2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V8

The next engine available in the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup is the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. The 6.2L V8 comes paired with Dynamic Fuel Management™ and is ultimately the most powerful of the powertrains for the new Chevy Silverado 1500. Chevy drivers and shoppers near Akron, OH, can expect to achieve up to 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque with the 6.2L V8—the same torque rating as the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel—allowing it to get the maximum tow rating of up to 13,300 lbs, respectively.

The most capable gas engine, the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 also offers the standard 10-speed automatic transmission and is available on High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST and Custom Trail Boss trim levels. With this engine, the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will always come out on top.

• 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 13,300-lb maximum towing capability
• Available on High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST and Custom Trail Boss
• Equipped with Dynamic Fuel Management™

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8

The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 is another powerful engine available for the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 5.3L V8 has a couple different configurations as it can come equipped with or without Active Fuel Management and with or without Dynamic Fuel Management. Each configuration allows the Chevy Silverado 1500 up to 355 horsepower and an impressive 383 lb-ft of torque, though, while the transmissions vary between 6-speed and 8-speed automatic.

With Active Fuel Management, the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine gets slightly better fuel-efficiency at an EPA-estimated 15 city and 21 highway mpg with 2WD, compared to the engine’s EPA-estimated 14 city and 21 highway mpg with 2WD without Active Fuel Management. Dynamic Fuel Management actually produces even better fuel economy numbers as the V8 gets an EPA-estimated 17 city and 23 highway mpg with 2WD and Dynamic Fuel Management. Chevy drivers and shoppers near Akron, OH, can opt for the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 on a variety of trim levels, including LT Trail Boss, LTZ, WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss and High Country.

• Active Fuel Management
• 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Available on WT, Custom and Custom Trail Boss
• EPA-estimated MPG city/highway with Active Fuel Management: 15/21 (2WD), 15/20 (4×4), 14/18 (Trail Boss)
• EPA-estimated MPG city/highway without Active Fuel Management: 14/21 (2WD), 14/20 (4×4), 13/18 (Trail Boss)
• Dynamic Fuel Management
• 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission (10-speed automatic transmission included on LT Trail Boss and High Country 4×4)
• Auto stop/start technology
• Standard on LT Trail Boss, LTZ and High Country; available on LT and RST (with Dynamic Fuel Management)
• EPA-estimated MPG city/highway with Dynamic Fuel Management: 17/23 (2WD), 16/22 (4×4), 16/21 (Trail Boss)
• Standard on LTZ and High Country (2WD; available on LT and RST (without Dynamic Fuel Management)
• EPA-estimated MPG city/highway without Dynamic Fuel Management: 15/22 (2WD), 14/21 (4×4)

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6

The next available engine in the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup is the 4.3L V6. With the 4.3L V6 engine, the all-new Chevy Silverado 1500 comes equipped with Active Fuel Management™ and comes as the standard powertrain option on WT, Custom and Custom Trail Boss trim levels. Chevrolet drivers and shoppers near Akron, OH, can expect up to 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque with this V6 engine as well as the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. While it isn’t the most powerful or capable engine in the lineup, the 4.3L V6 is a respectable choice.

• 285 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Standard on WT, Custom and Custom Trail Boss
• Active Fuel Management™

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo

The last engine available in the lineup for the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 2.7L Turbo engine that comes equipped with the standard Active Fuel Management™ system. Chevy drivers and shoppers near Akron, OH, can opt for the 2.7L Turbo powertrain for pretty decent power and torque—up to 310 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque, to be exact—as well as a standard 8-speed automatic transmission. With auto stop/start technology, this turbo engine pushes for a more fuel-efficient performance as well. The 2.7L Turbo comes standard on LT and RST or available on Custom and WT trims.

• 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• Auto stop/start technology
• Standard on LT and RST; available on Custom and WT
• Active Fuel Management™