Sep 26, 2025

Tackling heavy workloads and off-road trails with ease, the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 is known for being a reliable full-size pickup that offers strong performance and next-level technology in a rugged design.

Stunning Engine Performance

This edition of the Silverado 1500 offers available four-wheel drive, plenty of other off-roading, and four strong engines. The first engine is a 2.7-liter TurboMax I-4 that generates 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, perfect for everyday challenges. The intermediate engine is a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, while the third engine, a 6.2-liter V8, delivers 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.

If you’re looking for a fuel-savvy option, you’ll likely prefer the fourth engine, a 305-horsepower 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel I-5 that has 460 pound-feet of torque and gets up to 26 MPG in combined city/highway miles. With this engine you can also tow up to 13,300 pounds, more than enough to handle campers and loaded-down trailers.

Comfortable and Work-Ready

The truck’s interior comes standard with air conditioning, rear air vents, power door locks, power windows, and a convenient rear window defogger. There’s also a rear bench seat in two-row models that split-folds, allowing you to seat passengers while also clearing space for cargo. You can opt for rear underseat storage, and select upper trims come with heated and ventilated bucket seats up front.

The truck’s Durabed outside has the most space for cargo in its class, and you can secure everything with 12 included tie-downs. Heated power side mirrors and solar-absorbing glass come standard, there are available rain-adaptive wipers as well, and performing work couldn’t be easier with the available multi-function tailgate, which has an integrated step and six different functions. There’s also available LED perimeter lighting and power-retractable assist steps.

Next-Level Tech and Safety

The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System is just one of many advanced tech features offered with this edition, and it comes standard with a 7-inch full-color touchscreen in lower trims and a 13.4-inch one in upper trims. While you’re using this system to listen to streaming music, it sounds great on the standard six-speaker audio system, though some upper trims have a seven-speaker high-performance Bose system instead.

Driver-assist standouts include Forward Collision Alert, the Following Distance Indicator, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, which can all help you avoid collisions. There’s also available Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a hands-free driving system called Super Cruise that can take over acceleration, braking, and steering while on roads with coverage.

Come check out this popular full-size pickup today by contacting us at Service Chevrolet Cadillac in Lafayette, LA.