2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country: Waukon Buyers Guide

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country full-size pickup at R. W. Pladsen, Inc. in Waukon, IA

Quick Answer: 2026 Silverado 1500 High Country

The High Country starts at $63,200 MSRP plus the $2,795 destination charge. It is the top of the road-going Silverado ladder, with premium leather seating with an exclusive perforation and stitching pattern, authentic open-pore wood trim, the 13.4-inch touchscreen and the 12.3-inch driver display. The 5.3L V8 is standard, the 6.2L V8 (4x4) and the 3.0L Duramax diesel are available, and Chevrolet offers Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance on compatible highways on this trim only.

A truck you can spend the day in

The High Country is aimed at the person who drives a lot and wants the cabin to feel like it. Chevrolet's description focuses on the premium leather seating with a custom stitching pattern and the open-pore wood trim, and the interior is what separates it from the LTZ. At $63,200 MSRP it sits $5,200 above the LTZ. It's also the trim to look at if you have a long commute to La Crosse or Decorah and you like the idea of the truck doing some of the work.

Super Cruise and the engines

Super Cruise is available on the High Country only. Chevrolet describes it as hands-free driver assistance for compatible roads that manages speed and steering, and the 2026 truck can use it while towing a trailer. It works on mapped highways, so don't assume it will help on county gravel. On the engine side, the 5.3L V8 is standard, with the 6.2L V8 (4x4 only, with a sport-mode active exhaust) and the Duramax diesel as available choices. The EPA rates the V8s at 17 mpg combined, and the diesel at 25 combined in two-wheel drive or 23 in 4WD.

Who buys a High Country

The review that fits a purchase this size comes from Wanda S., who wrote in June 2017: "Excellent people to do business with from start to finish." The sales and finance teams are on the staff page.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Silverado 1500 High Country?

The starting MSRP is $63,200, plus the $2,795 destination charge, Iowa registration fee and dealer fees. The pricing guide shows the destination-included total.

Does the High Country come with Super Cruise?

Super Cruise is available on the High Country and not on other Silverado trims. It's hands-free driver assistance for compatible highways, and the driver still has to pay attention.

What engine is standard on the High Country?

The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft. The 6.2L V8 (4x4 only) and the 3.0L Duramax diesel are available.

Is the High Country the same as the LTZ with wood trim?

Not quite. The High Country has its own leather seating pattern, the open-pore wood trim, a unique grille and exterior brightwork and access to Super Cruise, in addition to the equipment the LTZ has.

Is it good for towing?

The High Country can be ordered with the equipment to tow, and Super Cruise can be used with a trailer on compatible roads. As with every Silverado, the rating depends on the engine, cab and bed, so check the numbers for the exact truck.

The short version

The High Country is the Silverado for people who drive a lot and want a cabin to match. See the LTZ and ZR2 for comparison, then browse the current Silverado 1500 inventory.

MSRP figures exclude the $2,795 destination charge, taxes, fees and any installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Engine, towing, payload and fuel economy figures are manufacturer and EPA specifications that vary by trim, cab, bed, drivetrain and options; see the Owner's Manual or R. W. Pladsen, Inc. for ratings on a specific truck. Equipment and availability can change with production timing, so confirm current specifications with the dealer. The customer quote is an excerpt from a public Google review of Pladsen Chevrolet in Waukon, Iowa.

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