2026 Chevrolet Silverado
2026 Chevrolet Silverado — The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand.
Trim: LT 5.3 V8
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Chevrolet Silverado snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Chevrolet Silverado typically asks about $36,500 versus a $38,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Fuel System) and 5 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch highway mpg (29 mpg → 28 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$36,500
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$38,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
5
Top: Forward Collision Avoidance
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Silverado?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Fuel System
2026-03-05
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
Campaign 26V129000
Equipment
2026-02-26
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…
Campaign 26V114000
Equipment
2025-11-25
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…
Campaign 25V815000
Owner complaints
5 complaints. Top components:
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Electrical System1
- Power Train1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Chevy Silverado 1500: Which Trim Is the Smartest Buy?
Video by Everyman Driver · Watch on YouTube
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is highway mpg (29 mpg → 28 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Highway MPG
- 29 mpg↓28 mpg
- Length
- 233.1 in→241.3 in
- Width
- 81.5 in→81.1 in
- Height
- 78.0 in→75.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 145.7 in→156.7 in
- Curb weight
- 8531.9 lb→4673.8 lb
How much does a used 2026 Silverado cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $36,500 in typical used asking against a $38,800 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $38,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $36,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,300 below MSRP
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How does the Silverado compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- F-150 vs Silverado — Used F-150 or Silverado — which full-size truck fits better?
What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Silverado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- EPA combined 25 mpg
- About 241.3 × 81.1 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 355 hp, 383 lb-ft, 18 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Combined MPG
18 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (18 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,333
5-year energy
$11,667
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 18 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 5.3L V8
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Diesel
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 241.3 in
- Width
- 81.1 in
- Height
- 75.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 156.7 in
- Curb weight
- 4673.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Towing
- 11000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 28
- Combined MPG
- 18
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | LT 5.3 V8 | LT Trail Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | — |
| Combined MPG | 18 | — |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 | 5.3L V8 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Towing | 11000 lb | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 11.2 in |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 383 | — | 18 | 4WD | |
| 355 | — | — | — | 4WD | |
| 420 | — | — | — | 4WD |