Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$37,200
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$46,200
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Highlights

$37,200
Starting MSRP
$46,200
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
9,100 lbs
Towing Capacity
14,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
79 in
Bed Length
98 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
MPG
310 hp
Horsepower
401 hp
470 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
2
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.7L/166
Displacement
6.6L/-TBD-
Displacement
-
Displacement
310 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
401 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
430 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
464 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

255/70R17
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
255/70R17
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
255/70R17
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R17
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent coil-over-shock
Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
N/A
Axle Type - Front
N/A
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
N/A
Axle Type - Rear
N/A
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear

Steering

Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
47 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

3
Passenger Capacity
3
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
43 in
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
61 in
Front Hip Room
61 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
127 in
Wheelbase
142 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
211 in
Length, Overall
236 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
81 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
Height, Overall
80 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
22 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
72 ft³
Cargo Volume
84 ft³
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
2,613 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,471 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
1,675 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,603 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
4,288 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6,074 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,412 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,926 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
2,412 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,926 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
24,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
9,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
14,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
910 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,450 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
9,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
18,700 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,250 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,675 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
9,100 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
14,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
36 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,790 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,288 lbs
Curb Weight
6,074 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
6,700 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
720
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.0 x 1.6 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.6 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.1 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more reliable than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Silverado 1500 versus a reliability rating of 2.5 for the 2026 Silverado 2500.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 20 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is cheaper than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with a $37,200 starting MSRP versus a $46,200 starting MSRP.

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