2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Roslyn Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at a Glance

Nine trims for 2026, starting at $36,900 for WT and running to $71,700 for the off-road ZR2, plus a $2,795 destination charge on every one of them — before Nassau County adds its own share in tax. Four engines cover that spread: a 2.7L turbo four standard on WT through LTZ, a 5.3L V8 standard on LT Trail Boss, a 6.2L V8 standard on High Country and ZR2, and a 3.0L Duramax diesel available on most trims in between. Every 2026 Silverado 1500, WT included, comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard — not held back for the top of the range. East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's Google reviews run right around 4.8 stars across roughly 960 of them, and the Silverado name shows up in them constantly.

Nine trims, one truck

Chevy splits the 2026 Silverado 1500 into nine distinct trims, and the ladder isn't quite as simple as low-to-high price would suggest. WT (Work Truck) opens things at $36,900, built for fleet and job-site duty more than curb appeal. Custom sits above it at $42,400 with a bit more style and convenience content. From there the lineup branches: Custom Trail Boss ($52,800) and LT Trail Boss ($59,600) are the off-road-focused pair, each with a factory suspension lift, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and underbody skid plates — Trail Boss is a full trim here, not an add-on package layered onto something else. LT ($47,900) and RST ($51,300) run in parallel as the everyday and sport-styled choices, LTZ ($58,000) adds leather and more chrome, High Country ($62,900) tops the on-road range with open-pore wood trim and the only spot in the lineup where Super Cruise hands-free highway driving is available, and ZR2 ($71,700) sits apart entirely — a Crew Cab, short-bed-only off-road truck with Multimatic dampers and standard front and rear locking differentials.

Four engines cover that ground. The base 2.7L TurboMax turbo four (310 hp, 430 lb-ft) runs WT through LTZ and, somewhat counterintuitively, carries the highest payload rating in the entire lineup — it's the lightest engine Chevy offers here. A 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft) is standard on LT Trail Boss and optional on several trims in between. The 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) is standard on High Country and ZR2, runs on premium gas, and unlocks the truck's 13,300-lb max tow rating with the Max Trailering package. A 3.0L Duramax diesel (305 hp, 495 lb-ft) is available on most trims except WT, and is ZR2's alternative to the 6.2L. Every V8 or diesel pairs with a 10-speed automatic; the 2.7L runs an 8-speed.

Pick your trim

What Roslyn Silverado buyers actually say

East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn sits close to 4.8 stars across nearly a thousand Google reviews, and the Silverado shows up in them more than any other model in the lineup. Chris G. picked his up earlier this year and came away impressed with the whole process: "Picked up a new Silverado yesterday and it was the best experience I've had at a dealership! Big thanks to Joe, Jason and Andy for taking care of me. The entire process was incredibly smooth and stress-free." Denise K.'s experience centered on finding the specific configuration she wanted: "We worked with Sonny to purchase our Silverado. Sonny was able to locate the truck we wanted and made our experience quick and carefree." Reading enough of these, a pattern shows up — the same handful of names turning up again and again across years of independent reviews, which tends to mean a sales team that sticks around rather than turns over every season.

Living with a Silverado on Long Island

Oil-change intervals, what a Nassau County winter does to a truck's undercarriage, and the certified service department behind the sale are covered on the service & repair guide. What one of these actually costs to drive home, Nassau County's 8.625% tax included, is broken out on the pricing & leasing guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 a good truck?

For most buyers, yes. The base 2.7L turbo four is more capable than its size suggests — it actually carries the highest payload rating in the lineup — and wireless CarPlay plus the full Chevy Safety Assist suite come standard on every trim, including WT. Where it gets more personal is choosing between the on-road trims (LT through High Country) and the two Trail Boss/ZR2 off-road trims, since those are genuinely different trucks underneath the shared name. A test drive at East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn, back to back with whatever else is on the shortlist, is the only way to know which side of that split actually fits.

What engines are available in the 2026 Silverado?

Four: the standard 2.7L TurboMax turbo four (310 hp), an available 5.3L V8 (355 hp, standard on LT Trail Boss), an available 6.2L V8 (420 hp, standard on High Country and ZR2, premium fuel required), and an available 3.0L Duramax diesel (305 hp, 495 lb-ft) offered on most trims except WT. ZR2 is the exception to the exception — it only comes with the 6.2L or the diesel, never the four-cylinder or the 5.3L.

What is the ZR2 package for the Silverado?

ZR2 isn't a package on the 2026 Silverado 1500 — it's its own trim, and the most off-road-focused one in the lineup. It comes standard with Multimatic DSSV dampers, wider fenders over 33-inch tires, and locking front and rear differentials, but only as a Crew Cab, short-bed truck with either the 6.2L V8 or the Duramax diesel. No other cab or bed configuration is offered on ZR2.

Is Chevy Silverado cheaper than the Ford F-150?

Starting MSRPs run close between the two at the base end, and the honest answer depends heavily on trim, cab configuration, and which incentives are running that month on either brand. The more useful comparison is what a specific, similarly equipped Silverado and F-150 cost side by side, which East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's sales team can walk through directly.

Where can I see all nine trims in person?

East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's Silverado 1500 inventory is the fastest way to check what's actually on the lot. Stock shifts week to week, especially on the Trail Boss and ZR2 trims, so a quick call ahead saves a wasted trip if a specific configuration matters.

A dealership with a long Roslyn track record

Family owned and operated in Roslyn since 1975, East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn backs new-vehicle purchases with its East Hills EDGE customer program — complimentary annual New York State inspections and loaner cars with service among the benefits. Nearly a thousand Google reviews and a rating that holds close to 4.8 stars is hard to fake, and a good number of those reviews describe repeat customers back for a second or third truck. Current Silverado 1500 stock sits at East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn alongside the rest of the new lineup, with a trade-in appraisal and a Silverado test drive handled in the same visit if that's part of the plan.

MSRP figures exclude the $2,795 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; pricing reflects Chevrolet's published figures as of this writing and can move during the model year — confirm current pricing with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn. Fuel-economy, horsepower, torque, and towing/payload figures are manufacturer and EPA estimates; actual results vary by configuration. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.