Route 1 Chevrolet - Can the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's Hands-Free Towing Make Your Life Easier Around Kankakee, IL?
One of the biggest questions shoppers ask when comparing modern full-size pickups is how their advanced driver assistance systems work while towing. Specifically, drivers want to know whether hands-free driving systems can support trailers with confidence on long highway stretches, construction detours, and crosswinds. This is where the Silverado’s available Super Cruise® technology stands apart. It is designed for compatible roads and brings a reassuring, precise feel to lane keeping and speed management—critically, Super Cruise can remain active even with a properly equipped trailer attached. That towing-enabled advantage isn’t something you should assume across brands. When you are comparing available systems and their real-world use while towing, the details matter as much as the headline feature names. Our goal is to help you understand where the technologies differ and how those differences shape your experience when you are pulling a boat to the Kankakee River State Park or hauling project materials to a job site.
Inside Silverado, the tech story goes beyond hands-free capability. Up to 14 available camera views—including hitch, bed, and Transparent Trailer View—create a near 360-degree perspective around truck and trailer. The integrated In-Vehicle Trailering App brings custom profiles, pre-departure checklists, and maintenance reminders, and Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert helps watch the tough angles down your trailer’s length. Pair those tools with available Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel torque or the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 and you feel the difference in how calm, predictable, and controlled highway miles can be. Route 1 Chevrolet is here to guide you through these technologies and how they work in everyday towing scenarios, from steep on-ramps to merging across traffic for a fuel stop.
- Hands-free with a trailer: Super Cruise® can assist with steering and speed on compatible roads even while towing when properly equipped.
- Trailering visibility: Up to 14 available camera views help you confirm hitch alignment, monitor cargo, and keep tabs on adjacent lanes.
- Set-up and monitoring: The In-Vehicle Trailering App provides checklists, profiles, and real-time diagnostics to streamline prep and travel.
- Confidence at speed: Available Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert can help monitor the full length of your trailer during lane changes.
- Power that stays calm: Available Duramax® diesel delivers low-rpm torque that helps stabilize speed on grades and in crosswinds.
The Silverado advantage starts before you leave the driveway. You build your trailer profile, check lights and connections, confirm your brake settings, and secure cargo points—all from the truck. Then, once on a mapped compatible highway, you can activate Super Cruise®, set your following distance, and let the system assist with the monotony of lane keeping and speed adjustments even with a trailer in tow. Combine that with a 13.4-inch diagonal touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and available OnStar® Connected Services, and your cabin functions as a confident command center as miles pass by.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does every Silverado have Super Cruise®?
Super Cruise® is available on specific trims and configurations. Our team can help you find the right build with trailering-enabled Super Cruise® if hands-free towing is a priority for you.
Do I need special equipment for Transparent Trailer View?
Yes. Transparent Trailer View requires a compatible trailer and proper camera placement. We will review the setup with you so you can use the feature effectively on day one.
How do Silverado’s cameras compare to other trucks?
Silverado offers up to 14 available camera views, including several trailer-focused perspectives. While other trucks offer helpful views, Silverado’s depth and trailer-specific angles provide an advantage for hitching, maneuvering in tight areas, and lane changes under load.
When your decision hinges on how easily you can manage a trailer over a long drive, the Silverado’s combination of Super Cruise® availability with towing, robust camera coverage, and trailering-first software features delivers a smoother, more controlled experience. Our team, serving Bourbonnais, Peotone, and Kankakee, welcomes your questions about compatible roads, trailer setup, and the best engine and axle combinations for your load. Start the conversation with us today at Route 1 Chevrolet, and we will map out a configuration that aligns with your towing routines and the kind of trips you love to take.