Chevy Silverado Trims Level: What You Need to Know

What Are Trim Levels?

"Trim levels" refer to a series of preset configurations offered by manufacturers, which vary significantly in price, features, and target consumer groups. These configurations typically affect the vehicle's comfort, appearance, and performance.

Whenever you're in the market for a new car, you're faced with different trim levels. Chevy is no exception. Chevy Silverado offers nine different trim levels to meet various user needs, including work use, daily driving, luxury, off-road, and high-performance types.

Chevy Silverado Trim Levels

Work Truck (WT)

• Price: Starting at $37,000
• Engine: 2.7L Turbo Max engine, 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
• Fuel Efficiency: Varies based on tire and configuration
• Interior:
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • 3.5-inch monochrome driver info area
  • Remote keyless entry with push-button start
  • Chevy Safety Assist
  • Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat

Custom

• Price: Starting at $49,300
• Engine: 2.7L 4-cylinder motor with 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
• Interior:
  • Basic interior with 7-inch touchscreen, 3.5-inch monochrome driver info area
  • Plastic steering wheel and a third seat up front
  • Seats a total of six people
  • Power-adjustable driver seat
  • Full cloth seating in the crew cab configuration
  • AC vents and plugins in the back
• Other Features:
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • 9,000 lbs towing capacity
  • Remote start system
  • EZ Lift power lock and release tailgate

Custom Trail Boss

The Custom Trail Boss is essentially a Custom lifted 2 inches with the Z71 package and red tow hooks. This trim level adds an off-road suspension, off-road tires, and other off-road equipment, making it perfect for those who love adventure and off-road activities.

• Price: Starting at $51,100
• Engine: 2.7L Turbo Max engine, 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Features:
  • More aggressive off-road wheels with Goodyear Wrangler tires
  • Z71 badging and black hood scoop
  • Black Chevrolet bow tie on the interior
  • 18-inch gloss black-painted alloy wheels
  • Power retractable assist steps
  • Auto-locking rear differential
• Special Edition:
  • Real Tree Edition (camo graphics, Chevy Tech spray-on bed liner, 20-inch high gloss black painted aluminum wheels, dual exhaust outlets, red recovery hooks)

LT

The LT is the most popular model. The LT trim level offers more tech and comfort features, such as an infotainment system and premium interior materials, making it suitable for family use and commuting.

• Price: Starting at $53,700
• Engine: 2.7L Turbo Max engine, 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
• Interior:
  • Cloth seating with fake wood accents
  • Center console with electronic precision shifter
  • 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • 12.3-inch digital driver info cluster
  • Cruise control, forward collision, heated steering wheel, and heated seats
  • wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto

• Exterior:
  • Chrome finish up front on the grille
  • Premium wheel and tire combo
  • Chrome accents and mirror caps
  • Optional 20-inch machined aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season tires
  • LED reflector headlamps

RST

The Chevrolet Silverado RST is an LT with sportier aesthetics. If you prefer a sportier style and a more modern look, the RST trim level adds a sportier appearance package and more high-tech features to the LT, perfect for the young, fashion- and technology-conscious.

• Price: Starting $54,700
• Engine: 2.7L Turbo Max engine, 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
• Interior:
  • Similar to LT with electronic precision shift center console
  • Heated steering wheel and seats

• Exterior:
  • Matched bumpers up front that match the paint on the hood
  • Black Chevrolet bow tie and black tow hooks
  • Black wheels with the Z71 package

LT Trail Boss

The LT Trail Boss is an LT with a 2-inch lift and more aggressive off-road features. The LT Trail Boss is perfect for those who want a comfortable ride but are also keen on off-road activities.

• Price: Starting $58,000
• Engine: 2.7L Turbo Max engine, 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Interior:
  • Leather seating, Bose audio, and big touchscreens

• Exterior:
  • Red tow hooks and blacked-out bumpers
  • Black wheels with off-road tire combo
  • Auto-locking rear differential
  • Raised hood with Black insert
  • Power retractable assist steps

LTZ

The LTZ is a premium LT with a full chrome grille and additional features.

• Price: Starting at $60,500
• Engine: 5.3L EOTech V8 engine, 355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
• Interior:
  • Gideon interior with full leather seating
  • Heated and cooled seats with heads-up display
  • Memory seats and power-folding mirrors
  • Bose premium sound system

• Exterior:
  • 360 camera system
  • Automatic running boards
  • Standard 20-inch painted alloy wheels
  • Premium LED headlamps and DRLs

High Country

The High Country is the top-of-the-line Silverado with premium features.

• Engine: 5.3L EOTech V8 engine, 355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 8-speed auto or 10-speed auto
• Drive: Two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
• Interior:
  • Upgraded leather seating and real wood accents
  • Heads-up display and rearview camera mirror
  • Heated seats in the second row
  • Optional Super Cruise driver assistance system

• Exterior:
  • Bronze accents and huge wheels
  • High Country badging
  • Power-retractable running boards
  • Power-lowering/raising tailgate
• Special Edition: Midnight Edition (raised hood with styled black inserts, black appearance, dual rectangular exhaust tips, 18-inch high gloss painted aluminum wheels, 2-inch factory suspension lift from Z71 package)

ZR2

The ZR2 is the ultimate off-road Silverado.

• Price: Starting $69,900
• Engine Options: 6.2L or 3.0L Turbo Diesel Duramax engine, 305 horsepower, 495 lb-ft torque
• Transmission: 10-speed auto
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Interior:
  • Unique ZR2 seating arrangement
  • Exclusive graystone and jet black trim with yellow accent stitching
  • Differential lockers
  • heads-up display
  • 13.4-inch touch-screen infotainment display
  • 12.3-inch Driver Information Center

• Exterior:
  • Big vents in the grille and red tow hooks
  • Skid plates and ZR2 wheel and tire combo
  • Multimatic DSSV dampers
  • Off-road chassis and suspension calibrations
  • 33.1-degree approach angle
  • Steel front and rear bumpers
  • Front and rear electric locking differentials
  • Enhanced two-speed transfer case with terrain mode
  • 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT Tires
  • Raised hood with black insert and black chrome grille
  • ZR2-specific 18-inch aluminum wheels

How to Choose the Right Trim Level？

After learning about each trim level, do you know which one is more suitable for you? If you're still undecided, jot down the answers to the following questions on your phone or paper: