
Yesterday Chevrolet released some new information regarding the 2019 Silverado 1500. Production will begin in the 3rd quarter of this year for V8 Crew Cabs, with the double cab and other powertrains following in the 4th quarter. The 5.3 liter V8 with DFM and 8 Speed automatic is EPA rated at 17MPG city 23MPG highway and 19MPG combined. The 6.2 liter V8 with the 10 speed automatic is rated at 16MPG city 20MPG highway and 17MPG combined. EPA ratings for the other engine options have not yet been released.
- Crew cab Silverado models increase in payload up to 14 percent, or 340 pounds.
- The 4.3L V-6 now offer a maximum of 8,000 pounds towing, up 400 pounds (regular cab, rear-wheel-drive models).
- The 5.3L V-8 with Max Towing Package now offers a maximum of 11,600 pounds towing, up 400 pounds (double-cab, rear-wheel-drive models).
- For 2019, the 6.2L V-8 is now exclusively offered with four-wheel drive. Equipped with the Max Towing Package, it now delivers a maximum of 12,200 pounds towing, up 500 pounds from a similarly equipped 2018 model (double-cab, four-wheel-drive models).



For 2019 Chevrolet and GMC will both offer the outgoing trucks in double cab configurations with limited options, respectively called the Silverado LD and Sierra Limited.

