2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST: Monroe Buyers Guide

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST full-size pickup at Speedway Chevrolet in Monroe, WA

Quick Answer: 2026 Silverado 1500 RST

The RST is the street-styled Silverado, starting at $51,300 MSRP plus the $2,795 destination charge. It pairs a body-color center grille bar, bumpers and door handles with the same 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver display as the LT, and it's the trim with the widest engine menu: the 2.7L TurboMax is standard, and the 5.3L V8, the 6.2L V8 (Crew Cab 4x4) and the 3.0L Duramax diesel are all available. Chevrolet also lists RST Select, Redline and Rally special editions.

The Silverado that wants to be seen on the road

Where the LT dresses in chrome, the RST goes the other way: the grille bar, bumpers and door handles are painted to match the body, and the optional 20-inch high-gloss Black wheels finish the look. Chevrolet describes it as bold and sporty with street-inspired design, and standing next to an LT the difference is obvious from fifty feet. It's the truck for people who mostly drive on pavement, like the SR 522 commute toward Woodinville or a weekend run to a lake, and who want something that looks a little less like a jobsite vehicle. The inside is the LT's, with the big touchscreen and the reconfigurable driver display, so you're not giving up technology for the style.

The engine menu, all four of them

This is the trim where you can choose from the full lineup. The 2.7L TurboMax is standard (310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft; EPA 18/21/20 mpg city/highway/combined in rear-wheel drive and 17/21/19 in 4WD). The 5.3L V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft) is rated 16/20/17 in rear-wheel drive and 15/19/17 in 4WD. The 6.2L V8 (420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft) is listed for the Crew Cab 4x4 and rated 15/20/17, and the EPA lists premium fuel for it. The 3.0L Duramax diesel (305 horsepower, 495 lb-ft) rates 23/28/25 in rear-wheel drive and 22/25/23 in 4WD. If someone asks which one to get, the honest answer is the one that matches what you actually do with the truck, so a long weekend test drive is time well spent.

Special editions on the RST

Chevrolet layers several special editions on this trim. RST Select, Redline and Rally editions are listed on its Silverado page, along with a flag-themed edition that adds 22-inch Black wheels, red Brembo brakes, black exhaust tips and a performance air intake. Availability changes through the model year and with how trucks are allocated to dealers, so the best way to see which of them is on the lot is to look at the current Silverado inventory or ask the sales team. The starting price quoted here is for the standard RST, not a special edition.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Silverado 1500 RST?

The starting MSRP is $51,300, plus the $2,795 destination charge, Washington sales tax, licensing and any dealer fees. The pricing and leasing guide shows the Monroe tax rate and the trim with destination included.

What is the difference between the RST and the LT?

The cabin technology is the same. The RST adds body-color styling, an available high-gloss Black wheel and the 6.2L V8 option, and it costs $3,100 more than the LT.

Is the RST or the LTZ better?

It comes down to what you want from the truck. The RST leans toward styling and engine choice, while the LTZ adds perforated leather-appointed seating and makes the 5.3L V8 standard, at $58,000 MSRP.

Can the RST have the 6.2L V8?

Yes, on the Crew Cab 4x4. Chevrolet lists the 6.2L as available for that configuration, and the EPA recommends premium fuel for the engine.

Does the RST come with a diesel?

The 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel is available on the RST. It's rated up to 28 mpg highway in rear-wheel drive, and Chevrolet describes it as the only diesel in its class.

Wrapping up the RST

If the LT is the sensible choice and the LTZ is the comfortable one, the RST is the one with some attitude. Look at it next to the LT and the Custom Trail Boss (which costs $1,900 more), then book a test drive at Speedway Chevrolet.

All 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 guides

MSRP figures exclude the $2,795 destination charge, taxes, licensing and any dealer fees or installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Special edition pricing differs from the starting price shown. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates that vary by configuration, and towing ratings depend on cab, bed, engine and equipment; see the Owner's Manual or Speedway Chevrolet for vehicle-specific ratings. Equipment and availability can change with production timing, so confirm current specifications with the dealer.