So far, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss has exceeded GM’s expectations. In fact, the off-road-focused trim level has done so well in terms of sales response, The General has decided to double production. Of course, that leaves us asking: what about a Chevrolet Silverado HD Trail Boss? Notably, Chevrolet has not announced a Trail Boss variant for its new Heavy Duty rig.
In many ways, it makes a lot of sense to apply some of the same Trail Boss gloss (Trail Boss mud?) to the Silverado HD line. After all, Ram has the Power Wagon and Ford just released the Tremor, an off-road package for the Super Duty that offers up rough-stuff extras like a suspension lift, skid plates, and offroad tires, along with a number of other goodies. As we examined previously, this pretty much leaves Chevrolet at a competitive disadvantage, with nothing to go head-to-head with Ram or Ford in the heavy-duty off-road space.
2020 Ford Super Duty with the Tremor Off-Road Package
That said, a Chevrolet Silverado HD Trail Boss variant isn’t exactly all that far-fetched. After all, GM already offers the GMC Sierra AT4 Heavy Duty (HD), a trim that’s positioned at the higher end of the Sierra HD line. It comes with off-road-ready Rancho shocks, skid plates, and all-terrain tires.
So why not offer some of that goodness on the Chevrolet Silverado HD as well? We’d argue that a set of new wheels and tires, some offroad-oriented suspension, plus a few bits and pieces for the exterior would round out the package quite nicely, all while preserving the towing and hauling capability of the Silverado Heavy Duty.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4
As always, we lay the question at your feet, dear readers. What is your opinion on the matter? Should GM produce an HD-level Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss? Let us know by voting in the poll, and make sure to follow up by posting in the comments section as well. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Silverado news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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As long as it’s done like Ram’s PowerWagon and not the Ford “TREMOR”. Actually using some upgraded driveline and chassis components instead of just new shocks and tires. Ford just gives you a rebadged stock sueprduty with different shocks, tires and trail control (low speed cruise control). Ram at least gives you front/rear elocker, e-disconnect front sway bar and a winch.
That thing is so ugly, it hurts my eyes.
The new Honda inspired Super Duty?
This just shows how out of touch GM is with their customers.
I have heard and read for years that the GM full size trucks sit too low, some people even commenting that they specifically did not buy GM for that reason, but GM is surprised by the popularity of the Trail Boss?
WHEN WILL THE 2020 TRIAL BOSS 1500 W/PERFORMANCE PACKAGE BE AVALIBLE TO ORDER
Yes, yes and more yes! Chevy should absolutely have a Trail Boss HD (just make sure it’s a legit off road package)
Yes
Not only should they do a Trail Boss they should do a full blown ZR2.
GMC should make the 2500 HD trail ready by lifting, beefing up the suspension, off road wheels and tires and adding elockers. Don’t just do a cosmetic job actually give it a new set of balls
No because nothing will help the sheer ugliness of the new Chevy Silverado HD.
A little mud on its face, may be a blessing?
Yes I think they should but it needs to be something more off road worthy with maybe some zr2 features it’s got to be more than just a z71 with a two in lift
I would bet there’s a whole slew of “variants” in the pipeline…
Nobody cares about another 4×4 variant….
We want our single cab short beds back.
I’ll never buy a new chevy until those trucks come back…
I’m pretty sure most Chevy guys want both. I know I do.
Hasn’t GM been at a competitive disadvantage to Ford and Ram all year? The truck is meh and the interior is straight out of a Yugo.
Depends on the criteria you’re comparing. The Ram is a disappointment in many actual measures of truck capability and despite all the hype over the 1000 lb ft Cummins, it’s limited in availability and the rest of the trucks get the weaker version of the 6.7. The crew cab is also an older version with less space inside.
If GM and Chevrolet get trucks that people can afford and not take out a mortgage to get one would be one thing. BUT, HOW MANY DIFFERENT TRUCKS DO THEY HAVE TO MAKE.
IT’S ALL THE SAME STUFF LIKE BACK IN THE EIGHTIES AND NINETIES WERE THEY TELL YOU CAN’T GET THIS WITH THAT UNLESS YOU GET THIS PACKAGE OR THIS TRUCK.
THEY ALL DO IT. BUNCH OF OVER PRICED, OVER PACKED, UNNEEDED CRAP.
A trail boss HD truck would sell extremely well. Id wager it would sell as well as the 1500 variant. Guys want a bada$$ looking truck even if it never leaves the pavement and nothing says bada$$ like lifted mud tire 4×4 truck.
Jwl….”guys” aren’t the only ones who want a “bada$$” looking truck ? us ladies enjoy them, too!?
I stand corrected!!
Been wondering why the AT4 package is available for both light and HD versions of the Sierra but the Silverado doesn’t have a Trailboss version. Definitely be updated in terms of ride height, size of wheels and tires. Twenties with bigger sidewalls would be a nice place to start. It’s time the rear Multipro tailgate made its way over also for those of us that aren’t willing to give up on this feature but really want a Chevy.
I have a 2019 Trail Boss and I really enjoy it. I was saddened though to find out it didn’t come in the LTZ version. I really wish it had. It’s still a great vehicle!
I have a 2019 trail boss z71 now I love it if Chevrolet did build a HD style trail boss I will buy one. Everyone saying it looks hideous then complain GM doesn’t do enough to change there trucks then complain when it’s not to your liking. I love the changes I can say I wasn’t a fan of the new looking Silverado but once I seen it in person I had to have one. Chevrolet build the trail boss HD people will buy it.. i know i will …..
Just make a regular 4 x 4 pickup with 2 doors and an 8 foot bed. You know the kind of truck you could haul things with and have fun too.
Yess
Obviously they should have, considering the ChevyC AT4 has a HD version and the fact that ChevyC and Chevrolet are the same company. On the other hand though, it doesn’t really make sense to have off-roading versions of HD trucks bc they will never truly be off-road friendly due to their weight and suspension expectations, so maybe the HD AT4 was a bad idea and not Chevylet’s lack of HD trail bosses. But innovation follows the money and trail bosses sell like crack. Financially it would be a brilliant move, just bad principal. Truly a huge catch 22.
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