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The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Everything That’s New

The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Everything That’s New

Some trucks you drive. Others become part of the family. The Silverado has always been the second kind, and for 2027, Chevrolet has given it a complete redesign while keeping what made it a favorite in the first place.


The big headline is under the hood. The previous 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V8s step aside for two next-generation small-blocks, a 5.7-liter and a 6.6-liter. If you have a soft spot for a Chevy V8, you will be glad to hear it is still very much part of the story.


If you lean toward something different, the 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder picks up 40 more horsepower and a new 10-speed automatic. The Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel is still around too, with up to 495 lb-ft of torque and a max tow rating of up to 12,000 pounds. That is plenty of muscle for the boat, the camper, or whatever weekend project you are hauling.


The 2027 truck has a fresh face, with new LED headlights and taillights and wheel wells that make room for bigger tires. There are three new colors to choose from: Apex Red, Pacific Blue Metallic, and Trillium Green Metallic. If you like a little shine, a new Chrome Exterior package adds chrome front and rear bumpers.


Climb inside and the biggest change is the screens. A 16.3-inch center display and a 12.2-inch Driver Information Center come standard, and an optional 11.5-inch passenger screen means the person riding shotgun gets a say in the playlist. For the first time on a Silverado, you can also add a panoramic sunroof, dual wireless charging, and a reconfigurable Multi-Flex center console that adapts to how you use your truck.


Chevrolet also added to the standard safety package, with Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert, and Reverse Automatic Braking. Super Cruise hands-free driving expands as well. It comes standard on the High Country and ZR2 with three years of OnStar One, and it is optional on the Silverado and Trail Boss.


The 2027 lineup has a truck for just about every kind of driver:


  • Work Truck (from $38,600): The no-nonsense choice for commercial operators and fleets who need to get the job done.

  • Custom (from $43,600): Dual exhaust and 20-inch wheels give it more style than you would expect at this price.

  • Silverado (from $47,900): This trim replaces the old LT. You get the LT badge with rear-wheel drive and the Z71 with four-wheel drive.

  • Custom Trail Boss (from $54,400): A good first step into off-road style, with 34-inch tires, a 2-inch lift, and skid plates.

  • Trail Boss (from $61,200): For those who want more attitude on the trail, with 18-inch Dark Android wheels, 34-inch MT tires, and a flat-bottom steering wheel.

  • High Country (from $77,200): The luxury trim, with a panoramic sunroof, 22-inch After-Midnight wheels, and a console debossed with the High Country logo.

  • ZR2 (from $77,200): The off-road flagship, with 35-inch tires, locking front and rear differentials, and Multimatic DSSV dampers built for high-speed terrain.


Whether you are a longtime Silverado loyalist or just starting to picture one in your driveway, we would love to talk trucks. Stop by Maritime Chevrolet and our team will walk you through everything the 2027 Silverado has to offer!




This informational blog post is presented by Maritime Chevy in Fairfield, CT on November 13, 2026. Information regarding our current inventory may not apply. Please click here for our most current new inventory. 


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