2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST: Features & Canadian Trim Comparison

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST offers a body-colour look without making the factory-lifted Trail Boss package the centre of the purchase. It is worth comparing when the priority is a modern pickup cabin and appearance rather than the most expensive interior.

Watch our 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST video below.

RST styling and cabin

A Canadian 2023 RST inventory example identifies body-colour bumpers, the 13.4-inch centre touchscreen and a 12.3-inch configurable driver display. Canadian RST equipment example. Optional packages can change the equipment on an individual RST.

RST and LT Trail Boss are different trims. An RST appearance does not establish that it has a two-inch factory lift or the Trail Boss suspension. Likewise, a Z71 package on a particular truck should be checked by its equipment codes rather than assumed from the wheels.

Options that change everyday use

Try the camera views and tailgate functions on the exact truck. A large infotainment display does not establish which trailering cameras or connected services were ordered, and an aftermarket accessory is not the same thing as original factory equipment.

Engine and configuration checks

GM’s January 2023 Canadian fleet guide lists the Silverado range with a 310-hp, 430-lb-ft 2.7-litre high-output turbo engine; a 355-hp, 383-lb-ft 5.3-litre V8; a 420-hp, 460-lb-ft 6.2-litre V8; and the revised 305-hp, 495-lb-ft 3.0-litre Duramax diesel. Availability depends on trim and configuration. Canadian 2023 fleet specifications.

These are range-level choices, not a claim that all four can be ordered with every trim or that a specific one is installed in the video. Verify the engine and transmission together. The 2023 diesel figures should not be replaced by specifications from the earlier version.

Towing and fuel use

The fleet guide separates cab, bed and drivetrain configurations and qualifies capability as properly equipped. Configuration-specific manufacturer tables. Use the truck’s actual loading labels and matching towing documentation, including axle ratio and packages, rather than assigning a range maximum from its trim badge.

For fuel costs, match the engine, transmission, drive system and tire category to the 2023 Canadian consumption guide. Consumption varies with the selected powertrain and tire configuration. Include passengers, cargo and hitch weight when assessing whether the truck suits a trailer.

Canadian trim comparison and pricing

These Canadian catalogue MSRP references were checked October 29, 2026; the original price effective date is unknown. All rows use Crew Cab short-box 4WD and the catalogue’s base configuration. Engines and equipment are not necessarily identical. Freight/PDI, taxes, fees, options and incentives are separate; this is not a current VIN quote, used value or verified launch-price list. Canadian 2023 catalogue.

2023 trim	Catalogue MSRP (CAD)	What to compare
RST	$64,153	Body-colour styling, 13.4-inch centre display and 12.3-inch driver display.
LT Trail Boss	$67,853	Two-inch factory lift, Rancho shocks and skid plates.
LTZ	$75,253	Leather-appointed front seats, power-folding mirrors and 20-inch wheels.
High Country	$82,003	Leather/wood interior and available Super Cruise.

Equipment comparison: Canadian 2023 trim information. Optional packages remain separate from the base configurations priced above.

The RST reference is $3,700 below LT Trail Boss and $17,850 below High Country. That makes the next decision concrete: do you want trail hardware, a more premium interior, or to keep the difference in your budget?

Frequently asked questions

Is this a Silverado HD?

No. This is the light-duty 1500. Do not use 2500HD or 3500HD powertrain and towing figures.

Does the trim confirm every option?

No. Check the original equipment list and the actual working features.

Are the catalogue figures current offers?

No. Obtain an itemized quote for the individual truck and compare its condition and equipment separately.