For Silverado shoppers who want serious gasoline V8 performance, the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 brings 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque to select 2026 Silverado 1500 configurations. Add its 10-speed automatic transmission and substantial available trailering capability, and the 6.2L stands out as a compelling choice for work, recreation and everyday driving.
The 6.2L sits at the top of the 2026 Silverado 1500 gasoline engine range for horsepower. Its combination of displacement, naturally aspirated V8 power and a 10-speed automatic gives shoppers a performance-focused alternative within the Silverado lineup.
Chevrolet rates the 2026 Silverado 1500 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 at 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. The naturally aspirated gasoline V8 works with a 10-speed automatic transmission and incorporates Dynamic Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start.
Choosing the 6.2L is about getting more from a gasoline Silverado. Its 420-horsepower output exceeds the other gas engines in the 2026 Silverado 1500 lineup, while 460 lb.-ft. of torque gives the truck substantial power when accelerating or working under load.
Chevrolet pairs the engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The additional ratios allow the transmission to select a gear suited to changing driving conditions, whether the truck is moving through everyday traffic, passing at highway speed, climbing a grade or pulling a trailer.
Properly configured 2026 Silverado 1500 models equipped with the 6.2L V8 can achieve conventional trailering ratings up to 13,200 pounds. The exact rating varies with cab, bed, drivetrain, axle, wheels and trailering equipment. View trailering details
A powerful engine does not determine towing capacity by itself. Silverado trailering ratings depend on the complete truck, including its cab and bed combination, drivetrain, axle, available trailering equipment, passengers and cargo.
Silverado also offers available technology that can help during the trailering process. Depending on configuration and equipment, features can include up to 14 available camera views and an available In-Vehicle Trailering App with trailer profiles and pre-departure checklists.
The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 is reserved for select Silverado 1500 configurations. For 2026, Chevrolet makes it available on RST Crew Cab 4x4, LT Trail Boss, LTZ 4x4, ZR2 and High Country 4x4 models.
Silverado RST Crew Cab 4x4 shoppers can select the 6.2L V8 when they want the engine's 420 horsepower in a truck with a sportier, street-focused appearance.
The LT Trail Boss can combine 6.2L V8 performance with a 2-inch factory suspension lift, the Z71 Off-Road Package, an Autotrac 2-speed transfer case and an automatic locking rear differential.
Silverado LTZ 4x4 offers another route to the 6.2L, giving drivers the opportunity to pair the higher-output gas V8 with a more premium Silverado configuration.
ZR2 shoppers can select the 6.2L V8 alongside serious off-road hardware, including Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear electronic locking differentials and 33-inch mud-terrain tires.
High Country 4x4 makes the 6.2L available to shoppers looking for both V8 performance and premium appointments. A sport mode-enabled active exhaust is also available with the 6.2L on High Country.
The 5.3L and 6.2L both give Silverado shoppers naturally aspirated V8 power. The key difference is output, with the larger engine delivering substantially more horsepower and torque.
Moving from the 5.3L V8 to the 6.2L increases output by 65 horsepower and 77 lb.-ft. of torque. The 5.3L is rated at 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft., while the 6.2L reaches 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft.
Silverado shoppers considering the 6.2L often look at the Duramax as well. One delivers more horsepower, while the other delivers greater peak torque.
The 6.2L is the choice to examine when gasoline V8 horsepower and naturally aspirated engine response rank high on your list.
The Duramax trades peak horsepower for greater torque, producing 495 lb.-ft. compared with 460 lb.-ft. from the 6.2L V8.
Two of the Silverado's off-road-focused models can be equipped with the 6.2L V8. That means drivers do not have to choose between Chevrolet's higher-output gasoline engine and hardware designed for rougher terrain.
LT Trail Boss starts with a 2-inch factory suspension lift and Z71 equipment. ZR2 goes further with Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear electronic locking differentials, 33-inch mud-terrain tires and an off-road cut front bumper. In either application, the available 6.2L supplies 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque.
Choosing a Silverado engine comes down to how you expect to use your truck. The 6.2L deserves a closer look when these priorities are important.
The 6.2L's 420 horsepower makes it the highest-horsepower gasoline engine available in the 2026 Silverado 1500.
The engine's 460 lb.-ft. of torque and availability in high-capability Silverado configurations make it a strong option to investigate when towing matters.
Availability in LT Trail Boss and ZR2 lets off-road-focused buyers combine specialized chassis hardware with the power of Chevrolet's 6.2L gasoline V8.
Shopping for a Silverado 1500 in Hermitage, PA? Explore our current new and used Silverado selection, then connect with our team if you want help finding a truck with the 6.2L V8 or comparing engine and equipment options.
Get straightforward answers about the power, towing capability, availability and key differences of the 2026 Silverado 1500 6.2L EcoTec3 V8.
The available 6.2L is an EcoTec3 naturally aspirated gasoline V8. For the 2026 Silverado 1500, Chevrolet rates it at 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque and pairs it with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The 2026 Silverado 1500 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 makes 420 horsepower. It has the highest horsepower rating among the gasoline engines available in the 2026 Silverado 1500 lineup.
The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 is rated at 460 lb.-ft. of torque. That is 77 lb.-ft. more than the 383 lb.-ft. produced by the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8.
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pairs its available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Properly configured 2026 Silverado 1500 models with the 6.2L V8 can carry conventional trailering ratings up to 13,200 pounds. A specific truck's rating depends on its cab, bed, drivetrain and equipment, so always verify the trailering information for the vehicle you are considering.
For 2026, Chevrolet lists the 6.2L V8 as available on Silverado RST Crew Cab 4x4, LT Trail Boss, LTZ 4x4, ZR2 and High Country 4x4 configurations.
Yes. Chevrolet offers the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 on the 2026 Silverado LT Trail Boss. That allows shoppers to pair 420 horsepower with the model's 2-inch factory suspension lift and Z71 off-road equipment.
Yes. The 2026 Silverado ZR2 can be equipped with the 6.2L V8, combining its 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque with ZR2 hardware such as Multimatic DSSV dampers and front and rear electronic locking differentials.
The 6.2L has the advantage in both horsepower and torque. It produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft., while the 5.3L produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. That is a difference of 65 horsepower and 77 lb.-ft. of torque.
No. The 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel is rated at 495 lb.-ft. of torque compared with 460 lb.-ft. for the 6.2L V8. The 6.2L leads in horsepower, producing 420 horsepower compared with 305 horsepower from the Duramax.
The 6.2L is a strong option for shoppers who want significant trailering capability from a gasoline Silverado. It provides 460 lb.-ft. of torque and works with a 10-speed automatic, while properly configured 6.2L trucks can carry conventional trailering ratings up to 13,200 pounds.
Browse the current Silverado 1500 selection at Diehl Chevrolet of Hermitage in Hermitage, PA. Because 6.2L availability depends on trim and configuration, our team can help you identify trucks equipped with the engine and compare the options that fit your needs.
