2019 Silverado to Offer Turbo Four-Cyl. Engine
Chevrolet's 2019 Silverado will offer a turbocharged 2.7L inline four-cylinder engine to help the truck achieve greater fuel economy, along with updated versions of its V-6 and V-8 engines, and a new 3.0L Duramax diesel.

Photo of 2019 Chevrolet Silverado RST with 2.7-liter engine courtesy of General Motors.
Chevrolet's 2019 Silverado will offer a turbocharged 2.7L inline four-cylinder engine to help the truck achieve greater fuel economy, along with updated versions of its V-6 and V-8 engines, and a new 3.0L Duramax diesel, Chevrolet announced.
In all, the 2019 Silverado will offer five engine choices and three transmission options.
The new 2.7L engine replaces the 4.3L V-6 as the standard engine on the Silverado LT and RST — a new sporty trim grade for 2019. The engine, which will be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, is expected to deliver 22% more torque, greater fuel efficiency, and a stronger power-to-weight ratio than the outgoing V-6, according to Chevrolet.
Commercial buyers who opt for the Silverado Work Truck trim will choose between the 4.3L V-6 (285 hp and 305 lb.-ft. of torque) and 5.3L V-8 (355 hp and 383 lb.-ft. of torque) engines that will include Active Fuel Management technology. Both will be paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
High volume Silverado LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss trims will offer the 2.7L, 5.3L, and 3.0L inline-six turbo diesel, while upper-echelon buyers of LTZ and High Country can choose between the 5.3L, 6.2L V-8, or diesel. The new diesel engine will be paired with a 10-speed transmission and automatic stop-start technology, and the 5.3L will be paired with the 8-speed transmission.
Chevrolet will begin rolling out its Silverado in the third quarter, starting with the crew cab V-8 models, followed by the regular- and double-cab models, as well as the V-6 and 2.7L engines in the fourth quarter. The new turbo diesel will arrive in early 2019.
More Vehicle Research

When Charger Downtime Becomes a Fleet Availability Problem
As EV deployments move beyond pilot programs, charger reliability can directly affect vehicle readiness, driver productivity and route scheduling.
Read More →
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Adds e-POWER, Standard AWD
The new Rogue Hybrid uses Nissan’s e-POWER system with dual electric motors, offers an estimated 40 mpg and starts at $35,490.
Read More →
2027 Subaru Forester Adds First Wilderness Hybrid
The 2027 Forester lineup starts at $29,995 and adds a Wilderness Hybrid with 194 combined horsepower and 9.3 inches of ground clearance.
Read More →
EV Realty Names Henrik Holland President as Charging Platform Expands
The former Prologis Mobility and Shell executive will help expand EV Realty’s truck charging business and move its power-first infrastructure model into autonomous vehicle depots and other fleet sectors.
Read More →
Mercedes-Benz Introduces Electric GLC With Up to 350 Miles of Range
The GLC 400 4MATIC Electric features an 800-volt architecture, 330-kW DC fast charging and a 94-kWh battery, along with Mercedes-Benz's new MB.OS operating system.
Read More →
Fleet Has a Talent Pipeline Problem, not a Talent Problem
Where will the next generation of fleet leaders come from, and what does the industry need to do differently to find them?
Read More →
Fleet Hacks: What Are You Still Doing Manually?
From daily recaps to repeatable workflows, fleet professionals share how AI can cut through busywork while keeping human judgment at the center.
Read More →
How One Fleet Manager Put a New Spin on Safety Training
Joe Lewis turned a pre-trip inspection lesson into an AI-assisted song, then four safety albums. The experiment also revealed why human oversight matters when AI enters driver training.
Read More →
2027 Ram ProMaster City Starts Under $40K
Ram is returning to the smaller commercial van market with a new ProMaster City aimed at delivery, service, trade, and passenger applications. Starting at $39,995 with destination, the 2027 van offers up to 2,000 pounds of towing capacity, more than 2,000 pounds of payload, and multiple cargo and passenger configurations.
Read More →
New Tariff Threats & a Leadership Change at Wheels | AF News Recap
A new tariff threat is creating more uncertainty for fleet ordering, Wheels has named a new president, and we’re asking whether certification is really worth the investment.
Read More →