| Heavy-Duty Lineup |
2500HD and 3500HD continue separately from the redesigned Silverado 1500 |
Prevents half-ton updates from being incorrectly attributed to HD trucks |
| Standard Gas Engine |
6.6L V8 with 401 hp and 464 lb-ft |
Straightforward heavy-duty option for buyers who do not need diesel capability |
| Duramax Diesel |
6.6L turbo-diesel V8 with 470 hp and 975 lb-ft |
Provides substantially more torque for demanding towing and hauling |
| Transmission |
Allison 10-speed automatic with both V8 engines |
Keeps the established HD powertrain combinations intact |
| Maximum Trailering |
Current configuration reaches up to 36,000 lbs; 2027 figure awaits confirmation |
Keeps the 3500HD aimed at serious commercial and recreational towing |
| Base-Truck Displays |
7-inch touchscreen and 3.5-inch driver information display |
Maintains a simpler work-focused cabin configuration |
| LT and Higher Displays |
13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster |
Adds considerably more infotainment and vehicle-information screen space |
| Trailering Cameras |
Multiple available camera views with Transparent Trailer View |
Helps with hitching, maneuvering, lane changes, and trailer monitoring |
| Trailer Blind-Zone Coverage |
Available system can account for trailer length |
Adds useful assistance when towing large trailers |
| Trail Boss |
Expected to continue as an accessible off-road-oriented configuration |
Adds rugged equipment without moving to the most specialized HD trims |
| ZR2 |
Expected to remain the dedicated serious off-road model |
Targets buyers needing greater factory trail capability |
| ZR2 Bison |
Expected to remain the most specialized off-road configuration |
Adds more extensive protection and off-road hardware |
| Safety Technology |
Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Departure Warning |
Brings modern driver assistance to a truck designed around heavy loads |
| Order Banks |
Expected to open September 17, 2026 |
Marks the beginning of the 2027 ordering cycle |
| Production Timing |
Regular Cab production currently scheduled for November 30, 2026, with other configurations following |
Indicates late-2026 rollout timing |
| Overall 2027 Direction |
Familiar V8 capability with continued emphasis on towing technology and configuration choice |
The HD evolves rather than following the Silverado 1500 into an immediate redesign |