The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lands at Allen Tillery Chevrolet in nine trims, spanning a starting price from $36,900 for the work-ready WT to $71,800 for the trail-built ZR2. That ladder covers a lot of different drivers: a contractor in Garland County who needs a vinyl-floor work truck, a family that wants leather and a big screen, and the weekend crew towing a boat down to Lake Catherine or Lake Ouachita all shop the same nameplate but land on very different trims.

This page breaks down every trim in depth, with a side-by-side matrix, the most-searched trim-vs-trim comparisons, a value verdict, and a step-up guide. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude the $2,795 destination charge, plus tax, title, license, and dealer fees. For the broader model picture, start with the Silverado 1500 overview, or jump to the full Silverado 1500 research hub.

Lineup

2026 Silverado 1500 Trim Lineup at a Glance

Nine trims run from fleet work truck to luxury flagship to dedicated off-roader. Here is the full lineup in price order, each with its starting MSRP and one-line positioning, before destination:

• WT (Work Truck), from $36,900: the fleet-and-trades base, focused on capability over comfort.
• Custom, from $42,400: a styled-up work truck with 20-inch wheels and convenience features.
• LT, from $47,900: the volume trim where the 13.4-inch screen and the full engine menu arrive.
• RST, from $51,400: street-styled with body-color exterior trim and an available 6.2L V8.
• Custom Trail Boss, from $52,900: the value path into the factory-lifted off-road family.
• LTZ, from $58,100: leather, Bose audio, and a power tailgate move it toward luxury.
• LT Trail Boss, from $59,700: the LT cabin paired with the full Trail Boss off-road package.
• High Country, from $63,000: the luxury flagship, with available Super Cruise hands-free driving.
• ZR2, from $71,800: the off-road flagship, with Multimatic DSSV dampers and dual lockers.

You can view the full Silverado 1500 inventory at any point, or read the trim-by-trim breakdown below.

Breakdown

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

WT (Work Truck)

Starting at $36,900. The WT is the work-focused foundation of the lineup, the only trim offered as a Regular Cab in addition to the Double Cab and Crew Cab. It is rear-wheel drive standard, with four-wheel drive available. Seating runs from 2 in the Regular Cab to 5 in the Crew Cab.

Available engines: the 2.7L TurboMax turbo four-cylinder (310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque) is standard, and the 5.3L V8 is available on Double Cab and Crew Cab models.

Standard equipment centers on the work: a vinyl bench seat, a rubberized floor, 17-inch steel wheels, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Chevy Safety Assist. It is built for fleets, trades, and anyone who wants a capable truck at the entry price. Search WT inventory.

Custom

Starting at $42,400. The Custom dresses up the work-truck formula, offered as a Double Cab or Crew Cab, rear-wheel drive standard with four-wheel drive available. Seating reaches 6 with the split bench.

Available engines: the 2.7L TurboMax (310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft) is the only engine on the Custom, paired with an 8-speed automatic.

Over the WT it adds 20-inch wheels, a 10-way power driver seat, a split-bench front seat, remote start, an EZ Lift power tailgate, LED cargo-bed lighting, and the Trailering Package. It suits buyers who want a cleaner look than the WT without a big jump in price. Browse Silverado 1500 inventory.

LT

Starting at $47,900. The LT is the volume trim where the technology steps up, sold as a Double Cab or Crew Cab, rear-wheel drive standard with four-wheel drive available. Seating runs 5 to 6.

Available engines: 2.7L TurboMax (standard), 5.3L V8, and the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel.

The LT brings the standard 13.4-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch reconfigurable Driver Information Center, LED reflector headlamps, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A Safety Package with HD Surround Vision, bucket seats, and 20-inch wheels are available. With its configurability and its full engine menu, it is the trim many buyers settle on. Search LT inventory.

RST

Starting at $51,400. The RST gives the Silverado a street-truck look, offered as a Double Cab or Crew Cab, rear-wheel drive standard with four-wheel drive available. Seating is 5.

Available engines: 2.7L TurboMax (standard), 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 (Crew Cab 4x4), and the 3.0L Duramax diesel.

The RST carries body-color trim on the grille bar, bumpers, and door handles, the 13.4-inch touchscreen, and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot, with 20-inch gloss-black wheels available. It offers one of the widest engine choices in the lineup, and it anchors the RST Select, Redline, and Rally special editions. Search RST inventory.

Custom Trail Boss

Starting at $52,900. The Custom Trail Boss takes the value-focused Custom off pavement, built as a Crew Cab with four-wheel drive standard. Seating reaches 6.

Available engines: 2.7L TurboMax (standard), 5.3L V8, and the 3.0L Duramax diesel.

Beyond the Custom gear it adds a factory 2-inch lift, Z71 off-road suspension, an Autotrac 2-speed transfer case, an automatic locking rear differential, red recovery hooks, skid plates, and 18-inch gloss-black wheels on Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires. It is the least expensive way into the factory-lifted Trail Boss family. Search Custom Trail Boss inventory.

LTZ

Starting at $58,100. The LTZ shifts the lineup toward luxury, built as a Crew Cab in rear- or four-wheel drive. Seating reaches 6.

Available engines: 5.3L V8 (standard), 6.2L V8 (4x4), and the 3.0L Duramax diesel.

Standard equipment includes perforated leather front seats, 20-inch wheels, a Bose seven-speaker audio system, a power up-and-down tailgate, a surround-view camera system, rear cross-traffic braking, and chrome front and rear bumpers. It targets buyers who want comfort and quiet without the top sticker. Explore the Silverado 1500 lineup.

LT Trail Boss

Starting at $59,700. The LT Trail Boss pairs the LT cabin and tech with the full Trail Boss off-road package, built as a Crew Cab with four-wheel drive standard. Seating is 5.

Available engines: 2.7L TurboMax (standard), 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8, and the 3.0L Duramax diesel.

On top of LT equipment it adds the factory 2-inch lift, Z71 suspension, an Autotrac 2-speed transfer case, an automatic locking rear differential, skid plates, red recovery hooks, and 20-inch gloss-black wheels on off-road tires. It is for buyers who want the LT interior and the off-road hardware together, plus the option of the 6.2L V8. Search LT Trail Boss inventory.

High Country

Starting at $63,000. The High Country is the luxury flagship, built as a Crew Cab in rear- or four-wheel drive. Seating is 5.

Available engines: 5.3L V8 (standard), 6.2L V8 (4x4), and the 3.0L Duramax diesel.

It adds premium leather upholstery, open-pore wood trim, body-color bumpers, a spray-on bedliner, and adaptive cruise control, and it is the one trim that offers Super Cruise hands-free driving on compatible highways. It sits at the top of the comfort ladder. Search High Country inventory.

ZR2

Starting at $71,800. The ZR2 is the dedicated off-road flagship, built only as a Crew Cab with a short bed and four-wheel drive. Seating is 5.

Available engines: the 3.0L Duramax diesel is standard, with the 6.2L V8 available.

It runs Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear electronic locking differentials, a factory 2-inch lift, 33-inch mud-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, a steel front bumper with a 33.5-degree approach angle, underbody skid plates, the standard Multi-Flex Tailgate, the 13.4-inch touchscreen, and a 15-inch head-up display. A ZR2 Bison Edition with AEV hardware is available for buyers who want more armor. Search ZR2 inventory.

Compare

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Properly equipped, the lineup tows up to 13,300 lbs with the 3.0L Duramax diesel in a conventional Double Cab 2WD setup. The 6.2L V8 tops out at 13,200 lbs in a Crew Cab 4x4. The 5.3L V8 and 2.7L TurboMax tow less. The exact figure changes with cab, bed, and drivetrain, so the Silverado 1500 towing guide lists capacity by configuration. The specs and dimensions page covers payload, bed volumes, and cab measurements.

Matchups

Common Silverado 1500 Trim Comparisons

WT vs Custom

Both run the 2.7L TurboMax, but the Custom adds 20-inch wheels, a power driver seat, remote start, an EZ Lift power tailgate, and the Trailering Package for about $5,500 more. The WT holds the lower price and is the only one of the two offered as a Regular Cab for fleet use, while the Custom reads as a personal-use truck.

LT vs RST

The LT and RST share the 13.4-inch touchscreen, and both can be ordered with the Duramax diesel. The RST starts about $3,500 above the LT and trades the LT's conventional look for body-color exterior trim and the option of the 6.2L V8 on a Crew Cab 4x4. Pick the LT for configurability and value, the RST for the sport look and the bigger engine option.

Custom Trail Boss vs LT Trail Boss

Both carry the 2-inch factory lift, Z71 suspension, skid plates, and a rear locker. The Custom Trail Boss starts from $52,900 with the simpler Custom cabin; the LT Trail Boss starts from $59,700 and brings the LT interior, the 13.4-inch screen, and the option of the 6.2L V8. The LT Trail Boss is the more equipped path, the Custom Trail Boss the value path into the same off-road hardware.

LTZ vs High Country

These are the two luxury trims. The LTZ starts from $58,100 with leather, Bose audio, and a power tailgate. The High Country starts from $63,000 and adds premium leather with open-pore wood, body-color bumpers, a spray-on bedliner, adaptive cruise control, and the option of Super Cruise. Choose the LTZ to save about $4,900, the High Country for the flagship cabin and hands-free driving.

Verdict

The 2026 Silverado 1500 Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

What each step up the ladder actually buys, with the price delta:

Read top to bottom, the ladder climbs about $34,900 from the WT to the ZR2, but several rungs are lateral moves between work, sport, off-road, and luxury intent rather than straight upgrades. Match the rung to how you will actually use the truck, not just to the sticker.

Buyers

Which 2026 Silverado 1500 Trim Is Right for You?

If You Are Watching the Budget

The WT and Custom keep the price down while covering the basics. The WT fits fleet and trade use and is the only Regular Cab; the Custom adds enough styling and comfort for a daily driver without a big jump in cost.

If You Tow and Haul Regularly

The LT and RST, ordered with the 6.2L V8 or the Duramax diesel, give the engine and trailering hardware for heavier loads. The diesel adds torque and highway efficiency for long pulls; the 6.2L V8 adds outright power.

If You Want Off-Road Capability

The Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss add a factory lift, skid plates, and a rear locker for weekend trails, with the Custom Trail Boss the value entry and the LT Trail Boss the more equipped one. The ZR2 goes to a higher tier with DSSV dampers, dual electronic lockers, and 33-inch tires for serious terrain.

If You Want Luxury and Technology

The LTZ and High Country bring leather, premium audio, and driver-assist features. The High Country goes furthest with premium materials, adaptive cruise, and the option of Super Cruise hands-free driving on mapped highways.

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Shop the 2026 Silverado 1500 at Allen Tillery Chevrolet

Allen Tillery Chevrolet stocks the Silverado 1500 across trims, so buyers from Bryant, crews working Highway 7, and shoppers near Oaklawn can compare configurations in person. The sales team can match a trim to your towing, payload, and budget, and the finance team can structure a payment around the truck you choose.

Allen Tillery Chevrolet
4573 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 881-4274

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