Chevrolet offers four available engines for the Silverado 1500:
- Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 430 lb-ft)
- 5.3-liter V8 engine (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
- 6.2-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft)
Rear-wheel-drive models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while four-wheel-drive models upgrade to a 10-speed automatic transmission. We've noted which engines come standard or are optional on each trim. Rear-wheel drive is typically standard, with four-wheel drive an option. Silverado feature highlights by trim 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:
- Vinyl seat upholstery
- Rubber floor covering
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- Power windows and door locks
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The Work Truck also includes these advanced driver aids:
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Lane keeping assistance (steers the Silverado back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
A Universal Vehicle Module is also available for this trim, allowing owners to modify certain systems for specialized and heavy-duty use.
Custom
The Custom trim improves the Silverado's appearance and allows for the extended-cab or crew-cab configuration. It is only available with the four-cylinder engine and includes:
- Remote engine start
- Cruise control
- Cloth upholstery
- LED cargo bed lighting
- Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Trailering package
- 120-volt power outlets
- Hitch guidance lines for backup camera
Custom Trail Boss
The Trail Boss has the four-cylinder engine standard; the 5.3-liter V8 or the six-cylinder diesel is optional. 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
- 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Hill descent control
LT
The Silverado LT offers the same engines as the Custom Trail Boss. It adds to the Custom trim features with:
- LED headlights
- Trailer brake controller
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Keyless ignition and entry
- 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 the first Silverado trim available with the larger 6.2-liter V8. Otherwise, it essentially adds foglights and a sport-truck appearance to the Silverado LT.
LT Trail Boss
This version of the Trail Boss can be had with any of the four non-diesel engine choices and builds on the Custom Trail Boss trim by adding:
- 20-inch black aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
- LED headlights
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
ZR2
The off-road-focused ZR2 trim is only available with the 6.2-liter V8 or the diesel six-cylinder. Four-wheel drive is standard. In addition to the LT Trail Boss features, you get:
- 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Off-road-specific suspension dampers
- Upgraded skid plates
- Full-size spare tire
- Spray-in bedliner
- Electronic locking front and rear differentials
- Heated, power-adjustable and power-folding exterior mirrors
- Power-sliding rear window
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Heated rear seats
- Seven-speaker Bose premium audio
- Bed camera
- 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
- Front and rear parking sensors
The ZR2 Bison Edition package is only available on the ZR2. It adds styling elements and more off-road capability with:
- 18-inch black wheels with 33-inch mud-terrain tires
- Stronger skid plates for the front underbody, transfer case, rear differential and fuel tank
- Upgraded front and rear bumpers that improve approach and departure angles
- Steel rocker panel protection
- Unique grille
- Bison and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) interior and exterior badging and decals
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 wheels
- Power-folding mirrors
- Power open/close tailgate
- Perimeter (exterior) lighting
- Bucket front seats with center console
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Bose premium audio system
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Additional towing aid 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
- Heated rear seats
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Silverado and the car in front)
Many features offered on upper trim levels are available on supporting models as packages or stand-alone options. Notably, 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.