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2019 Silverado LTZ Exterior: Guided Photo Gallery Tour

Here’s our first detailed look at the 2019 Silverado LTZ as it was finding new roads in Wyoming during the Silverado media drive in August, which we attended.

The LTZ slots as the second-highest trim level for the 2019 Silverado, above the mid-range LT (along with its two derivatives – the RST and LT Trail Boss) yet below the range-topping High Country. Both the LTZ and High Country are targeted at “High Feature” pickup truck customers who want luxury-car refinement and appointments without sacrificing capability or durability of a pickup, according to Chevy. Coincidentally, these buyers happen to be the fastest-growing part of the pickup truck market.

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Truth be told, Chevy’s decision to keep the LTZ name on the Silverado despite replacing it with Premier on the rest of its vehicle lineup globally remains baffling to this day. Sure, representatives told us that the LTZ moniker is somehow more relevant to Silverado customers… but something about that doesn’t sit quite right. Regardless, on with the tour.

On the outside, the 2019 Silverado LTZ is distinguished by chrome accents on the:

  • Bumpers
  • Front grille
  • Mirror caps
  • Door handles
  • Beltline (forming a hockey stick shape)

The model seen here is coated in Cajun Red Tintcoat paint and is equipped with the Z71 Off-Road Package, which adds the following features:

  • 4WD model
  • Off-road suspension
  • Hill Descent Control
  • Skid plates
  • High-capacity air filter
  • Z71 hard badge

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We should note that opting for the Z71 package on the 2019 Silverado LTZ automatically adds:

  • Z71 Off-Road and Protection Package (PDZ), which adds:
    • 20-inch polished wheels
    • P275/60R20 all-terrain blackwall tires
    • Chevytec spray-on bedliner
    • All-weather Z71 floor liners
    • Max Trailering Package
  • Dual exhaust

In other words, the 2019 Silverado LTZ without the Z71 package is not equipped with dual exhaust, but instead features a single outlet pipe.

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20-inch polished wheels (RPO code RD2) are included with the Z71 Off-Road and Protection Package, which is currently required with the Z71 package on the 2019 Silverado LTZ

In addition, the Z71 package on the LTZ model is not available in conjunction with 22-inch wheels, ship-thrus, or the Max Trailering Package (NHT). Instead, the LTZ comes standard with the regular trailering package (Z82), which includes a trailer hitch, 7-pin and 4-pin connectors and Hitch Guidance.

The 2019 Silverado LTZ is currently offered with two gasoline engines – a standard 5.3L V8 and an optional 6.2L V8. The upcoming 3.0L Duramax six-cylinder will likely be offered as an option once production begins in the next several months.

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The base 5.3L L84 V8 engine is rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Part of the second-generation GM EcoTec3 engine family, the L84 features the Dynamic Fuel Management technology, which enables the engine to operate in 17 different patterns between 2 and 8 cylinders, depending on demand, to optimize power delivery and efficiency. It’s mated to the enhanced 8-speed automatic transmission (RPO code MQE), which includes overdrive, tow/haul mode, Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking.

The optional 6.2L L87 V8 engine (420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque) is mated to the new GM 10-speed automatic transmission.

It’s safe to assume that the 3.0L Duramax LM2 diesel engine will also be offered on the 2019 Silverado LTZ once the motor is put into production in the beginning of 2019. Chevy has already announced that the all-new diesel straight-six will be mated exclusively to the 10-speed transmission.

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Comments

  1. That is a great looking truck

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  2. Nice, my brother said his local dealer has a new Silverado and Sierra parked next to each other and they both look great. Would’ve to see some pictures of a crew cab with the standard length bed.

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  3. The Ram has a 50 inch infotainment screen!

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  4. The outside does look good except the grill

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  5. Not to crazy about the front crome bumper. I like the painted one better. Just my opinion.

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  6. I am shocked that know one has brought to light the single speed transfer case on everything except High Country unless it is a Z71. No more cheap trucks with the 2 speed transfer case. In other words no deep low 4×4. Only Hi 4×4 and Two wheel drive. Where did this idea come from????

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    1. It come from the idea that most people who owner regular 4×4 dont use them. Only the people that are hard core who buy z71 packages go real offroading.

      So GM notices this and just accordingly

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  7. Why do they make the wheels that are so hard to clean–a 5 or 6 spoke wheel woth falt surfaces is so much easier to clean. Have they figured out better steps for the 2500/3500 for us shorter guys????

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