Earlier this month, we reported that General Motors gave dealers a sneak peek at the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado behind closed doors. Since then, we’ve had our ears to the ground, and fresh intel is starting to trickle out from our informants who were in the room.

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Before we dive in, let’s temper this with a heavy dose of reality: This is spotty, unconfirmed intel. The leak is not highly detailed, so we are connecting a few dots and doing some speculation here. Take it all with a grain of salt, but if this information holds true, GM is about to drop a massive trump card on the truck market.

Here is what we are hearing about what’s under the hood of the next-generation Silverado.

Three Chevrolet Silverado–style pickup trucks shown in white, blue, and gray, rendered using AI based on GM patent drawings, parked side by side at a racetrack.
A lineup of AI-generated Silverado-like pickups inspired by recently published GM patent drawings, shown in multiple trims and colors.

5.7L and 6.6L V8s Confirmed (And the 6.7L Rumor is Dead)

Before we get to the big diesel news, let’s talk about the gas engines. If you read our initial breakdown of the dealer reveal, you know there has been intense speculation surrounding the exact displacement of GM’s next generation of Small Block V8s. For months, the loudest rumor in the truck world was that Chevrolet was preparing to bump the current 6.2L up to a massive 6.7-liter displacement for the 2027 redesign.

Well, it turns out those predictions were slightly off the mark. Our informant has explicitly confirmed that a 5.7-liter and a 6.6-liter engine were the specific V8s detailed at the conference. This puts the 6.7L rumor officially to bed. The return of the iconic 5.7L displacement is sure to strike a nostalgic chord with long-time Chevy loyalists, while the 6.6L looks primed to take over top-tier half-ton duty from the outgoing 6.2L.

Exact horsepower and torque ratings were not shared—or haven’t leaked to us quite yet—but the mere confirmation of these two displacements proves that GM is absolutely not abandoning big-displacement internal combustion anytime soon.

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While the public waits, GM dealers are reportedly getting an exclusive first look at the next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 during the closed-door Global Business Conference in Las Vegas.

The Showstopper: A 1,000-Mile 3.0L Duramax?

The most shocking piece of intel we received is that GM is targeting a staggering 1,000-mile driving range on a single tank of fuel for the 1500 Duramax.

According to our source, this is absolutely not a hybrid powertrain. Instead, they are relying on a larger fuel tank and a slight MPG bump,  explicitly mentioning a fuel economy target of 25 MPG combined.

But wait, doesn’t the current 3.0L Duramax already get 26 MPG combined? Yes, but only in the 2WD configuration. The vastly more popular 4WD models are currently rated at 24 MPG combined (22 City / 27 Highway). A target of 25 MPG combined likely means GM has managed to squeeze an extra mile per gallon out of their 4WD trucks through aerodynamic tweaks or engine tuning. Or something?

So, is a 1,000-mile range actually achievable in a half-ton without hybrid tech? Let’s do the math.

A studio photograph of the current General Motors 3.0L Duramax inline-six turbodiesel engine, highlighting the black Duramax engine cover, aluminum piping, and front accessory drive pulleys.
The current 3.0L inline-six Duramax is already an efficiency powerhouse. If GM pairs a slightly tweaked version of this engine with a 36-gallon extended-range fuel tank for 2027, a 1,000-mile road trip without stopping for diesel becomes a mathematical reality.

Crunching the Numbers

Right now, the 3.0L Duramax in the Silverado 1500 is incredibly efficient, but it’s limited by a standard 24-gallon fuel tank, restricting its maximum range to around 550–650 miles depending on your route.

If GM is going to advertise a 1,000-mile range, they are almost certainly going to base that number on highway fuel economy, not combined. Here is how the math shakes out:

  • The Current Highway Kings: The current 3.0L Duramax is already rated for 29 MPG highway (2WD) and 27 MPG highway (4WD).

  • The Tank Size Math: If the 2027 truck hits 29 MPG on the highway, a 35 or 36-gallon extended-range fuel tank gets you exactly to that 1,000-mile threshold (1,000 miles ÷ 29 MPG = 34.48 gallons).

Ford has offered a 36-gallon tank on the F-150 for years. If GM simply engineers a 36-gallon tank to fit under the bed of the 2027 Silverado 1500, they instantly claim the ultimate road-trip crown. Imagine hooking up your boat or hitting the highway for a cross-country trip and only having to stop for fuel once every time-zone. 

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AI-rendered Chevrolet Silverado–style pickup truck towing an off-road side-by-side on a mountain highway, based on GM patent drawings.
An AI-generated rendering showing a 2027 Silverado-like pickup towing an off-road side-by-side, inspired by recently published GM patent drawings.

This is just the first drop of intel we’ve received from the 2027 dealer reveal. Stay tuned, because next week we are dropping more leaks regarding some major interior tech upgrades, HD-inspired styling changes, and a completely unexpected factory-lifted trim level.

Would you buy a 1500 with a 36-gallon tank if it meant hitting 1,000 miles of highway range? Jump into the GM-Trucks.com forums and let us know what you think of these leaked powertrain specs!