The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD recently debuted with a new ‘BedStep’, which allows for easy access to the pickup bed from the side of the truck.
The BedStep is reminiscent of old General Motors’ StepSide trucks, which contoured inward behind the cab in order to make room for an access step. These single cab StepSide trucks haven’t been around since the GMT800 trucks went out of production in 2006, but due to their relative obscurity and stylish look, they have a bit of a cult following among truck enthusiasts.
Want concrete proof of this passionate following for StepSides? We recently came across a video on Facebook of a GMT K2XX GMC Sierra HD that had been converted into a retro-looking StepSide – an expensive modification no doubt. It’s a bit of an awkward creation, if we’re honest, with the modern front end and old school rear clearly belonging to two completely different vehicles.
We’ll say this about the modern-day GMC Sierra HD StepSide mashup – it looks like the craftsmanship is decent. The fenders have some black protective trim that gives it a bit of a factory look and the builder has also netly integrated the fuel filler cap into the rear fender. The rear needs some work though – the modern GMC bumper looks absolutely hilarious against the backdrop of the retro tailgate.
This GMC Sierra HD truck appears to be for sale at a General Motors dealership in Mexico, so it may be a dealer creation. It may look awkward, but we can at least appreciate the ambition this undertaking required. Clearly there’s a dedicated StepSide fan working at this GM dealer.
If you have any more information on this weird creation, feel free to share it with us in the comments below. For now, though, check out the Facebook video embedded below – it’s a must-see for any GM StepSide or GMC Sierra fans.
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Not sure about new stepside. Had one like the Orange 70s step side years ago. Stripes and all.
Loved the steps side beds…up until they got a little awkward with the funky curves on the GMT800’s. Given styling that replicates earlier models, I would buy one today.
However, on the model shown in this piece…8′ step side beds are ALWAYS a no-go.
I still own my Chevy step-side short box I bought new in 1996. I love my truck so much I doubt I would have bought another even if GM had continued making the model.
There was a time and a place for step sides, but it doesn’t work today. The above looks like a hack-job and doesn’t match the cab; the taillights especially.
It could be cool (with modern styling) but this one is poorly executed.
You can buy this officially in Qatar GM dealer