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2022 Chevy Silverado Spy Shots Show Extensive Updates

As GM Authority was first to report earlier this year, GM is planning a significant refresh of its light-duty full-size pickups – the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra – for the 2022 model year. The changes will involve a refreshed exterior and interior, along with a new tailgate and several other updates. Having already brought you spy shots of the 2022 GMC Sierra, we’re now showing you the very first shots of the 2022 Chevy Silverado.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 prototype

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 prototype

The prototype of the refreshed truck is wearing a significant amount of camouflage that covers the front fascia, hood, front fenders, box, and the entire rear end, including the rear fenders, tailgate and taillights.

Up front, it appears that the 2022 Chevy Silverado will get an all-new fascia that adopts the Bow Tie brand’s latest iteration of the two-tiered lighting setup, as seen on models like the 2020 and newer Silverado HD as well as 2019 and newer Blazer. The camo makes it difficult to see exactly in which direction the new pickup will go, but it’s clear that the new design will feature a thin LED accent and daytime running light (DRL) at the top of the fascia, followed by a primary headlight element mounted below.

The cab remains untouched, as evidenced by a lack of camo on this Extended Cab model. Moving towards the rear, it would seem that the 2022 Chevy Silverado will include an integrated BedStep adopted from GM’s 2020 model-year Heavy Duty trucks. Meanwhile, the tailgate is fully camouflaged. As we reported last week, General Motors will offer the GMC MultiPro tailgate on the Silverado under the MultiFlex (or Multi-Flex) name. Additionally, the tailgate will carry the same QK2 RPO Code as the MultiPro as on the GMC Sierra.

On various occasions, we’ve spied Silverado HD models with cut-lines on the tailgate identical to those on the MultiPro tailgate. GM Authority sources also state that the Multi-Flex could feature improvements over the MultiPro, either in functionality or by introducing a seventh position.

It’s worth noting that the camo around the box could be concealing a carbon-composite bed offered on the Sierra as the GMC CarbonPro, though this is currently unclear. Meanwhile, a new set of taillights will also be part of the mid-cycle update.

Potential integrated BedStep on 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500

Potential integrated BedStep on 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500

BedStep on 2020 Silverado HD

BedStep on 2020 Silverado HD

Meanwhile, the fully-camouflaged interior is where the biggest changes will reside, as some have criticized the fourth-generation Silverado 1500 – all-new for the 2019 model year – for having an underwhelming cockpit. Testers quickly covered the dashboard once they spotted our spy’s lens. However, as GM Authority reported earlier this year, the 2022 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra will feature a revised center stack similar to that of the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe and 2021 Suburban.

2022 Chevy Silverado interior will be similar to that of all-new, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, pictured

2022 Chevy Silverado interior will be similar to that of all-new, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, pictured

All of these changes clearly show that GM isn’t messing around with updates to one of its key products. In fact, the Silverado is GM’s best-selling vehicle in the United States and accounts for a significant amount of its earnings. And while the all-new Silverado is doing well in the marketplace, it’s clear that Chevy is looking to eliminate any potential criticism of the vehicle with this update.

We’ll have plenty more about the 2022 Chevy Silverado refresh very soon. In the meantime, make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for Silverado news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

Update: it has come to our attention that – based on the door lines – the prototype in question is a 2022 GMC Sierra underneath all that camo. We’ll update as soon as we have more.

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  1. This is a Sierra.

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    1. Looks like a Silverado to me. The two year headlight setup is a dead giveaway.

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    2. It is a Sierra, look at the doors. Easy!

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      1. It’s a Silverado, no doubt, check the fender wells.

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        1. It’s the new Silverra!!!

          Because having only two models of full size trucks left a gap in the GM family.

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    3. LOL. Yep. It’s definitely a Sierra. It’s not a Silverado unless they slapped the Sierra doors on the Silverado!

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      1. “… unless they slapped the Sierra doors on the Silverado!“

        Ding ding ding ding. That’s exactly what they’re doing.

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      2. Actually it’s a GMC slapped with Chevy parts. Since they mate the assembled cab with all its parts to the frame before they mate the other parts. This one has a GMC cab

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    4. It is a Sierra. Look at the wheel arches and the door. Chevy has a swoop that comes down from the front fender in the door. The angled wheel arch is a giveaway.

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  2. Please tell us the 10 speed is standard across the board. Drop the 4.3 and 5.3 afm as well. 2.7, 5.3 dfm, 6.2, and 3.0 diesel all with the 10 speed is all they need. Maybe give all the engines a slight power boost. The 2.7 with ct4-v output can rival ford’s 2.7 ecoboost. The 5.3 dfm should have at least 375 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

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    1. Clearly you did not think about fleet buyers when you posted your comment.

      There’s a reason why GM kept the 6 speed, the 5.3 L83 and 4.3 around….fleets. Fleet buyers want cheap and reliable. These powertrains are the best combination of fuel efficiency and tried and true tech. A 2.7 wont last very long or get good MPG in a truck regularly carrying 2000 lbs.

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  3. “extensive updates” yeah ok

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    1. its the interior you idiot

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      1. theres nothing “extensive” about adopting the center console from a 2021 tahoe moron.

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        1. First it’s not a direct carry over.

          Second, the extent of its extensiveness is relative.

          Third, it’s not the console, but rather the center stack.

          Moron.

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          1. yes tf it is ya goofball. GM authority literally covered this 2 months ago. it will have the center stack AND the CENTER CONSOLE from the 2021 tahoe. in fact, the exact words were “sources familiar with product plans tell GM authority that the 2022 silverado will receive a nearly identical console and center stack as the all new 2021 chevrolet tahoe and 2021 chevrolet suburban, though a few minor changes will be made, particularly for trucks with the front bench seat option”. MORON

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            1. How about we have a civil disagreement online without peewee football name-calling, like adults? Really, really sad.

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              1. It was a defense mechanism on my end.

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          2. Hopefully they fix some of the ugly.

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            1. gonna take a lot of work for that .

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  4. Its a Sierra, the body line connection between the front fender and door is a Sierra. It would be reversed on a Silverado. Rims are Sierra SLE trim too.

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  5. I love all the experts on being a Silverado or a Sierra!

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  6. WTF! Just fix the shi$$y interior please.

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  7. 2022’s can’t get here soon enough.

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  8. They need to redo the Chevrolet Silverado because what they have now is a Hot Mess

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    1. A hot mess that’s selling very well.

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    2. “ As GM Authority was first to report earlier this year, GM is planning a significant refresh of its light-duty full-size pickups – the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra – for the 2022 model year.”

      You mean GM Authority was first to report that the interior refresh would take place in 2021 but they were incorrect

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  9. I hope they fixed the wheel openings on the Sierra

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    1. Why? The are perfect they way they are now.

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    2. At a minimum, at least don’t have them all designed with plug ports inside the wheel wells that cause them to start to rust out within five years.

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  10. I highly doubt the front lights in these photos are anywhere close to what we’ll see, GM has been using those little projector headlights and cheesy led strips on test mules since Volt prototypes were first spied.

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    1. Difference is that this is no text mule. This is a release prototype using production lighting.

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  11. The first picture shows the elevated infotainment screen similar to the ‘21 Tahoe/Yukon.

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  12. They should put a sticker on it that says they fixed the torque converter problem that tears apart and ruins the transmission whole casually driving down the road..

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  13. Believe me. It will not carry over the tahoe/yukon interior. It will take it a step further. Much better than those. PROMISE. Features never in a pickup truck before. 🙂

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  14. Did I read correctly that the 2022 1500 will look more like the current HD?? The current Silverado HD is the ugliest truck I’ve ever seen. But, hey, at least it’ll have a nice interior and GMC doors. Better not have Goodyear tires…

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  15. Looks just like the 2020!!!!

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  16. Bit they still have those hideous mirrors. I just don’t like the design at all. And the towing mirrors bracket is huge and nasty looking. Like as if it was a afterthought. I prefer the old style mirror.

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  17. this article is so crappy , the interior they show is from a Tahoe , the pictures of the exterior is a Sierra The step in the cabin is from a Silverado HD 2500 . Man if you are a news writer do Not write about cars expertise unless you are in the Car business or know about cars .

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  18. Transmissions are junk

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  19. I sure would like to see what the updates are for the 2021 Sierra’s, though probably few made it.
    Sure hope wireless car-play connection made it at least.
    They sure are being hush hush about the 2021’s trucks.
    Also anxious to be able to build a 2021 online. Want to see if a cherry red is a option also.
    Anxiously awaiting on the 2021 results.

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  20. Why would you be carrying 2000 lbs in a half ton truck?

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  21. To all you know it all’s know nothing’s those comments you have made ever since this style came out shows how much you know.
    The trucks sale percentage in the truck market place has gone up.

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  22. They better really upgrade the interior in these trucks. Also if the 10 speed transmission is anything like the eight speed I won’t be buying any GM product. My 2016 Denali has been nothing but problems In regards to transmission.

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  23. With little to no speculation or news on the 2021 Silverado/Sierra, could they possibly be surprising us with the updated interior for this year? From a buyers stand point, who would purchase a 2021 if they knew the 2022 would be upgraded to the interior they’ve wanted since 2019.

    “(Report) 2021 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra To Get Interior Updates From the New Tahoe and Yukon”

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  24. Current truck (’21 included) is not an option for me, based exclusively on the interiors. It would require severe discounting (25%+) to get me in one. Their residual value will be in the toilet, bookended by good trucks. ’19-’21 “the lost years.”

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  25. Still nothing here to convince me to swap out from my 2019 1500LD. Great truck. No brawn or sex appeal here.

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  26. If the front looks anything like the new Silverado, I’ll stick with ram. They ruined the Silverado. Hd looks good but the 1500 is the worst looking Chevy truck ever

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  27. I’m cautiously hopeful. They have a lot of shortcomings they need to address to get me into one though, but I have an 18 so i’m not in a rush.

    I like the Tahoe interior a lot, not sure how it will work in a truck but I think it can be done well. They also need to address the ride quality (I’ve heard 20’s are better, I’ve only drive a 19 and it was terrible), put a bigger than 24 gallon tank in and while not a deal breaker, give us 3.42 gears with the 10 speed outside the even worse ridding max tow. I’d like to see the 6.2 be an option in the Sierra Elevation, but i’m torn between liking the Silverado or Sierra more.

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  28. We aren’t getting an interior update, can almost guarantee it. GM has NEVER done an interior update mid-model year. Why would they update a whole interior just to can it 3 years later max? That’s not very financially smart, considering the logistics and parts that make up an interior. I can see minor updates like adding options to the lower trim levels (CTB getting a power seat) or something like that, but a whole interior update is unbelievable. Also, that is indeed a lower trim Sierra.

    I’m a fan of the interior we have, I just really hope GM gives us the pano roof option, I really want it when I order my 2500 HD!

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  29. please bring back the regular cab short bed

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  30. Still looks outdated compared to Ford and Ram . Gm get your head out of your ass!

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