2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Simple Breakdown Of Everything New
The new 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t see too many changes. That’s because it went through a midcycle update this year, with 2024 being the debut of its Silverado EV. Still, there are some new features along with those from last year we’ll review. We’ll cover 2023 Silverado 1500 trims, engine options, technology improvements, and more.
2023 Silverado engine options
- 2.7-liter turbo-four
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 310 hp/420 lb-ft
- 5.3-liter V-8
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 355 hp/383 lb-ft
- 6.2-liter V-8
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 420 hp/460 lb-ft
- 3.0-liter turbodiesel I-6
- 10-speed automatic
- 277 hp/460 lb-ft
Towing, payload capacity, and mileage
- 2.7-liter: 9,500 lbs towing, 1,794 lbs payload, 19/22 mpg
- 5.3-liter: 11,500 lbs towing, 2,280 lbs payload, 17/21 mpg
- 6.2-liter: 13,300 lbs towing, 2,300 lbs payload, 16/20 mpg
- 3.0-liter: 13,300 lbs towing, 1,930 lbs payload, 24/29 mpg
2023 safety features
Automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist, and standard automatic high beams. Super Cruise first became available last year.
2023 Silverado technology
Last year the Silverado 1500 got a major infotainment update. A 13.4-inch touchscreen system was introduced on the LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ, and High Country. Also included with the update are Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. All of these are also included with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
2023 Silverado cab and bed options
Chevrolet offers three different cabs and three beds to pair your needs and preferences. These are a single cab, Double/Super Cab, and Crew/SuperCrew Cab. Here are the three bed options:
- Short bed: 5 feet and 10 inches
- Standard bed: 6 feet and 7 inches
- Long bed: 8 feet and 2 inches
Silverado 1500 trims
- WT starting at $35,495
- Custom starting at $42,495
- Custom Trail Boss starts at $50,395
- LT starting at $46,595
- RST starting at $50,795
- LT Trail Boss starts at $56,195
- LTZ starting at $55,595
- High Country starting at $60,695
- ZR2 starting at $69,295
Finish colors
- Dark Ash Metallic
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
- Northsky Blue Metallic
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Harvest Bronze Metallic
- Summit White
- Black
- Glacier Blue Metallic
- Sand Dune Metallic
Silverado technology
Trailering technology
Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist, Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, and Auto Grade Braking. Chevrolet offers a Trailering App that allows you to set up trailer profiles, pre-departure checklist, trailer tire pressure, and temperature monitoring. This is also 360-degree camera monitoring with eight cameras and 14 camera views available.
Safety technology
Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking
