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There’s been an important change to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Australia. For the updated MY26i Chevrolet Silverado 1500, General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has increased the factory Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) from 3,300kg to 3,505kg. The change applies to Silverado 1500s entering local right-hand-drive remanufacturing production from 1 August 2026. Offroad Industries GVM upgrades are now federally approved for the MY26i Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2. Silverado 1500 G

A bigger GVM doesn't mean a bigger tow rating: F-150 braked towing capacity stays at 4,500kg on every ORI stage. What actually goes up is GCM, giving you room to carry full payload and tow at the same time without hitting the combined weight ceiling.

Want to put a proper lift and big tyres on your Chevy Silverado 1500 without wondering whether it's actually legal? The ORI Stage 4 package takes the Silverado 1500 to a 3650kg GVM, with a 4-inch BDS lift and 37s approved pre-rego. Offroad Industries has released a new range of federally approved pre-registration packages for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ and ZR2. And these aren't small lifts - up to a 6-inch BDS lift with 37-inch tyres Looking at buying a new Silverado 15

A 6-inch lift and 37-inch tyres will get you noticed — but only one pathway makes it road legal in Australia. Here's how ORI's Pre-Rego Stage 6 SSM GVM upgrade works, who qualifies, and the tie-rod detail on 18-inch rims that catches people out.

Thinking about a GVM upgrade? Here's the real difference between pre-rego and post-rego approvals, and why it matters if you're buying interstate.

Moving your American truck from NB1 to NB2 isn't as complicated as it sounds. Here's what you need to know and why a GVM upgrade is the better option.