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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The headline change for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a new 3.0-liter Duramax diesel option for the off-road ZR2. Otherwise, this is a light-update year rather than a redesign.
About the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4th generation Silverado 1500 (2019-present), in the later phase after the 2022 refresh.
The Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet’s broad full-size pickup line, covering basic jobsite use, family-duty daily driving, serious towing, luxury-truck comfort, and factory off-road use in one model range. Chevrolet positions it around strength, bed utility, and choice: multiple cab and bed layouts, a wide trim spread, four engine choices including a diesel, and distinct personalities from WT to High Country and ZR2. Its key differentiators are the useful Durabed cargo box, strong towing tech, and clear step-up trims for style, comfort, and trail use.
The 2024 Silverado lineup stretches from the job-focused Work Truck to the upscale High Country, with street-styled, trail-ready, and mainstream trims in between. LT and higher trims feature a 13.4-inch touchscreen, while the lifted Trail Boss models bring off-road hardware. ZR2 goes further with specialized dampers and front and rear locking differentials, and High Country pairs leather and wood trim with extra camera views for towing and parking.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The ZR2 gains a 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel option. Chevrolet also renames the 2.7-liter turbo gas engine TurboMax, without a lineup-wide hardware overhaul.
Safety
A rear seat belt indicator is added across the lineup. Adaptive cruise control becomes standard on High Country.
Tech
Work Truck gains standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. LT and higher trims retain the large-screen dashboard introduced earlier.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| MPG City | 15–23 mpg | 15–23 mpg | 15–23 mpg | 14–20 mpg | 18 mpg | 16–18 mpg | 15–23 mpg | 15–23 mpg | 15–23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20–29 mpg | 20–29 mpg | 20–29 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 20–29 mpg | 20–27 mpg | 20–27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 305–355 hp | 305–420 hp | 305–420 hp | 305–420 hp | 310 hp | 310–355 hp | 305–420 hp | 305–420 hp | 305–355 hp |
| Torque | 383–495 lb-ft | 383–495 lb-ft | 383–495 lb-ft | 460–495 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 383–430 lb-ft | 383–495 lb-ft | 383–495 lb-ft | 383–495 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 11300–13000 lb | 13200–13300 lb | 13000–13300 lb | 9200 lb | 9000 lb | 9100–11100 lb | 13200–13300 lb | 9300 lb | 9300 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 43.4 in | 43.4 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3–6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The biggest change is the addition of the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel to the ZR2 off-road trim. The rest of the Silverado 1500 receives smaller equipment and naming updates.
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a redesign?
No, the 2024 Silverado 1500 is not a redesign or major refresh. It remains part of the fourth generation and carries over the same basic truck, cab and bed choices, and trim structure.
What safety features changed on the 2024 Silverado 1500?
The 2024 Silverado 1500 adds a rear seat belt indicator across the lineup, while High Country makes adaptive cruise control standard. There is no broader overhaul of the truck's safety suite.
What technology changed on the 2024 Silverado 1500 Work Truck?
The 2024 Work Truck gains standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. This lets compatible phones connect to the truck's infotainment system without a cable.
Is the 2024 Silverado 1500 meaningfully different from the 2023 model?
Only in a few specific cases. The 2024 model matters most for shoppers considering a diesel ZR2, a Work Truck with standard wireless phone integration, or a High Country with standard adaptive cruise control; most of the lineup is otherwise familiar.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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“The Silverado is a fun reliable truck that will get you and your cargo where it needs to go in comfort and style.”
“If you are looking for a full size pickup truck that checks all of the boxes, this is your truck.”
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- chevrolet.com — Trucks / Silverado 1500 / Overview
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