The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long running
Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.
The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet. In Mexico, high trim level versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name. Competing against the
Ford F-Series
The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company, Ford since the 1948 model year. Slotted above the Ford Ranger (Americas), Ford Ranger in the Ford truck model range, the F-Series is market ...
,
Ram Pickup
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current f ...
,
Nissan Titan
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States for the North American market by Nissan. It was named for the Titans of Greek mythology.
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First generation (A60; 2003)
Development of the Titan began in ...
, and
Toyota Tundra, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, having sold over 12 million examples since its introduction in 1999.
History
The Silverado nameplate made its debut for the 1975 model year, becoming the top trim level on all Chevrolet C/K trucks, slotted above Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, and Cheyenne. At the same time, GMC C/K trucks used variations of the Sierra name (Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande, and High Sierra). Today, Chevrolet still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes to denote a 2-wheel rear drive (CC), or a four-wheel drive (CK).
For the 1988 GMT400 model architecture, Chevrolet retained the C/K model nomenclature, with GMC branding its full-size line as Sierras. While sharing chassis and bodies, the model chronology of the Silverado and Sierra are different, with five generations of the Sierra and four of the Silverado.
In 2018, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis (), colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Mari ...
, Chevrolet unveiled the first medium-duty Silverado, expanding the model line to a 4500, 5500, and 6500 chassis cab. Largely the successor to the 2003-2010
GMT560 chassis, the medium-duty truck is exclusive to Chevrolet, with no plans for an equivalent GMC version. Instead,
International
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International may also refer to:
Music Albums
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* ''International'' (New Order album), 2002
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would sell the Silverado Medium Duty as a rebadged counterpart, called the "CV".
First-generation Silverado / second-generation Sierra (GMT800; 1999)
The
GMT800
The GMT800 was a General Motors full-size truck platform used from the 1999 through 2006 model years. It is the foundation for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups; and the derivative GMT820 and GMT830 versions for the Chevrolet Tahoe/G ...
Silverado/Sierra 1500 and 2500 pickup trucks were released in August 1998 as 1999 models. The "classic" light-duty
GMT400
The GMT 400 and similar GMT 480 was the platform for the 1988-1998 model year Chevrolet C/K / GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks. The GMT 410, GMT 420, GMT 425, and GMT 430 were derived for full-size SUVs, including the 1992–1994 Chevrolet Bl ...
C/K trucks were continued in production for that first year alongside the new models, and the Heavy-Duty GMT400 pickups (alongside the GMT400
SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definiti ...
s) were continued until 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado/Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) released a year later. A small refresh for 2003 models was introduced in 2002, bringing slight design changes and an upgrade to the audio and HVAC controls. The later 2007.5 GMT800 production unit used the name ''Classic'' to denote the difference between the first- and second-generation trucks.
Development
In January 1993, GM began development on the GMT800 pickup program with numerous teams coming together. A new design was chosen and finalized for production in June 1995, 36 months ahead of the scheduled start in June 1998. Development sign-off was issued in late 1997, with pre-production and series production commencement in June 1998.
Light duty
There are a number of models of light-duty Silverados and Sierras, including the half-ton,
SS, and Hybrid.
The light-duty trucks use the 1500 name. They are available in three cab lengths, 2-door standard/regular cab, 3 or 4-door extended cab, and later, a front-hinged 4-door crew cab. Three cargo beds are available: a short box, standard box, and a long box. The short box is only available with the crew cab and extended cab.
For the first year, only a regular cab and 3-door extended cab were available, along with the
Vortec 4300 V6,
Vortec 4800 V8, and the
Vortec 5300 V8. In 2000, a driver's side door option became available for the extended cab, giving it four doors, and the crew-cab body was added to the lineup in 2004. Output on the 5.3 L engine also increased to and .
The 6.0 L
Vortec 6000 V8 was standard on the 2500 and was added for the 2001 Heavy Duty models, rated at , with the GMC Sierra 1500 ''C3'' getting an uprated version of this engine. The Silverado ''Z71'' got an optional lighter composite box, with a suspension package for towing, but lacked the high-output engine. The ''C3'' became the ''
Denali
Denali (; also known as Mount McKinley, its former official name) is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of above sea level. With a topographic prominence of and a topographic isolation of , Denali is the th ...
'' for 2002 (derived from the pre-existing 1999
GMC Yukon Denali
The Chevrolet Tahoe, and its badge engineered GMC Yukon counterpart, are full-size SUVs from General Motors, offered since 1994 and 1991, respectively. Since 1982, Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their 'Blazer' and 'Jimm ...
), and
Quadrasteer
Quadrasteer is the name of a four wheel steering system developed by Delphi Automotive while under the ownership of General Motors for use in automobiles. It was available as an option on GM's full-size pickup trucks and 2500 Suburbans for model ...
was added.
GM introduced a reworked version of the Silverado and Sierra in 2003, with a new front end and a slightly updated rear end. In 2006 the Silverado received another facelift, similar to the HD version introduced on 2005 HD models. In addition to that, Chevrolet has removed their own word scripting off the tailgate that was used from 1998 to 2005. Its SUV counterparts, the
Suburban,
Tahoe, and
Yukon
Yukon (; ; formerly called Yukon Territory and also referred to as the Yukon) is the smallest and westernmost of Canada's three territories. It also is the second-least populated province or territory in Canada, with a population of 43,964 as ...
retained the use of the pre-facelift sheet metal. During the 2005 model year, all light-duty GMT800 pickups reverted to front disc/rear drum brakes as a cost-cutting measure; heavy duty trucks and the SUVs retained their 4-wheel disc brakes.
The
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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(IIHS) gave the Silverado an overall "marginal" score on the frontal offset crash test for poor structural integrity and poor dummy control, although no injuries were recorded on the dummy's body regions.
2001 GMC Sierra C3/Denali
![SierraDenali](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/SierraDenali.jpg)
GMC created an upscale version of its Sierra 1500 in 2001 called the Sierra C3. It used all-wheel drive with a 3.73 final drive gear ratio and included the 6.0 L ''
Vortec 6000'' LQ4 V8 rated at at 5000 rpm and 370 lb•ft (502 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm. It was coupled to a 4L60E-HD 4-speed automatic transmission along with other upscale equipment. For 2002, the name was changed to Sierra Denali, but the specifications remained essentially the same except for the addition of
Quadrasteer
Quadrasteer is the name of a four wheel steering system developed by Delphi Automotive while under the ownership of General Motors for use in automobiles. It was available as an option on GM's full-size pickup trucks and 2500 Suburbans for model ...
and GM changed from the 4L60E-HD to the 4L65E in conjunction with a 4.10 final drive gear ratio.
The Denali is rated for towing and hauling in the cargo box.
The Sierra Denali was initially equipped with
Delphi's Quadrasteer system as standard equipment. It was a 4-wheel steering system that greatly reduced the truck's turning radius and improved lane changing while towing.
General Motors dropped Quadrasteer from the Sierra Denali after the 2004 model year and its entire lineup after 2005 due to poor sales of this expensive option.
Chevrolet Silverado SS
![03-05 Chevrolet Silverado SS](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/03-05_Chevrolet_Silverado_SS.jpg)
Launched in early 2003, the Silverado
SS is a high-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet. It is based on the Silverado 1500 Extended Cab with a Fleetside Box and features upgrades in the drivetrain and both exterior and interior appearance. It was equipped standard with the 6.0-liter
Vortec High-Output V8 rated at at 5200 rpm and of torque at 4000 rpm coupled to a 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission. This was the same engine used for the second generation
Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV engineered and manufactured by General Motors. It was Cadillac's first major entry into the SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to competition from the Mer ...
and
GMC Yukon Denali
The Chevrolet Tahoe, and its badge engineered GMC Yukon counterpart, are full-size SUVs from General Motors, offered since 1994 and 1991, respectively. Since 1982, Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their 'Blazer' and 'Jimm ...
. Chevrolet and GMC advertised this engine as the Vortec High Output and later as the "VortecMAX", while Cadillac calls it the "HO 6000". The SS debuted in 2003 with a standard All Wheel Drive setup with a 4.10 final drive gear ratio and 4-wheel disc brakes. In 2005, in an attempt to increase sales, a 2-wheel drive version became available (the 2WD SS also lost its rear disc brakes in favor of drums, as did the rest of the 1/2-ton GMT800s). 2005 was also the first year the sunroof was available in the SS line up. In 2006, the AWD variant was dropped, and the rear wheel drive was the only driveline layout available. In a further effort to reduce cost, buyers could also choose cloth interior and/or a bench seat. The Silverado SS also comes with the Z60 performance
suspension
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* Suspension (chemistry), small solid particles suspende ...
and 20-inch aluminum wheels. All the SS trucks in both 2-wheel drive and AWD used the torsion bar style front suspension for better handling. SS themed trucks were only available from the factory in ''Black'', ''Victory Red'', and ''Arrival Blue Metallic'' from 2003 to 2004. In 2005, ''Arrival Blue Metallic'' was dropped from the color choices and replaced with ''Silver Birch Metallic''.
Intimidator SS
In 2006, Chevrolet released a special edition Silverado SS under the name "Intimidator SS" (licensed by
Dale Earnhardt, Inc.) to honor the late
Dale Earnhardt. The truck came with several minor appearance upgrades (rear spoiler, embroidered headrests, Intimidator custom badging), but was essentially a standard Silverado SS. Of the 1,033 scheduled trucks, only 933 were made (the remaining 100 were sold as 2007 Silverado SS "Classic" body style trucks before the 2007.5 MY changeover. These trucks were only available in Black exterior but could be ordered with cloth or leather interior.
Vortec High Output/Vortec Max
![wikivho](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Wikivho.jpg)
The Vortec High Output option was first introduced in 2004 to a limited market (mainly consisting of
Texas
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and several surrounding areas); it was available nationwide for MY 2005. It was available for both the Chevy and GMC for 1500 series trucks. This special edition package (under option code B4V) included several options previously not found on the standard 1500 model, most notably the LQ9 6.0 L V8 engine (the same used for the Silverado SS, the
Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV engineered and manufactured by General Motors. It was Cadillac's first major entry into the SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to competition from the Mer ...
, and
GMC Yukon Denali
The Chevrolet Tahoe, and its badge engineered GMC Yukon counterpart, are full-size SUVs from General Motors, offered since 1994 and 1991, respectively. Since 1982, Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their 'Blazer' and 'Jimm ...
). The LQ9 motor was rated at at 5200 rpm and of torque at 4000 rpm, which was the same specifications shared in the SS models. The B4V package could only be ordered on extended cab standard box 2WD trucks. They were all built at the Canadian assembly plant and were equipped with the Z60 High Performance suspension package, in addition to the M32 = 4L65E transmission, GT4 = 3.73 rear gear, and G80 Gov Lock as standard equipment. The 2004 models were equipped with the standard 10 bolt 8.625 rear end. The 2005 models were upgraded with the larger 14 bolt 9.5 rear end under RPO option AXN. The package also included one style of the newly introduced GM 20-inch wheels installed from the factory. This marked the first time the LQ9 engine was available for a two-wheel drive application. Unlike the previous years with the SS Package, interior choices ranged from basic cloth to fully loaded. There were also more exterior color options available with this package.
In 2006, the Vortec Max trailering package became available. The Vortec Max package was added to the option list with an array of similar features and new badges, and at its core retained the LQ9/4L65-E powertrain. However, the Vortec Max package differed from the Performance edition in that it also came with a variant of the Z85 Handling/Trailering suspension, as well as 17-inch wheels and tires under the option code NHT (and was available on 4x4 models in addition to 4x2 trucks) versus the Z60 High Performance Suspension and 20-inch wheel and tire package of the regular B4V (which was limited to 2-wheel drive trucks). This was because the Vortec Max package was intended for max trailer towing, while the Performance Edition was intended more for customers who wanted the Silverado SS mechanicals without the visuals of the SS. It was also made available (in addition to the extended cab) in the light-duty 4-door crew cab models. Towing capacity with the VortecMax Trailing package was 10,800 pounds.
Hybrid
![2006 GMC Sierra Hybrid engine](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/2006_GMC_Sierra_Hybrid_engine.jpg)
GM launched a
hybrid
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** Hybrid grape, grape varieties produced by cross-breeding two ''Vitis'' species
** Hybridity, the property of a hybrid plant which is a union of two dif ...
version of the Silverado/Sierra in 2004, becoming the first ever GM hybrid passenger vehicle. Known within GM as the Parallel Hybrid Truck or PHT, it is not actually a
parallel hybrid
Hybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power.
Hybrids come in many configurations. For example, a hybrid may receive its energy by burning gasoline, but sw ...
by the current definition, but a type of
micro hybrid design. The electric motor housed within the transmission flywheel housing, serves only to provide engine cranking/starting, battery charging, and powering accessories. The engine automatically shuts down as the truck comes to a stop and uses
42 Volt electric power to the starter/generator unit to restart the engine as the brake pedal is released. Besides the typical 12 V automotive battery the PHT uses three additional 14 V valve regulated lead-acid (
VRLA
A valve regulated lead–acid (VRLA) battery, commonly known as a sealed lead–acid (SLA) battery, is a type of lead–acid battery characterized by a limited amount of electrolyte ("starved" electrolyte) absorbed in a plate separator or formed ...
) batteries mounted under the rear seat to store and provide power. The truck uses a 5.3 L ''
Vortec 5300''
V8 for primary propulsion power. These trucks were also purchased back from customers for more than what they were worth in the late 2000s.
The PHT features four 120-volt 20 amp
AC outlets, two in the bed and two inside the cab under the rear seat. These are particularly interesting to the building/construction contractor market, since they often require AC power when on the job. Additionally, the extra reserves of power for the accessories make this truck well-suited to that market, where trucks often sit at idle for hours at a time.
Availability was extremely limited at first, with commercial buyers getting the first allotment. Later in 2005, the truck was offered at retail in
Alaska
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,
California
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,
Florida
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,
Nevada
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,
Oregon
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,
Washington
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** A metonym for the federal government of the United States
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and Canada. For 2006–07 the truck was generally available to retail buyers throughout North America. The Parallel Hybrid Truck was discontinued for the 2008 model year with the release of the GMT900 truck line. Starting in 2009, General Motors offers a second-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra equipped with a
Two-Mode Hybrid powertrain and
CVT.
Heavy Duty
The HD variant is a heavy-duty truck. On Crew Cabs, they were a strengthened version of the Silverado/Sierra light-duty, and was available in the 1500HD, 2500HD, and 3500HD models. The 1500HD, introduced in 2000, offered a
Vortec 6000 V8 with at 5200 rpm and of
torque
In physics and mechanics, torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force. It is also referred to as the moment of force (also abbreviated to moment). It represents the capability of a force to produce change in the rotational motion of th ...
at 4000 rpm with a
Hydra-Matic
Hydramatic (also known as Hydra-Matic) is an automatic transmission developed by both General Motors' Cadillac and Oldsmobile divisions. Introduced in 1939 for the 1940 model year vehicles, the ''Hydramatic'' was the first mass-produced fully ...
4L80E four-speed
automatic transmission
An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated to auto or AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in internal combustion engine-based motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving ...
. The 2500HD also offered the LB7
Duramax V8 with at 3100 rpm and of torque at 1800 rpm, the LLY
Duramax V8 with 310 hp (231 kW) at 3000 rpm and 605 lb·ft (820 N·m) at 1600 rpm, and the LBZ
Duramax V8 with 360 hp (268 kW) at 3200 rpm and 650 lb·ft (881 N·m) at 1600 rpm. Also available was the
Vortec 8100 V8 with at 4200 rpm and of torque at 3200 rpm.
The 2500HD had an available five-speed (six-speed for 2006–2007 models)
Allison 1000 transmission
The 1000 series (and similar 2000 and 2400 series) is a line of automatic transmissions for on-road trucks. All are 5 or 6-speed electronically controlled units and are manufactured by Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, Indiana as well as in Ba ...
with the Vortec 8100 and 6.6L Duramax. The Silverado 3500 offered the same engines and transmissions that the 2500HD used. However, it was usually equipped with "dually" twin wheels at the rear and had a stronger suspension. The HD models were primarily used for towing and high-weight cargo. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD came in at #2 in a 2016 study by
iSeeCars.com ranking the top 10 longest-lasting vehicles. The Silverado 2500HD had 5.7% of vehicles over 200,000 miles, according to the iSeeCars study.:)
For 2002, GMC introduced a new limited edition Sierra Professional. Built as either a 1500 or 2500HD ''Extended Cab Standard Box'' model with two and four-wheel-drive, the Professional was the ultimate contractor's truck. The center console area provided an area to store PDAs, cell phones and laptop computers as well as extra charging points for them and an area to hang file folders. There were also extra storage trays and larger cupholders throughout the cab, including one temperature controlled cupholder. The exterior featured lower body cladding, Professional badging, and a full-chrome grille. These trucks also featured a standard bedliner, box-rail protectors, in-bed power outlet, and many optional accessories suited to tradesmen (ladder racks, toolboxes, etc.). The 1500 series came standard with the 5.3L ''Vortec 5300'' V8, but the 4.8L V8 could be ordered with an option credit if so desired. 2500HD models came with the 6.0L ''Vortec 6000'' V8 only. All trucks had the four-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode. Customers could choose from either SLE or SLT decor. The base price for a 2002 1500 2WD with SLE decor was $29,591. 2003 was the final year the Professional was offered.
Towing capacity for the 1500HD is rated at and can haul in the bed depending on options.
Towing capacity for the 2500HD is rated at with the gasoline 8.1L V8 with 3.73:1 rear and can haul in the bed depending on options.
Towing capacity for the 3500HD is rated at and can haul in the bed depending on options. The addition of 4 wheel drive tends to reduce the towing and carrying capacity by 200 to , depending upon year and model. Other factors, such as options, can also affect these numbers.
Engines
2003 facelift
For 2003, along with all
GMT800
The GMT800 was a General Motors full-size truck platform used from the 1999 through 2006 model years. It is the foundation for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups; and the derivative GMT820 and GMT830 versions for the Chevrolet Tahoe/G ...
-based full-size pickup trucks and SUVs, the
Chevrolet Silverado and
GMC Sierra models received a mid-cycle facelift. All Silverados and Sierras received a revised front end design, as well as new tail lamps, and most models also received new wheel designs. The interior was also redesigned, with a new
dashboard For business applications, see Dashboard (business).
A dashboard (also called dash, instrument panel (IP), or fascia) is a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft. Usually located directly ahead of the drive ...
design that included a new instrument cluster with an optional enhanced Driver Information Center (DIC), and a new four-spoke steering wheel. New
audio system
Sound recording and reproduction is the electrical, mechanical, electronic, or digital inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording te ...
options for 2003 included newly-available
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio (XM) was one of the three satellite radio ( SDARS) and online radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Holdings. It provided pay-for-service radio, analogous to subscription cable television. Its se ...
capabilities, as well as a
Bose
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* Bose (surname), a surname (and list of people with the name)
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premium audio system, and an integrated six-disc CD changer. All trucks also received new front seats with new upholstery designs and color schemes. New for 2003 was a Work Truck (WT; or W/T) trim that was offered alongside the Base trim, and later became the new "Base model" Silverado and Sierra. The Silverado 1500 lineup received a new "SS" trim that included the 6.0L LQ9
Vortec
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V8 gasoline engine, while the LT model was divided into LT1, LT2, and LT3 trims. Other additions to the
powertrain
A drivetrain (also frequently spelled as drive train or sometimes drive-train) is the group of components that deliver mechanical power from the prime mover to the driven components. In automotive engineering, the drivetrain is the components o ...
lineup for 2003 included a new
E85
E85 is an abbreviation typically referring to an ethanol fuel blend of 85% ethanol fuel and 15% gasoline or other hydrocarbon by volume.
In the United States, the exact ratio of fuel ethanol to hydrocarbon may vary according to ASTM 5798 that ...
(
FlexFuel
A flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) or dual-fuel vehicle (colloquially called a flex-fuel vehicle) is an alternative fuel vehicle with an internal combustion engine designed to run on more than one fuel, usually gasoline blended with either ethanol o ...
)-capable version of the 5.3L
Vortec
Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of gasoline engines for General Motors trucks. The name first appeared in an advertisement for the 1985 model year 4.3 L V6 that used "vortex technology" to create a vortex inside the combustion chamber ...
V8 gasoline
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engine, which was available in non-California emissions states.
File:Chevrolet-Silverado-3500.jpg, 2005–2007 (Classic) Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab
File:Allison 1000 attached to Duramax 6.6 Diesel.JPG, The Allison 1000 attached to the 6.6L Duramax Diesel
File:'01-'02 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reg. Cab.JPG, 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab w/bed cap
File:'99-'02 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Single Cab.jpg, 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular Cab
File:Chevrolet-Silverado-Hybrid.jpg, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
Second-generation Silverado / third-generation Sierra (GMT900; 2007)
The all-new
GMT900
The GMT900 was a General Motors full-size pickup and SUV platform used for the 2007 to 2014 model years. The platform was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, as the replacement for the GMT800 platform. The first GMT90 ...
generation of the Silverado/Sierra arrived in the last quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It features a redesigned exterior, interior, frame, and suspension as well as power increases on certain engines. Like previous generations, it takes styling cues from the GMT900 SUVs of the same year. And otherwise, the
Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon pickups. Like the GMT900 SUVs, these pickups also have greatly improved aerodynamics over their predecessors like steeply raked windshields and tighter panel gaps which improve fuel economy. The previous GMT800 models were continued through 2007 badged as "Classic", just as the GMT400 models continued for two years after the GMT800's introduction.
The new Silverado earned the ''
North American Truck of the Year'' award for 2007 and was ''
Motor Trend
''MotorTrend'' is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, and designated the first Car of the Year, also in 1949.
Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles published ''MotorTrend'' until 1998, when it was sold to ...
'' magazine's
Truck of the Year for 2007. Like its predecessors, the new Silverado offers buyers a choice of two-door regular cabs, four-door extended cabs (with front-opening rear doors that now open 170 degrees similar to the
Nissan Titan
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States for the North American market by Nissan. It was named for the Titans of Greek mythology.
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First generation (A60; 2003)
Development of the Titan began in ...
) and four-door crew cabs. GM also offers the trucks in the traditional two- and four-wheel-drive configurations.
For the 2007 model year, the Sierra Denali shares the same billet grille from the other Denali models, and also has the same dash as the 2007 SUV's. The 2007 Sierra Denali was initially the only half-ton pickup that had a 6.2L V8 engine with and of torque coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. This truck is also an optional all-wheel-drive vehicle and goes in 6.3 seconds.
The Generation III small block V8 engines offered in the GMT800 trucks were replaced in the GMT900 series by the Generation IV small block V8 engine family, featuring upgrades such as increased power and
Active Fuel Management on the 5.3 L and 6.0 L V8s. A new high performance 6.2 liter V8 (with and of torque) was introduced with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and 2007 GMC Denali line, and was made available in the Silverado 1500 for MY 2009.
After skipping the 2008 model year, with 2007 being the last for the GMT800 hybrid line, a
two-mode hybrid model was introduced in late 2008 as a 2009 model. General Motors discontinued the Silverado Hybrid due to poor sales along with the GMC Sierra Hybrid, Chevy Avalanche, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, and Cadillac Escalade EXT after the 2013 model year although it was the one of the first two hybrid pickup trucks ever manufactured. Available in either two- or four-wheel-drive, the Sierra 1500 Hybrid is powered by a 6.0-liter V8. It's joined by two 60-kilowatt electric motors supplied by a
nickel–metal hydride battery
A nickel metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH) is a type of rechargeable battery. The chemical reaction at the positive electrode is similar to that of the nickel–cadmium cell (NiCd), with both using nickel oxide hydroxide (NiOOH). How ...
pack under the rear seat. On its own, the V8 is rated at 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. GM engineers say that combined output with the electric motors is 379 hp. The unique transmission houses the electric motors along with three different
planetary gear
An epicyclic gear train (also known as a planetary gearset) consists of two gears mounted so that the center of one gear revolves around the center of the other. A carrier connects the centers of the two gears and rotates the planet and sun gea ...
sets and four traditional clutches.
There were two dash options offered in this model Silverado and Sierra: a luxury-inspired dash that closely mimics the dash in their GMT900 SUVs, and a more traditional upright dash to make room for a passenger seat in place of a center console.
As of 2008, GM full-size trucks were no longer sold in United States and Canada with
manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission system, where gear change ...
s; they were only offered in Mexico in the Silverado 1500
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a six-cylinder piston engine where the cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration.
The first V6 engines were designed and produced independently by Marmon Motor Car Company, Deutz Gasmotoren Fabr ...
and Silverado 3500.
All Silverado & Sierra 1/2-ton models received a revised bumper and shortened front fascia for the 2009 model year, and extended and crew cab models equipped with the Vortec 5300 V8 received a new six-speed
6L80 automatic transmission. The Vortec 6200 V8 was made available for LTZ and SLT models.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks (PANs). In the most widely used mode, transmission power is limi ...
was added to the equipment list, becoming standard on Denali, SLT, and LTZ - and optional on SLE and LT, as was an optional rear vision camera. An integrated
trailer brake controller A brake controller is usually an original equipment manufacturer or aftermarket-installed device or module. It is mounted to the tow vehicle's driver's-side dashboard area, and engages a trailer's electrical braking system either time delayed, or in ...
, first available on the Silverado and Sierra HD for 2007, is now an option on 1500 series trucks. The XFE package was new for 2009, available only on Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT 2-wheel-drive models, it included the 5.3L Vortec V8, soft tonneau cover, XFE badging, aluminum wheels, and low rolling resistance tires.
A refresh followed with all 2010 models, including new interior door panels (which moved the handle forward and added an additional cup holder), and a six-speed automatic transmission on Regular Cab models with the 5.3L V8 was also made standard. The Vortec 6200 V8 was given wider availability, now being optional on LT and SLE Extended and Crew Cabs, completely supplanting the light-duty Vortec 6000 V8 in the process. The new Z71 Appearance Package was optional on LT and LTZ, it included: body-color grille and front fascia, body-color door handles and mirror caps, unique Z71 box side decals, chrome sill plates, and a unique Z71 gauge cluster. Two new exterior colors were added: Taupe Gray Metallic and Sheer Silver Metallic.
For 2012, the Sierra and Silverado 1500 received another refresh. This time the Silverado was given new grille and front fascia treatments for both LT and LTZ models. A newly redesigned touch-screen navigation radio was optional on LTZ, SLT, and Denali.
Trailer sway control and
hill start assist are now standard on all models. Cooled seats were made optional on LTZ and SLT and the woodgrain trim was replaced with brushed aluminum.
File:Chevrolet Silverado LT Z71 2009 (14521425032).jpg, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Single Cab in Chile
File:'07 GMC Sierra Denali.jpg, 2007 GMC Sierra Denali
File:Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid -- 01-07-2012.jpg, Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
File:'09 GMC Sierra Hybrid (MIAS).JPG, 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid
File:'12 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Extended Cab (MIAS '12).jpg, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Extended Cab
File:'13 GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab (MIAS '13).jpg, 2013 GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab
File:2008 GMC Sierra DC.jpg, 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SL Extended Cab
File:'10 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab (MIAS '10).jpg, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT Single Cab
Heavy-Duty
For the first time, the
8.1 L big block V8 is no longer offered on the Heavy-Duty models, and no replacement has been announced. The
6L90 6-speed automatic transmission is standard in all Heavy-Duty models. The
Allison 1000 transmission
The 1000 series (and similar 2000 and 2400 series) is a line of automatic transmissions for on-road trucks. All are 5 or 6-speed electronically controlled units and are manufactured by Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, Indiana as well as in Ba ...
is paired with the optional Duramax V8 diesel.
As of 2011, the GMC and Chevrolet Heavy Duty models have been upgraded with a new fully boxed high strength steel frame from front to rear improving stiffness by 92% with bigger rear springs, larger engine and transmission mounts and new hydraulic body mounts to improve the ride. The front suspension incorporates new upper and lower control arms and new torsion bars tailored to one of five different gross axle weight ratings. Upper control arms are constructed from forged steel that is both stronger and lighter than the previous arms, while the new lower arms are cast iron to maximize load capacity. Using a unique torsion bar for each gross weight rating allows for better control over vehicle height, resulting in improved handling and better alignment for reduced tire wear. These improvements allow for up to a 6,000-pound front axle weight rating, allowing all 4wd trucks to accommodate a snowplow.
Additional front suspension enhancements come from new urethane bump stops, two per side. The upper shock mount has been changed from a single stem mount to a two-bolt design to eliminate the possibility of squeaks and thumps.
The rear suspension design uses asymmetrical leaf springs that are wider and capable of greater load handling. The design features 3-inch-wide leaves, with front and rear spring sections of different lengths to reduce the twisting that can result in axle hop and loss of traction. The 2500HD uses a two-stage design with a rating of , and 3500HD models have a three-stage design with and ratings on single and dual-wheel models, respectively.
File:'12 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab (MIAS '12).jpg, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD crew cab
File:'12 GMC Sierra Denali HD (MIAS '12).jpg, 2012 GMC Sierra Denali HD
File:2008 GMC Sierra 3500HD SLT crew cab -- 10-30-2009.jpg, 2008 GMC Sierra 3500HD SLT crew cab
File:'12 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab (MIAS '12).jpg, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD crew cab
Engines
Production location switch
For the 2011 model year of the Silverado/Sierra, the production of 1500 crew cab models partially moved from Silao, Mexico to
Flint, Michigan.
Safety
The Silverado comes standard with four-wheel
ABS.
StabiliTrak and side curtain airbags are optional on certain trim levels.
2007
NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA ) is an agency of the U.S. federal government, part of the Department of Transportation. It describes its mission as "Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes" rel ...
crash test:
*Frontal Driver:
*Frontal Passenger:
*Side Driver:
*Side Rear Passenger:
*Rollover:
The
IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a U.S. nonprofit organization funded by auto insurance companies, established in 1959 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It works to reduce the number of motor vehicle traffic collisio ...
gave the Silverado a "Good" score in their frontal crash test. The 2007-09 models equipped with or without optional side curtain airbags received a "Poor" rating in the side impact test.
For 2010, the side structure was strengthened,
side torso air bags were added, and side airbags became standard leading to the IIHS side impact overall rating improving to "Acceptable" and the overall side structure rating improved from "Poor" to "Acceptable". The crew cab variant of the 2011-13 Silverado is also rated "Marginal" in the IIHS roof strength test.
Electric version
In 2011 developer of the
Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid manufactured by General Motors, also marketed in rebadged variants as the Holden Volt in Australia and New Zealand and the Buick Velite 5 in China, and with a different fascia as the Vauxhall Ampera in th ...
and former vice chairman
Bob Lutz joined
VIA Motors
VIA Motors is an American electric vehicle development and manufacturing company founded in 2010. VIA Motors started out converting GM vehicles into plug-in hybrids (PHEV), but now produces fully electric commercial vehicles for fleet managers. ...
in developing electric versions of the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra called VIA VTrux.
File:Electric Cars at NAIAS 2013 (8485660776).jpg, 2013 VIA VTRUX
Third-generation Silverado / fourth-generation Sierra (K2XX; 2014)
![Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Crew Cab 4x4 2014 (15992805288)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Chevrolet_Silverado_LTZ_Crew_Cab_4x4_2014_%2815992805288%29.jpg)
On December 13, 2012, the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra were both introduced in
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at ...
, later making their public debut at the
North American International Auto Show. GM dropped the 900 platform and changed to K2XX. The third generation Silverado 1500 has three gas engine options; a 4.3 L EcoTec3 V6, a 5.3 L EcoTec3 V8, and a 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8. Chevrolet's
MyLink
MyLink a.k.a. Intellilink is a telematics system/infotainment system offered by General Motors in their vehicles. The system was debuted in 2011 in the then-new Chevrolet Volt.
The system was marketed as Intellilink for Buick, GMC, Vauxhall and ...
touch-screen multimedia interface system became available on most models. It included
A2DP stereo streaming technologies,
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks (PANs). In the most widely used mode, transmission power is limi ...
hands-free telephone,
USB
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables, connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply (interfacing) between computers, peripherals and other computers. A broad ...
hookups, and an input for an
Apple
An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree (''Malus domestica''). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus ''Malus''. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, ' ...
iPod or
iPhone. When connected via the
USB port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables, connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply (interfacing) between computers, peripherals and other computers. A broad ...
, an
iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the fourth generation of the iPhone lineup, succeeding the iPhone 3GS and preceding the 4S. Following a number of notable leaks, the iPhone 4 was first unvei ...
/
4S,
iPhone 5/
iPhone 5S,
iPhone 6
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are smartphones that were designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the eighth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 5, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, and were announced on September 9, 2014, and rele ...
, or
iPhone 6 Plus is able to stream music from
Pandora Radio
Pandora is a subscription-based music streaming service owned by Sirius XM Holdings based in Oakland, California, United States. The service carries a focus on recommendations based on the " Music Genome Project" — a means of classifying indi ...
. A
Bose
Bose may refer to:
* Bose (crater), a lunar crater
* ''Bose'' (film), a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Srikanth and Sneha
* Bose (surname), a surname (and list of people with the name)
* Bose, Italy, a ''frazioni'' in Magnano, Province of Biella ...
premium audio system, as well as a Bose
surround sound
Surround sound is a technique for enriching the fidelity and depth of sound reproduction by using multiple audio channels from speakers that surround the listener (surround channels). Its first application was in movie theaters. Prior to s ...
audio system is available on most models.
OnStar
OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems throughout the United States, Canada, China, ...
became standard on all models.
Underneath, the Silverado rides on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame with
hydroforming technology; truck cab's frame is built with high strength steel as well. The third generation Silverado uses aluminum on the hood, for the engine block and for the control arms in order to save mass. The truck's bed is made of roll-formed steel instead of stamped steel used by other manufacturers in order to save weight and gain strength. The third generation Silverado introduced the all-new upmarket top-of-the-line "High Country" trim level which includes saddle brown leather interior, which is Chevrolet's first entry into the luxury truck market. A fully-squared front end takes styling cues from the
1994-1998 C/K trucks, and, on Z71 models, a Z71 badge was added to the front grille. The first production Silverado completed assembly on April 29, 2013. The Silverado 1500 went on sale in May 2013 as a 2014 model, with the Silverado HD being available in early 2014 for the 2015 model year. On January 10, 2014, a recall was issued for 370,000 Silverado and Sierra pickups due to a fire risk.
The American model version of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500HD/3500HD and the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado High Country was introduced to the
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
market by Chevrolet Motorama Show late November 2014 as a MY2015, along with the MY2015
Chevrolet Suburban, 2015
Chevrolet Tahoe, 2015
Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala () is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better-selling American-made automobiles in ...
, 2015
Chevrolet Express
Chevrolet ( ), colloquially referred to as Chevy and formally the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Company, is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM). Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941) and ous ...
Van, 2015
Chevrolet Trax
The Chevrolet Trax is a crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand since 2013. The first generation model was released globally in 2013 as the smallest, entry-level crossover SUV offering from the bran ...
and 2015
Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado, and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are series of compact and later mid-sized pickup trucks marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma co ...
.
On January 14, 2014, The Silverado, along with the
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, received the 2014 North American International Auto Show's Car and Truck of the Year awards.
For 2018, this generation of Silverado was officially exported to Australia and converted to the right-hand-drive and
Australian Design Rules (ADR) by General Motors Australian subsidiary,
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). In the past, several independent specialists imported and converted Silverado and GMC Sierra for Australian and right-hand-drive markets. The 2500HD and 3500HD were fitted with 6.6-liter/litre Duramax diesel V8, the sole engine choice for Australia. No 1500 version was offered.
2015
For the 2015 model year, the 6.2L EcoTec3 was paired with the new 8-speed
8L90 transmission, offering a wider ratio spread with more closely spaced gears, quicker shifts, improved acceleration, and fuel economy.
The Silverado 2500HD/3500HD models continue to use the 6.0L L96 flex fuel capable Vortec engine combined with the 6L90E transmission, installed with engine oil and transmission fluid coolers for hauling/towing applications. The 6.6L Duramax also continued to be backed by the 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic.
The
GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD were the first "heavy-duty" trucks to offer an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), a Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), and a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) available together as part of the available Driver Assist Package. The Driver Assist Package was standard equipment on the
GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Denali, and optional on most other
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD and
GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD models. Other new options for the Silverado and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD models included an eight-inch, full-color, reconfigurable LCD Driver Information Center (DIC) screen (for Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Denali models only), a 110-Volt AC household-style power outlet, up to six available USB ports, an available eight-inch touchscreen
infotainment system, and a power-sliding rear window with integrated defroster.
In mid-year 2015,
Chevrolet and
GMC made enhancements to the all-new Silverado 2500HD/3500HD and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD. Some of these enhancements included a new
OnStar
OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems throughout the United States, Canada, China, ...
telematics
Telematics is an interdisciplinary field encompassing telecommunications, vehicular technologies (road transport, road safety, etc.), electrical engineering (sensors, instrumentation, wireless communications, etc.), and computer science (multimedia ...
system with
4G LTE Wi-Fi capabilities, new wheel designs, new exterior paint color options, new exterior tow mirror designs, a USB port added the glove compartment of trucks equipped with a front bench seat, DURALIFE brake rotors, the availability of dual 150 and 220 amp alternators for models equipped with the 6.6L
Duramax Turbodiesel V8 engine, an off-road information screen added to the instrument cluster of 4X4 models equipped with the Z71 or All-Terrain Packages (the latter is a
GMC-only option), a Bi-Fi
Compressed Natural Gas
Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a fuel gas mainly composed of methane (CH4), compressed to less than 1% of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. It is stored and distributed in hard containers at a pressure of , usually in cy ...
(CNG) option for models equipped with the 6.0L
Vortec
Vortec is a trademarked name for a line of gasoline engines for General Motors trucks. The name first appeared in an advertisement for the 1985 model year 4.3 L V6 that used "vortex technology" to create a vortex inside the combustion chamber ...
gasoline V8 engine, a new All-Terrain Package available on SLE and SLT Double Cab and Crew Cab models (for
GMC models only), a standard heavy-duty locking rear axle for all models, and the removal of
HD Radio from the "up-level" IO5 and IO6
infotainment systems. A Regular Production Option (RPO) Code of "AVF" in the upper glove compartment distinguishes early-build 2015 models from their 2015.5 successors.
Special Editions
For 2015, Chevrolet introduced Special Edition for the Silverado truck series. They are in the following series of Rally Edition 1 and 2, Midnight Edition, Custom Sport Edition, Custom Sport Plus Edition, Black Out Edition, and Texas Edition.
File:2015 Chevrolet Silverado double standard rally 1 observe.JPG, Rally Edition 1
File:'15 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab (MIAS '15).JPG, Rally Edition 2
File:2015 chevrolet silverado wt double cab standard bed black out edition observe.JPG, Black Out Edition
File:2015 chevrolet silverado lt crew cab standard bed texas longhorn observe.JPG, Texas Edition
2016 facelift
![Chevrolet Silverado 2017 Pickup Truck Side Back](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Chevrolet_Silverado_2017_Pickup_Truck_Side_Back.jpg)
For 2016, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 received its first mid-cycle refresh, similar to 2003 first generation models. The refreshed Silverado and Sierra received a new
grille
Grill or grille may refer to:
Food
* Barbecue grill, a device or surface used for cooking food, usually fuelled by gas or charcoal, or the part of a cooker that performs this function
* Flattop grill, a cooking device often used in restaurants, ...
, new headlights and new front fascia, with design influences from the 2015
Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado, and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are series of compact and later mid-sized pickup trucks marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma co ...
, as well as all-new LED taillights on the 2016 Silverado LTZ and High Country, 2016 GMC Sierra SLT and Denali trim levels while the 2016 Chevy Silverado LT trim levels and below still have the pre-facelifted
incandescent
Incandescence is the emission of electromagnetic radiation (including visible light) from a hot body as a result of its high temperature. The term derives from the Latin verb ''incandescere,'' to glow white. A common use of incandescence is ...
taillights along with the 2016 GMC Sierra SLE trim levels and below. Silverado 1500 LTZ and High Country, as well as Sierra 1500 SLT and Denali models equipped with
LED headlights, can be optioned with the Intellibeam
high beam
A headlamp is a lamp attached to the front of a vehicle to illuminate the road ahead. Headlamps are also often called headlights, but in the most precise usage, ''headlamp'' is the term for the device itself and ''headlight'' is the term for ...
assist system. On October 1, 2015,
HD Radio was added to the Silverado, Sierra, and their HD level models. The Silverado/Silverado HD adds HD Radio to their 8-inch MyLink system as a standard on the LT and LTZ trims, while the Sierra/Sierra HD includes the feature in its IntelliLink system as a standard on all its trims. 2016 Silverado and Sierra models optioned with the 8-inch touch screen feature
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the syst ...
capability. Trucks ordered with bucket seats and center console now feature a wireless charging pad on the console lid. New color options for the Silverado include ''Iridescent Pearl Tricoat'' (1500 only), ''Autumn Bronze Metallic'', ''Siren Red Tintcoat'' and ''Red Hot'', while the Sierra's new colors include ''White Frost Tricoat'' (also 1500 only), ''Mahogany Metallic'', ''Crimson Red Tintcoat'' and ''Cardinal Red''.
Chevrolet Special Edition
For that year, Chevrolet has added and dropped some of the Special Editions for the Silverado truck series. They are in the following series of Rally Edition 1 and 2, Midnight HD Edition, Midnight Edition, Custom Sport HD Edition, Realtree Edition, Custom Sport HD Edition, and Special Ops Edition.
File:2016 chevrolet silverado 2500hd ltz z71 custom sport crew short observe.jpg, Custom Sport HD Edition
File:2016 chevrolet silverado wt regular standard blackout observe.jpg, Blackout Edition
File:2018 silverado 2500hd ltz z71 crew cab standard box midnight edition (observe).jpg, Midnight HD edition
2017
For the 2017 model year, Silverado and Sierra HD models equipped with the 6.6L Duramax Turbodiesel V8 (L5P) received a new front hood with air intake vents. Gasoline-powered models now have a capless fuel fill. Sierra HD now features standard
HID headlamps on all trim levels. New colors include ''Graphite Metallic'' and ''Pepperdust Metallic'' (Chevrolet) or ''Dark Slate Metallic'' and ''Pepperdust Metallic'' (GMC). Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray interior trim is added for Silverado High Country. Low-Speed Mitigation Braking is added to the Driver Alert Package for both Silverado and Sierra.
All Silverado and Sierra models receive slight changes to their MyLink (Chevrolet) and IntelliLink (GMC) infotainment systems. The interior backlighting on GMC Sierras changes from red to blue. 2017 Silverado and Sierra Double and Crew Cabs also get a few new safety features, including GM's Rear Seat Reminder, and Teen Driver Mode.
eAssist Mild Hybrid
Starting in 2016, GM offered an ''
eAssist''
mild hybrid version of the 5.3L V8 engine in the Silverado LT and Sierra SLT, but only in the state of California. The engine came with an 8-speed automatic transmission and has the same horsepower and torque as the regular 5.3 V8. For 2017, it was also available in Hawaii, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. For 2018, it became available nationwide and was also offered in the Silverado LTZ.
Silverado SSV
In late 2014, Chevrolet released the 2015 Silverado SSV (Special Service Vehicle) to complement its lineup of law enforcement vehicles. The SSV Silverado is available in 1500 Crew Cab form with either the short (5.5') or standard (6.5') cargo box. The 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 is the only engine option, and the truck is based on WT trim. It features beefier brake rotors, upgraded oil coolers, high output alternator, auxiliary battery and an upfitter friendly interior.
Special editions
=GMC
=
In 2016, GMC introduced the Sierra All Terrain X, which is equipped with a 5.3-liter V8 engine with performance exhaust, increasing power from 355 to 365 horsepower. On the exterior, the Sierra All Terrain X features black 18-inch rims fitted with larger 265/65R18SL Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac MT tires, black bed-mounted sport bar, LED off-road lights, and blacked-out accents.
After introducing the Sierra 1500 All Terrain X full-size pickup and the
Canyon All Terrain X small pickup, in 2017 GMC extended the same formula to its heavy-duty pickup family with the Sierra HD All Terrain X.
Available on four-wheel drive Sierra 2500 HD crew cab models come in either Black Onyx or Summit White exterior colors.
All Terrain X models have a body-color grille surround and a grille insert that's unique to All Terrain. Body color door handles, front and rear bumpers, and bodyside moldings, and black accents, including belt moldings, front bumper skid plate, and B-pillar accents, give it a monochromatic appearance.
Sierra HD All Terrain X models also include eighteen-inch black-painted aluminum wheels – fitted with LT275/65R18 Goodyear Duratrac MT-rated tires – along with four-inch black sport side steps, black heated and power-folding trailering mirrors with integrated turn signals and LED guidance lamps, a spray-on bedliner, and a black bed-mounted sport bar, which is designed to support available GMC Accessories LED off-road driving lamps.
Inside, the 2017 Sierra 2500 HD All Terrain X has GMC IntelliLink with an 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen, Teen Driver, remote-locking tailgate, remote starting system, Rear Vision Camera, adjustable pedals, leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats and wireless mobile device charging.
A 6.0-liter gasoline engine is standard, but the 6.6-liter Duramax Diesel turbo-diesel V-8 is also available. This delivers 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque.
The Sierra HD All Terrain X also includes the Z71 off-road suspension package, which adds front underbody and transfer case skid plates, twin-tube Rancho shocks, hill descent control, and off-road information graphics in the Driver Information Center. An Eaton automatically locking rear differential (4.10:1) is also standard equipment.
2017
Special Edition
=Chevrolet
=
There were several additions to this year's Special Editions for the Silverado series shown in boldface. They are the following series of Midnight, Midnight HD, Rally 1, Rally 2, High Desert, Custom Sport HD, Realtree, Special Ops, Alaskan (Available on HD series only), Redline and Black Out. The remaining Special Edition listed in the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado brochure were All Star Edition and Texas Edition.
New for 2017 was the High Desert option package. This package brought a new innovative lockable storage system into the bed of the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab model. The system includes a three-piece hard tonneau cover, dual lockable storage bins on each side of the truck bed, and a removable bed divider to keep items separate and from moving around the truck bed while the vehicle is in motion.
Avalanche
An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain.
Avalanches can be set off spontaneously, by such factors as increased precipitation or snowpack weakening, or by external means such as humans, animals, and eart ...
-like plastic fairings were also added to the rear of the cab. The High Desert package was available on both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive LT, LTZ, and High Country trim levels. It was not available on LTZ models with the Z71 off-road package. LT models with the High Desert package receive the same LED taillamps as the LTZ, and High Country trims.
Magnetic Ride Control
MagneRide is an automotive adaptive suspension with magnetorheological damper system developed by the Delphi Automotive corporation, during a period when the company was a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), that uses magnetically controlled damper ...
is optional on High Country High Desert.
File:2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Double Cab Standard Box LT All Star Edition observe.jpg, All Star Edition
File:2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Short Bed High Country Desert Package (observe).jpg, High Country High Desert Edition
File:2017 silverado 1500 4wd double cab standard box lt z71 rally 2 edition (observe).jpg, Rally 2 Edition
File:2017 silverado ltz z71 1500 crew cab short box redline edition (observe).jpg, Redline Edition
2018
Special Edition
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chevy Trucks, GM introduced special edition models of the Chevrolet Silverado and the smaller
Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado, and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are series of compact and later mid-sized pickup trucks marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma co ...
.
=Chevrolet
=
Chevrolet introduced the Centennial Edition Chevrolet Silverado for 2018. Only available in a ''Crew Cab Short Box LTZ Z71'' configuration, the Centennial Edition added Centennial Blue Metallic paint, 22-inch painted-aluminum wheels with chrome inserts and special 100-years Chevrolet Bowtie emblems.
In addition to the Centennial Edition, the remaining Silverado Special Editions were virtually unchanged from the last year model.
File:2018 Chevrolet Silverado au salon international de l'auto de Montréal 2018.jpg, Centennial Edition
File:2018 silverado 1500 wt 2wd double cab standard box special ops edition (observe).jpg, Special Ops Edition
File:2018 Chevy Silverado Z71 2500 HD Midnight Edition.jpg, HD Midnight Edition
2019 Silverado LD
Chevrolet continued production of the third-generation Silverado 1500 for 2019, which was sold alongside the all-new, fourth-generation 2019
Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Renamed the
Chevrolet Silverado LD ("LD" for Light Duty), production of the previous-generation truck moved from
Fort Wayne, Indiana to
Oshawa Car Assembly
Oshawa Assembly (also known simply as ''GM Oshawa'') is a manufacturing facility in the city of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, that built various automobiles for General Motors Canada. Vehicles were primarily produced for the US, Canadian, and Mexica ...
, Ontario, Canada. Only available in a ''Double Cab/Standard Box'' configuration, the Silverado LD ended production in December 2019.
The first-generation Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was sold alongside the second-generation Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for the 2007
model year
The model year (sometimes abbreviated "MY") is a method of describing the version of a product which has been produced over multiple years. The model year may or may not be the same as the calendar year in which the product was manufactured.
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as the
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, and 2500 and 3500 versions of the truck were also sold alongside their successors, the
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500.
GMC also offered versions of their Sierra trucks as the Sierra Classic for 2007 as well, and did the same for 2019, offering the predecessor generation model as the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited.
Engines
Fourth-generation Silverado / fifth-generation Sierra (T1XX; 2019)
On December 16, 2017, Chevrolet unveiled the all-new, fourth-generation 2019 Silverado 1500 at its Chevy Truck Centennial Celebration Weekend at
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the U.S. city of Fort Worth, Texas – the portion located in Denton County, Texas. The reconfigured track measures with banked 20° in turns 1 and 2 and banked 24 ...
in
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly into four other counties: Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise. Accord ...
. The reveal of the all-new Silverado was not expected until early 2018. For its debut, the Silverado 1500 was airlifted via helicopter onto a stage, where it was introduced to a crowd of Chevrolet truck owners and enthusiasts, as well as to the automotive press. Chevrolet
NASCAR
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driver
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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also spoke at the event. In addition to the reveal of the 2019 Silverado 1500, multiple Chevrolet trucks of different generations were on display as well.
The model shown at the reveal was the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss, which is a factory-modified version of the Silverado 1500 LT Z71. Distinguishing features of the Trail Boss from other Silverado 1500 trim levels are its gloss black front fascia, black rear step bumper, black Chevrolet "bow-tie" emblems on the front grille and rear tailgate, gloss black-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, large off-road tires, altered suspension, "Trail Boss" decals on the sides of the pickup box, front bumper-mounted center fog lamps, "Z71" emblems on each front fender, and red-painted front tow hooks.
The formal unveiling of the Silverado 1500 took place at the 2018
North American International Auto Show in
Detroit
Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at t ...
, Michigan on January 13, 2018, exactly 100 years after Chevrolet delivered its first trucks to customers on January 13, 1918. The model was unveiled as a Silverado LT Trail Boss 4X4 model.
Sales to customers began in August 2018 as an early 2019 model year vehicle with a base price of $32,200 MSRP.
The Silverado 1500 features a more sculpted exterior design, with front headlamps that integrate into the front grille, which also incorporate
LED Daytime Running Accent Lamps (DRL's).
Silverado 1500 has been launched in Australia for the first time for 2020 model year.
Holden Special Vehicles
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(to be renamed as General Motors Specialty Vehicles for 2021) has started the conversion to right-hand-drive and
Australian Design Rules
The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are Australia's national technical standards for vehicle safety, theft resistance, and emissions. They are largely based on and actively harmonised with the "ECE" regulations promulgated by the World Forum for ...
. The 6.2L V8 engine is the sole engine choice at the launch.
Trims
The Silverado 1500 will be available in eight distinct trim levels: WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country.
All trim levels include a next-generation touchscreen infotainment system with
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the syst ...
,
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks (PANs). In the most widely used mode, transmission power is limi ...
for hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming via
A2DP, power windows and door locks (on Double and Crew Cab models), air conditioning, and a rearview backup camera system. Additional features available on select trim levels include GPS navigation,
SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is an American broadcasting company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States. It was formed by the 2008 merger of Sirius Sa ...
Satellite Radio and Travel Link,
OnStar
OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems throughout the United States, Canada, China, ...
with 4G
LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi, a
Bose
Bose may refer to:
* Bose (crater), a lunar crater
* ''Bose'' (film), a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Srikanth and Sneha
* Bose (surname), a surname (and list of people with the name)
* Bose, Italy, a ''frazioni'' in Magnano, Province of Biella ...
premium audio system with seven speakers, keyless access and push-button start, a remote starter system, heated and ventilated luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver-assist technologies, a multi-angle camera system, and heated rear seats.
Special Editions
For 2020, the Rally and Midnight Special Editions return after being absent for the 2019 model year. Rally Edition is available on Silverado Custom and RST trims. The package features black Rally Stripes on the hood and tailgate, black CHEVROLET tailgate lettering, and black assist steps. The Midnight Edition features Bucket Seats with Console, special headlamp bezels, black dual exhaust tips, and black assist steps. The Midnight Edition is only available on the LT Trail Boss trim level.
In January 2020, Chevrolet and
Realtree announced the 2021 Silverado 1500 Realtree Edition. This is the second-time Chevrolet and Realtree have teamed up to produce a special edition Silverado truck, having done so for 2016. The 2021 model is based on a Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Custom Trail Boss, adding 20-inch black wheels and Realtree camouflage graphics inside and out.
Engines
![2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country, rear 9](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/2019_Chevrolet_Silverado_1500_High_Country%2C_rear_9.24.19.jpg)
The all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 offers a choice of six different engine options, dependent upon trim level. The base engine on lower trim levels is the 285-horsepower, 4.3L EcoTec3 FlexFuel-Capable V6 gasoline engine. Standard on mid-level trims is an all-new, 310-horsepower, 2.7L Turbocharged Inline Four Cylinder (I4) gasoline engine that is the smallest engine available on a half-ton pickup, and features cylinder deactivation for improved fuel economy. Optional on most trim levels is the 355-horsepower, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 gasoline engine, which is optionally FlexFuel-Capable, and features either a carryover Active Fuel Management (AFM) system, or a brand-new Dynamic Fuel Management system (DFM), which now can shut off up to 6 of 8 cylinders. The availability of either AFM or DFM is dependent on trim level, with WT and Custom trucks available with AFM, and LT and above trucks standard with DFM. Optional on upper-level trims is a 420-horsepower, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 gasoline engine with Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM). An all-new, 277-horsepower 3.0L Turbocharged
Duramax I6 engine
The Duramax I6 engine is a diesel engine available in select models of General Motors light-duty trucks and SUVs. Applications include the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon, and Cad ...
became available for the 2020 model year. Availability of this engine had been delayed due to
EPA
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certification. All engines are paired to either a 6-speed, 8-speed, or 10-speed automatic transmission, with a choice of either two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4X4 is standard equipment on Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss trims, and optional on all other Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 models). For 2020, availability of both the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 gasoline engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission will expand to most Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trim levels.
According to EPA ratings, rear drive 2019 Silverado models with the 2.7-liter turbo-four engine can achieve 20/23 mpg city/highway.
Infotainment system
Standard features include a next generation
infotainment system
In-car entertainment (ICE), or in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), is a collection of hardware and software in automobiles that provides audio or video entertainment. In car entertainment originated with car audio systems that consisted of radios and c ...
with
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the syst ...
. The
Waze
Waze (; he, ווייז, label=Hebrew), formerly FreeMap Israel, is a subsidiary company of Google that provides satellite navigation software on smartphones and other computers that support the Global Positioning System (GPS). In addition to ...
mobile app can now be compatible in its infotainment system through the use of CarPlay.
A seven-inch infotainment system is standard on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 W/T, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss models, as well as the GMC Sierra 1500 Base (Sierra) model, while an eight-inch infotainment system is standard on the Silverado 1500 LT, LT Trail Boss, RST, LTZ, and High Country models, as well as the Sierra 1500 SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali.
SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is an American broadcasting company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States. It was formed by the 2008 merger of Sirius Sa ...
Satellite Radio,
OnStar
OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems throughout the United States, Canada, China, ...
with 4G LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi () is a family of wireless network protocols, based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio wav ...
, a seven-speaker
Bose
Bose may refer to:
* Bose (crater), a lunar crater
* ''Bose'' (film), a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Srikanth and Sneha
* Bose (surname), a surname (and list of people with the name)
* Bose, Italy, a ''frazioni'' in Magnano, Province of Biella ...
premium audio system,
HD Radio, GPS navigation,
SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is an American broadcasting company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States. It was formed by the 2008 merger of Sirius Sa ...
Travel Link, and a multi-angle camera system are all available depending upon the trim level selected. For 2020, Silverado and Sierra models add SiriusXM 360L compatibility.
Payload and towing
Crew cab Silverado models increase in payload up to 14 percent, or 340 pounds.
Trailering features equipped for the 2019 model includes an industry's first
VIN-specific trailering and payload label and an in-vehicle towing app on its GM infotainment system.
Safety
Advanced, active safety features included in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado are:
* Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
* Front and Rear Park Assist
* Lane Keep Assist
* Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
* IntelliBeam headlamps, high-beam assist
* Front Pedestrian Braking
* Surround Vision 360-degree Camera System
Variants
Chevrolet Silverado HD
![2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LTZ Z71, front 2](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/2020_Chevrolet_Silverado_2500_LTZ_Z71%2C_front_2.11.20.jpg)
Chevrolet released three all-new 2020 Silverado models, including the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD, in 2019. Chevrolet debuted the truck at GM's
Flint, Michigan plant on February 5, 2019. The trucks had made their arrival at the dealerships in the late summer of 2019.
Payload and Towing
The 2020 Silverado 3500 HD can tow up to in a regular cab dual rear wheel configuration with the Duramax 6.6L L5P turbodiesel V8 engine.
GMC Sierra
The fifth-generation GMC Sierra was unveiled in Detroit on March 1, 2018. The Sierra 1500 will differentiate itself from its
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 counterpart by offering unique features, such as a two-piece tailgate, a pickup bed constructed from
carbon fiber
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (American English), carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers (Commonwealth English), carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics, carbon-fiber reinforced-thermoplastic (CFRP, CRP, CFRTP), also known as carbon fiber, carbon compo ...
, a 3" x 7" multi-color Heads-Up Display, a rear-view mirror backup camera system, and a luxury Denali trim level. The Sierra 1500 will also feature its own distinct exterior styling, though interior styling will be similar to that of the
Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
There are six functions of GMC Sierra's Multi-Pro Tailgate including a primary tailgate load stop for large items. Its inner tailgate can be a load stopper, a full-width step, and a work area by dropping down the load stop or provide easy access to the bed just by folding down the inner tailgate.
Powertrains include improved versions of the current 5.3L and 6.2L
EcoTec3 V8 gasoline engines, as well as the same 3.0L
Duramax Turbocharged Diesel
I6 engine that will also be available in the 2019
Chevrolet Silverado 1500. An all-new, ten-speed
automatic transmission
An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated to auto or AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in internal combustion engine-based motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving ...
will come as standard equipment on gasoline-powered Sierra 1500 models. Availability of the previous 4.3L
EcoTec3 V6 gasoline engine was not announced at launch.
All trim levels include a next-generation touchscreen infotainment system with
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the syst ...
,
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks (PANs). In the most widely used mode, transmission power is limi ...
for hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming via
A2DP, power windows and door locks (on Double and Crew Cab models), air conditioning, and a rear-view backup camera system. Additional features available on select trim levels include GPS navigation,
SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is an American broadcasting company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States. It was formed by the 2008 merger of Sirius Sa ...
Satellite Radio and Travel Link,
OnStar
OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems throughout the United States, Canada, China, ...
with 4G
LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi, a
Bose
Bose may refer to:
* Bose (crater), a lunar crater
* ''Bose'' (film), a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Srikanth and Sneha
* Bose (surname), a surname (and list of people with the name)
* Bose, Italy, a ''frazioni'' in Magnano, Province of Biella ...
premium audio system with seven speakers, keyless access and push-button start, a remote starter system, heated and ventilated luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver-assist technologies, a multi-angle camera system, and heated rear seats.
The 2019 GMC Sierra went on sale in September 2018 as an early 2019
model year
The model year (sometimes abbreviated "MY") is a method of describing the version of a product which has been produced over multiple years. The model year may or may not be the same as the calendar year in which the product was manufactured.
...
vehicle at GMC dealerships nationwide.
File:2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE X31 Off-Road front 5.31.19.jpg, Sierra 1500 SLE
File:2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE X31 Off-Road rear 5.31.19.jpg, Sierra 1500 SLE rear
File:2019 GMC Sierra AT4 5.3L V8, front 12.31.19.jpg, Sierra 1500 AT4
File:2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali HD, Duramax 6.6L, front 2.1.20.jpg, Sierra 2500 Denali
File:2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali HD, Duramax 6.6L, rear 2.1.20.jpg, Sierra 2500 Denali rear
Regular Cab
Initially unavailable at launch, the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 regular cab configuration went on sale in early 2019. Only available with an pickup box, with a choice of two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive and the 4.3L
EcoTec3 V6 or 5.3L V8 gasoline engines, the regular cab is exclusively available in W/T trim (1WT) for Silverado 1500, or Sierra (1SA) trim for Sierra 1500. The regular cab option is unavailable in other trim levels in the United States and Canada, as these trucks will appeal mainly towards fleet and commercial buyers. Regular cab models with a bed and in higher trim levels are produced but are only available for sale in Mexico and the Middle East.
Standard features include a black front grille, black front and rear bumpers, 17" steel wheels, manual windows and door locks, manual black side mirrors, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with rearview backup camera and
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the syst ...
smartphone integration, vinyl seating surfaces, a split front bench seat, vinyl flooring, and air conditioning. Options include the Chrome Appearance Group (17" aluminum-alloy wheels and chrome front and rear bumpers),
OnStar
OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems throughout the United States, Canada, China, ...
4G LTE
In telecommunications, long-term evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices and data terminals, based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA standards. It improves on those standards' capacity and speed by us ...
in-vehicle
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi () is a family of wireless network protocols, based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio wav ...
capabilities, cloth seating surfaces, carpeted flooring with floor mats, and the Power Equipment Group (power windows and door locks, keyless entry, power black side mirrors, and cruise control).
2020 changes
The 2020 Silverado sees deletion of the ''Oakwood Metallic'' exterior paint color. Major additions are new vertical trailering mirrors, which include power adjustability, as well as power-folding and power-extension capabilities. Adaptive Cruise control is optional on the LTZ and High Country trim levels, and SiriusXM 360L capability is available on LT and higher trims. Silverado 1500s lose the keyless access buttons on the rear doors.
The Sierra sees a new ''Carbon Black Metallic'' paint color in addition to the above-mentioned Silverado updates.
2020 is the final model year for Double Cab 1500 models in LTZ, SLT, and AT4 trims.
2021 changes
For 2021, the Silverado and Sierra pickups saw relatively few changes. Most notably, the Silverado 1500 offers the newly named Multi-Flex six-position tailgate, which is borrowed from the GMC Sierra, and the introduction of wireless
CarPlay
CarPlay is an Apple standard which enables a car radio or head unit to be a display and a controller for an iOS device. It is available on all iPhone models beginning with iPhone 5 running iOS 7.1 or later.
According to Apple's website, all m ...
and
Android Auto
Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the syst ...
projection capability. 2.7L 4-cylinder and 3.0L Duramax diesel-equipped Silverado and Sierra models see increased tow capacity ratings and new towing technology, including a
jack-knife alert and trailer length indicator. Several colors were changed on the Silverado; ''Havana Brown Metallic'' and ''Cajun Red Tintcoat'' are replaced by ''Oxford Brown Metallic'' and ''Cherry Red Tintcoat'', respectively, and ''Mosaic Black Metallic'' is a new addition. 2021 Sierra models received color changes as well; ''Deep Mahogany Metallic'', ''Red Quartz Tintcoat'', and ''Carbon Black Metallic'' are replaced with ''Brownstone Metallic'', ''Cayenne Red Tintcoat'', and ''Ebony Twilight Metallic'', respectively. ''Smokey Quartz Metallic'' was removed from the available color options and ''Hunter Metallic'' was added as a new paint color. For the 2021
GMC Sierra, the previously un-named "Sierra" trim becomes the "Pro".
Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Front Pedestrian Braking options are now available on Silverado WT and Custom trim levels as part of the ''Safety Confidence Package''. ''Crew Cab Standard Box'' Sierra 1500 models are now only available in four wheel-drive.
Silverado and Sierra 3500HD dually models see an increase in max-towing capacity to 36,000 pounds.
Due to the
global microchip shortage, some 2021 Silverado and Sierra vehicles are built without options like
Automatic Start-stop and heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, and heated steering wheel.
2022 changes
The 2022 Chevy Silverado LTD and GMC Sierra Limited will enter the model lineup as a stop-gap measure until production of the newly refreshed 2022 model begins. As such, the 2022 Silverado LTD and Sierra Limited have very few changes from the 2021 models.
Notable changes for the 2022 Limited models include the deletion of both the 4.3L LV3
EcoTec3 V6 and 5.3L L82
EcoTec3 V8 with
active fuel management (AFM) gasoline engines, which have been discontinued, as well as the previous "6L80" six-speed
automatic transmission
An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated to auto or AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in internal combustion engine-based motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving ...
, leaving only eight-speed and ten-speed units. The LT Trail Boss trim-level (Chevrolet) is now available with the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine.
2022 refresh
For the 2022
model year
The model year (sometimes abbreviated "MY") is a method of describing the version of a product which has been produced over multiple years. The model year may or may not be the same as the calendar year in which the product was manufactured.
...
, the
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and
GMC Sierra 1500 receives a mid-cycle refresh that includes the following new trim levels for the Chevrolet Silverado, called the ZR2, and for the GMC Sierra, called the AT4X and Denali Ultimate. The refresh also includes a new front-end design, as well as a revised interior. All trucks equipped with front bucket seats receive a new center console-mounted transmission shift lever (trucks equipped with a front bench seat retain the previous column-mounted gear selector lever). The 3.0L
Duramax turbocharged diesel Inline Six-Cylinder (I6) engine now has expanded availability on more trim levels.
The short six-foot pickup box option has returned available for the
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cabs since last offered for the 2018 previous generation, which was previously only available in
Mexico
Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...
and the Middle East and is only available with the W/T and Pro trims of the Silverado and Sierra, respectively (these trims also remain the only trims available in the Regular Cab
body style
Governments and private organizations have developed car classification schemes that are used for various purposes including regulation, description, and categorization of cars.
The International Standard ISO 3833-1977 ''Road vehicles – Types ...
). Base Silverado 1500 WT and Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab models now receive standard power windows, door locks and push-button start, although
keyless entry
A remote keyless system (RKS), also known as keyless entry or remote central locking, is an electronic lock that controls access to a building or vehicle by using an electronic remote control (activated by a handheld device or automatically b ...
remains an extra-cost option. All models from the LT (Silverado) and SLE (Sierra) and above receive a newly standard 13.4-inch
touchscreen
A touchscreen or touch screen is the assembly of both an input ('touch panel') and output ('display') device. The touch panel is normally layered on the top of an electronic visual display of an information processing system. The display is ofte ...
infotainment system
In-car entertainment (ICE), or in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), is a collection of hardware and software in automobiles that provides audio or video entertainment. In car entertainment originated with car audio systems that consisted of radios and c ...
, which includes wireless
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the syst ...
smartphone
A smartphone is a portable computer device that combines mobile telephone and computing functions into one unit. They are distinguished from feature phones by their stronger hardware capabilities and extensive mobile operating systems, whic ...
integration and
SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is an American broadcasting company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States. It was formed by the 2008 merger of Sirius Sa ...
Satellite Radio with 360L (up-level models also receive connected
GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS), originally Navstar GPS, is a satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. It is one of the global navigation satellite sy ...
navigation), while base models retain the previously standard seven-inch
touchscreen
A touchscreen or touch screen is the assembly of both an input ('touch panel') and output ('display') device. The touch panel is normally layered on the top of an electronic visual display of an information processing system. The display is ofte ...
display. A new Silverado 1500 ZR2 model becomes the most off-road capable model in the lineup, while a new Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is now the top-tier trim of the lineup, which also receives a new premium
Bose
Bose may refer to:
* Bose (crater), a lunar crater
* ''Bose'' (film), a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Srikanth and Sneha
* Bose (surname), a surname (and list of people with the name)
* Bose, Italy, a ''frazioni'' in Magnano, Province of Biella ...
surround sound
Surround sound is a technique for enriching the fidelity and depth of sound reproduction by using multiple audio channels from speakers that surround the listener (surround channels). Its first application was in movie theaters. Prior to s ...
audio system
Sound recording and reproduction is the electrical, mechanical, electronic, or digital inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording te ...
with an
amplifier
An amplifier, electronic amplifier or (informally) amp is an electronic device that can increase the magnitude of a signal (a time-varying voltage or current). It may increase the power significantly, or its main effect may be to boost t ...
,
subwoofer
A subwoofer (or sub) is a loudspeaker designed to reproduce low-pitched audio frequencies known as bass and sub-bass, lower in frequency than those which can be (optimally) generated by a woofer. The typical frequency range for a subwoofer i ...
, and genuine metal speaker grilles. Top-tier Silverado and Sierra models receive the
General Motors Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system, which allows for hands-free driving on most
highways
A highway is any public or private road or other public way on land. It is used for major roads, but also includes other public roads and public tracks. In some areas of the United States, it is used as an equivalent term to controlled-access ...
, and all models receive more standard safety equipment.
The new trim level introduced to this series as ZR2 (Chevrolet) which slots in between High Country (Chevrolet) and LTZ (Chevrolet). GMC models receive a similar, though more upscale, model known as AT4X.
The refreshed 2022
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and
GMC Sierra 1500 began shipping to
dealerships
A car dealership, or car dealer, is a business that sells new or used cars, at the retail level, based on a dealership contract with an automaker or its sales subsidiary. Car dealerships also often sell spare parts and automotive mainten ...
in the Spring of 2022. Both brands will also sell the outgoing models of both trucks, named the Silverado 1500 LTD and Sierra 1500 Limited respectively, alongside the new models. Only 1500 (half-ton) models of both trucks have been refreshed for 2022, with a refresh of the heavy-duty (2500HD and 3500HD) trucks following at 2024.
Safety
The 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD Crew Cab was tested by the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a U.S. nonprofit organization funded by auto insurance companies, established in 1959 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It works to reduce the number of motor vehicle traffic collisio ...
(IIHS):
Silverado EV
In April 2021, GM President
Mark Reuss
Mark L. Reuss is the current President of General Motors.
Early life and education
Mark's father is Lloyd E. Reuss, former president at GM from 1990 to 1992. He received an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1986 and an MBA from ...
announced Chevrolet would be building an electric variant of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck at the
Factory ZERO complex in Detroit. The vehicle will have a targeted range of 400 miles. The vehicle was unveiled in January 2022 at the
2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The vehicle has been built from the ground up as a fully electric pickup by using a battery electric platform shared with the
GMC Hummer EV
The GMC Hummer EV (also known as Hummer EV and badged as HEV) is a line of battery electric full-size vehicles produced by General Motors under the GMC marque, and its own sub-brand. The Hummer EV line was introduced in October 2020 with t ...
, instead of using the existing Silverado platform. Production will start in the Factory ZERO assembly plant (formerly
Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly) in the second quarter of 2023.
Medium duty version (4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD and International CV)
Chevrolet introduced a medium-duty version of its Silverado, the Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD, which replaced the discontinued
Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick medium-duty trucks. The truck was unveiled at the 2018 Work Truck Show in
Indianapolis, Indiana in March 2018, joining the Chevrolet 4500HD/XD and 5500HD/XD
cabover
Cab-over, also known as cab over engine (COE), cab forward (U.S.), flat nose (Canada), or forward control (UK), is a body style of truck, bus, or van that has a vertical front, "flat face" or a semi-hood, with the cab of the truck sitting abo ...
trucks. It competes against the
Ford Super Duty
The Ford Super Duty (short for F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of ...
F-450 and F-550 and
Ram 4500 and 5500. Chevrolet also plans to make the vehicles available for sale at least 160 selected dealerships, including the 240 that specialize in fleet and commercial truck sales.
GMC does not offer an equivalent, citing a lack of support for GMC to expand back into a medium duty market while making a push towards a premium market with their current lineup. The move leaves Chevrolet as the only brand in the GM truck division to have medium-duty vehicles in this segment.
All 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Silverados come standard with
Allison
Allison may refer to:
People
* Allison (given name)
* Allison (surname) (includes a list of people with this name)
* Eugene Allison Smith (1922-1980), American politician and farmer
Companies
* Allison Engine Company, American aircraft engine ...
1000 Series and 2000 Series fully automatic transmissions. The truck is powered by a variant of the Duramax 6.6L V8 diesel.
The medium-duty Silverado is a joint venture between GM and
Navistar International
Navistar, Inc is an American holding company created in 1986 as the successor to International Harvester. Navistar operates as the owner of International-branded trucks and diesel engines. The company also produces buses under the IC Bus b ...
. It is built at Navistar's Springfield, Ohio plant. Navistar has also introduced their own version, the International CV.
File:2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD Crew Cab dump truck, front left.jpg, Silverado 6500HD with dump bed
File:International CV - 2.jpg, International CV
Military applications
LSSV
When production of the
CUCV II ended in 2000, GM redesigned it to coincide with civilian truck offerings. The CUCV nomenclature was changed to Light Service Support Vehicle (LSSV) in 2001. In 2005, LSSV production switched to
AM General
AM General is an American heavy vehicle and contract automotive manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. It is best known for the civilian Hummer and the military Humvee that are assembled in Mishawaka, Indiana. For a relatively brief period, ...
, a unit of
MacAndrews and Forbes Holdings. The LSSV is a GM-built
Chevrolet Silverado 1500,
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD,
Chevrolet Tahoe, or
Chevrolet Suburban that is powered by a Duramax 6.6 liter turbo diesel engine. The various Silverados, Tahoes, and Suburbans that are used provide numerous platforms for different kinds of vehicles. As GM has redesigned its civilian trucks and SUVs from 2001–present, LSSVs have also been updated cosmetically.
The Militarization of standard GM trucks/SUVs to become LSSVs includes exterior changes such as CARC paint (Forest Green, Desert Sand, or 3-color Camouflage), blackout lights, military bumpers, a brush guard, a NATO slave receptacle/NATO trailer receptacle, a pintle hook and tow shackles. The electrical system is changed to the 24/12-volt military standard. The dashboard has additional controls and data plates. The truck also can be equipped with weapon supports in the cab, cargo tie down hooks, folding troop seats, pioneer tools, winches, and other military accessories.
The Enhanced Mobility Package (EMP) option adds enhanced suspension, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, a locking differential, on/off-road beadlock tires, a tire pressure monitoring system and other upgrades. About 2,000 LSSV units were sold to U.S. and international military and law enforcement organizations.
Variants
*Cargo/Troop Carrier Pickup (2-door, Extended Cab, or 4-door Silverado)
*Cargo/Command Vehicle (4-door Tahoe)
*Cargo/Trooprier/Command Vehicle/Ambulance (4-door Suburban)
ZH2
General Motors relaunched
GM Defense
GM Defense is the military product subsidiary of General Motors headquartered in Concord, North Carolina; focusing on the defense industry needs with hydrogen fuel cell and other advanced mobility technologies. GM Defense projects include SURUS (S ...
division in 2018 offering the ZH2 Silverado, an advanced technology Chevrolet Silverado with a hydrogen powered fuel cell and a heavy-duty truck architecture modified for next generation military vehicle needs. There is also a ZH2
Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado, and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are series of compact and later mid-sized pickup trucks marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma co ...
military version.
Awards
Chevrolet Silverado
* 1999 -
Motor Trend
''MotorTrend'' is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, and designated the first Car of the Year, also in 1949.
Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles published ''MotorTrend'' until 1998, when it was sold to ...
magazine's
Truck of the Year
* 2001 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year (''Heavy Duty Model'')
* 2001 -
Car and Driver
''Car and Driver'' (''CD'' or ''C/D'') is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. In 2006 its total circulation was 1.23 million. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, who purchased prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011. It was f ...
magazine's
Best Pickup Truck
* 2002 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
* 2003 - Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck
* 2005 -
J.D. Power
J.D. Power is an American consumer research, data, and analytics firm based in Troy, Michigan. The company was founded in 1968 by James David Power III. It conducts surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality, and buyer behavior for the aut ...
2005 most dependable heavy-duty full-size pickup (''2002 Silverado 2500HD'')
* 2007 -
North American Truck of the Year
* 2007 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year
* 2007 -
ICOTY International Truck of the Year
* 2007 - Truckin' magazine's Truck of the Year
* 2011 - Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year (''2011 Silverado HD'')
* 2015 - Most dependable heavy-duty full-size pickup by
J.D. Power
J.D. Power is an American consumer research, data, and analytics firm based in Troy, Michigan. The company was founded in 1968 by James David Power III. It conducts surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality, and buyer behavior for the aut ...
(''2012 Silverado HD'')
* 2017 -
Kelley Blue Book's KBB 5-YEAR COST TO OWN (FULL-SIZE PICKUP) (''2017 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab'')
* 2017 - Kelley Blue Book's 2017 KBB BEST RESALE VALUE: FULL-SIZE PICKUP (''2017 Silverado 1500'')
* 2018 - J.D. Power Most dependable full-size light-duty pickup (''2015 Silverado 1500'')
* 2018 - Kelley Blue Book's KBB.COM BEST RESALE VALUE: FULL-SIZE PICKUP (''2018 Silverado HD'')
* 2018 - NHTSA'S (
National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration's) 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score
* 2018 - Finalist for 2018 SEMA Truck of the Year.
* 2018 - Motor Trend's Truck of the Year Finalist (2019 model year)
* 2018 - iSeeCars Top 10 Vehicles With the Lowest Depreciation (''2013 Silverado 1500'')
* 2018 - North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year finalist (including GMC Sierra)
* 2018 - PickupTrucks.com One-Ton Heavy-Duty Challenge (''2018 Silverado 3500HD High Country Duramax'')
* 2018 -
Ward's
Ward's is an American organization that has covered the automotive industry for over 80 years.
The organization is responsible for several publications including, ''Ward's AutoWorld'', and ''Ward's Dealer Business''. Ward's also publish the an ...
Best Engine Award (6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8)
* 2020 - Cars.com Best Pickup Truck of 2020 (''2020 Silverado HD'')
* 2021 - J.D. Power Best Resale Value Large Light Duty Pickup (2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
* 2021 - J.D. Power Best Resale Value Large Heavy Duty Pickup (2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD)
* 2022 - J.D. Power Best Resale Value Large Heavy Duty Pickup (2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD)
* 2023 -
Four Wheeler 2023 Pickup Truck of the Year (2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2)
GMC Sierra
* 2013 -
J.D. Power
J.D. Power is an American consumer research, data, and analytics firm based in Troy, Michigan. The company was founded in 1968 by James David Power III. It conducts surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality, and buyer behavior for the aut ...
Most dependable large pickup (''2010 Sierra 2500HD'')
* 2014 - Consumer Guide Best Buy Award (''Sierra 1500'')
* 2014 -
Ward's
Ward's is an American organization that has covered the automotive industry for over 80 years.
The organization is responsible for several publications including, ''Ward's AutoWorld'', and ''Ward's Dealer Business''. Ward's also publish the an ...
10 Best Interiors (''2014 Sierra 1500 Denali'')
* 2015 - Cars.com Ultimate One-Ton Challenge Winner (''2015 Sierra 3500HD Dually Duramax Diesel'')
* 2015 - Most dependable full-size light-duty pickup by J.D. Power (''2012 Sierra 1500'')
* 2018 - Pickuptrucks.com Best Half-Ton Truck (''2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT'')
* 2018 - VINCENTRIC BEST FLEET VALUE IN AMERICA 3/4-TON PICKUP (''2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab 2WD'')
* 2018 - iSeeCars Top 10 Vehicles With the Lowest Depreciation (''2013 GMC Sierra 1500'')
* 2019 - Canadian Truck King Challenge Winner (''2019 Sierra 1500 Denali 6.2-liter'')
* 2020 -
Ward's
Ward's is an American organization that has covered the automotive industry for over 80 years.
The organization is responsible for several publications including, ''Ward's AutoWorld'', and ''Ward's Dealer Business''. Ward's also publish the an ...
Best Engine Award (3.0-liter Inline-6 Duramax Diesel)
* 2021 -
Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value By Category Full-Size Heavy Duty Pickup (GMC Sierra HD)
* 2022 - Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Top-10 (2022 GMC Sierra)
Motorsport
![Donny Lia TRG Motorsports Chevrolet Michigan International Speedway 2008](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Donny_Lia_TRG_Motorsports_Chevrolet_Michigan_International_Speedway_2008.jpg)
Chevrolet is represented in the
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series by the Silverado. As of the
2021 season, 15 full-time and part-time teams use the Silverado. Chevrolet has won the Truck Series Manufacturers Championship ten times since the series inception in 1995 and Chevrolet drivers have won the Drivers Championship a combined 12-times. The Silverado is also the title sponsor for the
Chevrolet Silverado 250
The Chevrolet Silverado 250 was a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Mosport). It was first held in 2013, and served as the second round of the Truck Series playoffs from their introduction in 2016.
His ...
Truck Series race at
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport Park and Mosport International Raceway) is a multi- track motorsport venue located north of Bowmanville, in Ontario, Canada, east of Toronto. The facility features a , 10-turn road course; a ad ...
.
The truck also won the
Primm 300 off-road race in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
World markets
As of 2015, the Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, and the Middle East (except Iran). As of 2022, the GMC Sierra is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East (except Israel and Iran). The
GMC Sierra Denali was introduced to South Korea in 2022 with the launch of the GMC brand in the Korean market.
Chevrolet started selling the Silverado in
Oceania
Oceania (, , ) is a geographical region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Spanning the Eastern and Western hemispheres, Oceania is estimated to have a land area of and a population of around 44.5 million ...
in 2018 via
Holden Special Vehicles
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) was the officially designated performance vehicle division for Holden. Established in 1987 and based in Clayton, Victoria, the privately owned company modified Holden models such as the standard wheelbase Commodore, ...
(a former subsidiary of GM's now defunct
Holden brand), and currently via GM Specialty Vehicles, though it retains the Chevrolet badge. The vehicles are sold in right-hand-drive versions for that region.
Sales
Special use Silverados and Sierras
File:Tow truck in Honolulu.jpg, Tow truck in Honolulu, Hawaii
File:NYSDEC Spill Response South Beach Sandy jeh.jpg, Spill response vehicle used after Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy (unofficially referred to as ''Superstorm Sandy'') was an extremely destructive and strong Atlantic hurricane, as well as the largest Atlantic hurricane on record as measured by diameter, with tropical-storm-force winds spann ...
, Staten Island, New York
File:'03-'05 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (Humpty Dumpty).JPG, Humpty Dumpty delivery van in Montreal
File:Salt truck Milwaukee.jpg, Dump truck in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
File:Uppsala Ambulance.jpg, Ambulance in Uppsala, Sweden
File:Landing an airplane on a Chevrolet Silverado in Airdrie, Alberta.jpg, Landing an airplane in Airdrie, Alberta
File:Track Dryer Road America 2013 Scott 160.jpg, 2011–2014 Silverado HD drying a race track
File:Canadian Pacific Chevy Silverado Rail Truck 2617652083 o.jpg, Railway vehicle
File:Chevrolet Silverado GMT800 Taxi -- Rear.JPG, Taxi in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
File:Beach patrol, Santa Monica, California.jpg, Beach patrol in Santa Monica, California
File:Tijuana police car.jpg, Chevrolet Cheyenne in use as a police car in Tijuana, Mexico
See also
*
List of pickup trucks
This is an incomplete list of pickup trucks that are currently in production (as of April 2021).
This list also includes off-roader, sport, luxury, and hybrid trucks, both discontinued and still in production. Also, some vehicles are sold under d ...
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List of Chevrolet pickup trucks
Chevrolet has produced full sized pickup trucks under many nameplates and platforms. Almost all Chevrolet branded vehicles were also available under the GMC (automobile), GMC brand as well.
Full-size pickup trucks Pre-1960 models
Chevrolet C/K
T ...
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Chevrolet Avalanche
The Chevrolet Avalanche is a four-door, five or six-passenger pickup truck sharing GM's long-wheelbase chassis used on the Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade EXT. Breaking with a long-standing tradition, the Avalanche was unavailable as ...
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General Motors C/K trucks
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Chevrolet S-10/
Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado, and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are series of compact and later mid-sized pickup trucks marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma co ...
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List of hybrid vehicles
This is a list of hybrid vehicles, including both regular hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in chronological order of first production:
Automobiles
Overview by decade
Early designs: 1899-1917
*1899: Carmaker Pieper of Belgi ...
References
External links
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Goods manufactured in Canada
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Hybrid trucks
Military light utility vehicles
Military trucks
Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States
Pickup trucks
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Cars introduced in 1998
Quadrasteer
Quadrasteer is the name of a four wheel steering system developed by Delphi Automotive while under the ownership of General Motors for use in automobiles. It was available as an option on GM's full-size pickup trucks and 2500 Suburbans for model ...
Class 3 trucks