Community Question: What Do You Want To See From The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
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There’s no getting around it: the Chevrolet Silverado is looking a tad dated compared to the F-150 and Ram 1500. But, General Motors is readying its all-new generation of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, which are likely to debut next year as 2019 models.
So, we’re here today with a very broad question, but one sure to open up a discussion: what do you want to see from the next Chevrolet Silverado?
We’ll begin with the design. The Silverado is a good looking truck, but maybe a bit old. Fresh looks are likely a given, but we’d like to see a sleeker look and we’d still sleep at night if Chevrolet designers axed the squared-off wheel arches. Inside, it’s a similar story. The interior is fairly well laid out, but things are starting to look dated, especially on the center stack and in the driver information center. Higher quality plastics would be welcome, too.
For powertrains, is almost a given we’ll see the 10-speed automatic make its way to the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The transmission was co-developed with Ford, which has already begun using it in the F-150. If you didn’t know, General Motors stuck the transmission in the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 first; Ford chose the F-150 Raptor.
The Silverado’s V8 and V6 offerings are pretty solid mills, but a potential diesel-powered V6 could counter Ford and Ram in the market. We may even see a hybrid. Lightweight materials should also be present to help shave weight.
The Silverado should have one big thing to sway those not bound by blue ovals or horns to come to Chevrolet’s side. We don’t know what that is, but we’re hoping there’s a big draw on such an important vehicle for Chevrolet.
Go ahead and sound off in the comment section and feel free to vote in the poll down below.
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Need a fresh but still recognizable design
Interior needs a full flip with additional rear seat space
10spd on top trim, available as an option on middle trims
8spd standard
rear eDiff
Updates to the 6.2, 5.3, and 4.3 WITH the addition of a 3.0TT V6 @ 400hp 400-425lb-ft, a 3.0-4.0L diesel
Multimetal body and frame
Bed storage options (bed rail storage, tracks, dividers, cleats, etc)
Bumper steps yes, but also a tailgate option (as we’ve seen in patent applications)
Reverse cam standard
All the modern driving/parking aids
4-auto available across more 4×4 trims
I want to update my 2012 LTZ in 2020 and really hoping GM makes these new trucks lead the pack
The rear set space isn’t needed, I am 6’5 and fit behind myself. If the cab gets longer either the bed gets shorter or it doesn’t fit in a standard garage anymore…
rear ediff? It has the G80, that is not needed.
the 3.0 TT at the levels you listed is pointless with an updated 5.3. They could easily get the 5.3 around 390/410-420 which is way too close to the small v6 TT. The diesel would be good.
bed rail storage is ridiculous, just takes away from the bed storage, adds complexity to what you can use or put on the bed and many other complications.
tailgate step, seriously if you have the side steps they are not needed, just an added cost that can’t be used in certain situations.
“Reverse cam standard”? You do know that people mainly buy these trucks for works right? Most small business owners have a hard time swallowing the already $20,000+ cost of a new truck, and you want more “gingerbread” standard. Besides, why should someone who wants to take the tailgate off, or put a cap on the truck have to pay an extra $500 for a feature that will be useless to them. While it may be hard to believe… MOST TRUCK OWNERS STILL USE THEIR TRUCK FOR WORK.
I live in an urban area where most truck owners must be jobless, LOL. Many of them are what I call “all pickup, no cargo.” There’s a lady down the street from me, can’t be 5’5″, that’s bought a new Tundra crew cab, Looks loaded. Would be surprised if she’s hauled a bag of peat moss yet. (Not trying to sound sexist, just stating a fact.)
I get what you’re saying though. I pretty much made the same comment on page 2.
About 40%-60% around here in rural Southern Oregon. 60% use their new trucks like cars, always clean no bed scratches, lots of window stickers, loud exhaust systems and $8,500 worth of wheels and tires.
The 40% get heavy use pulling big work /rec trailers. What we see here that I don’t see anywhere else in the country, is a lot of old early fifties & up trucks still in service. In rural Texas, you almost never see an old truck, that isn’t a custom, let alone one that is still being used for its intended purpose.
You know how easy it is to back up to a trailer alone with a reverse camera? Even if you had someone guiding you it’s still faster with a cam. A camera doesn’t get in the way of taking the gate off or putting a cap/tonneau on. It makes even more sense with a cap since you lose even more rear visibility
Camera? I tow a lot, nearly daily, and have no practical use for a rear camera for hooking up the trailers. Center your trailer in both mirrors and use a bump stop for distance and you nail it every time. No trailer, very useful in parking lots.
Excellent Commentary…Thank you. By the way, most pickup owners, including myself, still use their mirrors for parking, and backing up.
Where are these $20,000 Silverados, Henry?? Last time I checked, a new Silverado 1500 Regular Cab/Long Box 4X4 with Work Truck trim was around $35,000. No options. I agree with you, sir. Truck prices are ridiculous. It got stupid when yuppies started buying trucks to haul potting soil from Home Depot. They can’t haul the potting soil without heated leather seats and parking sensors and cameras. LOL!! Don’t even get me started on the vibrating safety seat!!!
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Regular Cab
From $27,785
Double Cab
From $31,810
Crew Cab
From $36,235
Henry did say (+) Trucks are cash cows especially the up trim models that support delicate egos. Hard to find a new regular or extra-cab work truck on the dealers lot, not enough profit to floor it.
Henry, very soon it is going to be standard on EVERY vehicle, because it will be a govt mandated standard.
Guessing you have the crew cab, Tyler? I’m 6’1″, and have a hard time getting into the rear seat of the extended or double cab models. Seems like most of the problem stems from them changing to a front-hinged rear door on this generation. They just don’t open very wide. On the previous GMT-900 trucks, the rear doors on extended cabs opened “suicide style”. They actually swung open, like 170 degrees. Not sure why they went away from that design…
I agree with much of what you have said, sir. I too, like the bumper side notches/steps. Tailgate steps and bedside/rail storage are ridiculous. Need secure bed storage? Buy a toolbox! LOL! Also agreed on no need for a TT V6.
As for the styling, I love the 2016 refresh. Strong, powerful, and masculine. I don’t understand why so many other people say this truck is old. Do these people realize that the Ram pickup is using the same old “big rig” look that debuted in 1994?? LMAO!!
I’d love to see an option for a center console with a console-mounted shifter. And more options for regular cab trucks. I love the classic regular cab/shortbed design. A re-imagined SS would be cool. Remember the Cheyenne concept from a few years back? It was a sweet truck!
I have to wonder if you have even set foot inside the 2014 and up trucks. Exterior has been refreshed already since 2014. I’m assuming you have a 2012 crew cab? if so, there’s way more rear seat space than the 2013 and older models -perhaps not as much leg room as an f150 but definitely more headroom. Rear e diff? Seriously? The g80 works in 2 and 4×4 modes and is automatic. While a diesel option would be nice, no need for the 3.0tt v6-one “ecoturd”, oops, sorry “ecoboost” motor is enough. Already have a light truck that won’t squat when loaded and won’t be overpowered by a trailer-like any of its competitors-check out,” PU trucks.com max tow challenge”. Reverse cam is std except on base models-where main goal is low cost. auto 4×4 is std except on base models with man. floor shifter. Modern driving/parking aids-well you might not get trailer park assist yet (probably coming) I agree it could use side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert, perhaps 360 surround vision camera. Step bumpers are absolutely the best thing on the market-no need to have your tailgate down and no moving parts. GM already uses aluminum hood and various high strength steel combinations.
The 2007-2013 and 2014+ have the same cab.
GM eDiff is automatic and dynamic. The G80 is a weak spot in the rear end. And it only engages up to wheel spin of 18mph, so it’ll kick out potentially before youre out of snow/mud.
I have it it’s good, but the idea here to to make the truck better.
I’ve spent a lot of time in and driving a 2015. The 2007-2013 and 2014+ have the same cab and increase in room is through ergonomics.
GM eDiff is automatic and dynamic. The G80 is a weak spot in the rear end. And it only engages up to wheel spin of 18mph, so it’ll kick out potentially before youre out of snow/mud.
I have it it’s good, but the idea here to to make the truck better.
Not the same cab, it was redesigned to give at least 3″ more rear leg room. Huge difference between the 2007-2013 and the current models. The G80 kicks in automatically and mechanically locks the rear wheels when one rear wheel is spinning 100 rpm faster than the other and stays locked till the situation changes. I can’t see how you’d be going faster than 18 mph if you’re stuck in mud or snow.
Yes the Eaton auto locker spin 100 RPM different from the other wheel. It locks and holds till you slip or stop.
This is not a limited slip it is a gull lock mode.
Odds are the wheels are spinning more than 18 MPH when they lock.
The only thing of real value that Chevy/GM needs to do with their pickups is to add a full size bed to the Double-cab. You have to buy a regular cab or a crew cab to load a full size camper.
I am with you all the way I am already saving up for it but gm needs to take a stand an stop trying to stay in the background
1) Would like leather front bench seat available on the very highest trims (stick the audio and other components in the console someplace else). At the same time reduce the little dip down of the dash in the center, so when you do have somebody sitting in the middle of the bench their knees do not bump into the dash. More room under the front dash center.
2) Larger DEF and standard fuel tank on Duramax units.
3) Lockable under bed storage easily accessible from the side.
4) Would be nice to have a solar powered fan whose only function was to circulate air in a parked truck under a bright summer sun.
5) A front camera in the grill, so that when climbing a steep hill one can see (rather than trying to navigate by sticking head out a window, because otherwise all you see is hood).
The K2XX twins date from 2014, refreshed grills in 2016, and the Ram came out in 2010, so I think we’re really talking about competing with Ford. To me some more power train combinations would be good, diesel with better highway mpg than Ram would be great. I drive a ’16 Silverado for work and really like it, but feel as though the f-150s are a little more polished and futuristic than what I have.
Ram must be doing something right. Their sales were up over 18% last month from a year ago and they were good then. I kind of like their approach of taking a good truck and adding incremental improvements to it over time. That used to be the norm when pickups were on a 15 year redesign cycle!
Chevy need to take a few clued from Ram’s ads. Lot better than oh wow look we have special Editions.
Rams Seceret is the massive discounts.
GM and Ford are around $6k to $8k while I see dealers here selling crew 4×4 Rams for $15,000 of cutting into their profits massively.
Like many of my co workers that bought one it was because of the massive discounts. Many have found that this was their first and last Ram due you many issues.
FCA is in great need to update as they really needs to learn to get their incentives closer to Ford and GM for a more efficient profit.
Find a different Dealer..Add GM card+Select vehicle+Supplier price..and dlr can still give another k from his holdback..
Thats 15k+off sticker
It needs a complete redesign IMO.
The rear area of the dbl cab is useless … much less space than the older ones that had the doors the other way… I liked my 2004… hate my 2015 as far as the back seat arrangement.. Hope they don’t get any higher off the ground… shorter women drive these things…
Chevrolet/GMC have the lowest trucks as it is. If you want a lower truck buy a ridgeline. If anything most buyers would appreciate a slightly higher ride height. Ya, the double cab(and single cab) in the GM trucks is too small, should be about the size of a tundra double cab to be usable.
You’ve got to be kidding? Higher yet? Christ, when will it end.
You want to make cars extinct, just make pickups bigger yet. Who wants to be in a sub-compact when their seventy-year-old neighbor’s driving a pickup the size of a Mack truck?
Build a fun option.
FOR YEARS i’ve been wanting a CC 4wd 1500 with the supercharged LSA. 600 hp trucks would sell like hot cakes and bring some excitement back to the brand.
Lower cowl; a hood that tapers down more at the front end (not so flat); a less blocky front clip; a regular cab, short bed lowered sport model; step side; a less blocky/trucky dash.
HUD and an indicator that your in Auto or 4×4, located inside the instrument cluster. LED lights on the bottom of the seats like the dodge have.
HUD and an indicator that your in Auto or 4×4, located inside the instrument cluster. LED lights on the bottom of the rear seats like dodge has.
What ever the competition offer and more. From there you make sure yours is better in every respect.Ride ,handling, gas milage, power,confort,towrating,load carrying,quality of material, fit and finish. they can’t afford to be second rate or they are going to be left behind. They are already losing sales so it time to step up to the plate and deliver a GRAND SLAM.
– Steering wheel that is not offset
– Round-er wheel wells. The caveman wheel wells in this generation GM trucks look 3rd world
– Bring back the light duty diesel that was close to production
– Better looking front end. Compared to Ford’s F150, the GM models look like they’ve been assembled from tons of small plastic parts.
– Better fuel mileage through better powertrains and lighter weight
– Extra Credit – if the back window cold move up and down like the Toyota Tundra
Sorry BobP. I haven’t like the front end of an F150 since the 90’s. They look very “tundra-ish” to me.
A real high performance, short wheel base, nothing but taillights kind of a truck.
It is clearly the best looking truck on the road, maybe a tweak here and there, but I think more horses and more torque is what people really want. Oh and may duel exhaust!?
I own. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4×4 LTZ Crew Cab, in deep ocean blue Metallic, with the ash grey leather Interior…I added a Lear lid, painted to match the truck. I average five compliments a week, on my trucks style, color, the beautiful chrome grille…and the sound of the smooth and powerful 6.2 V-8, rumbling thru the chromed tipped Borla exhaust option…Everything on my Silverado, except the bed lid, is GM installed and warrantied either by GM, or Borla ☺️ I Love my Chevy Silverado.
The only upgrades I would appreciate are, HID or LED Headlights, a rear seat Vent for both heat and A/C, and better speakers, and more of them in the LTZ.
I absolutely love my 2016 2500HD! I love the squared off wheel arches and the blocky styling. It looks powerful and with the Duramax, it is.
That being said, I would like to see a few things changed.
Rear AC vents and please x10 center the steering wheel so everyone will shut the heck up about it!
Better quality materials inside. Better fit and finish!
A diesel of some sort because Ford and Ram have one. Not necessarily because they will sell in any significant numbers.
Better marketing to show just how misleading the term “eco-boost” really is. There is no eco when you have boost.
How about the Squared off Blocky look for the HD and a more rounded smooth look for the regular pickups? Other than that I agree with everything else you said along wit some of the improvements others have suggested.
-Bigger cabs (regular, extended and crew?
-Properly powerful headlights on every trim
-Redesigned front suspension with more travel and better design(see Toyota Tundra)
-Defeatable AFM from the factory(switch or button)
-Autotrac transfer case on more trims
-6.2L available on all trims and body configurations
-Upgraded 5.3L with better throttle response/transmission tuning
-8 or 10 speed on every trim
-option for 3.42, 3.73, or 4.10 gears in every configuration
-option for electric rear locker
-Make a ZR2 Silverado/Sierra (no excuses)
-Have a 3.0tt as an option
-Factory sport truck trim or model would be a nice addition
-Full sliding rear window like Toyota Tundra
Is there an option for all of the above? I mean really why can’t both chevy and gmc have rear air vents like come on!
I have to agree with you, it seems like GM as a whole has a problem with air vents. Most Chevy’s (Cruze, Trax, Bolt, Spark, Volt, Equinox, and Silverado) have no rear seat air vents, some even have heated R seats but no vents. Even the new CT6, a $65,000+ car, only has 2 tiny vents in the rear.
Same thing with cup holders, GM is making the few cup holders they actually put in vehicles, too small to hold even a travel coffee cup. The only 2 cup holders in the back of the Suburban/Tahoe are too shallow (and square) for even a soda can.
GM has an absolute issue with the following items
1) Overhead sunglasses storage. Not one Chevy sedan has them and most Buick and Cadillacs do not have them. Why?
2) rear seat air vents. For 50 plus grand it is unforgivable that GM’s trucks do not have this feature. At least most trim level Impala’s do and the LT and premier Malibu’s.
3) GM’s cup holders suck for the most part. Just about everybody else’s cup holders are superior
4) Transmissions- GM used to make some of the best shifting transmissions in the business. Fast forward to around 2007 to present and we have poor shifting 6 and 8 speed units, too fast to upshift for mileage, dim witted units like in the Chevy Cruze and lack of sport paddle shifters like most every other manufacturer is using. Why has this become so difficult for them to figure out? The 8 speed as used in the trucks and SUV’s like the Escalade is giving them a real black eye with CR and the public too.
5) Last but not least is quality control and interior materials. Yes they still vary drastically from one vehicle to the next just as they did years ago. The trucks are especially bad. Vibration issues. 8 speed transmissions. Cylinder shutdown vibration problems. Cheap interior plastic. These are all constant complaints that many Silverado and SUV owners are talking about and need to be addressed for the upcoming redesign once and for all!
TAKE THE STOPS OFF THE ORDER CHOICES,
JUST RECEIVED MY ORDERED ..gmc.. 6.2 4X4 WITH TOW 3.42 G80, IS GREAT….BUT
COULD NOT ORDER TRUCK THE WAY WANTED,…”ASK GM” ANSWER, ALWAYS it’s ENGINEER CHOICES…BS
BIG UPGRADE MONEY TO GET SPORTSCAR TIRES/WHEELS, NOT LT-C NEEDED FOR TOWING, EVERY PULLING REVIEW HAS SAME COMPLAINT….AND SOME INTERIOR CHOICES TAKE THE 3.42 AWAY…crazy
FORCED PACKAGE CHOICES AT DEALER CONFIGURATION SELECTION -APP,
NOT EXPLAINED WITH ONLINE BUILDIT APPS, RUNS THE PRICE UP TO GET SOME DISCOUNT WITH STUFF YOU DON’T WANT….BS
STICKER MPG 15-20…GETTING 19-24 except for stoplights.
GM, ADD STOP/START FOR IDLE AT LIGHTS, SELECT-ABLE DISABLE FEATURE FOR A PERFECT TRUCK POWER PLANT.
GM, KEEP THE BED STEEL…!!!
Make navigation standard. Do away with OnStar. Put the oil dipstick where it is easer to access for us short people. Larger side mirrors to help eliminate the blind spots
While I agree the dipstick is difficult to access-I don’t know who overlooked that-shorter folks like me can’t reach it where it is. Definitely don’t do away with Onstar-no one else has it but they all wish they could and they suggest to customers their system works” Just like Onstar”-not even close! Instead GM should make the Onstar safety and security package standard equipment for the duration of the powertrain warranty at no extra cost. Navigation?-well with Apple Car Play and Android Auto it practically is for people with smart phones-as long as they have their phone with them and it is working. With Tom Toms and Garmins, etc there are lots of choices with free updates available =-GM could make yrly updates avail. on their onboard nav free for powertrain duration. Mirrors could be slightly larger unless you get max tow package which solves that issue.
Other than buying the price to buy it to start the Nav is free and there is no charge to use it.
On Star is great.. I have NAV and didn’t buy that part of On Start but I like the fact that it is there if I need it..
Anyone with a phone has better nav and search with live traffic updates and rerouting with Google Maps. 8″ screen should be standard with android Auto
As a owner of a 2016 all terrain I’m very pleased with it. I honestly think a complete overhaul isn’t needed more of a evolutionary design.
Couple options I would love to see is,
– push button start
– available panoramic roof
– blind spot monitoring
– available sound system with a sub and amp in either the dash or under back seat
-10 spd tranny
I think they should only put the push button start in the GMC trucks, because too many people complain about not having it, but a lot of people still like using the key.
Diesel is a MUST
10 speed Transmissions across all configurations
Bigger cabs
Better interiors
Have more options aka be able to get tow mirrors on Z71’s packages
Need more Color front bumper just not on the Z71’s
MORE COLOR OPTIONS
I would like to see a mode for hunting/farm. Click a button and exterior lights turn off, no seat belt warning, door open warning, interior lighting goes dark… Etc. This could be safely done to disable if the speed goes over 10-15mph. Ford has the “dark” option for police cruisers that basically does the exact same thing.