The Next Silverado Brings Back the V8 and Loads Up on Screens

Chevrolet just pulled the cover off its all-new 2027 Silverado 1500, and the bowtie brand isn’t playing it quiet. Fresh sheetmetal, a cabin packed with displays, and a pair of brand-new V8 engines headline a redesign that’s been eight years in the making.

• Two new V8s, a 5.7-liter and a 6.6-liter, join the carryover turbo four and Duramax diesel.
• Every trim gets a 12.2-inch gauge cluster and a 16.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring.
• Seven trims, three cab styles, three bed lengths, and serious off-road options round out the lineup.

Full-size pickups sit at the top of America’s sales charts for good reason. They haul, they tow, and many of them ride nicer than luxury sedans. The Silverado has long been the second-best-selling vehicle in the country, so any redesign turns heads.

A Cleaner, More Grown-Up Look

The outgoing truck’s bold face drew mixed feelings, so Chevy dialed things back this time. The new Silverado wears more cohesive bodywork with pronounced fenders and a handsome, traditional stance. New LED taillights tie into the front lighting signature, and the LED headlights can even play animations to greet you as you walk up. Out back there’s a three-foot-wide third brake light spanning the cab, plus a more discreet sliding rear window. Most models also get dual exhaust pipes for a little extra attitude.

While Ford and Ram have stuck with gentle styling tweaks on the F-150 and Ram 1500, Chevy went for something that genuinely looks newer than its rivals. That matters in a segment where buyers notice every crease.

New V8s Lead a Four-Engine Roster

This is the part truck fans care about most. The familiar 2.7-liter turbo four sticks around and now pairs with the 10-speed automatic across the board. The 3.0-liter Duramax diesel straight-six carries over too. Joining them are two all-new V8s, a 5.7-liter and a 6.6-liter, that replace the old 5.3- and 6.2-liter units. Chevy says the bigger engine will be the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the segment, though exact horsepower and torque numbers are still under wraps. Whether that claim holds up against Ram’s 470-hp 6.4-liter Hemi remains to be seen.

Suspension upgrades include revised dampers and reduced friction points, so the ride should improve. The rear still uses leaf springs, which won’t match the Ram 1500’s available coil and air setup, but the changes should make a noticeable difference day to day.

Inside a Cabin Full of Displays

The interior is where the new Silverado really shows its hand. Every version now comes standard with a 12.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a 16.3-inch center touchscreen, both supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Spring for higher trims and you can add an 11.5-inch passenger display, a head-up display, and a digital rearview mirror.

The ZR2 cabin gets Torch Red accents tracing the seatbelts, and it’s the first GM vehicle to use forged carbon interior trim. At the upscale end, the High Country leans elegant with real wood, nicer upholstery, and available microsuede surfaces. It’s also the first Silverado offered with a panoramic sunroof. A new Multi-Flex center console adds nearly 25 liters of storage, and thankfully Chevy kept physical knobs for volume and climate instead of burying everything in the touchscreen. Trucks fitted with GM’s Super Cruise hands-free system can use it while towing a trailer, something no rival currently matches.

Built to Leave the Pavement

Off-road shoppers get plenty to chew on. The Z71 package is now standard on four-wheel-drive models, adding off-road suspension, skid plates, and hill-descent control. The Custom Trail Boss serves as the affordable entry to tougher hardware, with 34-inch all-terrain tires and a two-inch lift shared with the regular Trail Boss.

The ZR2 stays the toughest of the bunch, now rolling on 35-inch mud-terrain tires that match the F-150 Raptor and Ram RHO. Rather than copy their long-travel desert suspensions, Chevy stuck with its Multimatic DSSV dampers and hydraulic bump stops. Every ZR2 gets locking front and rear diffs, while the Bison Edition adds unique bumpers, rock rails, and beadlock-capable 18-inch wheels.

What to Watch For Before It Lands

Chevy is holding back the juicy numbers for now. Power figures, dimensions, tow ratings, and pricing are all coming in the months ahead, with the trucks expected to reach dealers by the end of this year. For a vehicle that sells in such huge volume, this first look gives F-150 and Ram 1500 shoppers plenty to think about while they wait for the full spec sheet.