2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs & fitment
4th generation. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (78.1 mm bore), towing up to 13,300 lb, oil 0W-20, 5W-30, tires 255/70R17, 265/65R18 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 78.1 mm
Applies across the 4th generation; based on 4 source records from other years of this generation.
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 310 | Regular Gasoline | 16–18 | 17–21 | 17–20 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | 305 | Diesel | 20–23 | 23–28 | 21–25 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 14–16 | 16–21 | 15–18 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 | Premium Gasoline | 14–15 | 17–20 | 15–17 | 4-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 13,300 lb, depending on configuration. Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L Turbo (max across cab/bed/drive columns) | 9,500 lb | — | 14,500 lb | — | 2026 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart (Chevrolet), p. 1 |
| 5.3L V8 (max across cab/bed/drive columns) | 11,400 lb | — | 16,800 lb | Max Trailering Package | 2026 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart (Chevrolet), p. 1 |
| 6.2L V8 (max across cab/bed/drive columns) | 13,200 lb | — | 19,100 lb | RST with Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | 2026 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart (Chevrolet), p. 1 |
| 6.2L V8 (ZR2), ZR2 | 8,800 lb | — | 15,000 lb | — | 2026 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart (Chevrolet), p. 1 |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 (max across cab/bed/drive columns) | 13,300 lb | — | 19,100 lb | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | 2026 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart (Chevrolet), p. 1 |
| Duramax 3.0L I-6 (ZR2), ZR2 | 8,700 lb | — | 15,000 lb | — | 2026 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering chart (Chevrolet), p. 1 |
Tire sizes
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L L4 L3B (aluminum or plastic oil pan) | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | GM TechLink: 2026 Engine Oil Capacities (with filter), p. 1 |
| 3.0L L6 Diesel LZ0 | 0W-20 | 7.0 qt (6.6 L) | GM TechLink: 2026 Engine Oil Capacities (with filter), p. 1 |
| 5.3L V8 L84 | 0W-20 | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | GM TechLink: 2026 Engine Oil Capacities (with filter), p. 1 |
| 6.2L V8 L87 | 0W-20 | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | GM TechLink: 2026 Engine Oil Capacities (with filter), p. 1 |
What 0W-20 and 5W-30 mean · Silverado 1500 oil capacity by year
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (2.7L turbo)
- Group 94R (H7), AGM low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Battery (5.3L V8)
- Group 94R (H7), AGM low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Battery (6.2L V8)
- Group 94R (H7), AGM low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Battery (3.0L Duramax diesel)
- Group 49 (H8), AGM low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums)
- Wiper blades
- Driver 22", passenger 22" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 211.0–241.3 in (5360–6130 mm)
- Width
- 81.1 in
- Height
- 75.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 126.4–156.7 in
- Curb weight
- 4409–4868 lb
10 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 110
- NCAP overall
- 4–5 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/EC N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/EC N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (3)
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.