Review: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trailboss with 3.0L Duramax Turbo

My press loan for the week is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado Crew LT 1500 Trailboss 4WD with the 3.0L Duramax turbo and 10-speed transmission. This is the second year for the Silverado mid-cycle refresh which included a new front-end design, as well as an updated interior. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was introduced in 1999 as the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Since that time, the Silverado 1500 has been a highly-popular and well-regarded pickup truck throughout its history because of its performance, capability, and reliability.

The Trailboss package was introduced in 2019 for buyers that wanted an off-road performance truck right off the dealer's lot. This year's model will include a 2-inch factory suspension lift, black off-road assist steps, black dual exhaust tips, and 18-inch black wheels with Goodyear Duratrac tires. That two-inch lift was just enough for me to watch the cooks an In and Out burger build my burger with fries and shake. The exterior styling was designed to provide a unique appearance with a bold, aggressive grille that is highlighted with the Chevrolet bowtie that is prominently displayed. The vehicle features squared-off fender flares and a raised hood with a functional air intake. When you pair those with the blacked-out exterior accents and Trailboss badging, they give the Silverado a distinctive and purposeful look that cause heads to turn in a suburban neighborhood, at the job site, or heading to that favorite off-grid fishing hole.

This is the first time the off-road Trailboss trim line has been paired with the Duramax engine. The 3.0L inline-six turbo-diesel Duramax engine features advanced technologies like a variable-geometry turbocharger, aluminum block, and cylinder heads that produce 305 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. All that technical engine talk translates to a diesel power plant that produces an impressive EPA rating of 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway for two-wheel-drive models, and 22 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for four-wheel-drive models, allowing the Trailboss to easily tow 9,500 pounds when properly equipped.

If you are the type of person who prefers to tow your all-weekend fun with a truck that is more outdoors adventurer than a suburban queen grocery getter then the Silverado Trailboss is probably something you should look at. And if you went that far, ask about the Durmax turbo, you won't regret it.

Specifications

Engine: 305 horsepower Duramax 3.0L Turbo
Torque: 460 pound-feet
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Wheels: 18-inch High Gloss Black Aluminum
Color: Red Hot
MSRP (shown): $64,780

Learn More

For more information or to test drive this vehicle for yourself, stop by a local dealer or visit online at:
Chevrolet | Silverado

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