2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD Engine Options & Towing | Huntington, IN
Performance engineered to deliver strength when you need it most make the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD a renowned pickup truck for demanding work and active lifestyles. The Silverado 1500 LTD offers four engine options, with a 2.7L turbo I4 engine as the new standard engine for most trims. To help you decide which engine will best fit your work or lifestyle needs, our team at Lakeside Huntington Chevrolet in Huntington, IN, has created this 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD engine options guide for your research.
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2022 Chevy Silverado LTD Engine Differences: Gas vs. Diesel
The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD offers four engine options - one diesel engine and three gasoline engines. The turbo diesel engine provides excellent low-end torque and the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy in the lineup, while the gasoline engines offer a closer horsepower-to-torque ratio for quick acceleration.
3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel I6
Built for long hauls and heavy towing, the 3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel I6 engine provides incredible low-end torque to make tasks effortless. It's precision-engineered to deliver a quiet drive while offering the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy in the Silverado 1500 LTD lineup. The 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6 engine is paired to a ten-speed automatic transmission and includes automatic stop/start technology.
6.2L EcoTec3 V8
The brute muscle of the naturally aspirated 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine delivers quick acceleration and best-in-class towing capability of 13,300 pounds when properly equipped. Dynamic fuel management continuously measures your power-torque usage while driving and will deactivate cylinders to achieve optimal performance, such as when highway driving. This potent 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine is paired to a ten-speed automatic transmission and includes automatic stop/start on the Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss LTD trim.
5.3L EcoTec3 V8
A solid balance of power and towing capability, the brawny 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine is great for everyday driving. This V8 engine shares the same dynamic fuel management system as the 6.2L V8 and is available with two- and four-wheel drivetrains. The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission with automatic stop/start technology or a ten-speed automatic transmission, depending on the trim you select.
2.7L Turbo I4
The energetic 2.7L turbocharged I4 engine is the standard base engine in the Silverado 1500 LTD lineup. Don't let its cylinder count fool you - this turbocharged powerhouse offers the second-highest conventional towing capacity in the lineup. The 2.7L turbo I4 engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and includes automatic stop/start technology.
Engine Specs & Towing Differences
The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD engines provide varying performance and towing abilities across the lineup. Compare the engine specifications below to find the engine that best suits your needs.
Engine | 2.7L turbo I4 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6 |
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Drivetrain | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
Horsepower | 310 HP | 355 HP | 420 HP | 277 HP |
Torque | 348 lb.-ft. | 383 lb.-ft. | 460 lb.-ft. | 460 lb.-ft. |
MPG (city/hwy) | 19 / 22 | 16 / 21 | 14 / 19 | 23 / 31 |
Max. Towing Capacity | 9,500 lbs. | 9,900 lbs. | 9,200 lbs. | 9,300 lbs. |
2022 Chevy Silverado LTD Engine Model Availability
The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD trims offer versatility with the ability to choose from multiple engine options. View engine availability by trims below.
2.7L turbo I4 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6 | |
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Learn More About the 2022 Chevy Silverado LTD
Learn more about the durable 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD with our in-depth guides crafted by the team at Lakeside Huntington Chevrolet in Huntington, IN.