Late last month, GM Authority brought you an analysis of the revised front fascia and headlights on the upcoming 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500. Now, we’re taking another look at the refreshed pickup’s headlamps thanks to a recent batch of spy photos which capture the production lighting setup.
This particular prototype model is a 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT, and shows heavy camouflage and padding across the front end. However, underneath all those covers, we still spot a few noteworthy design updates.
For starters, the headlights look as though they are simpler and cleaner with the upcoming 2022 model year refresh, moving away from the current three-tiered setup in favor of a new two-tiered setup. Rather than an upper lighting strip, C-shaped middle lighting element, and thin lower lighting strip like the current model year vehicle, this 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT prototype appears to have a larger lighting element up top, plus an LED lighting signature below that will also serve as the turn signal. The upper lighting element also looks to include larger, blockier inner design elements than the current pickup.
The refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 will arrive with further styling differences in the front fascia, as well as a completely overhauled cockpit complemented by a larger center infotainment readout, the deletion of the column-mounted shifter on certain models, and improved materials as well. Under the skin, the 2022 Silverado will utilize the GM Global B electrical architecture, which will enable the truck to offer GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system as an available option for High Country trims.
Further updates for the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado will include a more robust rear suspension, elimination of the base-level 4.3L V6 LV3 engine, and the debut of the new Silverado ZR2 off-roader.
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Not sure how you’re arriving that it will look similar to the HD…on the HD the only thing up top is the signal/DRL on the higher trims, and park/signal only on the lower trims, whereas in these photos looks like the upper part is the primary headlight element. The Lower part on the HDs is the primary HL, and here it looks like DRL/signal.
Basically this just looks like a tweaking of the current design, which I’m personally disappointed about because the current design, IMO, is not cohesive at all and is poorly thought-out. The HD (specifically the high country, has a beautiful headlight/DRL/signal design.
Looks like they lowered the lights some so they don’t blind on coming cars as much. Probably also to pass the new test for headlights.
The headlights look promising from what I can tell. I really hope there’s a traditional center mounted bowtie on these trucks. Not a fan of the rear forward facing flaps, too bad they didn’t fall off with the refresh. This truck really needs to bring it so here’s to hoping.
From this the headlights look good. I’m personally hoping the exterior is a mild refresh, they add some specialty (midnight, blackout, redline, etc.) packages to higher trim level trucks like the HD’s have, and that the interior (materials & tech) is where we see most of the improvement.
Let’s reveal it GM!
Anyone have an insight on when the reveal might be?
Any word or insight on when the reveal for the 2022’s will be? There seem to be a ton of production spec trucks on the road lately so I’m hoping soon!
Column shifter has never bothered me. I prefer it over it the dial I have in my Ram and even like the fact there is not a console shifter between the seats of my Tahoe. Current headlights don’t bother me. I get the cheap interior, lackluster interior which looks better in “Gideon and Dark Atmosphere” even though Jet Black is pushed. Ever owned a car in July in the deep south with black interior?
What I HATE about the current Silverado is the hideous air curtain design/front bumper design. That is awful looking and does not “flow” aesthetically. In reading posts here and tons of reviews of the vehicle, this has been the most polarizing and criticized point of the exterior. Will GM not fix that? They appear to be in place in these photos. It was the main reason I went to Ram although I still want to see Chevy rise again. GM seems to be acting like a stubborn child of late, refusing to admit when they are wrong about something rather than just taking constructive criticism.
So you bought a truck just for the looks, this is the demographic that is neutering the market and driving up the prices. Heck with ability, durability, toughness or what works the best at truck stuff, which one looks the coolest with the fanciest interior…
I hope the turn signals are LED
Lets be perfectly honest here….”beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes right to the bone”! The prior model of Chevy Trucks had that certain “Muscle” look that kept so many Chevy loyalist over the years to the marque.
Then GM decided to do something stupid and do a complete redesign that’s just plain “Butt Ugly”, and to make matters worse, did not improve the interior substantially enough warrant the automotive editors and potential new owners and some current owners from simply shaking their collect heads in disbelief! All the while the Dodge Ram really got their act together and gave the public what they wanted, and it worked…the Ram outsold the Silverado handedly!
To add insult to injury, the Dodge Ram also garnered the Motor Trend Truck of The Year “three times in a row”, while the new GM Trucks (Chevy & GMC) couldn’t even garner second place finish! Pathetic, how can that happen in todays world?
And, through all of this, the Ford F-150 remains the best selling truck, for over 40 years! How does Ford do this?
Simply by giving the public what they want…and to “read the market” plus having many models, colors, trim levels and power train combinations that simply puts all the others “on the trailer”! It ain’t Rocket Science folks, it’s just plain doing your homework, giving some great deals and always exploring some new ideas, like using aluminum body components, twin turbocharging V6 engines, upgraded interiors ect. Ford listens to it’s customers, Ford has the ability to hire top designers and engineers that are given “free rein” to be creative while at GM, the “Bean Counters” run GM, and while GM has some very good designers and engineers, they’ve obviously “lost their way” with this latest model of light duty truck.
Personally speaking, I love my 1999 (2nd design) Chevy Silverado Z71 4X4 extended cab truck, it is “loaded to the gills” and so far at 150K miles, has been absolutely trouble free…what an amazing vehicle, will certainly keep it in the family.
I’m planning on a new GMC truck in not too distant future, they seem to have a more “traditional” look to them, and I’m hoping GMC will be upgrading their interiors to at least match the Dodge Ram….they know how to do it, all you have to do is to look at the 2021 Cadillac Escalades! If you are going to charge “Cadillac prices” on these newest GM trucks then how about adding Cadillac interiors on the top of the line GM trucks! What have you go to lose, GM? Maybe you’ll get some of your once loyal customers back…for once GM, will you listen and watch what other truck manufactures are doing and follow their lead. Remember, be innovative, be progressive but don’t forget your loyal base…don’t just “match” the competition, but surpass them on all levels, especially in styling ’cause no body wants to drive a “Butt Ugly” truck with a sub standard designed interior & questionable outside styling! I’m waiting GM, I got “cash in hand”, ready when you are!
I kinda agree with the Ram guy.
All I can say is, Rick LaGrasta has hit the ball out of the park! Here I am, sitting with money in hand, and what has GM done but come up with a BUTT UGLY HALF TON Silverado. Just go back three or four years and Chevy had the best looking half-ton going. Oh, and catch a look at those rear tail lights…TRULY MICKEY MOUSE!! No wonder Ford and now Ram continue to outsell Chevy.