Chevy Truck Engines

There are lots of ways to power your Chevy truck! Diesel engine, V6, and V8 options are available to help you get the job done in Macon. Not sure which model and engine are the right for you? Find out what you need to know in this guide from Five Star Chevrolet GMC, or simply contact our team—we’re happy to help you compare Colorado and Silverado engine specs, or decide which of the Silverado HD engine options is best suited for your commercial job sites.

Chevy Silverado HD Engine Options

Heavy-duty Silverado trucks can tow up to 36,000 pounds and are customizable for use in a wide range of applications. As for the powerplant, you’ve got two options: a turbocharged Chevy truck diesel engine and a 401-hp gas engine. Compare the diesel vs. gas Silverado HD engine options here:

DURAMAX® 6.6L Turbo-diesel V8

• 445 hp
• 910 lb-ft of torque
• 10-Speed transmission
• Up to 36,000 pounds of towing capacity

6.6L V8 Gas

• 401 hp
• 464 lb-ft of torque
• 6-Speed transmission
• Up to 17,370 pounds of towing capacity

Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Options

Need a powerful pickup that’s also convenient as a daily driver? It should come as no surprise that Byron-area drivers love the half-ton Silverado 1500 for both work and play. Four Chevy truck engines are offered for the lineup’s most popular pickup—including a Chevy truck diesel engine:

2.7L Turbo-charged High Output

• 310 hp
• 430 lb-ft of maximum torque
• Up to 9,500 pounds of towing capability
• EPA-estimated 19 MPG city/22 highway

5.3L ECOTEC3 V8

• 355 hp
• 383 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 9,900 pounds of towing capability
• EPA-estimated 16 MPG city/21 highway

6.2L ECOTEC3 V8

• 420 hp
• 460 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 9,200 pounds of towing capability

DURAMAX® 3.0L Turbo-diesel

• 277 hp
• 460 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 13,300 pounds of towing capability

Chevy Colorado Engine Options

Urban drivers prefer the Chevy Colorado for its agility and convenient size. Still, it’s no slouch in the power department, offering up to 301 hp with the V8 upgrade. Looking for a smaller truck with excellent fuel economy and increased torque? A Chevy truck diesel engine is also available for the midsize Colorado! Here’s a look at the specs:

2.5L 4-Cylinder

• 200 hp
• 191 lb-ft of torque
• 3,500 pounds towing capability
• EPA-estimated 19 MPG city/25 highway

3.6L DOHC V6

• 308 hp
• 275 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 7,000 pounds max towing capability
• EPA-estimated 18 MPG city/25 highway

DURAMAX® 2.8L Turbo-diesel

• 181 hp
• 369 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 7,700 pounds towing capability
• EPA-estimated 20 MPG city/30 highway (2WD); 18 MPG city/22 highway (ZR2)

Learn More About Chevy Truck Engines in Warner Robins

Still not sure which of the Chevy truck engines is best for your application in Robins Air Force Base? Visit Five Star Chevrolet GMC today, where our team is happy to help you explore your options with a test drive or two. We look forward to putting you behind the wheel of a new Chevy truck!