Depending on cab selection, the three available bed sizes are an 8-foot-long bed, a 6.5-foot bed and a shorter 5-foot-8-inch bed. Chevrolet also offers four available engines for the Silverado 1500:
- Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 430 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic transmission
- 5.3-liter V8 engine (355 hp, 383 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic transmission
- 6.2-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic transmission
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic transmission
We've noted which engines come standard or optional on each trim. Rear-wheel drive is typically standard, with four-wheel drive an option. Other Silverado feature highlights include:
WT
The basic Silverado Work Truck comes standard with the four-cylinder engine but the 5.3-liter V8 is available at an additional cost. Other standard features include:
- 17-inch steel wheels
- Locking tailgate
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Vinyl seat upholstery
- Rubber floor covering
- Air conditioning
- Power windows and door locks
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Bluetooth
- Two USB ports
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Two-speaker audio system
Custom
The Custom trim improves the Silverado's appearance and upgrades you to the extended- or crew-cab configuration. It is only available with the four-cylinder engine and includes:
- Body-color trim
- 20-inch aluminum wheels
- Remote engine start
- Cruise control
- LED cargo bed lighting
- Power windows and door locks
- Rear window defogger
- Power-locking and power-release tailgate with assisted lift
- Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
- Floor carpeting
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Power driver's seat
- Six-speaker audio system
- Satellite radio
- Wi-Fi capability
- Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Trailering package
- 120-volt cabin outlet
- 120-volt bed outlet
- Hitch guidance lines for backup camera
Custom Trail Boss
The Trail Boss is offered with the four-cylinder engine, the 5.3-liter V8 or the six-cylinder diesel. It equips the Custom with the look and capability of an off-road truck by adding:
- Four-wheel drive
- Two-speed transfer case
- Underbody skid plates
- Z71 off-road suspension package
- Rancho shocks
- 2-inch ride height increase
- 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Hill descent control
LT
The Silverado LT is offered with the four-cylinder engine, the 5.3-liter V8 or the diesel. It adds to the Custom trim with:
- Chrome exterior trim
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic locking rear differential
- LED headlights
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster display
- 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Enhanced Google-based voice control system
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
RST
The RST trim is available with any of the engines. It adds a sport-truck appearance to the Silverado LT as well as these features:
- Body-color exterior trim
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
- LED foglights and taillights
- Single-speed transfer case
Chevy also offers the All Star Edition (also called the Texas Edition, depending on where you live) package for the LT and RST that adds a few more standard features.
LT Trail Boss
This version of the Trail Boss can be had with any of the four engine choices and builds on the Custom Trail Boss trim by adding:
- Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
- LED headlights and foglights
- Bucket front seats with a center console
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
ZR2
The new off-road-focused ZR2 trim is only available as a crew cab with the short bed. The 6.2-liter V8 is the only engine offered and four-wheel drive is standard. In addition to the LT Trail Boss features, you get:
- 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Off-road-specific adaptive dampers
- Upgraded skid plates
- Full-size spare tire
- Electronic locking front and rear differentials
- Paddle shifters
- Seven-speaker Bose premium audio
LTZ
One of two premium versions of the Silverado, the LTZ is only available as a crew cab and is offered with all engines except for the four-cylinder. It builds on the LT trim with:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Power-folding mirrors
- Auto-dimming driver's side and rearview mirrors
- Power tailgate
- Perimeter (exterior) lighting
- Automatic wipers
- Power-sliding rear window
- Bucket front seats with center console
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Bose premium audio system
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Advanced Trailering System (trailer maintenance reminder and other trailer monitoring features)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Surround-view camera system
High Country
For maximum luxury, the Silverado High Country offers:
- Enhanced LED headlights
- Running board side assist steps
- Spray-in bedliner
- Bed-view camera
- Heated rear seats
- Digital driver information display
- Navigation system
- Wireless charging pad
Many features offered on upper trim levels are available on supporting models as packages or stand-alone options. The Super Cruise semi-automated highway driving system is only available on the top High Country trim. Numerous trailer monitoring systems that allow for trailer tire-pressure sensors or trailer rearview-camera connections are also available.
The Chevy Safety Assist package has limited availability and includes:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane keeping assistance (steers the Silverado back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Automatic high beams
The Safety package (available on LT, RST, LT Trail Boss) adds:
- Surround-view camera system
- Pre-wired for a trailer view camera system
- Trailer blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic monitoring with automatic braking
- Perimeter lighting
The Technology package (LTZ and High Country only) adds:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Head-up display
- Rear camera mirror
- Bed-view camera (LTZ only)