I feel like the sight lines would be the hardest to get used to, though I'm sure it's different if you're getting into this truck after spending most of your life driving trucks, versus someone like me getting in from a Honda Fit. 
My first thought when getting into the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew LTZ 4WD? Wow, this thing is big.
As a former mid-size truck owner, I thought that maybe I would upgrade to a full-size truck at some point. That was before I spent some time in the Silverado.
I know that all big trucks are big, but this one just drove big–big on the road, big in parking lots.
The sight lines from the driver’s seat are filled with blind spots. I know you get used to that, but it’s a little unnerving to have a blind spot that could hide a Buick.
One thing that helps with navigating those large trucks is the onboard cameras. Personally, I’m a big fan of the 360° view for parking lots and tight spaces.
The other negative for me: the drivetrain.
The 5.3-liter V8 had plenty of power and felt surprisingly quick, but the 10-speed transmission seems to let it down. It seemed to stumble between gears and had a tough time at low speeds, like in parking lots.
It just never seemed to find a gear where it was happy. And with a sticker price of $69,635 for our test vehicle, I expected a little more refinement from the drivetrain.
Not all was bad, though. The driver’s seat was an extremely comfortable place to spend time while sucking up those highway miles. The front and back seat were spacious for adults, and folding up the back seat revealed a lot of interior storage space.
Our test vehicle’s LTZ package delivered all the standard modern amenities, including Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and adaptive cruise control that worked well on the highway.
I found the Multi-Flex tailgate useful for storing cargo and getting into the bed. Chevy claims that there are six different ways to configure it. Does the world need a tailgate that complicated, or do you love it? Love to hear your comments below.
While the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a ton of capability and versatility, for me it’s more truck than I need in my life. However, for someone who’s towing a car to the track or hauling materials for work, I can see it being a truck that checks all the boxes.
Just make sure you’re okay with the size.
I feel like the sight lines would be the hardest to get used to, though I'm sure it's different if you're getting into this truck after spending most of your life driving trucks, versus someone like me getting in from a Honda Fit.
Full size Fords have been basically the same size since 2005. They must be narrower than 80" or they require marker lights.
Fuel economy standards are going to keep height in check.
DougNuts said:Low Bridge Limits are going to keep height in check.
Fixed for you. Fuel economy won't keep height in check when they just add 6 inches of black plastic to the lower bumper.
What they do need is to chill out with these headlights brightness/height.
CAFE standards are part of what is making trucks bigger sadly.
Stueck0514 said:DougNuts said:Low Bridge Limits are going to keep height in check.
Fixed for you. Fuel economy won't keep height in check when they just add 6 inches of black plastic to the lower bumper.
What they do need is to chill out with these headlights brightness/height.
Parking garages are probably more of an issue than low bridges, IME. :)
Pretty soon a Silverado 1500 will look like this
Chris Tropea said:
buzzboy said:CAFE standards are part of what is making trucks bigger sadly.
There are no longer fines for missing the standards, so on new developments this wont be an excuse, unless the "footprint" calculation comes back before then.
I picked up a 2026 Tacoma TRD Pro last month and did a 1000 mile roadtrip with it. Raptors used to seem big, but in traffic, my Taco seems same size as a Raptor :(
Guess we all need to buy SLATE trucks
anyone know what the front hood height is for a new Chevy truck compared to a 2001 or so stock Chevy truck ?
They seem a lot taller but maybe thats just me !
californiamilleghia said:anyone know what the front hood height is for a new Chevy truck compared to a 2001 or so stock Chevy truck ?
They seem a lot taller but maybe thats just me !
51 inches vs 56 inches
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