Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium
$135,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 petrol
- Torque
- 624 Nm
- Towing
- 4,500 kg (70mm ball)
Chrome-heavy luxury grade with Z71 off-road suspension and auto rear locker, built for towing comfort
Chevrolet
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Full-size American pickup
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From $135,990 plus on-road costs
The Silverado 1500 is the last light-duty American pickup here with a V8, a 313 kW 6.2 litre that GMSV converts to right-hand drive in Australia.
From$135,990+ORC
Engine6.2L EcoTec3 V8 petrol
Torque624 Nm
Towingup to 4,500 kgbraked
Drive4X4
Seats5
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km / plus 5 yrs roadside assistance
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Silverado 1500 yet. On paper, no ANCAP star rating (Bronze collision avoidance rating in 2025 testing). No capped-price servicing. GMSV offer: 3 years free scheduled servicing on 1500 LTZ and ZR2 delivered 1 October to 31 December 2026. Garage length (5,931 mm).
Why consider it
- Naturally aspirated V8 with 4,500 kg towing and a five-year warranty
What to know
- Size and thirst: nearly 5.9 m long and a 12+ L/100km claim
Who it suits
Caravan and boat towers who want V8 shove and a full-size cabin
Towing
up to 4,500 kg braked
Adventurers
4X4 with real capability
Towing, capability and ownership
What it can haul and how.up to 4,500 kg
Braked towing
313 kW / 624 Nm
Power / torque
6.2L EcoTec3 V8 petrol
4X4
Drivetrain
Warranty 5 yrs / unlimited km / plus 5 yrs roadside assistance.
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Torque | Towing | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium | $135,990 +ORC | 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 petrol | 624 Nm | 4,500 kg (70mm ball) | Chrome-heavy luxury grade with Z71 off-road suspension and auto rear locker, built for towing comfort |
| Silverado 1500 ZR2 | $147,490 +ORC | 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 petrol | 624 Nm | 4,200 kg (70mm ball), 3,500 kg (50mm ball) | 2 inch factory lift, Multimatic DSSV dampers, 33 inch tyres and skid plates for serious off-road work |
Silverado 1500 ZR2
$147,490 +ORC
- Engine
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 petrol
- Torque
- 624 Nm
- Towing
- 4,200 kg (70mm ball), 3,500 kg (50mm ball)
2 inch factory lift, Multimatic DSSV dampers, 33 inch tyres and skid plates for serious off-road work
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
4X4
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a diesel, a capped-price service plan, or something that fits a normal garage
Frequently asked questions
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in full
The Silverado 1500 is the last light-duty American pickup here with a V8, a 313 kW 6.2 litre that GMSV converts to right-hand drive in Australia. On paper it pairs 4.5 tonnes of braked towing with a big crew cab and a five-year, unlimited-km warranty.
From$135,990+ORC
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