vans get their next powertrain update. That’s gonna be after the new Colorado debuts with the 2.7 and 10 speed. The vans and commercial vehicles are always last. The 4.3 has to die in the vans soon. I don’t see gm giving the vans the 2.7 with 8 speed just to give it the 10 later. They can give the vans the 2.7 and 3.0 both with the 10 speed to replace 4.3 and 2.8 at the same time. At that point, there is no reason the 6.6 would stay 6 speed. And the hd trucks will have the 10 speed for the gas 6.6 by then as well. So then finally the 5.3 will get the 10 speed standard, if it’s still around.
3.0 diesel in availability hold across the board on all models until first quarter 2022. Strange event with this engine. Something serious is happening here. Could it be an engine life or emission compliance issue? GM is dark on this engine hold.
I sincerely hope that GM/Chevrolet have found and eliminated all of the gremlins that had infested their AFM/(now)DFM/VVT engines and the multitude of solenoids, actuators, switches and controllers that are perennially failing and rendering those engines impotent, regardless of their original HP and torque figures.
An engine running in limp-home mode is producing a small fraction of its potential power.
Technology is great….
When it works.
There is value in avoiding failing “new tech” when it has durability issues. Countless testimonies on social media detailing the struggle with buyers remorse for their new purchase. EPA restrictions aside, I would like to see the simplicity of the L8T in a half ton.
My buddy told me he was talking to a tech and they have been replacing a lot of lifters.
They are on backorder from gm so they are getting them from NAPA.
He recommended that he hold onto to his 19 LD for another year or more.
Lifters and valves.
Save some more chips and scrap the dfm, but save the auto switch for model yr 22
Chip or no chip the valvetrain is the same
Big Big GM Mistake not offering the diesel motor in the zr2 for 2022. Motor selection rules and diesel is in.
“Diesel is in”? That’s why Ford discontinued their half-ton Powerstroke and the EcoDiesel sells at an embarrassing rate? Diesel is definitely NOT in Kiddo. Sorry.
No 5.3 for Custom trail Boss??
Please tell me there will be a blacked out option.
Does anyone know if a 2022 Silverado Limited with the 2.7 can have the software upgrade to make it the high output, 2.7?