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id: what-cargo-and-bed-features-does-the-silverado-1500-have
title: "What cargo and bed features does the Silverado 1500 have?"
category: faq
subtopic: silverado-1500-bed-cargo
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/new-inventory/chevrolet/silverado-1500.htm"
tags: ["silverado-1500", "bed", "cargo", "durabed", "tailgate"]
questions:
  - "How much cargo space does the Silverado 1500 have?"
  - "What is the Durabed?"
  - "Can I get a power tailgate?"
  - "What's the Multi-Flex Tailgate?"
related: [silverado-1500-towing-payload, silverado-1500-interior-tech]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 bed is engineered to make work smarter and faster.

**Cargo Volume:** The standard Durabed provides best-in-class 89.1 cubic feet of cargo space with 12 standard tie-downs rated at 500 lbs each-perfect for securing loads of any size.

**Smart Tailgate:** The available Multi-Flex Tailgate transforms into steps, load stops, and a work surface to maximize utility and simplify every load-in. A power up-and-down tailgate is also available for added convenience.

**Additional Features:** Bed power outlets, integrated bed steps, and LED reflector headlamps with signature lighting add functionality and style. The wide range of special editions-including Midnight, Rally, and Redline-lets you customize your look.

Whether you're hauling for work or weekend adventure, the Silverado 1500's bed puts efficiency front and center. Call Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 to see available trims and options, or browse the current inventory online.