Chevrolet trim levels explained
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Chevrolet trucks and SUVs climb from WT or LS through Custom, LT, RST and LTZ to High Country, with Z71, Trail Boss and ZR2 off-road versions alongside. CarWhere lays out 107 trims across 9 Chevrolet models — Silverado 1500, Silverado HD (2500HD/3500HD), Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Traverse, Equinox, Corvette and Camaro — with dated base MSRPs, engines and key equipment.
| Model | Current generation | Trims | From (USD) | Trim ladder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim levels | Next generation (2027–present) | 7 | $38,6002027 MY | WT → Custom → Silverado → Custom Trail Boss → Trail Boss → High Country → ZR2 |
| Chevrolet Silverado HD (2500HD/3500HD) trim levels | Fourth generation (2020–present) | 6 | $46,2002026 MY | WT → Custom → LT → LTZ → High Country → ZR2 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe trim levels | 5th generation (2021–present) | 7 | $58,5002025 MY | LS → LT → RST → RST Performance Edition → Z71 → Premier → High Country |
| Chevrolet Suburban trim levels | 12th generation (2021–present) | 6 | $61,5002025 MY | LS → LT → RST → Z71 → Premier → High Country |
| Chevrolet Colorado trim levels | 3rd generation (2023–present) | 5 | $32,4002026 MY | Work Truck → LT → Trail Boss → Z71 → ZR2 |
| Chevrolet Traverse trim levels | 3rd generation (2024–present) | 5 | $40,8002026 MY | LS → LT → Z71 → High Country → RS |
| Chevrolet Equinox trim levels | 4th generation (2025–present) | 3 | $28,6002026 MY | LT → RS → ACTIV |
| Chevrolet Corvette trim levels | C8 (2020–present) | 9 | $70,0002026 MY | Stingray 1LT → Stingray 2LT → Stingray 3LT → Grand Sport → E-Ray → Grand Sport X → Z06 → ZR1 → ZR1X |
| Chevrolet Camaro trim levels | 6th generation (2016–2024) | 8 | $30,9002024 MY | 1LS → 1LT → 2LT → 3LT → LT1 → 1SS → 2SS → ZL1 |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim levels
The 2026 Silverado 1500 comes in nine trims: WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country and ZR2. The redesigned 2027 truck trims that to seven, renaming LT as Silverado and dropping RST and LTZ, with prices from $38,600 for the WT to $77,200 for the ZR2, excluding destination.
Chevrolet Silverado HD (2500HD/3500HD) trim levels
GM rates the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD at up to 20,000 lb conventional with the 6.6L Duramax and Max Trailering Package, or 16,000 lb with the 6.6L gas V8. The 3500 HD dually reaches 36,000 lb with a gooseneck. HD trims are WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, High Country and the 2500-only ZR2.
Silverado HD (2500HD/3500HD) towing capacity by configuration
Chevrolet Tahoe trim levels
The refreshed 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe comes in six trims: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. The 5.3L V8 is standard on the first five, the 6.2L V8 is standard on High Country, and a 305-hp 3.0L Duramax diesel is offered on every retail trim. Launch MSRPs ran from $58,500 to $76,700 before destination.
Chevrolet Suburban trim levels
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban shares the Tahoe's six trims (LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country) and engines, but rides on a longer body with about 144.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. Launch MSRPs ran from $61,500 to $79,700 before destination, roughly $3,000 above the equivalent Tahoe.
Chevrolet Colorado trim levels
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado comes in five trims: Work Truck, LT, Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2, all Crew Cab short-box trucks with a 310-hp, 430 lb-ft 2.7L TurboMax four and eight-speed automatic. Prices run from $32,400 (WT 2WD) to $50,700 (ZR2) before destination, and maximum towing is 7,700 lbs when properly equipped.
Chevrolet Traverse trim levels
The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse comes in four trims: LT, Z71, High Country and RS, all with a 328-hp 2.5L turbo four and eight-speed automatic. The LT starts at $40,800 before destination; the Z71 adds standard all-wheel drive, extra ride height and a 5,000-lb tow rating, while High Country and RS top the range above $55,000.
Chevrolet Equinox trim levels
The 2025-and-newer Chevrolet Equinox has three trims: LT, RS and ACTIV. All use a 175-hp 1.5L turbo four, with a CVT on front-drive models and an eight-speed automatic with AWD. At launch for 2026 the LT started at $28,600 and the RS and ACTIV at $33,000, before destination; AWD adds $2,000.
Chevrolet Corvette trim levels
The mid-engine C8 Corvette is sold as separate models (Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X), each with equipment tiers: 1LT/2LT/3LT on the Stingray and 1LZ/2LZ/3LZ on the others. For 2026 a Stingray 1LT coupe started at $70,000 before destination. For 2027 the Stingray gets a 535-hp 6.7L V8 and the Grand Sport X replaces the E-Ray.
Chevrolet Camaro trim levels
The final 2024 Camaro came in seven trims: 1LT, 2LT and 3LT with a 335-hp 3.6L V6; LT1, 1SS and 2SS with a 455-hp 6.2L V8; and the 650-hp supercharged ZL1. Coupe prices ran from $30,900 (1LT) to $72,100 (ZL1) before destination. Production of the sixth generation ended in January 2024.
Confirm the real trim and packages of any Chevrolet.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Silverado 1500 trim levels in order?
The current Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Next generation (2027–present)) comes in 7 trims, lowest to highest: WT, Custom, Silverado, Custom Trail Boss, Trail Boss, High Country, ZR2. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $38,600.
What are the Silverado HD (2500HD/3500HD) trim levels in order?
The current Chevrolet Silverado HD (2500HD/3500HD) (Fourth generation (2020–present)) comes in 6 trims, lowest to highest: WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, High Country, ZR2. Base prices for the 2026 model year start at $46,200.
What are the Tahoe trim levels in order?
The current Chevrolet Tahoe (5th generation (2021–present)) comes in 7 trims, lowest to highest: LS, LT, RST, RST Performance Edition, Z71, Premier, High Country. Base prices for the 2025 model year start at $58,500.
What are the Suburban trim levels in order?
The current Chevrolet Suburban (12th generation (2021–present)) comes in 6 trims, lowest to highest: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, High Country. Base prices for the 2025 model year start at $61,500.
How can I tell what trim my Chevrolet is?
Badges can be swapped, so the reliable record is the original window sticker or the factory option (RPO) codes recorded against the VIN, which show the trim, engine and packages the vehicle was ordered with.
Sources
Each trim page lists its own dated GM sources. Key references:
- GM newsroom — pricing and product information — General Motors
- Chevrolet.com — build and price — General Motors
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