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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2

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 TypePickup
PowertrainDiesel
Price
MSRP$71,800
MSRP with Destination$74,595
Destination Charge$2,795
Engine
Engine Type3.0L Duramax DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel
Displacement3 L
Horsepower305 hp @ 3,750 rpm
Torque495 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (GM est.) rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke84 x 90
Injection TypeHigh-pressure common-rail direct injection; electronic throttle valve
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD (Crew Cab representative config)
Differential Type3.23 axle ratio
Transmission
Transmission10-speed automatic (10L80)
1st Gear4.7
2nd Gear2.99
3rd Gear2.15
4th Gear1.77
5th Gear1.52
6th Gear1.28
7th Gear1
8th Gear0.85
9th Gear0.69
10th Gear0.64
Reverse4.87
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelUltra-low sulfur diesel
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil-over-shock with Multimatic DSSV dampers; 2-in factory suspension lift
Rear SuspensionSolid axle with semi-elliptic variable-rate multileaf springs, Multimatic DSSV dampers
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersFour-wheel disc, electro-hydraulic power assist with ABS
Front Brake Disc13.0 x 1.18 in (330 x 30 mm), vented Duralife rotor
Rear Brake Disc13.6 x 0.79 in (345 x 20 mm), vented Duralife rotor
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18-in aluminum
Wheels Rear18-in aluminum
Tires Front33-in Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT
Tires Rear33-in Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT
Dimensions & Weight
Length231.9 in
Width81.2 in
Height78.3 in
Wheelbase147.5 in
Ground Clearance11.2 in
Interior
Headroom Front43 in
Headroom Rear40.1 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear43.4 in
Shoulder Room Front66 in
Shoulder Room Rear65.1 in
Hip Room Front61.2 in
Hip Room Rear60.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD
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

Most-cited areas
Engine70
Electrical System26
Power Train24
Unknown Or Other18
Service Brakes11
Forward Collision Avoidance7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 19, 2026 · Service Brakes, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss, equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, intermittently experiences a complete engine stall while the vehicle is still moving…”
Oct 17, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other Fire
“On October 17, 2026, approximately two minutes after driving smoke started to fill the cabin. It appeared to be coming from behind the rear seat area. I pulled over and could not find the source of…”
Oct 15, 2026 · Power Train, Service Brakes, Engine
“On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (5.3L V8, 4WD), leased new on [XXX], with about 122 miles on the odometer. I came to a complete stop at a stop sign…”
Oct 15, 2026 · Power Train, Service Brakes, Engine
“Vehicle comes to a stop sign on a low pitch hill. Driver releases the break and presses the gas portal to drive forward and vehicle begins rolling backwards. Driver looks down at the dash and sees a…”
Oct 13, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“While driving, the vehicle shifted itself into Park without any driver input and the engine shut off. This has occurred on three occasions, first on May 24, 2026 at approximately 1,000 miles — three…”

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.

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