The Silverado 1500 is available with a variety of engines that got a little boost of power for 2023. In fact, Chevrolet offers a total of four different engines, the base powertrain is a 2.7L I-4 turbocharged with 420 lb-ft of torque, next is the 5.3L V8, followed by a revised 3.0L I-6 turbodiesel engine producing 305 hp and 495 pounds-feet of torque, up from last year's 277 and 460, all the way to a 6.2L V8 that makes 420 horsepower. Transmission options include both 8-speed that is only available with the base engine and 10-speed automatic for all other engine options. Buyers can choose the diesel in the Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ and High Country trims. Like most trucks in this class, power is generally sent to the rear wheels, though 4-wheel drive also is available. It has three box sizes a 5.75', a 6.6', and an 8'. The half-ton truck has superior towing capacity compared to its competitors, at a max 13,300 pounds.
The base Chevrolet Silverado trim is known simply as "Work Truck". The Work Truck trim is aimed at people who rely on their trucks as a tool and who care more about its function than how many speakers the stereo has. The Work Truck comes appropriately equipped with cloth seats, push start-button, keyless entry, tire specific pressure monitors with tire fill assistant, rear camera, 17-inch steel wheels, and black exterior trims. The Silverado Work Truck has a 7-inch touchscreen to keep you connected to the new technologies such as smartphone integration and USB ports. Some of the standard safety equipment is predictive brake assist, hill hold control, auto high-beam headlamp, lane departure mitigation, forward collision breaking with pedestrian detection, and following distance alert.

The Custom trim is one step up and adds a little visual pizzazz to the truck. 20-inch aluminum wheels come standard and for those who want to sound as good as they look, an integrated dual exhaust system is an option as well. The list doesn't stop there, it also gets power heated mirrors, body-color bumpers, power driver seat, satellite radio, steering wheel cruise controls, mobile hotspot, power locking tailgate, remote engine start, and trailering equipment with backup assist.

The Custom Trail Boss takes the Custom trim and adds various off-roading goodies. The Trail Boss gets a 2-inch lift, rancho shocks, 18-inch black aluminum wheels, rear locking differential, hill descent control, part and full-time four-wheel drive, rear locking differential, skid plates, and off-road tires.

The LT trim offers chrome accents along the bumpers and front grille, full LED headlamps, daytime running lamps, heated leather steering wheel, heated front seats, proximity keyless entry with push button start, voice activated automatic dual zone air conditioning, bigger 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3 digital gauge cluster. The RST is one step up from the LT, adding LED fog and tail lamps, black mirrors, and body-color bumpers.

Like the Custom, the LT is available in Trail Boss form, combining the features of the LT with the off-road suspension, skid plates, part and full-time four-wheel drive, and blacked out trims.

The ZR2 tops the Trail Boss with more equipment such as paddle shifters, transmission oil coolers, driver selectable front and rear locking differential, Trick DSSV shocks, spray-in bed liner, reverse tilt down mirrors, leather seats, 8-way power front bucket seats with cooling and heat, 2 driver seat and exterior mirror memory, heated rear seats, power folding mirrors, rear seat armrest, off-road/low-speed control, 6 USB ports, rain detecting wipers, power rear sliding window, and aerial view cameras. This trim also gets more tech to enhance safety, rear parking sensors, blind spot warning, and rear collision automatic breaking.

New for 2023 is the Silverado 1500 Special-Edition ZR2 Bison trim, with the 6.2-liter V8 the Bison is the ultimate off-roader. American Expedition Vehicles is the supplier for this ultimate off-road machine. Powder-coated AEV steel front and rear bumpers improved approach and departure angles of 32.5 degrees and 23.4 degrees without changing the ground clearance of 11.2 inches. Upgrades include boron steel skid plates, steel panels to protect the rocker panels, and gloss black 18-inch AEV wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires. The body-colored grille divider is unique to the Bison, as is the matte black upper element of the standard Multi-Flex tailgate. There are also AEV-branded decals and badges throughout the cabin and exterior.

The LTZ trim moves fully into luxury vehicle territory with many of the features listed on the ZR2 minus the off-road equipment, additional exterior chrome accents, power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, power tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and 20-inch aluminum wheels.

The top-of-the-line High Country trim offers very similar features as the LTZ and it adds 20-inch machined finished aluminum wheels, chrome assist steps and a very cool two-tone grille design with chrome and bronze finishing.

The Silverado offers an array of packages for all trims starting from the base we have Work Truck Value, Work Truck Safety, Assist Step and Tonneau Value, Off-Road Suspension, Work Truck Convenience, Snowplow Prep, Dark Essentials, Trailering, Chrome, Work Truck, Rally Edition, Assist Step and Tonneau Value II, RealTree Special Edition, Midnight Edition, All Star Edition Plus, Texas Edition Plus, Z71 Off-Road and Protection, Assist Step and Tonneau Value III, Convenience II, MAX Trailering, Safety, Leather, Protection, Remote Start, Redline Edition, RST All Star Premium, RST Texas Edition Premium, LT Trail Boss Premium, LTZ Premium, LTZ Premium Texas Edition, LTZ Convenience II, High Country Premium Package II, and High Country Premium.

Selection Of Engines

Handling Abilities

Hauling Capacity

Improved Interior Quality

Class-leading Cargo Volume

With a major refresh last year, the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 receives an ZR2 Bison Special-edition trim and the Duramax diesel powertrain is also getting upgraded.

The Silverado 1500 has always covered a huge portion of the market, meaning there's always been a wide gulf between the base truck and the most expensive version. The Silverado appeals to all segments, from your basic work to a luxurious high-tech cabin. The Silverado competes directly with Ford F-150 and RAM 1500 in the highly competitive truck market.

Trailering Package includes trailer hitch, 7-pin and 4-pin connectors and (CTT) Hitch Guidance

Chevy Safety Assist includes (UHY) Automatic Emergency Braking, (UKJ) Front Pedestrian Braking, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (UEU) Forward Collision Alert and (TQ5) IntelliBeam

All Star Edition (Dealers in the following states may order (TUF) Texas Edition badging: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.)

Convenience Package includes (CJ2) dual-zone automatic climate control, (A2X) 10-way power driver seat including power lumbar, (KA1) heated driver and passenger seats, (N57) wrapped steering wheel, (KI3) heated steering wheel, (KI4) 120-volt power outlet, (KC9) 120-volt bed-mounted power outlet, (UBI) 2 charge-only USB ports for second row, (C49) rear-window defogger, (AVJ) Keyless Open and Start, (BTV) Remote Start and (UTJ) content theft alarm.

Engine, 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp [231 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 430 lb-ft of torque [583 Nm] @ 3000 rpm)

Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking

Rear axle, 3.42 ratio

Durabed, pickup bed

GVWR, 7000 lbs. (3175 kg) (Requires Crew Cab or Double Cab 4WD model and (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine.)

Push Button Start

Automatic Stop/Start

Transfer case, single speed electronic Autotrac with push button control (4WD models only)

Auto-locking rear differential

Four wheel drive

Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/80 Amp-hr, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power

Alternator, 220 amps

Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted, Black

Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section

Suspension Package, Standard

Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, rack-and-pinion

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors

Brake lining wear indicator

Capless Fuel Fill

Exhaust, single outlet

Wheels, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) Bright Silver painted aluminum

Tires, 265/65R18SL all-season, blackwall

Tire, spare 265/70R17SL all-season, blackwall

Wheel, 17" x 8" (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) full-size, steel spare

Tire carrier lock, keyed cylinder lock that utilizes same key as ignition and door

Bumper, front chrome

Bumper, rear chrome

CornerStep, rear bumper

Cargo tie downs (12), fixed rated at 500 lbs per corner

Headlamps, LED reflector with LED signature Daytime Running Lamps and Amber tracer animation

IntelliBeam, automatic high beam on/off

Lamps, cargo area, cab mounted integrated with center high mount stop lamp, with switch in bank on left side of steering wheel (incandescent on Regular Cab models, LED on Crew Cab and Double Cab models)

LED Cargo Area Lighting located in pickup bed, activated with switch on center switch bank or key fob

Taillamps with incandescent tail, stop and reverse lights

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable

Mirror caps, chrome

Glass, deep-tinted

Door handles, body-color

Tailgate and bed rail protection cap, top

Tailgate, standard

Tailgate, gate function manual with EZ Lift includes power lock and release

Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with Google built-in, 13.4" diagonal HD color touchscreen, includes multi-touch display, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones; featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phones, advanced voice recognition, in-vehicle apps, personalized profiles for infotainment and vehicle settings

SiriusXM Radio

SiriusXM with 360L Equipped with SiriusXM with 360L. Enjoy a trial subscription of the Platinum Plan for the full 360L experience, with a greater variety of SiriusXM content, a more personalized experience and easier navigation. With the Platinum Plan, you can also enjoy your favorites everywhere you go, with the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change. GM connected vehicle services vary by vehicle model and require active service plan, working electrical system, cell reception and GPS signal. See onstar.com for details and limitations.)

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

Wireless phone projection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Bluetooth for phone, connectivity to vehicle infotainment system

Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench with covered armrest storage and under-seat storage (lockable)

Seat trim, Cloth

Seat adjuster, driver 10-way power including lumbar

Seat adjuster, passenger 4-way manual

Seating, heated driver and front outboard passenger

Seat, rear 60/40 folding bench (folds up), 3-passenger (includes child seat top tether anchor)

Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting

Floor mats, rubberized vinyl, front

Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl rear

Steering wheel, wrapped

Steering wheel, heated

Steering wheel audio controls

Steering column, manual tilt and telescoping

Driver Information Center, enhanced, 12.3" diagonal reconfigurable multicolor digital display

Exterior Temperature Display located in radio display

Compass located in instrument cluster

Rear Seat Reminder

Window, power front, drivers express up/down

Window, power front, passenger express down

Windows, power rear, express down

Door locks, power

Remote vehicle starter system

Keyless Open and Start

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, steering wheel-mounted

Theft-deterrent system, unauthorized entry

Power outlet, instrument panel, 120-volt (400 watts shared with (KC9) bed mounted power outlet) (Vehicles built prior to 9-19-22 will include Cab mounted power outlet. Certain vehicles built on or after 9-19-22 may be forced to include (08R) Not Equipped with functional Cab or Bed Power Outlets, which removes the Cab and Bed power outlet functionality. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle. Vehicles equipped with (08R) Not Equipped with functional Cab or Bed Power Outlets, will be eligible for later dealer retrofit to enable functionality. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.)

USB Ports, 2, Charge/Data ports located on instrument panel

USB ports, rear, dual, charge-only

Power outlet, bed mounted, 120-volt (400 watts shared with (KI4) instrument panel mounted power outlet) (Vehicles built prior to 9-19-22 will include Bed mounted power outlet. Certain vehicles built on or after 9-19-22 may be forced to include (08R) Not Equipped with functional Cab or Bed Power Outlets, which removes the Cab and Bed power outlet functionality. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle. Vehicles equipped with (08R) Not Equipped with functional Cab or Bed Power Outlets will be eligible for later dealer retrofit to enable functionality. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.)

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control

Air vents, rear, heating/cooling

Defogger, rear-window electric

Mirror, inside rearview, manual tilt

Assist handles front A-pillar mounted for driver and passenger, rear B-pillar mounted

Chevrolet Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

Automatic Emergency Braking

Front Pedestrian Braking

StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control, includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist

Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control

Airbags, dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions; Includes front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

HD Rear Vision Camera

Hitch Guidance dynamic single line to aid in trailer alignment for hitching

Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

Following Distance Indicator

Forward Collision Alert

Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to help encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain available vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver

Buckle to Drive prevents vehicle from being shifted out of Park until driver seat belt is fastened; times out after 20 seconds and encourages seat belt use, can be turned on and off in Settings menu

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, auto learn includes Tire Fill Alert (does not apply to spare tire)

3 Years of Remote Access. The Remote Access Plan gives you simplified remote control of your properly equipped vehicle and unlocks a variety of great features in your myChevrolet mobile app. See dealer for details. (Remote Access Plan does not include emergency or security services. See onstar.com for details and limitations. Available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device, and the plan you are enrolled in. Terms apply. Device data connection required.)