2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2
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- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 LT-L, front 4.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2 V8 High Country (51769097941) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Silverado, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170376-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 is a 305-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $71,800 MSRP.
It makes 305 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 495 lb-ft of torque.
The Silverado 1500 measures 231.9 inches long on a 147.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $71,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $74,595 |
| Destination Charge | $2,795 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Duramax DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 305 hp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Torque | 495 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (GM est.) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 90 |
| Injection Type | High-pressure common-rail direct injection; electronic throttle valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (Crew Cab representative config) |
| Differential Type | 3.23 axle ratio |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic (10L80) |
| 1st Gear | 4.7 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.99 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.15 |
| 4th Gear | 1.77 |
| 5th Gear | 1.52 |
| 6th Gear | 1.28 |
| 7th Gear | 1 |
| 8th Gear | 0.85 |
| 9th Gear | 0.69 |
| 10th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 4.87 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Ultra-low sulfur diesel |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-over-shock with Multimatic DSSV dampers; 2-in factory suspension lift |
| Rear Suspension | Solid axle with semi-elliptic variable-rate multileaf springs, Multimatic DSSV dampers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Four-wheel disc, electro-hydraulic power assist with ABS |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0 x 1.18 in (330 x 30 mm), vented Duralife rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 x 0.79 in (345 x 20 mm), vented Duralife rotor |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18-in aluminum |
| Tires Front | 33-in Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT |
| Tires Rear | 33-in Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 231.9 in |
| Width | 81.2 in |
| Height | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 147.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 11.2 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 43 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 43.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (5)
- 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/EC N/A 4WD: 5 ★ overall
- 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A 4WD: 5 ★ overall
- 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD: 5 ★ overall
- 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/EC N/A RWD: 5 ★ overall
- 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 7, 2026 · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Park it
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Consequence: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V289000
Feb 26, 2026 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V114000
Nov 25, 2025 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V815000
119 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 ICE
Owner Complaints
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 ICE (2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 70 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 ICE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.