The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado will represent the eighth model year of the fourth-generation pickup range, for which we expect it to see minor changes consistent with a model year carry-over. In fact, the 2026 Silverado will likely be the final model year before the next-gen Silverado comes to market for the 2027 model year.
| Assembly Location | GM Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan, USA, GM Fort Wayne Assembly in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, GM Silao Plant in Mexico, GM Oshawa Plant in Canada, Navistar Springfield Assembly, Ohio, USA | |
| Type(s) | Light-Duty and Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck and Chassis Cab, Medium-Duty Chassis Cab | |
| Layout | Front-Engined, Longitudinal | |
| Engine(s) | 2.7L L3B TurboMax (Gasoline), 5.3L L84 EcoTec3 V8 (Gasoline), 6.2L L87 EcoTec3 V8 (Gasoline), 3.0L LZ0 Duramax (Diesel), 6.6L L8T V8 (Gasoline), 6.6L L5P Duramax (Diesel),6.6L L5D Duramax (Diesel) | |
| Transmission(s) | 8-Speed Auto, 10-Speed Auto | |
| Drive Wheels | Rear-Wheel-Drive, Four-Wheel-Drive | |
| Availability | U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, select South American markets | |
| Predecessor | 2025 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Successor | 2027 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Model Line
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado will continue to be offered as a full-size truck across three model lines – Light-Duty, Heavy-Duty and Medium-Duty.
Each line is available in either 2WD or 4WD with various cab and bed configurations.
Light-Duty
- Short Bed Crew Cab (CC10543, CK10543)
- Standard Bed Crew Cab (CC10743, CK10743)
- Standard Bed Double Cab (CC10753, CK10753)
- Standard Bed Regular Cab (CC10703, CK10703)
- Long Bed Regular Cab (CC10903, CK10903)
Heavy-Duty
- Standard Bed Crew Cab (CC20743, CK20743)
- Long Bed Crew Cab (CC20943, CK20943)
- Standard Bed Double Cab (CC20753, CK20753)
- Long Bed Double Cab (CC20953, CK20953)
- Long Bed Regular Cab (CC20903, CK20903)
Medium-Duty
- Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel (CK56403, CC56403)
- Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel (CK56043, CC56043)
Product codes that begin with (CC) represent RWD while (CK) represents 4WD.
Changes, Updates, New Features
- Silverado 1500: carry-over model with minor changes
- Silverado HD: carry-over model with minor changes
- Silverado MD: carry-over model with minor changes
Powertrain
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado will carry over the engine and transmission choices from the 2024 and 2025 model years.
| Model | Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower / kW @ RPM | Torque / Nm @ RPM | Axle Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 / LD | 2.7L L3B TurboMax I4 | Gasoline | Turbocharged | 10-Speed Automatic (MFC) | RWD or 4WD | 310 / 231 @ 5600 | 430 / 583 @ 3000 | 3.42 | |
| 1500 / LD | 5.3L L84 EcoTec3 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MHT | MHS) | RWD or 4WD | 355 / 265 @ 5600 | 383 / 518 @ 4100 | 3.23 or 3.42 |
| 1500 / LD | 6.2L L87 EcoTec3 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MHS) | RWD or 4WD | 420 / 313 @ 5600 | 460 / 624 @ 4100 | 3.23 or 3.42 | |
| 1500 / LD | 3.0L LZ0 Duramax I6 | Diesel | Turbocharged | 10-Speed Automatic (MQB | MQC) | RWD or 4WD | 305 / 227 @ 3750 | 495 / 671 @ 2750 | 3.23 or 3.73 |
| 2500 HD / 3500 HD | 6.6L L8T V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MKM) | RWD or 4WD | 401 / 299 @ 5200 | 464 / 626 @ 4000 | 3.73 | |
| 2500 HD / 3500 HD | 6.6 L5P V8 | Diesel | Turbocharged | 10-Speed Automatic (MGM or MGU) | RWD or 4WD | 470 / 350 @ 2800 | 975 / 1322 @ 1600 | 3.42 | |
| MD / 4500 HD / 5500 HD / 6500 HD | 6.6 L5D V8 | Diesel | Turbocharged | 6-Speed Automatic (MWA) | RWD or 4WD | 350 / 260 @ 2700 | 750 / 1016 @ 1400 | 3.10 or 4.10 |
Availability
We expect the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and HD to enter the U.S. market in the fall of the 2025 calendar year. The 2026 Silverado MD should become available in January 2026.
Production
The 2026 Silverado is expected to be produced across five plants, depending on model and cab configuration.
Light-Duty
- GM Fort Wayne plant, Indiana, USA
- GM Oshawa plant, Ontario, Canada
- GM Silao plant, Guanajuato, Mexico
Heavy-Duty
- GM Oshawa plant, Ontario, Canada
- GM Flint plant, Michigan, USA
Medium-Duty
- Navistar Springfield plant, Ohio, USA
Platform
The 2026 Silverado will ride on one of three vehicle architectures, depending on model:
- The 2026 Silverado Light Duty rides on the GM T1 platform. Otherwise known as GMT-T1 or T1XX, the architecture is designed for pickup trucks and body-on-frame SUVs.
- The 2026 Silverado Heavy-Duty rides on a variant of the GM T1 platform modified for heavy duty pickup trucks.
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Medium-Duty pickup trucks utilize a platform that was jointly developed by Navistar and General Motors. The Silverado 4500, 5500, and 6500 do not ride on the T1 platform or K2 platform, which are utilized by third and fourth-generation Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 models, respectively.
Seating
The 2026 Silverado will be offered in three seating configurations, seating either three, five or six passengers:
- Three-passenger configuration: this setup features a front 40/20/40 split bench seat (providing seating for three)
- Exclusive to Regular Cab models
- Five-passenger configuration (2-3): this setup features bucket seats in the front row (providing seating for two), along with a 60/40 bench seat in the second row (seating three), resulting in a 2-3 seating configuration
- Six-passenger configuration: this setup features a 40/20/40 split bench seat in the front row (providing seating for three), along with a 60/40 bench seat in the second row (seating three), resulting in a 3-3 seating configuration
Sales
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Discussion
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