2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Performance

If you need a vehicle that can keep up with your day-to-day demands around Early, you need the Chevy Silverado 1500. This powerful pickup truck comes with several impressive engine options that maximize performance and efficiency. We’ve highlighted the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 horsepower capabilities, mpg ratings, and other performance metrics to show you what you can expect from the latest model.

See what the Chevy Silverado 1500 can do, and then schedule a test drive at our dealership.

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Horsepower & Engine Specs

Drivers in Stephenville will be able to choose from four high-powered engines. Here’s what each engine is capable of:

TurboMax™

• 310 hp
• Best-in-class 430 lb-ft of standard torque
• Active Fuel Management™ and Automatic Stop/Start
• 8-speed automatic transmission

5.3L EcoTec®3 V8

• 355 hp
• 383 lb-ft of torque
• Dynamic Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start
• 10-speed automatic transmission

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

• 420 hp
• 460 lb-ft of torque
• Equipped with Dynamic Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start
• 10-speed automatic transmission

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel

• 305 hp
• 495 lb-ft of torque
• Automatic Stop/Start
• 10-speed automatic transmission

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity & Payload Limit

How much can the latest model tow? If you anticipate towing and hauling heavy cargo around Eastland, you’ll be more than happy with this pickup truck.

Here are the Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity and payload maximum ratings:

• Max Available Towing Capacity: 13,300 pounds*
• Max Available Payload Capacity: 2,260 pounds**

2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG Ratings

Not only is the Chevy Silverado 1500 powerful, but it’s also impressively fuel-efficient. The Chevy Silverado 1500 mpg ratings will vary depending on which trim and drivetrain you choose.

WT

• 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
• 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg

Custom

• 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
• 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg

Custom Trail Boss

• 4WD: 16 city / 17 highway / 16 combined mpg

LT

• 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
• 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg

RST

• 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
• 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg

LT Trail Boss

• 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg

LTZ

• 2WD: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg
• 4WD: 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg

High Country

• 2WD: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg
• 4WD: 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg

ZR2

• 4WD: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined mpg

Learn more about what the Chevy Silverado 1500 can do when you schedule a test drive right here at Bayer Motor Company!

Test-Drive The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 In Comanche!

Still have questions about the Chevy Silverado 1500 horsepower metrics or fuel economy ratings? Get all of your questions answered and see what real power feels like when you test-drive the Chevy Silverado 1500 today. In the meantime, be sure to apply for financing online and get a trade-in estimate for your current vehicle. Don’t forget to check out our new vehicle specials as well.