Silverado 1500 Engine

Siverado 1500

The Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup delivers luxurious cabin amenities and robust, reliable performance for your East Hills tasks. Whether you’re passing other vehicles on the highway or hauling your boat to the lake, the Silverado 1500 gives you power when you need it. So, what engine is in a Chevy Silverado 1500? This full-size pickup truck offers four powerful engines, including a diesel engine, to fit every type of driver. Explore the 2024 Chevy Silverado engines at Major World Chevrolet.

Engine Options for Chevy Silverado 1500


The Chevy Silverado engines offer dependable performance for every type of Bayside driver. If you’re looking for excellent fuel economy ratings, be sure to consider the turbo diesel engine, which also offers the greatest towing power. If you’re looking for the highest performance capabilities, the 6.2L V8 engine brings the greatest horsepower. When looking at the engine options for the Chevy Silverado, evaluate your everyday commutes and weekend adventures in Long Island City. Let’s look at the Chevy Silverado engine specs:

2.7L TurboMax I4

  • 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic
  • Fuel Economy: 19 city / 22 hwy mpg (2WD)
  • Maximum Towing Capacity: 9,500 pounds
  • Maximum Payload Capacity: 2,260 pounds
  • Available on WT, Custom, LT, RST, Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

  • 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic
  • Fuel Economy: 19 city / 22 hwy mpg (2WD)
  • Maximum Towing Capacity: 11,300 pounds
  • Maximum Payload Capacity: 2,180 pounds
  • Available on WT, LT, RST, Custom Trail Boss, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, High Country

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

  • 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic
  • Fuel Economy: 16 city / 20 hwy mpg (4WD)
  • Maximum Towing Capacity: 13,200 pounds
  • Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,980 pounds
  • Available on RST, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, High Country, ZR2

3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel I6

  • 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic
  • Fuel Economy: 24 city / 29 hwy mpg (2WD)
  • Maximum Towing Capacity: 13,300 pounds
  • Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,970 pounds
  • Available on LT, RST, Custom Trail Boss, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, High Country,
  • ZR2

Chevy Silverado Max Trailering Package


To reach the maximum towing and payload capacity for certain Chevy Silverado engines, you’ll need to equip the Chevy Silverado Max Trailering Package. It includes essential towing accessories found in the standard Trailering Package and additional advanced technology to smooth your rides in Forest Hills. Pair your engine option for the Chevy Silverado with these features:

Trailering Package

  • Trailer Hitch
  • Trailering hitch platform
  • Includes a 2-inch receiver hitch, plus 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
  • 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer’s lights and brakes to your vehicle
  • Hitch Guidance

Max Trailering Package

  • Trailering Package
  • Increased towing and GCWR
  • Automatic locking rear differential
  • Handling/Trailering Suspension Package
  • Enhanced cooling radiator
  • Revised shock tuning
  • Heavier duty rear springs and increased RGAWR
  • 9.76-inch rear axle
  • 3.42 axle ratio
  • Trailer brake controller

Test Drive the Chevy Silverado 1500 at Major World Chevrolet


What engine in a Chevy Silverado 1500 is right for your Forest Hills trips? Visit our Long Island City dealership to test drive the Chevy Silverado engines. Then, optimize your performance around town with the best tires and the best oil for your Silverado 1500.