2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Review

Pickup shoppers can get excited, because the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 is almost here. In this review, we at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet will give you an overview of what this model has to offer when it comes to performance, towing and hauling capabilities, and technology. Let’s get started by taking a peek under the front hood!

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2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Performance Specifications

The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 will offer at least three high-performance engines, including the available 5.3L V8 engine. This engine can be modified a couple of different ways: choose between dynamic and active fuel management, and between a 6-speed and an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine in the previous model achieved a best-in-class EPA-estimated 24 highway MPG¹.

You can also opt for an available 6.2L V8 engine. With its partner, a 10-speed automatic transmission, this engine manufactures an incredible 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

The 2019 Silverado 1500 will also introduce a new powertrain option. This 2.7L turbo engine with active fuel management, which pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivers 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque. With this engine’s Auto Stop/Start Technology, you’ll get maximized power and efficiency with this available powertrain.

Towing & Hauling Capabilities of the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500

With the same kind of high power equipment offered in the 2018 model, the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 is expected to move just as much weight as its predecessor. With the powerful 6.2L V8 engine under the hood and other necessary equipment, the Silverado 1500 can tow a maximum towing capacity of 12,500 pounds².

If payload is your priority, you’ll want to opt for the available 5.3L V8 engine. With this engine and other optional equipment, the Silverado 1500 can handle a whopping 2,250 pounds³ of weight in the bed.

Pair the Silverado 1500’s engines with the many available trailering features to make towing a breeze. Opt for…

• Hitch Guidance with Hitch View
• High Area Lighting
• Trailer Light Test
• Auto Electric Parking Brake Assist
• Side and Hitch View Cameras

With these available features and all the power the Silverado 1500 has to offer, you’ll be able to take the stress out of towing.

Handy Technology Features in the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500

On top of the advanced trailering technology offered by the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500, you’ll also have an array of interior tech to choose from. Inside this model, you’ll have a Chevrolet MyLink® touchscreen display that’s packed with entertainment and convenience features.

Sync your compatible smartphone using Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ and access all your favorite apps right from the infotainment screen. You can also follow turn-by-turn directions to all your destinations while getting real-time traffic and weather updates.

One last feature you’ll be able to enjoy in this pickup is the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Turn your Silverado 1500 into a mobile office or keep your passengers entertained with limitless surfing and streaming opportunities right from the comfort of your pickup.

Get Ready for the Silverado 1500!

Whether you’re on the worksite, the highway, or in the back country, you can count on the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. Get a closer look at this impressive pickup at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet. Contact us today to schedule a test drive!

¹ 18 MPG city/24 MPG highway with available 5.3L V8 eAssist engine (2WD). Class is half-ton full-size pickups.

² Silverado 1500 4-door Double Cab Standard Box or Crew Cab Short Box LTZ 2WD with available 6.2L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo, and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. Class is half-ton full-size pickups.

³ Requires Silverado 1500 4-door Double Cab with available 5.3L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. These maximum payload ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it to haul people or cargo, carefully review the Vehicle Loading section of the Owner’s Manual and check the carrying capacity of your specific vehicle on the label on the inside of the driver door jamb.