2026 Chevrolet Silverado RST
2026 Model Year
Silverado RST Trim
The sport-styled pick in Chevrolet's Silverado 1500 lineup. RST pairs blackout exterior accents and a bold stance with a choice of four engines, from the efficient standard TurboMax to the available 6.2L V8, so it looks the part and can be built to match.
The Sport-Styled
Silverado Trim
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is offered in nine trims: WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, and ZR2. RST sits in the middle of that lineup and is built around style and everyday usability rather than off-road hardware or top-shelf luxury.
RST adds blackout exterior accents, unique wheels, and a more finished cabin with a 13.4-inch touchscreen, while offering the widest engine choice of any Silverado trim: the standard 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder, an available 5.3L V8, an available 6.2L V8 (4x4 only), and an available 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel. A new RST Select edition for 2026 brings that same styling to a lower price point with 20-inch gloss-black wheels.
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Vehicle Walkthrough
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Trim Walk
Where RST Sits
in the Silverado Lineup
The 2026 Silverado 1500 spans nine trims. Every trim offers the standard TurboMax engine or better, so pricing and equipment climb from WT through ZR2 based on styling, comfort, off-road hardware, and available engines rather than a single fixed powertrain.
Starting MSRP shown reflects base configuration for each trim and excludes destination, taxes, title, license, dealer fees, and options. Published starting prices vary somewhat by source and change over the model year; contact Kramer Chevrolet Livingston for exact pricing on in-stock units.
| Trim | Drivetrain | Distinctive Character |
|---|---|---|
| WT | RWD standard, 4WD available | Work Truck base trim. Vinyl flooring, cloth bench seating, steel wheels, standard 2.7L TurboMax and Chevy Safety Assist. |
| Custom | RWD standard, 4WD available | Adds body-color trim, a chrome grille, alloy wheel options, a larger touchscreen, keyless entry, and remote start. |
| Custom Trail Boss | 4WD standard | Off-road package built on Custom. 2-inch suspension lift, all-terrain tires, and factory skid plates. |
| LT | RWD standard, 4WD available | The volume retail trim. 13.4-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and stronger comfort tech. |
| RST | RWD standard, 4WD available | Sport-focused blackout styling, gloss-black accents, unique wheels, and the widest engine choice in the lineup, including the exclusive-to-RST 6.2L V8 (4x4). |
| LT Trail Boss | 4WD standard | Combines LT's comfort and technology with genuine off-road hardware: 2-inch lift, skid plates, and all-terrain tires. |
| LTZ | RWD standard, 4WD available | Perforated leather seating, up to 8 available cameras with 14 views, and a more refined, tech-forward cabin. |
| High Country | RWD standard, 4WD available | The most luxurious Silverado trim. Premium interior materials, open-pore wood trim, and available Super Cruise hands-free driving. |
| ZR2 | 4WD standard | Factory off-road specialist. Multimatic DSSV dampers, wider track, 33-inch tires, and standard Duramax diesel. |
Standard Equipment
What Silverado RST
Comes With
Everything below is standard on the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST unless noted as available.
2.7L TurboMax Engine
Standard 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque with an 8-speed automatic. Available 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 (4x4 only), and 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel, each paired with a 10-speed automatic.
13.4-Inch Touchscreen
Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a digital driver information center.
RST Blackout Styling
Gloss-black grille surround, mirror caps, and badging paired with unique RST wheels, up to 20-inch gloss-black on RST Select.
Durabed with 12 Tie-Downs
Standard 12 tie-downs and available Multi-Flex Tailgate for easier access, plus available spray-on bedliner and bed covers.
Advanced Trailering Tech
Standard 2-inch receiver hitch and available Advanced Trailering System with up to 8 cameras and 14 views, plus the in-vehicle Trailering App.
Chevy Safety Assist
Standard suite of driver-assistance features across every Silverado 1500 trim, including RST, with available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert.
Interior
Everyday
Comfort
RST's cabin centers on the 13.4-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a configurable digital driver display. Cloth seating is standard, with leather-appointed and heated front seats available.
Standard Wi-Fi hotspot capability, remote start, and keyless entry round out a cabin built for daily driving as much as weekend towing.
- 13.4-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, standard
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, standard
- Available leather-appointed and heated front seats
- Standard Wi-Fi hotspot capability
Bed & Towing
Built For
Real Work
RST is offered in Double Cab or Crew Cab configurations with the Durabed's 12 standard tie-downs and up to 71.7 cu. ft. of cargo volume, depending on bed length.
With the standard TurboMax engine, RST tows up to 9,500 lbs (2WD) and carries up to 2,260 lbs of payload, properly equipped. Stepping up to the available 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax with the Max Trailering Package unlocks the Silverado's full 13,300-lb towing rating.
- Double Cab or Crew Cab, standard 12 bed tie-downs
- Up to 9,500 lbs towing with standard TurboMax, 2WD
- Up to 2,260 lbs payload with TurboMax, 2WD
- Up to 13,300 lbs towing with 6.2L V8 or Duramax, properly equipped
Safety
Standard Driver
Assistance
Every 2026 Silverado 1500, including RST, includes standard Chevy Safety Assist: Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, a Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams.
IIHS testing on the current-generation Silverado 1500 Crew Cab rates the structure "Acceptable" in the side test and "Marginal" in the small overlap front test; NHTSA has selected the 2026 model for its ongoing 5-Star testing program, with results published as they become available.
- Chevy Safety Assist, standard on every trim including RST
- IIHS: "Acceptable" side test, "Marginal" small overlap front
- Available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert for towing confidence
- NHTSA 2026 testing in progress; confirm current results before publishing
By The Numbers
Silverado RST Specifications
Figures reflect Chevrolet, EPA, NHTSA, and IIHS published data for the 2026 Silverado 1500 RST. See window sticker for VIN-specific ratings.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Standard Engine | 2.7L TurboMax Turbocharged 4-Cylinder, 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| Available Engines | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp/383 lb-ft); 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, 4x4 only (420 hp/460 lb-ft); 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 (305 hp/495 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic (TurboMax); 10-Speed Automatic (V8 and Duramax) |
| Drivetrain | RWD Standard; 4WD Available |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Body Style | Double Cab or Crew Cab (RST Not Offered as Regular Cab) |
| Length | Approx. 231.9–232.8 in., Depending on Cab/Bed |
| Wheelbase | 147.4 in. |
| Height | Approx. 75.5 in. |
| Curb Weight | Approx. 4,960 lbs. (Crew Cab, TurboMax) |
| Bed Length | 69.9 in. (Short) or 79.4 in. (Standard), by Configuration |
| Cargo & Seating | |
| Seating Capacity | Up to 6 Passengers |
| Fuel Tank | Approx. 24 gal. (TurboMax); Larger Tanks Available with V8/Duramax |
| Towing & Payload | |
| Max Towing (TurboMax) | Up to 9,500 lbs. (2WD) / 9,300 lbs. (4WD), Properly Equipped |
| Max Payload (TurboMax) | Up to 2,260 lbs. (2WD) / 2,140 lbs. (4WD) |
| Max Towing (6.2L V8 or Duramax) | Up to 13,300 lbs., Properly Equipped with Max Trailering Package |
| Efficiency | |
| EPA Fuel Economy, TurboMax 2WD | 19 City / 22 Highway MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy, TurboMax 4WD | 18 City / 21 Highway MPG |
| Safety | |
| IIHS Crashworthiness | "Acceptable" Side Test; "Marginal" Small Overlap Front (Current-Generation Testing) |
| NHTSA | 2026 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Selected for 5-Star Testing; Confirm Published Results |
| Warranty | |
| Bumper-to-Bumper | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
| Powertrain | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion, Surface | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
| Corrosion, Rust-Through | 6 Years / 100,000 Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles |
How It Stacks Up
Silverado RST vs. the Competition
How the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST compares to the Ford F-150 XLT, Ram 1500 Big Horn, and Toyota Tundra SR5 on core capability.
| Silverado RST | Ford F-150 XLT | Ram 1500 Big Horn | Toyota Tundra SR5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||||
| Standard Engine | 2.7L Turbo I4 | Varies by trim | 3.6L V6 | Varies by trim |
| Output | 310 hp / 430 lb-ft | Varies by trim | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft | Varies by trim |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 10-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Towing & Screen | ||||
| Published Max Towing | Up to 13,300 lbs. | Up to 14,000 lbs. | Up to 11,610 lbs. | Up to 12,000 lbs. |
| Standard Touchscreen | 13.4 in. | Varies by trim | Varies by trim | Varies by trim |
Competitor figures compiled from Ford, Ram, and Toyota sources where available, supplemented by third-party automotive research sites. Max towing figures require specific engine, drivetrain, cab/bed, and package combinations that differ from RST's standard configuration. Figures vary by configuration and are subject to change by each manufacturer. Contact Kramer Chevrolet Livingston for exact pricing and availability on in-stock units.
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