Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

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.

Current Silverado 1500 trim levels: Next generation (2027–present)

Chevrolet revealed the redesigned 2027 Silverado 1500 in June 2026 for an end-of-2026 launch. It runs seven trims, swaps the 5.3L and 6.2L V8s for new 5.7L (402 hp) and 6.6L (481 hp) V8s, upgrades the TurboMax to 350 hp with a 10-speed and keeps the 3.0L Duramax. The LT is renamed Silverado, and the RST and LTZ are dropped.[1][2][3][4]

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Next generation (2027–present) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2027, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
WT$38,600excl. $2,795 destination (chevrolet.com starting price)
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.7L V8
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel (Crew Cab)
  • Fleet and work-focused base truck
  • 16.3-in. center screen and 12.2-in. driver display standard across the lineup
  • Diesel now offered on the WT (Crew Cab only)
[2][1][3]
Custom$43,600excl. $2,795 destination (chevrolet.com starting price)
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std, only engine)
  • 20-in. Technical Gray machine-faced wheels and dual exhaust
  • Hitch Guidance and 120-volt bed and cabin outlets
[2][1][3]
Silverado$47,900excl. $2,795 destination (chevrolet.com starting price); formerly LT
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.7L V8
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Replaces the LT trim name for 2027
  • Z71 Off-Road Package standard on all 4WD models
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel, ambient lighting; Super Cruise available
[2][1][3]
Custom Trail Boss$54,400excl. $2,795 destination (chevrolet.com starting price)
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.7L V8
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • 2-in. lift with monotube shocks and 34-in. MT tires
  • Skid plates and two-speed transfer case
[2][1][3]
Trail Boss$61,200excl. $2,795 destination (chevrolet.com starting price)
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.7L V8
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Upmarket lifted trim replacing LT Trail Boss
  • Off-road hood, front bucket seats and Bose 8-speaker audio
  • Super Cruise available
[2][1][3]
High Country$71,700excl. $2,795 destination (chevrolet.com starting price)
  • 5.7L V8 (std)
  • 6.6L V8 (4WD)
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Super Cruise with trailering standard (3-year plan)
  • 22-in. wheels, panoramic sunroof and 11.5-in. front passenger screen
  • Adaptive Ride Control suspension
[2][1][3]
ZR2$77,200excl. $2,795 destination (chevrolet.com starting price)
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel (std)
  • 6.6L V8
  • Multimatic DSSV dampers, 2-in. lift and 35-in. MT tires
  • New Baja drive mode and a 34-gallon tank
  • AEV-developed ZR2 Bison Edition available
[2][1][3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Silverado 1500 package and RPO codes (2027–present)

GM identifies packages and options with three-character Regular Production Option (RPO) codes, printed on the glovebox Service Parts Identification label and on the window sticker. The codes below are as listed in GM order guides and press material.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Next generation (2027–present) packages by trim with GM RPO codes
RPO codeTrimWhat it isSource
1WTWTWork Truck preferred equipment group[3]
1CXCustomCustom preferred equipment group[3]
2CXCustom Trail BossCustom Trail Boss preferred equipment group[3]
1LTSilveradoSilverado (retail) preferred equipment group[3]
2FLSilveradoSilverado fleet equipment group (TurboMax only)[3]
2LTTrail BossTrail Boss preferred equipment group[3]
3LTZR2ZR2 preferred equipment group[3]
3LZHigh CountryHigh Country preferred equipment group[3]

Previous Silverado 1500 trim levels: Fourth generation (2019–2026)

Launched for 2019 with eight trims. The 2022 refresh added the ZR2 and a new interior, the 3.0L Duramax arrived for 2020 and was uprated to 305 hp/495 lb-ft for 2023, and the 2.7L turbo became the TurboMax (310 hp/430 lb-ft) for 2024. MSRPs below are 2026 base prices; GM's equipment-group codes come from its 2026 fleet guide.[5][6][7][8]

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fourth generation (2019–2026) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2026, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
WT$37,2002WD Regular Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.3L V8
  • Regular, Double or Crew Cab work truck
  • 12 welded cargo tie-downs standard
[6][5][9]
Custom$42,7002WD Double Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std, only engine)
  • Value trim with body-color styling over the WT
  • Double or Crew Cab only
[6][5][9]
Custom Trail Boss$53,2004WD Crew Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.3L V8
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Factory 2-in. lift and Z71 off-road hardware on the Custom
  • 4WD Crew Cab only
[6][5][9]
LT$48,2002WD Double Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.3L V8
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Volume retail trim; 2FL is the 4WD-only fleet version
  • Z71 Off-Road Package available
[6][5][9]
RST$51,7002WD Crew Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.3L V8
  • 6.2L V8 (Crew Cab 4x4)
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Street-styled trim with body-color trim
  • The 6.2L V8's 13,200-lb top rating is tied to RST with the Max Trailering Package and 20-in. wheels
[6][5][9][7]
LT Trail Boss$60,0004WD Crew Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 2.7L TurboMax I4 (std)
  • 5.3L V8
  • 6.2L V8
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • 2-in. lift and Z71 off-road hardware with LT-level equipment
  • 4WD Crew Cab only
[6][5][9]
LTZ$58,4002WD Crew Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 5.3L V8 (std)
  • 6.2L V8 (4x4)
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Leather-trimmed luxury step below High Country
  • Jack-Knife Alert and Transparent Trailer View standard (trailer camera sold separately)
[6][9][10]
High Country$63,3002WD Crew Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 5.3L V8 (std)
  • 6.2L V8 (4x4)
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Top luxury trim
  • Jack-Knife Alert and Transparent Trailer View standard (trailer camera sold separately)
[6][9][10]
ZR2$72,1004WD Crew Cab, excl. $2,495 destination
  • 6.2L V8 (std)
  • 3.0L Duramax I6 diesel
  • Off-road flagship added for 2022
  • Lower tow ratings than other trims: 8,800 lb (6.2L) and 8,700 lb (diesel)
[6][7][8]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Silverado 1500 package and RPO codes (2019–2026)

GM identifies packages and options with three-character Regular Production Option (RPO) codes, printed on the glovebox Service Parts Identification label and on the window sticker. The codes below are as listed in GM order guides and press material.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fourth generation (2019–2026) packages by trim with GM RPO codes
RPO codeTrimWhat it isSource
1WTWTWork Truck preferred equipment group[5]
1CXCustomCustom preferred equipment group[5]
2CXCustom Trail BossCustom Trail Boss preferred equipment group[5]
1LTLTLT preferred equipment group[5]
2FLLTLT fleet equipment group (4WD only)[5]
1SPRSTRST preferred equipment group[5]
2LTLT Trail BossLT Trail Boss preferred equipment group[5]
1LZLTZLTZ preferred equipment group[5]
3LZHigh CountryHigh Country preferred equipment group[5]
3LTZR2ZR2 preferred equipment group[5]

Previous Silverado 1500 trim levels: Third generation (2014–2018)

The K2XX Silverado 1500 used a 4.3L V6 (285 hp), 5.3L V8 (355 hp) and 6.2L V8 (420 hp). High Country debuted with this generation, LS returned for 2015 and Custom was added with the 2016 refresh. Launch MSRPs are not listed here because we could not source them from GM.[8]

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Third generation (2014–2018) trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
WT—
  • 4.3L V6
  • 5.3L V8
  • Work-truck base trim
[8]
LS—
  • 4.3L V6
  • 5.3L V8
  • Returned for 2015 as a step above WT
[8]
Custom—
  • 4.3L V6
  • 5.3L V8
  • Added with the 2016 refresh in Double or Crew Cab
[8]
LT—
  • 4.3L V6
  • 5.3L V8
  • Volume retail trim; Z71 package available
[8]
LTZ—
  • 5.3L V8
  • 6.2L V8
  • Upscale trim; the 6.2L V8 got an 8-speed automatic for 2015
[8]
High Country—
  • 5.3L V8
  • 6.2L V8
  • Luxury flagship introduced with this generation
[8]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

2026 Silverado 1500 towing capacity by configuration

Maximum conventional trailer ratings from Chevrolet's 2026 Silverado 1500 trailering chart, the last model year of the 2019–2026 truck. The highest figures need the available Max Trailering Package and, for the top ratings, 20-inch wheels.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 maximum towing (lb) by configuration, GM-published
ConfigurationMax towing (lb)Notes
2.7L TurboMax – Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD9,900[7]
2.7L TurboMax – Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD9,600[7]
5.3L V8 – Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD11,400[7]Max Trailering Package
5.3L V8 – Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD11,300[7]Max Trailering Package
6.2L V8 – Crew Cab 4x4 (Short or Standard Bed)13,200[7]RST with Max Trailering Package and 20-in. wheels
3.0L Duramax diesel – Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD13,300[7]Max Trailering Package and 20-in. wheels; Silverado 1500 maximum
3.0L Duramax diesel – Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD13,200[7]Max Trailering Package and 20-in. wheels
6.2L V8 – ZR28,800[7]
3.0L Duramax diesel – ZR28,700[7]

Ratings depend on engine, cab, bed, axle ratio, drivetrain and packages; the exact figure for one vehicle is in Chevrolet’s official trailering guide, and CarWhere’s Silverado 1500 towing capacity page breaks it down by configuration.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Silverado 1500 trim levels?

The 2026 Silverado 1500 has nine trims: WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country and ZR2. The redesigned 2027 model has seven: WT, Custom, Silverado (formerly LT), Custom Trail Boss, Trail Boss, High Country and ZR2.

What happened to the LTZ and RST for 2027?

Neither is in Chevrolet's seven-trim 2027 lineup. The LT is renamed Silverado, and the LT Trail Boss is replaced by a trim simply called Trail Boss.

How much does a 2027 Silverado 1500 cost?

Chevrolet lists starting prices from $38,600 for the WT to $77,200 for the ZR2, excluding the $2,795 destination charge. With destination, GM quotes $41,395 to $79,995.

How much can a Silverado 1500 tow?

GM's 2026 chart tops out at 13,300 lb with the 3.0L Duramax on a Double Cab 2WD with the Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. For 2027, Chevrolet rates the new 5.7L V8 at up to 13,700 lb.

Which Silverado 1500 trim can get the 6.2L V8?

On the 2026 truck the 6.2L is available on RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ and High Country and is standard on ZR2. For 2027 it is replaced by a new 6.6L V8 offered on High Country and ZR2.

What is the difference between Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss?

Both are 4WD Crew Cab trucks with a factory 2-inch lift and off-road hardware. The LT Trail Boss adds LT-level equipment and was the only Trail Boss offered with the 6.2L V8. In 2026 it started about $6,800 higher.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Chevrolet for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

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  2. 2027 Silverado 1500: models, starting prices and engines — Chevrolet
  3. 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Availability by Trim Confirmed (from GM's Vehicle Order Guide) — Pickup Truck + SUV Talk
  4. GM releases pricing for its next-gen full-size trucks — Kelley Blue Book
  5. 2026 GM Fleet Guide (trucks: trims, equipment groups, engines, payload and trailering tables) — General Motors Fleet
  6. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trims and starting MSRPs — Cars.com
  7. 2026 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart — Chevrolet (General Motors)
  8. Chevrolet Silverado — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
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