What’s New for the 2027 Chevy Lineup: Every Model Change in One Place

The Headline: All-New 2027 Silverado 1500

Chevrolet revealed the completely redesigned 2027 Silverado 1500 on June 16, 2026, and it goes on sale at the end of 2026. It is the biggest news in Chevrolet’s 2027 model year: the bestselling Chevrolet vehicle and the backbone of the brand’s revenue, rebuilt from the ground up. The 2027 Silverado arrives on a new platform with a redesigned interior, upgraded powertrain options, and a technology suite that closes the gap with competitors who have pushed heavily into in-cab screens and connectivity over the past several model years. This is not a refresh or a mid-cycle update, it is a ground-up new truck, and it represents GM’s most significant investment in the half-ton segment since the fourteenth-generation Silverado launched for 2019.

The exterior design moves toward a cleaner, more horizontal look than the outgoing Silverado’s angular front end, broader, with a wider-set headlight arrangement and a more prominent front fascia that establishes visual differentiation across the seven trim levels. The interior is where the most dramatic change occurs: the 2027 Silverado adopts a new dashboard architecture that places the infotainment screen in a more prominent position and integrates physical controls in a more logical layout than the outgoing design, which had been criticized for burying frequently used functions in menus. The result is a cabin that feels more deliberate and competitive with what Ford and Ram have offered in recent model years.

The platform update brings structural improvements, higher-strength steel in the frame rails, revised suspension geometry, and a towing architecture that pushes the maximum to 13,700 lbs with the 5.7L V8, 200 lbs above the 2027 Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost. For buyers whose Silverado purchase is driven by work and towing requirements, the 2027 is not a lateral move, it is a genuine step forward in the fundamental capabilities that matter most to them.

New 5.7L and 6.6L V8s, Seven Trims, and a Standard 16.3″ Screen

The 2027 Silverado introduces two all-new sixth-generation Small Block V8s. The 5.7L L76 replaces the outgoing 5.3L and produces 402 horsepower and 428 lb-ft, and it is the tow champion of the range: properly configured as a Double Cab in rear-wheel drive, it pulls up to 13,700 lbs, a best-in-class figure. The 6.6L L78 replaces the 6.2L as the gasoline flagship at 481 horsepower and 501 lb-ft, which Chevrolet describes as the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the class. This is the first model year since 1999 without a 5.3L in the Silverado.

Two powertrains carry over and both matter. The enhanced 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder is now paired with the 10-speed automatic for the first time, and the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel inline-six remains the only diesel offered in the full-size half-ton segment. All four engines run the 10-speed.

The interior change is the one every buyer will notice. A 16.3-inch center touchscreen and a 12.2-inch driver display are standard on every trim, including the Work Truck, which previously shipped with a 7-inch screen. The ZR2 and High Country add a standard 11.5-inch front passenger screen, and the High Country gains a panoramic sunroof, a Silverado first. Super Cruise expands across more of the lineup and now operates hands-free while towing, which no competitor offers.

The seven-trim lineup is Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, Silverado, Trail Boss, ZR2 and High Country. Note the renaming: the trim formerly called LT is now simply Silverado. Three of the seven are factory-lifted off-road models for the first time in the truck’s history. Chevrolet has not released MSRP or trim pricing yet; that comes closer to launch.

The Chevy Bolt Returns for 2027 as America’s Cheapest New EV

The Chevrolet Bolt is already back and already on dealership lots, shipping from GM’s Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas since early 2026, and it arrives as a substantially improved vehicle. The 2027 Bolt LT starts at $28,995 with destination included, making it the least expensive new electric vehicle on sale in the United States. Chevrolet has framed this Bolt as a limited-run model before the plant moves on to other vehicles, so availability is finite in a way it was not for the original.

The 2027 Bolt’s most significant technical upgrade is its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, the first GM EV to use LFP rather than the nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry in the previous Bolt and the rest of GM’s EV lineup. LFP chemistry offers meaningfully better long-term capacity retention, which means the 2027 Bolt’s range of 262 miles is more likely to hold close to that figure after five years of ownership than an equivalent NMC battery. LFP cells can also be charged to 100% regularly without the degradation concerns that lead NMC battery owners to limit daily charging to 80%, a genuine quality-of-life improvement for daily EV use. For buyers in the St. Cloud area who commute within a fixed daily range and charge at home overnight, the ability to start every morning at a full 100% charge without worrying about battery health is a meaningful convenience.

The 2027 Bolt also adopts a NACS (North American Charging Standard) port, now the de facto standard for EV fast charging in the United States, allowing direct access to the Tesla Supercharger network’s thousands of stations without an adapter. The DC fast charging capability of 150 kW takes the 2027 Bolt from 10 percent to 80 percent in 25 minutes at a compatible station, more than 2.5 times faster than the previous Bolt. Add available Super Cruise and the Bolt becomes the most affordable vehicle in America offering hands-free driving. The combination of a $28,995 base price, 262-mile range, LFP battery, and NACS fast charging puts the 2027 Bolt in a compelling position as the entry point to EV ownership for buyers ready to make the transition.

NACS Charging Ports Become Standard on 2027 Chevy EVs

Beyond the Bolt, the 2027 model year marks the completion of GM’s full transition to the NACS charging standard across its electric vehicle lineup. Every 2027 Chevrolet EV, the Bolt, Equinox EV, Blazer EV, and Silverado EV, ships with a NACS port as standard equipment, ending the need for the CCS-to-NACS adapters that 2024 and 2025 GM EV owners had to carry to access the Supercharger network. The transition is practically significant: the NACS network, anchored by Tesla’s Supercharger infrastructure, has more high-speed charging locations nationally than any competing network by a significant margin. NACS access as a standard feature removes the single most commonly cited practical objection to GM EVs versus Tesla for buyers who do occasional longer trips.

Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV, and the New Bolt

The 2027 Chevy EV lineup covers a wider range of price points and vehicle types than any previous GM EV portfolio. The Bolt at $28,995 anchors the accessible end. The Equinox EV, positioned as the volume EV in Chevy’s lineup and priced from the mid-$30,000s, targets buyers who want a compact crossover size with mainstream SUV practicality. The Blazer EV steps up in size and price to the mid-$40,000s, offering more interior space and available performance trims. The Silverado EV, at the top of the range, delivers pickup truck utility with the range and fast-charging speed needed for genuine truck-use scenarios. All four now share the NACS charging infrastructure access, which unifies the ownership experience across the lineup regardless of which model a buyer chooses.

2027 Equinox Drops the CVT for an 8-Speed Automatic

The gasoline-powered 2027 Chevrolet Equinox makes a transmission change that many owners of the outgoing model will welcome: the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has been standard on the Equinox for multiple model years is replaced by a conventional 8-speed automatic. The change addresses one of the most consistent criticisms of the Equinox from owners and reviewers, the CVT’s droning character under acceleration, which many buyers found intrusive and less pleasant than a traditional automatic’s stepped shift feel. The 8-speed automatic provides a more conventional driving experience with perceptible gear changes and a more linear relationship between engine noise and vehicle acceleration.

The practical performance difference for most Equinox buyers is modest, the 8-speed automatic does not meaningfully change 0-60 times or fuel economy compared to the outgoing CVT, but the perceived quality of the driving experience improves noticeably. Transmission character is one of those elements that buyers feel rather than measure, and the Equinox’s competitiveness in the crowded compact crossover segment against the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape benefits from addressing a point where those competitors have had a perceived advantage. The 2027 Equinox carries over its 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and its overall exterior design, making the transmission the defining change of the model year for the gasoline version.

What Stays the Same: Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Trailblazer, Trax

Not every Chevrolet model sees significant changes for 2027, and understanding which vehicles are in carry-over or minor-update status helps buyers make timing decisions. The Tahoe and Suburban, Chevrolet’s full-size SUV pair, continue with their current generation’s design and powertrain, receiving minor equipment updates but no platform or engine changes. For buyers evaluating Tahoe or Suburban purchases, the current model year is not a compelling reason to wait for a redesign that is not imminent in the 2027 model year.

The Traverse, which received its most recent redesign for the 2024 model year, is still early in its product cycle and continues with minor changes for 2027. The Trailblazer and Trax, Chevrolet’s subcompact crossover pair, likewise carry over with minimal changes, having both been updated within the recent past. For buyers in the market for any of these models, the 2027 model year is not a watershed moment, and excellent deals on 2026 model year inventory are available now at Starling Chevrolet St. Cloud as the 2027 units arrive. Waiting for a 2027 Traverse or Trailblazer offers no meaningful product improvement over a 2026 at a clearance price.

Corvette: The New Grand Sport Joins the Lineup

The 2027 Corvette lineup gains a new mid-range performance model with the arrival of the Grand Sport, a nameplate with deep history in the Corvette range, revived for the C8 generation as a model that slots between the Stingray and the Z06. The 2027 Grand Sport is powered by the new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 producing 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft, the most powerful standard engine in Corvette history and the first of GM’s sixth-generation Small Blocks. The same LS6 becomes the Stingray’s engine for 2027, so what separates the Grand Sport is not output but hardware: the Z06 wide body, standard Magnetic Ride Control and an aggressive 5.56:1 final drive. Every Grand Sport uses the 8-speed dual-clutch automatic; no C8 Corvette is offered with a manual transmission. Starting MSRP is $88,495 including destination, positioning it between the $73,495 Stingray and the $121,395 Z06.

The Grand Sport’s positioning is well-considered: it gives buyers who want more power than the Stingray but prefer a larger-displacement V8’s character over the LT6’s exotic high-revving personality a compelling option. The 6.7L LS6 sounds distinctly American, a deep, torque-forward V8 note rather than the LT6’s European sports car howl, and its power delivery is accessible and usable on public roads in a way that 670-plus horsepower sometimes is not. The Grand Sport X replaces the E-Ray in the lineup, pairing the same LS6 with a 186-horsepower front electric motor for 721 combined horsepower and all-wheel drive, using the front drive unit from the ZR1X. The Grand Sport name carries credential from the original C2 and C4 Grand Sport models, and its revival for the C8 generation at a meaningful performance level rather than as a visual package is the right use of the nameplate.

See the 2027 Chevys as They Arrive at Starling Chevrolet St. Cloud

The 2027 model year represents one of Chevrolet’s most active product update cycles in recent memory, a redesigned Silverado, a revived Bolt, full NACS transition across the EV lineup, a transmission upgrade on the Equinox, and a new Corvette Grand Sport, all in a single model year. Not every buyer needs to act immediately, but understanding what is changing, and what is not, is essential to making a smart purchase decision on timing.

At Starling Chevrolet St. Cloud, we are receiving 2027 models on a rolling basis through the fall. For buyers who want to be among the first to see and drive the new 2027 Silverado, register your interest with our team and we will reach out when our initial allocation arrives. For buyers on the other side of the equation, looking to take advantage of the September and October 2026 inventory clearance on outgoing Silverados and other 2026 Chevy models before the 2027s fill the lot, we have current deals that make this one of the best buying windows of the year. Either way, our team is here to help you navigate the transition.

Conclusion

The 2027 Chevrolet lineup delivers more simultaneous model-year changes than any recent cycle: a ground-up redesigned Silverado 1500 with new 5.7L and 6.6L V8s and a 16.3-inch screen on the Denali Ultimate; the return of the Bolt as America’s most affordable new EV with LFP battery chemistry, 262-mile range, and NACS fast charging at $28,995; a full switch to NACS across all Chevy EVs; the Equinox’s welcome transition from CVT to 8-speed automatic; and the Corvette Grand Sport’s arrival with 535 horsepower from the new 6.7L LS6 V8. The Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Trailblazer, and Trax carry over with minimal changes, making the current 2026 model year stock on those vehicles an excellent value proposition while the 2027 attention is on the Silverado and EVs. The 2027 Chevy lineup is a strong one, and Starling Chevrolet St. Cloud will have them as they arrive.