Previously, owners of dual rear-wheel (DRW) Heavy Duty GM trucks had to install aftermarket tire pressure sensors, but the 2020 Silverado HD dually and 2020 Sierra HD dually will offer a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) from the factory, General Motors has confirmed to GM Authority.
Buyers of dual rear wheel heavy duty trucks have been asking for this feature for a long time, and it’s easy to see why. These trucks are bought by people who tow heavy trailers on a frequent basis, so it’s important they know the pressure in their tires for safety reasons as well as for performance. Likewise, it’s also important that those who tow can easily monitor the pressure in the truck’s tires, as they may need adjusting based on trailer load. Some drivers also appreciate the ability to monitor both the pickup’s tire pressure and that of the trailer from the comfort of their cabin during long-haul drives as well.
GM said it will be offering a TPMS on all 2020 Silverado HD dually and 2020 Sierra HD dually models, despite it still not being required by law on trucks with gross vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds. It’s not yet clear if the TPMS will be available as a single option, be offered as part of an options package, or be standard.
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2020 GMC Sierra HD will offer a choice of two engines: an all-new 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque and the familiar 6.6L V8 L5P turbo-diesel Duramax, which is rated at 445 horses and 910 pound-feet of torque. The gasoline V8 will be paired with GM’s 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission, while Duramax-powered models will receive an Allison-branded 10-speed automatic.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD High Country Interior
The Chevy will offer five trim levels: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country. Likewise, the GMC will offer five trims: base, SLE, SLT, AT4, and Sierra HD Denali trims. The lineup will include 2500HD and 3500HD capability variants, Regular, Double Cab and Crew Cab cab styles, as well as Standard and Long boxes. In addition, two chassis cab frame lengths will be offered.
GM says the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2020 GMC Sierra HD will go on sale this summer. Pricing is said to be released closer to launch.
Stay tuned to GM Authority for ongoing Chevy Silverado news and GMC Sierra news coverage.
Comments
PLEASE don’t be mandatory or lumped in with other packages. My dad’s 08 3500HD has it and the TPMS light is ALWAYS on. You could inflate the tires until they explode and it still stays on.
Did you know there are actually small batteries in the TPMS sensors, and they last about 8-10 years. Unfortunately, when the batteries dies you have to replace the sensor.
GREAT. For those who live in snow country or the areas of North Dakota or Alaska, where it can be bitter cold for a few days at at time, this is perfect. Let’s not forget areas that get huge amounts of rain. Stay warm, stay dry in the cab of your work truck. Thanks GM, you got this right.
My 2016 Ram dually has tpms but I don’t think it was ever news worthy. Oh and no idiot light no matter the pressure, purely informational
TPMS is garbage imo. Gov mandate that provides marginal fuel economy and unnecessary expense. Same with the fuel economy standards. I believe its a big reason why trucks cost $60,000+. That and amoritizing cost of models designed to meet this fleet average standard, across the entire fleet.
ugly truck??? what where they thinking??? GO RAM!!
TPMS on my Silverado is insane. Replaced tires and new TPMS at the same time. I can lose a whisper of air and the idiot light goes on!!! 2007 and 68,000 miles. Serviced and cared for with every service record from day one.
Gotta love my truck!
It is another thing that goes out prematurely on GM vehicles. Cheap sensors. You will replace it. Then replace it again. Then get tired of paying for it, and just live with the error message.
Repeat GM owners can either be described as extraordinarily dense, or committed. Some people stay with abusive spouses, too; it takes all types I suppose.
Replacing subpar parts is actually a big part of their income and is factored into the decision making. The supplier of the junk K2 AC system and GM dealerships earn themselves silly with repeat replacements.
GM makes a fortune off me for constantly changing engine oil cooler lines, transmission cooler lines, transfer case seals, axle seals, and CV boot covers. Some people never learn. I recently asked a coworker about his RAM pickup, it was waiting for a transfer case seal to be changed…..
The same PITA system on the 1500 trucks? Even a simple tire rotation requires a trip to the dealer to reinitialize the system because the truck no longer knows what tire is in what position.