Here's Your 2019 Silverado Trim & Engine Availability Matrix

[Zane]

Zane Merva

Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

5/18/2018

 

We just found out about Chevy's all new 2.7L Turbo-Four engine that will be standard on LT and RST trim levels this morning. Now, we're finding out exactly how we'll be able to pair all of the new Silverado's trim levels and engine choices. 

 

Remember, the Silverado has been slated to get an all new 3.0L Diesel engine... but we've heard nothing about which trim levels we'd be able to order it in until today. The answer will make a lot of people happy. The 3.0L Duramax can be ordered on most trim levels, including LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country. Anyone upset about the lack of the 6.2L in the Trail Boss should jump for joy that they can have a diesel instead!  EDIT: I was wrong. LT Trail Boss does not get the 3.0L and ONLY has the 5.3L listed. How disappointing. 

 

We've also learned that GM will carry over last year's 4.3L and 5.3L engines for WT Custom Trims. You can actually buy a Custom Trail Boss with 2018's 5.3L and a six-speed transmission. How odd. 

 

How does everything else line up? GM's press release says it most succinctly, so I've copied that info below:

 

A Silverado — and an engine — for every need

Each engine/transmission combination is matched with exterior design and interior features to create distinct personalities for each Silverado trim, based on three broad customer profiles: High Value, High Volume and High Feature.

 

High Value — For customers seeking full-size truck capability and the highest level of affordability, the Work Truck (WT), Custom and Custom Trail Boss trims offer two proven engine and transmission combinations:

Standard: 4.3L V-6 with Active Fuel Management and a six-speed automatic transmission (SAE-certified at 285 hp/305 lb-ft).
Available: 5.3L V-8 with Active Fuel Management and a six-speed automatic transmission (SAE-certified at 355 hp/383 lb-ft).

 

High Volume — For customers shopping in the heart of the truck market, the LT, RST and LT Trail Boss trims balance technology, efficiency and performance:

Standard for LT and RST: All-new 2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management and stop/start technology paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission (SAE-certified at 310 hp/348 lb-ft).
Standard on LT Trail Boss and available on LT and RST: An updated 5.3L V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management and stop/start technology with an eight-speed automatic transmission (SAE certified at 355 hp/383 lb-ft).
Available on LT and RST: The all-new Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel with stop/start technology paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission will be available in early 2019.

 

High Feature — For customers shopping for a premium truck, the LTZ and High Country trims offer the highest levels of performance and technology, including:

Standard: Updated 5.3L V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management and stop/start technology  paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission (SAE certified at 355 hp/383 lb-ft).
Available: Updated 6.2L V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management and stop/start technology paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission (SAE certified at 420 hp/460 lb-ft).
Available: The all-new Duramax 3.0L inline-six Turbo-Diesel with stop/start technology paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission will be available in early 2019.

 

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PROPULSION LINEUP

	4.3L V-6 w/AFM (6-spd.)	2.7L I-4 Turbo w/AFM (8-spd.)	5.3L V-8 w/AFM (6-spd.)	5.3L V-8 w/DFM (8-spd.)	3.0L I-6 Turbo-Diesel  (10-spd.)	6.2L V-8 w/DFM (10-spd.)
Work Truck (WT)	Std.	--	Avail.	--	--	--
Custom	Std.	--	Avail.	--	--	--
Custom Trail Boss	Std.	--	Avail.	--	--	--
LT	--	Std.	--	Avail.	Avail.	--
RST	--	Std.	--	Avail.	Avail.	--
LT Trail Boss	--	--	--	Std.	--	--
LTZ	--	--	--	Std.	Avail.	Avail.
High Country	--	--	--	Std.	Avail.	Avail.

[SnakeEyeSS]

Uhhhh, your text and lineup matrix don't match. It's shows Trail Boss ONLY has the 5.3, and -- under the 3.0. Will the "real people" be joy jumping or not?

 

[Grumpy Bear]

Zane, will the WT still be available with the 6.5 (standard) box? Nice to see they are keeping the 4.3. Love this motor and it's six speed. 

[Zane]

On 5/18/2018 at 10:11 PM, SnakeEyeSS said:

Uhhhh, your text and lineup matrix don't match. It's shows Trail Boss ONLY has the 5.3, and -- under the 3.0. Will the "real people" be joy jumping or not?

 

Good catch! I copied my info from GM. The text says the 3.0 will be avaliable but the matrix does not. I'll ask for clarification but my guess is the text is right. I doubt they would restrict it to the top two trim levels only. 

 

EDIT: And I was wrong. I guess the LT Trail Boss doesn't fall under the other LT Trim Level. 

[Zane]

8 hours ago, Grumpy Bear said:

Zane, will the WT still be available with the 6.5 (standard) box? Nice to see they are keeping the 4.3. Love this motor and it's six speed. 

Not sure yet. GM has not released any ordering info for the WT or Custom Trim levels as of today. 

[qwank]

I can't believe the 6.2 isn't available in RST.  

[dodge stomper]

The 8 speed was and is JUNK,  so hey why not try a 10 speed!!  What a Joke

 

DS

[Daly]

The 8 speed in my High Country was great, much smoother and more efficient than the 6 speed in my RCSB Sierra. It's one of the only thing I really miss about the High Country.