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GM will debut a split-screen infotainment UI in the 2027 Silverado and Sierra that lets CarPlay and Android Auto run alongside the vehicle’s gauges on a large display, keeping support for gas-powered GM vehicles while exploring more deeply integrated software experiences.
The article flags three Silverado engines as the ones to avoid: the 2014–2018 5.3L V8 with AFM, linked to excessive fuel use and lifter failures; the 2019–2024 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management, tied to crankshaft failures and rod issues and a broad recall; and the 2007–2013 5.3L V8, which also suffered oil consumption and cam/lifter problems. It notes that AFM/DFM systems often cause issues and recommends disabling AFM/DFM if these engines are kept, otherwise avoid them.
Chevrolet’s 2027 Silverado debuts a refreshed design with new gen 5.7L and 6.6L small-block V8s, plus an expanded 3.0L Duramax diesel option and continued 2.7L turbo with a 10-speed. Inside, a high-tech overhaul brings a 16.3-inch center screen, a 12.2-inch digital gauge cluster, and an 11.5-inch passenger screen on High Country/ZR2, along with a Multi-Flex center console. Off-road variants Trail Boss and ZR2 return, with the ZR2 Bison Edition adding carbon-fiber accents. The lineup grows to seven trims (Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, Trail Boss, ZR2, High Country), but GM has not yet released horsepower, torque, pricing, or availability. Built in North America.
The 2027 Silverado 1500 debuts with a refreshed design and a broader powertrain lineup, including two new V8s (5.7L and 6.6L), a 2.7L turbo, and a Duramax 3.0L diesel; interior tech gets a major upgrade with an 11.5-inch passenger screen on higher trims, plus a 12.2-inch gauge cluster and a 16.3-inch center display on the base Work Truck. It will be offered in seven trims and built in Flint, Michigan and Tonawanda, New York, with pricing and on-sale timing to be announced; Super Cruise Level 2 is highlighted for towing.