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2019 Chevrolet Silverado Transmissions
The 2019 Silverado offers various different transmissions, depending on the model.
2019 Silverado 1500 Transmissions
The 2019 Silverado 1500 is offered with at least three transmissions:
- 6-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission mated to 4.3L V-6 LV3 EcoTec3 Gen1 naturally-aspirated gasoline engine with Active Fuel Management (RPO code TBA)
- 8-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission (MQE) mated to:
- 2.7L I-4 LB3 turbo-charged gasoline engine with Active Fuel Management (new for 2019)
- 5.3L V-8 L83 EcoTec3 Gen1 naturally-aspirated gasoline engine with Active Fuel Management
- 5.3L V-8 L84 EcoTec3 Gen2 naturally-aspirated gasoline engine with Dynamic Fuel Management (new for 2019)
- 10-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission (MQB) mated to:
- 6.2L V-8 L87 EcoTec3 Gen2 naturally-aspirated gasoline engine with Dynamic Fuel Management (new for 2019)
- 3.0L Duramax I-6 LM2 turbo-diesel engine (new for 2019)
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain Summary
| RPO Code | LV3 | L82 | L3B | L84 | L87 | LM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4.3L | 5.3L | 2.7L | 5.3L | 6.2L | 3.0L |
| Layout / Cylinder Count | V6 | V8 | I4 | V8 | V8 | I6 |
| Configuration | OHV | OHV | DOHC | OHV | OHV | DOHC |
| Aspiration | Atmospheric | Atmospheric | Turbo | Atmospheric | Atmospheric | Turbo |
| Fuel Saving Tech | AFM | AFM | AFM | DFM | DFM | None |
| Engine Family | EcoTec3 Gen 1 | EcoTec3 Gen 1 | New I-4 gasoline fam | EcoTec3 Gen 2 | EcoTec3 Gen 2 | New I-6 diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto MYC | 6-speed auto MYC | 8-speed auto MQE | 8-speed auto MQE | 10-speed auto MQB | 10-speed auto MQB |
| Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | 285 / 212 @ 5300 | 355 / 265 @ 5600 | 310 / 231 @ 5600 | 355 / 265 @ 5600 | 420 / 313 @ 5600 | TBA |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | 305 / 413 @ 3900 | 383 / 518 Nm @ 4100 | 348 / 473 @ 1500-4000 | 383 / 518 @ 4100 | 460 / 624 @ 4100 | TBA |
| Max Towing (lbs) | 8,000 | 11,000 | 7,200 | 11,600 | 12,200 | TBA |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2,500 | 2,430 | 2,280 | 2,190 | 2,100 | TBA |
| EPA MPG estimates (city / hwy / comb) | TBA | TBA | 20 / 23 / TBD | 17 / 23 / 19 | 16 / 20 / 17 | TBA |
- DOHC: Dual Overhead Cam
- OHV: OverHead Valve (push-rod)
- AFM: Active Fuel Management
- DFM: Dynamic Fuel Management
- EcoTec3 engine family
2019 Silverado Heavy Duty 2500HD & 3500HD Transmissions
The 2019 Silverado Heavy Duty 2500HD and 3500HD models retain the same transmissions as the 2017 and 2018 models:
- 6-speed Hydra-Matic automatic heavy-duty electronically-controlled transmission (MYD) with overdrive and tow/haul mode, Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking mated with:
- 6.0L V-8 L96 Vortec gasoline engine
- 6.0L V-8 LC8 Vortec gaseous (LPG/CNG) engine
- 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic electronically controlled transmission with overdrive, electronic engine grade braking and tow/haul mode mated with 6.6L V-8 L5P Duramax turbo-diesel engine
| RPO Code | L96 | LC8 | L5P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gasoline, FlexFuel/E85 | Gasoline, LPG/CNG (1) | Diesel |
| Layout / Cylinder Count | V8 | V8 | V8 |
| Configuration | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| Displacement | 6.0L | 6.0L | 6.6L |
| Aspiration | Atmospheric | Atmospheric | Turbo |
| Fuel Saving Tech | None | None | None |
| Engine Family | Vortec | Vortec | Duramax |
| Transmission | GM 6-speed auto 6L90 MYD | GM 6-speed auto 6L90 MYD | Allison 1000 6-speed auto MW7 |
| Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | 360 / 268.4 @ 5400 | 360 / 268.4 @ 5400 (2) | 445 / 332 @ 2800 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | 380 / 515.0 @ 4200 | 380 / 515.0 @ 4200 (2) | 910 / 1220 @ 1600 |
Legend:
- OHV: OverHead Valve (push-rod)
- 1 – Engine is equivalent of L96, but with hardened valves and valve seats, capable of operating on both gasoline and CNG/LPG and E85 compatible prior to gaseous fuel conversion
- 2 – Figure when running on gasoline
2019 Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD Transmissions
The 2019 Silverado Medium Duty models, consisting of the Silverado 4500HD, Silverado 5500HD and Silverado 6500HD, offer a choice of 12 6-speed transmissions, depending on the model, weight, and GVWR. All transmissions are mated to the 6.6L Duramax V-8 L5D turbo-diesel engine.
Specific information on the 2019 Silverado Medium Duty transmissions will be available shortly.
