2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Differences

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 brings exceptional performance with any of its four engine options. Find exceptional horsepower with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, which generates 420 horsepower. Utilize the 3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel inline six-cylinder (I6) for its massive 495 pound-feet of torque and achieve 29 city MPG. You’ll find the best gas fuel efficiency with the 2.7L TurboMax™ engine with 21 highway MPG. The 2.7L TurboMax engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the other engines are equipped with a ten-speed automatic transmission. Most engines have the option of two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD).

View engine specifications in the following table.

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Model Availability

Depending on which 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 model you choose, you’ll have a different selection of engines to choose from. The off-road-focused LT Trail Boss can be equipped with any of the four engines, while the luxurious High Country can have the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6, or 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.

Engine availability by trim includes:

WT

• 2.7L TurboMax
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8

Custom

• 2.7L TurboMax

LT

• 2.7L TurboMax
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
• 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6

RST

• 2.7L TurboMax
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
• 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8

Custom Trail Boss

• 2.7L TurboMax
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
• 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6

LTZ

• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
• 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8

LT Trail Boss

• 2.7L TurboMax
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
• 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8

High Country

• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
• 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8

ZR2

• 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 How Much Can a Chevy Silverado 1500 Tow?

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 and its powerful engine options offer impressive towing capabilities to help you haul what you need whether it’s building materials or the family camper. When properly equipped, the Silverado 1500 can tow between 9,500 to 13,300 pounds, with the 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6 offering the highest capacity. You can also utilize the power of the Silverado 1500 for loading up the bed, providing a payload range between 1,970 pounds to the 2,260 pounds of the 2.7L TurboMax engine.

View towing and payload specifications in the following table.

Learn More About the Chevy Silverado 1500

Eager to see what else the Chevy Silverado 1500 has to offer? Dralle Chevrolet Buick GMC has prepared key resources, including a Silverado 1500 review that covers exterior colors and general specifications and the Silverado 1500 trims guide, which covers each model’s features. If you have any questions, you’re more than welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (815) 432-4948.