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.
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.
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