The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Coming To Arab, AL

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet's best-selling vehicle and it's also one of the most popular full-size pickups in the country. The 2026 version is expected to arrive later this year or early in 2026. This long-running success story will continue to offer a variety of options that let you choose the cab, bed, the engine and the trim level to match your budget. Here's more about the coming new 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 that will be available at Joe V Clayton Chevrolet in Arab, AL.

Engine choices

Once again, the Chevy Silverado 1500 will offer a remarkable collection of engine options that include a turbocharged four-cylinder, two V8s and a torque-rich, fuel-efficient 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder Duramax® diesel. The 6.2-liter V8 will give Alabama drivers 420 horsepower plus 460 pound-feet of torque. It will continue to provide the fastest speed in the Silverado lineup and will take the High Country trim from zero to 60 mph in a mere 5.4 seconds. The 5.3-liter V8 is another first-rate option with 355 horsepower and a time to 60 mph of 6.1 seconds. The Duramax® turbo 3.0-liter diesel engine will deliver an amazing 495 pound-feet of torque. Reports indicate that Chevrolet might also offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a battery that would need to be recharged.

Performance

For Alabama drivers who want big-time off-road capability, the Trail Boss will be an outstanding choice, with the help of its 2.0-inch lift and beefy tires. The off-road Silverado 1500 ZR2 is an even more capable pickup with front and rear locking differentials along with 33-inch tires. Maximum towing capacity in the 2026 Chevy Silverado with the 6.2-liter V8 engine will continue to reach 13,300 pounds and that's enough to surpass the Ram 1500 by 1,700 pounds. The Silverado 1500 with the 5.3-liter V8 will give you a maximum towing capacity of 11,500 pounds.

The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 will haul of payload of up to 2,280 pounds. A higher level of fuel efficiency will continue to be available with the Duramax® turbo diesel engine, coming in at an amazing 33 MPG on Arab, AL highways. If there’s a plug-in hybrid option, it will also have strong fuel efficiency, with estimates that will be announced later.

Interior and technology

The new 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 will offer a number of interior options that range from the basics in the Work Truck to upscale features in the upper-tier High Country model. The standard Work Truck will come with fundamentals like manually-adjustable front seats, plus manual locks and windows. The High Country model will have open-pore wood trim and leather upholstery. The bed of the new Silverado 1500 will continue to include a versatile multi-function Chevy tailgate. Standard technology in the new 2026 Chevy Silverado will include wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and automatic climate control. Available safety upgrades will include a 13.4-inch touch screen, dual-zone automatic climate control and two household-style power outlets.

Safety

Standard safety features in the new Chevy Silverado 1500 will include forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, a rearview camera and automatic high-beam headlights. Available safety features include a surround-view camera system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

We can keep you updated on the new 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500

Many details on the new 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 have yet to be announced, including the potential plug-in hybrid powertrain. Fortunately, we have a very good selection of new 2025 and 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups that are available for a test drive right now. In the meantime, we can tell you about the anticipated arrival date of the new 2026 Silverado 1500. If you’re interested in our current Silverado models, remember that “If you don’t call us, you’ve paid too much.” Find out more about our Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups at Joe V Clayton Chevrolet in Arab, AL.