Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Key facts about the Silverado 1500 in Canada

2026 or 2027: which should you buy?

• Buy a 2026 if you want an LT, RST or LTZ trim, or the current 5.3L and 6.2L V8s; those trims and engines are gone for 2027.
• Buy a 2026 if you find a good deal on outgoing stock as the 2027 arrives.
• Wait for the 2027 if you want the new 5.7L or 6.6L V8, the 350 hp TurboMax or up to 13,700 lb of towing.
• Either way, the 3.0L Duramax diesel carries over, and it has the best fuel rating in the lineup.

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2026 Silverado 1500 trims and engines

The 2026 Silverado 1500 comes in WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, LT Trail Boss, RST, ZR2, LTZ and High Country trims, with regular, double and crew cabs. The Car Guide lists 2026 prices from CA$48,499 to CA$95,019. For 2026, the Technology Package and Multi-Flex tailgate became standard on the ZR2. For year-specific details, see the 2026 Silverado 1500 page.

Maximum towing is 13,300 lb (6,033 kg) on a Double Cab with the Duramax, and maximum payload is 2,380 lb (1,080 kg). Ratings vary by configuration.

Silverado 1500 fuel consumption

Two-wheel-drive versions are rated slightly better, at 9.3 L/100 km with the diesel and 12.5 with the 2.7L. Figures are NRCan 2026 ratings; the 6.2L V8 requires premium fuel.

The all-new 2027 Silverado 1500

Prices are MSRPs reported by The Car Guide and Auto123; The Car Guide lists CA$3,571 in freight, PDI and other fees on the ZR2. The new Z71 trim replaces the LT, RST and LTZ. Engines are a 350 hp, 455 lb-ft TurboMax, a new 402 hp 5.7L V8, a new 481 hp 6.6L V8 and the 305 hp 3.0L Duramax. Towing rises to 13,700 lb with the 5.7L. Small-scale production began in mid-October 2026, and first units reach Canadian dealers in late November and December.

Oshawa and where the Silverado is built

GM's Oshawa Assembly in Ontario has built the Silverado alongside plants in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Silao, Mexico. In October 2026, GM confirmed that Oshawa will stop building the Silverado 1500 in November 2026; The Car Guide called it another consequence of the Canada-U.S. trade war. Oshawa will expand Silverado HD output instead, and the next-generation GMC Sierra HD is due to join it later. Oshawa had already lost its third shift and about 700 jobs in early 2026.

The 2027 Silverado 1500 is built exclusively in Fort Wayne and Silao. Many Silverados sold in Canada already came from Mexico.

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Silverado 1500 recalls

In August 2026, U.S. regulators opened a new investigation into continuing 6.2L V8 failures, including engines that had already received the recall repair. If you own or are buying a 6.2L Silverado, check its VIN with Transport Canada and keep up with GM's notices.

Silverado warranty

Buying a used Silverado in Canada

Check the 6.2L V8 recall

2021 to 2024 Silverados with the 6.2L V8 are covered by recall 2025-225 for possible engine failure. Ask for proof the inspection and repair were done.

Know the generations

The 2026 is the last of the fourth generation; the 2027 starts the fifth.

Inspect work trucks

Check the hitch, bed, suspension and service records, and ask how the truck was used, especially on WT and Custom trucks bought for work.

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