General Motors expanded the engine options for the light-duty Chevy Silverado 1500 with the all-new 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax for the 2020 model year. Now, per a recent GM Authority interview, we have insight into the Chevy Silverado diesel 1500 take rate.
According to the Director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing, Bob Krapes, who recently spoke with GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft, the take rate for the Chevy Silverado diesel 1500 varies between 10 and 14 percent, depending on the month.
“West coast is a big diesel market, not just for trucks but also cars and crossovers and we’ve seen great growth there,” Krapes said during the recent GM Authority interview.
| Work Truck | Custom | Custom Trail Boss | LT (1LT) | LT (2FL) | RST | LT Trail Boss | LTZ | High Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | A1 | N/A | A2 | N/A | A3 | A3 |
- Required with Diesel Off-Road Package (B4U). Includes 220-amp alternator (KW5) and engine block heater (K05). Not available with CC10743 Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD models.
- Required with Diesel Off-Road Package (B4U). Includes 220-amp alternator (KW5) and engine block heater (K05).
- Includes 220-amp alternator (KW5) and engine block heater (K05).
To note, the addition of the 3.0L I6 LM2 Turbodiesel Duramax for the 2020 model year marks the first time that the light-duty Silverado (introduced with the GMT800 generation in 1998) has offered a diesel engine option.
As GM Authority covered late last year, the Silverado’s LT trim level was the most popular choice among customers who elected for the optional 3.0L I6 turbodiesel Duramax engine, netting 37 percent of sales. Next in line was the RST at 34 percent, with the LTZ at 21 percent and High Country at 9 percent. Note that these figures span the launch of the Silverado 1500 diesel through the end of November, 2020.
Additionally, the Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel received a price drop last September, with $1,500 off MSRP.
As for specs, the 3.0L I6 LM2 in the Chevy Silverado diesel 1500 is rated at 277 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm, with the MQB 10-speed automatic transmission onboard for the cog swaps. The LM2 diesel engine is the most fuel-efficient option available for the Silverado 1500, returning 23 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined with 2WD, and 22 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined with 4WD.
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Wow sounds like it’s time to cancel it using GM’s current insane logic. I’ll bet that figure is even lower on the SUV’s as I have yet to see a single one so equipped.
They did not start putting them into the SUVs until November production, and they have been production constrained on them (even before the microchip shortage). I ordered my Suburban at the beginning of December and picked it up last Friday. It’s perfectly matched to the SUVs.
Based on what I have seen and read on the forums/Facebook – there are a lot of people who have them ordered but are waiting.
Now how about replacing that cheap, crappy interior.
Hey kid, have any other input that’s actually useful? The interior is far from crappy and isn’t any cheaper than the competitors, have you actually been in any of the trucks? The mid trim which is what actual truck guys buy who use them they are great, and the box checker suburban dad special versions have soft fancy dashboards and other nicer materials, not sure where your fouled logic comes from other than a troll from another brand. Head back to your own forums, plenty going on over there with all the reliability issues and failures…
You are 100% correct.I don’t understand the fixation on the interiors.I have owned 7 Sierras since 1990 of different trim levels,SLE,SLT,ALL TERRAIN & AT4 & they have all been practical & functional.I would rather see mechanical dependability (which I have experienced) rather than giant tv screens on my dashboard & shiny crappy looking trim.I honestly don’t know what the interior bashers are looking for.
Bob – Does the breakout by trim seem reasonable? For the trims where the 5.3 is standard, the diesel is an upgrade many are willing to pay extra for as the buyer is more cost conscious? Whereas the higher trim, the diesel is a bit of a downgrade and more want the 6.2 and in these instances, money is less of a concern when it comes to filling the tank.
Or is that likely forced as well?
I’d like to get one with a diesel, but I’m only in a Custom Trim level budget. If they made it a low cost upgrade in the custom I’d be willing to bet that the “take rate” would be pretty good. It’s ridiculous how you can’t seem to get any of the good engines in a chevy without paying a fortune by going to a high trim level.
This right here. Its criminal. At LEAST if they offered the 3.0 diesel in the Custom. Oh, and a power driver seat.
Maybe they want you to buy they higher level trims?
I have a 2021 Z71 LT with the all star plus package and the convenience package – fuel mileage is actually better then advertised- we’ve seen 35 for 400 plus highway miles- read a comment about the interior- it’s not the fanciest but the fit is second to none- the material used is easy to clean- and as far as controls there is redundancy which makes using the radio or gps easy to use without taking your eyes off the road-
Numbers are meaningless this year with the lack of production due to virus and chip issues. If the dealer restrictions are accurate that would make it all the worse.
Even at that I don’t see this engine doing more than 20% at best.
Most buyers buying diesels do so because of heavy towing or loads and those sales go to the 3/4 and 1 ton.
20 RST I have owned since last May. Probably the best engine transmission combination I have owned. Torque is unbelievable. Pulled dump trailer at around 9k with no issues. The technology package is worth having as well. Heads up display makes me a safer driver. When you get older you will understand!
I am actually surprised the take rate is that high. A lot of guys clamor for a diesel choice for a light duty truck but never end up buying them. I think 1 out 10 trucks being diesel would be a better than expected take rate.
First, if they made it optional on less expensive models the take rate would be higher, not everybody can afford $60,000 trucks and higher. Second, change the design of the oil pump drive from that stupid timing belt that requires the transmission to be removed to replace the belt at 100,000 miles. When I buy a truck I drive it at least twice that far before I trade it in, even if I were to trade within the first 100,000 miles imagine what the resale value will be when the prospective new buyer learns they’ll have a several hundred dollar repair bill shortly after purchase. Gear drive oil pumps has been the fool proof way to ensure longevity for a long time ever since they done away with the inefficient splash system, now millennials with no common sense decide a 100.000 mile belt is better. Ha!
Good thing it’s actually 150,000 miles then…
Get your facts right before grandstanding.
Recommended belt replacement is 150K
I would love to have a new truck but they cost almost as much as my house.
They need to take a page from Ram and make the Diesel available in all trim levels.
I own a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Z71 4X4 LTZ crewcab long bed with duramax 6.6L with almost 200.000 miles and I love it. It pulls our travel trailer that weighs about 10.000 pounds with everything we take with us for camping like it’s not even there. It pulls up hill smoothly without losing any speed, it has built in grade breaks when going downhill and when I need to slowdown on flat road. It also gets great fuel mileage. I have friends that own Fords with power stroke engines and they have hard times keeping up with us so I have to follow them when we travel together. I would not mind looking into 1500 series trucks if it can pull my travel trailer or larger size travel trailer then mine.
While Bob didn’t get his facts right on mileage, I do agree the oil pump being belt drive and only lasting 150,000 miles was a dumb move by GM. Diesel customers tend to hold on to their trucks longer.
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I have a 2021 Silverado 3.0 diesel Duramax is anyone having problems with loss of power and sometimes it seems like the transmission doesn’t want to shift out of gear. I’ve also had the problem where it doesn’t want to start but the starter stays engaged. It has about 15,000 miles. Love the truck I am averaged about 28 to 30 miles to the gallon.