Engine performance and capability
The 2023 Silverado 1500 has a lineup of four available engines, including a 310-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, a 355-horsepower V8, a 420-horsepower V8, and a 277-horsepower turbodiesel six-cylinder. These provide a range of capability to suit a wide variety of needs. Even the base engine can tow up to 9,500 pounds, while the big V8 and turbodiesel can tow up to 13,300 pounds. And using technologies like a 10-speed automatic transmission and cylinder deactivation, the Silverado strikes a balance between power and efficiency.