- The Chevy Silverado 1500 is now more expensive following its generational makeover for the 2027 model year.
- The entry-level Work Truck now starts at $41,395, up $1700 from last year, with prices rising past $79,995 for the range-topping ZR2 model.
- The new trucks offer new engine options, updated styling, and a bevy of improved technology; they’ll go on sale at the end of the year.
The bread and butter of Chevrolet’s business model starts and ends with its trucks. So much so that one executive recently confirmed to Car and Driver that its truck sales account for around 40 percent of the brand’s business. Naturally, the new 2027 Silverado 1500 ushers one of the most important nameplates in the business into a new generation, and Chevy has finally revealed how much it will cost.
Of course, the added benefits of the new generation come with a price hike. The base price of the Work Truck trim has increased by $1700 compared with last year, moving up to $41,395. Moving beyond the entry trim and up to the Custom grade nets you larger wheels and tires, a bit more technology, and a starting price of $46,395.
For some reason, someone at Chevy approved ditching the popular LT trim name and now simply calling it Silverado. So, the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Silverado starts at $50,695. At least it’ll be hard to forget what truck you’re driving if you opt for that trim. The Silverado is followed by the Custom Trail Boss at $57,195; the higher-spec Trail Boss starts at $63,995.
Moving beyond the Trail Boss results in a significant jump in price, though it comes with a slew of added features as well. The High Country starts at $74,495 and comes with GM’s new 5.7-liter V-8 as its standard powerplant. The top-of-the-line ZR2 starts at $79,995 and comes with GM’s 3.0-liter Duramax diesel as standard fare, though many buyers will likely upgrade to GM’s new 6.6-liter V-8.
The ZR2 Bison is noticeably absent from Chevy’s pricing announcement, though Chevy has shown images of an updated version, so we know it’s on the way. Chevy says the new trucks are expected to go on sale at the end of the year. It will likely start with the more expensive trucks, which obviously have a higher profit margin, before ramping up sales of the more affordable trims.
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After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.