The Silverado redesign is a significant refresh that enhances the appeal of this popular Texas pickup. Keeping to its fourth-generation platform, it adds fresh styling touches, more innovative technology, and improved performance that'll please everyone from work crews to weekend warriors across Dallas-Fort Worth. Visit us at Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville, where you'll notice the differences right away.
Exterior Design Updates and Styling Changes
Chevrolet made 12 body style changes for the last year of this generation's Silverado. The streamlined exterior cuts through the air, reducing drag and boosting fuel efficiency. The front showcases sleeker headlights paired with an aggressive grille that conveys a sense of purpose. New wheel options across the lineup allow you to personalize your ride. Despite looking more polished, the truck hasn't lost its edge, as it's still a rugged workhorse ready to serve North Texas contractors, ranchers, and hardworking families.
2026 Silverado 1500 Color Options
Out with the old, and in with the new Chevrolet Silverado colors, such as White Sands and Polar White Tricoat, that replace last year's Iridescent Pearl Tricoat and Slate Gray Metallic. White Sands has warm undertones that catch sunlight in a way that makes the truck look larger and highlights its muscular shape. People will notice when you pull up to a job site or a dinner date in this color.
Polar White Tricoat exudes luxury with its three-layer paint process that gives it depth and shine. Cypress Gray remains as a chameleon-like option that shifts from light to dark depending on the time of day. Texas drivers will love that it conceals dust and dirt after a day at the ranch or construction site.
Interior Redesign and Cabin Upgrades
The 2026 Silverado interior on higher trims has an upmarket SUV look and feel, featuring soft-touch materials, improved technology, and more room to stretch out. Higher trim levels offer leather seats with power adjustments and memory functions, as well as heated and cooled front and back seats. The LT trim and higher models come with a 12.3-inch digital dashboard display and a 13.4-inch central touchscreen, featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
The WT, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss models keep things simple with a 7-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These models are designed to be functional and feature durable, easy-to-clean cloth or vinyl upholstery and have Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling. Sadly, the removable floor liners with carpet inserts got dropped for 2026 — a slight downgrade in an otherwise improved cabin.
Advanced Technology and Super Cruise Integration
The 1500 High Country is the only model to have hands-free Super Cruise availability. The system manages the vehicle's speed and steering on over 750,000 miles of compatible highways. It uses precision maps with over-the-air updates and a driver attention system with eye-tracking to ensure you stay alert. The Super Cruise adjusts for towing and can also center the vehicle in its lane on unmapped roads. The system works in conjunction with other available technologies, such as Google's built-in navigation and the In-Vehicle Trailering App.
Powertrain and Performance Updates
There are four engines to choose from. A 2.7-liter TurboMax producing 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, a 5.3-liter V-8 generating 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, a 6.2-liter V-8 making 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel producing 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter V-8 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, while the 5.3-liter takes 6.1 seconds.
As for fuel economy, the four-wheel-drive (4WD) TurboMax diesel achieves an EPA-estimated 19 mpg combined, while the 4WD Duramax achieves an estimated 21 mpg combined. The 4WD V-8s achieve 17-18 mpg combined, depending on their configuration. The maximum towing capacity is 13,300 pounds when equipped with the 6.2-liter engine and the In-Vehicle Trailering App, while the payload capacity ranges from 1,870 pounds to 2,280 pounds, depending on the configuration.
Trim Levels and Package Changes
Nine trims, excluding the Silverado EV, span the lineup, with the 2026 Silverado's price range catering to various drivers and their needs. Available trims are the WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, and ZR2. Prices run from a starting MSRP of $36,900 for the entry-level WT to $71,700 for the top-tier ZR2.
The Realtree appearance package has been switched from factory-installed to dealer-installed and is now available on the Custom and Custom Trail Boss trims. The RST Select Package, which costs $3,160, includes a $5,000 discount, allowing you to pay less while getting more.
For weekend adventures, the ZR2's off-road equipment features Multimatic shocks, locking differentials, a 2-inch lift, and 33-inch Goodyear mud tires. It now comes standard with the Multi-Flex Tailgate, which was previously only available on the Double Cab.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Release Date and Availability
Chevrolet started production of the 2026 Silverado in July 2025, with the Double Cab and Crew Cab beginning on July 7, followed by the Regular Cab on July 14. On May 1, online configurators went live, followed by the first orders on May 15, and Texas dealers received their first shipments in the fall of 2025. If you'd like to order one, contact our finance center to apply for financing or value your trade. As this model marks the last year before the next-generation Silverado debuts in 2027, it's an ideal time to watch for dealer specials.
Experience the 2026 Silverado 1500 at Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville
The 2026 Silverado combines durability with smart updates, offering a hardworking and comfortable vehicle. Fresh colors and quality materials keep it current, and with nine variants, you're sure to find one that fits your needs. Visit our Lewisville dealership to explore the lineup or schedule a test drive. Our team understands the needs of North Texas drivers and is eager to help you find your perfect Chevrolet Silverado 1500.