When we had a go at GM’s 2015 GMC Sierra HD and 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD trucks, we found it peculiar as to why Chevy didn’t offer a Silverado HD in a High Country trim level to reflect the traits of the half-ton model currently on the market.
“Not yet,” was all we were told. Fair enough. But even before asking, it was easy to sense even that a Silverado HD High Country was imminent. And for the 2014 New York International Auto Show, it seems that The Bow Tie is rounding out its truck lineup with the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty High Country.
Powertrain-wise, the 2015 Silverado HD High Country sports the same amount of mighty as the conventional models, but adds a touch more refinement such as more chrome, a unique grille, body-color bumpers, and unique leather and interior stitching, all in an effort to awaken that inner cowboy in all of us… and also for those who feel the GMC Sierra Denali HD just isn’t their thing.
But the new range topper of Chevy’s Heavy Duty pickup truck family isn’t just an appearance package, however, as the 2015 Silverado HD High Country introduces Chevy’s new chrome wrapped trailer tow mirrors. These elephant ears can be extended manually for wider trailers, feature power-folding and power-adjusting (with memory) capabilities, and also include heat and turn signals in the glass. Lastly, the new towing mirrors integrate auxiliary clearance lamps and auxiliary cargo lamps to help make backing a trailer easier.
The premium Silverado HD will hit dealerships this summer, likely continuing to drive up the average transaction price of the Silverado.
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Well it’s about time, a little disappointing that they didn’t include power extending a la Ford super duty. But better than nothing. Hope to see these soon, have some hungry truck customers.
I find it it kind of funny how I was just reading a complaint about their not being a high country option for HD trucks on gminsidenews.com just yesterday, and here we are the new high countries. Lol, better late than never.
I wish Chevy would put the same face on the 1500 with some subtle bumper changes for the smaller chassis. What a good looking truck this ’15 HD is. It hits where the 1500 is missing. However, I wouldn’t kick the 1/2 ton out of the garage.
only good in exterior styling..
I personally feel Chevrolet miss an opportunity to advance the exterior/interior styling of the Silverado. Evolutionary changes are good and needed but when design changes only take place every 6-8 years, it allows the compaction to surpass your efforts. One designer indicated the design language for the Silverado is like a fist in the wind. I’d compare it more to a brick in the wind. The dash center stack may be functional, but aesthetically does nothing to advance the dash styling. GM did a better job with the 2015 Tahoe and GMC Yukon dash – similar, but better executed in my opinion.
That said, the High Country is the best looking of the Silverado design efforts.
Improvements: Wheels are much better looking than the 1500 High Country, the mirrors are much better looking though they could be more stream lined.
Negatives: Roof lights should be an option (not everyone wants their truck to look like a big rig, the interior brown color – in my opinion doesn’t work – make other colors available.
Please consider: Making the painted front and back bumpers an option with the High Country grill for all Silverado models. Take the standard mirror and design it to extend as an alternative to the more bulky trailer mirror. Next year change the dash to the Tahoe or GMC Yukon dash design.
Thanks for the opportunity to express my frustration with some of the Silverado design changes. Many things were done well but some things could still be better.
1. Check the rear headrests in any new GM crew cab.
2. Take a look at the ones in any competitor’s crew cabs or current double cab GM trucks.
Yes, this is another area where, inexplicably, the General skimped; the head rests are tiny and don’t extend sufficiently if you are over 4′ tall. It’s 2014 and the rear headrests on your High Country are just there for looks! GM could care less about safety.
I believe that GM has a winner. Now please keep your wits about you and don’t try to immolate Ford. Not nesassary to lift the truck so it only appeals to teenagers and lift enthusiests. They can do that on their own. Be the first to offer a heavy duty transmission with more than 6 gears (Alison with Duramax ) . It’s time for GM to break away from the pack and design a HD pickup without caring what the other makers have. I’m a GM enthusiast, but getting tired of the “tit for tat” idea trading that GM does with Ford and Dodge. GM should leave the pack and totally blow their rivals away.
Amen! I am a “died in the wool” GM owner (every 2-3 years since 1989) but the general needs to hire engineers that”think out of the box”. Good grief, many of us have asked for improvements and finally get part of what we asked for 6-8 years down the road! I suggested a tool box under the rear seat for the Crew Crab in 2004, they finally gave it to us in 2014!
I bought a ’15 Denali HD, thinking I was getting “all the bells and whistles”, just to find out that the “power folding, heated mirrors” only powered the top mirror head!
i like the interior chevrolet silverado
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