Just a few days ago, GM Authority brought you exclusive coverage of the upcoming 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 refresh, with confirmation that the new truck would delete the controversial “sideburn” air curtains from the front fascia. Now, we have yet another exclusive, this time with a leaked image of the refreshed truck’s new fascia design.
As seen here, the new fascia does indeed delete the old air curtain design, instead moving the air intakes to squared-off “dimples” below the lighting elements, as opposed to the thin “sideburns” of the current 2021 model year.
The grille insert is new as well, with the crossbar bearing CHEVROLET lettering moved higher, just below the hood, rather than across the middle of the insert. Also notice the small emblem located in the corner of the lower grille section, which could be either a Z71 badge, or a Bow Tie badge.
Refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 front fascia
Current Chevy Silverado front fascia
The headlights are also particularly noteworthy, with a C-shaped design that bookends the new grille and wraps in towards the fenders, while topping the new air curtains as well.
Finally, the lower bumper section was restyled with what appears to be a new, centrally located lower grille section.
Along with the restyled front end, the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 will also introduce a new rear fascia, plus new wheels and a completely overhauled interior. Inside, expect to find a new center stack and larger infotainment screen, plus a new dash and a new center console. Tech upgrades will include a new gauge cluster with the option for a fully digital readout. The column shifter will also be replaced with a new gear selector, while migration to the new Global B / Vehicle Intelligent Platform electrical architecture will enable implementation of the latest features, such as GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driver assist system.
For the now, the debut schedule for the refreshed Chevy Silverado 1500 is still up in the air, with delays incurred as a result of the ongoing microchip shortage.
Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest on the upcoming 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 refresh, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Silverado news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Hope they made it fully aluminum to reduce weight in way to make it perform better.
Hopefully they didn’t…. One thing about semi and work truck enthusiasts is that we know that aluminum is the ONLY material known to man that doesn’t have a infinite life strength. All aluminum objects will eventually fail from repeated loading and unloading…..look up the BOAC comet. All had structural failure and many disappeared. The only thing aluminum is good for is corrosion ressistance on the fenders and rocker panels, which the silverado already has aluminum in none critical areas. Ford.costs much more because they use aluminum and have to use T6 aluminum to keep some form of strength, even though it’s nowhere near as strong as steel. Keep the stronger cheaper steel, and the 1000 grade aluminum hoods. If the want to save weight, how about a cheaper form of the composite durabed?
Not to mention that the cost of aluminum has risen much an has really cut into the Ford profitability.
GM is going to continue with the mixed materials plan as it has proven the right way. Even other mfgs are now adopting it.
@C8.R once again you post factually challenged information, Aluminum is up about 20% since Ford went to aluminum for the F150, and Ford also just reported a really nice quarterly profit during a challenging time. Steel on the other hand has risen, dramatically in the last 5 years at a much faster rate, perhaps you could do some commodity research before posting nonsense?
Its like you posting the Hummer EV is body on frame, COMPLETE AND UTTER NONSENSE… Go look at the B roll video on GM’s factory website from Factory Zero, they clearly show the Hummer structure and no frame to be found, its a full on Unibody!!!!!!!!!!!
You lost credibility long ago so we don’t care.
Ford realized profits are down due to lower than expected return on the trucks. Yes they make a profit but not like the old steel trucks did.
You may want to educate yourself on the Mix Materials that most MFGs are using. While they may use things like Boron Steel that cost more it is still cheaper than Aluminum. Add to that the other materials it adds up to lower mfg cost and higher profits.
As for the Hummer. Remove the body and you will find a fully complete chassis with motors and battery but no body. The body bolts to this.
Try that with a Uni Body F body or most Mopars. You end up with a incomplete chassis that needs the body to hold it together.
While they are not using the conventual frame rails the batter tub is working as the chassis. That is not Uni Body.
You could call this a composite chassis or hybrid chassis but not a unibody.
@C8-R WRONG AGAIN, the Hummer EV chassis and structure is welded together in the body shop as 1 piece, only 3 parts unbolt from the bottom, the front cradle (holding the front drive unit and lower suspension mounting points), the rear cradle (holding the read drive unit and rear lower suspension mounts) , and the battery pack. Did you even bother to go look at the B roll video and see the structure? I mean you are so wrong on this, its not even borderline, besides Mark Reuss said its a “unibody” in the press conference after the SUV reveal. I wish I could post the link, but you can find it if you look Search for “GM corporate newsroom Silverado EV unveil” and on the page go down to the Factory Zero B roll, and watch the first minute and a half of the video, they are showing off the Hummer EV unibody structure, and tell me where the bolted in frame is??????????
@C8-R, I lost credibility? Hah! Hybrid chassis? Composite chassis? Hummer body cannot be removed from the structure without a plasma cutter, torch, or grinder, that baby is all welded, riveted, and bonded with structural adhesives, there is no bolts holding the body to the platform as it leaves the body shop as 1 structural assembly. Now to point out more of your lack of understanding, do you know why you can never attach a frame to a body before paint in a traditional body on frame vehicle? Because the first steps of paint is an electroplating process that would kill your rubber bushings between the body and frame, and then the bushings would burn up in the ovens when they bake out the primer and paint. Surfaces underneath the bushings would also not get properly treated for rust prevention. This is why body on frame vehicles go through paint in pieces and then are assembled on the frame after paint, but we know the Hummer complete structure is painted all at once, hmmmm, how do you explain that? Sooner or later you will realize I am right about this, and I hope then you are man enough to fess up to your nonsense?
THe more you post the less you say!
The Hummer EV is NOT strictly Unibody.
https:// gmauthority .com /blog/gm/gmc/gmc-hummer-ev/
“Platform
The Hummer EV will ride on GM’s BT1 platform, which is a variant of the body-on-frame GM T1 platform that underpins GM’s full-size pickup trucks (Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra) and SUVs (Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade).”
https:// media .gm .com /media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2021/apr/0405-hummer-evsite.html
“The HUMMER EV’s body protects the battery, while the battery supports the structure,” said Oppenheiser. “That means the battery pack itself is a structural element, which enables a truly open-air experience and a rare combination of extreme off-road capability and smooth on-road performance in a body-frame integral platform.””
GM Authority is not correct, as can clearly be seen in every video GM has released of the Hummer EV structure. In the initial First Hummer EV being built video you can see the full unibody and the battery being installed from the bottom by GM engineers, and from the Factory Zero B roll you can see the structure naked, no outside skins or paint. No bolted in frame either. Now I get that none of you really know anything about body structures, but all that variant of T1 crap is just wrong, not only does the Hummer Ev not share even 1 structural part with the T1, it also does not share any structural dimensions.
Can’t argue with idiots.
While not a traditional frame it is still not Unibody.
You have it right! Plus one
What makes it not a unibody? Please show me pictures of the actual Hummer Structure showing how to unbolt the frame… What makes it not a traditional BOF? Do you have any idea what you are talking about? Not 1 shared structural part with the T1 platform truck, so how is it based on T1?
You first said the Hummer Ev was a Body On Frame, but now are walking that back, to not a traditional BOF, so what is it?
While not a traditional body on frame truck, the Hummer EV is closer to a body on frame vehicle than it is to a unibody vehicle. The fact that you can’t “unbolt” something from something else is irrelevant. You skipped some mechanical engineering classes, eh Donovan?
Thank you!
My gosh, some people just throw insults when they have no idea what they are talking about…
Now, so you agree you cannot unbolt the Hummer Body from the structure? We know that that be true… So GM built the structure and body including floor pan as a 1 piece structure? Right or wrong? And what in the heck do yo think the definition of a “unibody” is?
Let me show you… Read it and weep!!!
The terms “unibody” and “unit-body” are short for “unitized body”, “unitary construction”, or alternatively (fully) integrated body and frame/chassis. It is defined as:[10]
A type of body/frame construction in which the body of the vehicle, its floor plan and chassis form a single structure. Such a design is generally lighter and more rigid than a vehicle having a separate body and frame.
GM officially calls the Hummer an integrated body and structure…
Percentages can be deceiving – if a $100 aluminum piece goes up 20%, that’s a $20 increase. If a $10 steel part goes up 50% it’s $5. So, without more information, percentages of part increases don’t always tell the whole story, sort of how the media twists data to fit their narrative.
Since these commodities are priced by weight, and aluminum is lighter for a specific purpose, you must account that as well. I do not know Ford’s exact cost structure, but I do know they reported an amazing first quarter profit, actually higher than GM’s operational profit, GM made more on the financial business.
F150 also sells for more than Silverado, so you have to factor that as well.
At the end of the day al, that matters is $$$$$$$$.
These are reasons Fords stock is in the tank.
Ford Stock has gone up by 3X in the last year, quite similar to GM’s… I own both of them, and have made a fortune from Ford, and an even bigger fortune from GM as I have a much larger position in GM. Once again you are so full of crap, with really no idea what you are talking about.
Wrong. Ford stock is trading at the same levels it was last year. The growth in ford stick you’re referencing simply brought it back from “in the gutter” levels it had reached during COVID.
Ford stock 1 year ago today was trading at $4.50 a share and today at $11.90, do the math punk… GM 1 year ago was trading at $27, and today at $56, do the math…
Donovan let’s put this in real terms. Ford had been $7-9 and now is at $11.
GM went from $33 to $63 and sits at $56.
There is a lot of issues for a stock to be at $11 at Ford.
If you want to make a fortune Automakers have really not been where to invest for a long time outside the freak Tesla stock.
GM is doing well and time will tell if it holds.
You must have brown eyes….yes you are that full of it.
Keep em coming you are like the coyote and I am the road runner….Beep Beep!
Kiddo, my investments in Ford or GM are likely multiples of your net worth, I currently own $5 M of GM stock and $2 M of Ford, and 1.5M of Tesla… So Kiddo, you are what I call little league, I also own $5M of Apple and $1.8M of Boeing.
Wow, and I own $1 billion in Stellantis! See, anyone can say anything on the Internet and we have no way of verifying any of it. The f#ck outta here Donavan.
Steel is still less expensive per pound than Aluminum because of raw material costs.
https:// www . wenzelmetalspinning . com /steel-vs-aluminum.html
“Cost and price are always an essential factor to consider when making any product. The price of steel and aluminum is continually fluctuating based on global supply and demand, fuel costs and the price and availability of iron and bauxite ore; however steel is generally cheaper (per pound) than aluminum (see galvanized vs stainless for more info on steel). The cost of raw materials has a direct impact on the price of the finished spinning. There are exceptions, but two identical spinnings (one in aluminum and one in steel) the aluminum part will almost always cost more because of the increase in the raw material price.”
I am not going to begin to say I know exact details on the F150 cost structure, but I know Ford is making lots of $$ right now as that is clear from their earnings report. Ford did launch their refreshed F150 on time, meanwhile GM is struggling to get the refreshed Silverado out the door. Raw material in the structure are such a small part of the product cost its hardly worth debating without facts and figures. Bottom line is Ford’s operating income in Q1 beat GM’s. and the F150 outsold all of GM’s models in that segment.
Seven years ago all I heard was how the tin can Fords were going to smash like a beer. I don’t know where you all live but here in Virginia where I live I see ford pick-ups hauling,towing all the time and GEE! They look great…
No they run fine. The repairs are more and the cost to build is more so Ford is realizing lower profit per truck than they used to realize. They had expected Aluminum to remain stable but it went up.
Most other mfgs are using various steels that are cheaper with composite and even magnesium. This way they can keep cost down on materials as well price and still see the same profit ratio.
Note Ford has not expanded the aluminum to the Ranger or Bronco as they have learned their mistake. I would not be surprised if the 150 goes back to steel again at some point.
Hey Donovan buddy! Got some news for you!
Got some info from Al Oppenheimer. I know you know who he is since you know more than all here. But to let the others know he is in charge of the GM EV program and has been the former performance RWD developer.
Al says this on the body and platform. He agrees it is a hybrid composite platform.
Al says.
“this is not a traditional structure by any means. We have a mixed materials strategy. The multipro gate is aluminum,we have a long list of different steel alloys in the vehicle. As a key part of the Hummer truck and SUV, we took an advanced technology with in GM a sandwich type construction. Two rectangular steel plates protect the battery and provide torsional rigidity. The battery and surrounding structure are integrate, making the off-road capability superior to traditional body on frame or even a unibody structure. “
So that is what Al says. Seeing he compared it to traditional body on frame means this is an advanced form of body on frame that takes advantage of the battery structure.
Also he refers to it being better than unibody which means it is not unibody.
Note this is on page 32 May issue of my latest SAE Automotive Engineering magazine.
I will take Al’s word on this since he knows more than anyone here.
So that is the official word.
Note the Mixed Materials he refers to. That is key in the industry moving forward.
I have AL on speed dial, and can set us up for a conference call, you ready?
Dial now.
I can document when and where he stated my quote.
It’s not BS if you can back it up.
Note the issue generally is on line too.
Kiddo, your article says nothing to defend your incorrect statement that Hummer EV is Body on Frame, which it is absolutely not… We can go back and forth on this forever, Hummer Ev has an integrated body and structure, which is a fancy way of saying unibody design. Where I think you are so dumb is you clearly realize you were wrong, so now you want to take the discussion in other directions… Talking about the AL Multi-Pro tailgate? Huh? Who cares, that has nothing to do with the structure. Hood and doors are AL too, still nothing to do with the structural backbone which is by definition a unibody. I do not care how the unibody is designed, if the chassis and structure are assembled in the body shop to form 1 structure, that is a unibody… Period… I does not matter what components are under and how they are layed out.
You told me the Hummer was Body on frame… Wrong…
You told me the body could be unbolted from the frame and removed… Wrong…
Mark Reuss has said numerous times the truck is an integrated body and structure, and you can clearly see it in the B roll video at factory zero. Integrates body and structure is Unibody.. You are just wrong all the way around, and when it comes to car structural design you do not seem to know or understand what you are talking about.
Body On Frame means a body is attached to a frame, and the frame provides the structure
Unibody means the chassis and structure are assembled in the body shop to form 1 single structure acting together to transfer the loads. Ding Ding Ding, thats the Hummer….
https://www.sae.org/news/2021/05/engineering-a-beast-of-an-electric-suv
Read it and learn.
hummer isnt a standard of either BOF or unibody. Yes, its battery pack is encased in a rigid framework, but from the images of the ultium packs shown, they don’t hook up with suspension and powertrain components… i hope that is not the case. the remaining portion is all unibody.
the big takeaway should be how the vehicle responds to loading. Unibodys are almost always more ridged and when damaged, are a pain to repair, and most times must be thrown away.
your traditional ladder frame is designed to flex under heavy loads. Fords do have issues in that often they make theit ladder frames too ridgid in their quest to always be best in class and they tend to fail when loaded to max off road. This is one of the reasons im a GM truck fan.
the “skateboard” design like a BOF, gives excellent strength, but im not sure how much flex is allowed…. If any at all for that matter.
https:// www. youtube .com /watch?v=iSz7x4tdDmM
“An all-new structure eliminates conventional frame rails, which would raise the center of gravity, and makes the battery pack a fundamental structural element of the chassis,” GMC wrote. “It is protected by sturdy shear panels above and below the double stacked batteries, while an exceptionally rigid floor above the battery pack helps the body resist twisting, even with the Sky Panels of the Infinity Roof removed.”
https:// www. repairerdrivennews .com /2020/10/30/electric-2022-gmc-hummer-edition-1-structure-relies-on-battery-pack-instead-of-conventional-frame-rails/
Basically the Battery portion acts as the replacement to the traditional frame rails for the Hummer EV that the Body sits on.
correct, part of my point though was how will such a setup perform? fords struggle on the loaded traverse test because they keep their ladder frames too rigid. If the cells are locked in too tight, pop pop, loose some cells. a ladder frame allows the appropriate amount of flex off road. A rigid battery frame would do the same as a unibody, bend irreparably under a large load.
Actually a stiff platform is not an issue but a benefit.
The torsional rigidity of a for c section from let’s it twist so much that some have suffered cab and tailgate damage. GM did a lot of marketing on this.
GM adopted the boxed frame that adds torsional rigidity and stiffness greater than Ford.
What the Battery box is doing is it has sides much like frame rails but with the lack of conventional drive line and a flat battery the sandwich it in that open gap.
The entire plat form creates a rolling chassis and then the body is bolted to it.
It is a hybrid design that makes use of existing components and space to make it a rigid platform.
Stiff platforms are desired while flexing is not. Handling is best on the stiffest platforms. This is why race cars and trophy trucks have such extensive roll cages. While they add driver protection the also stiffen the platform to prevent chassis flex.
You want the suspension to do all the flexing.
Platform
The Hummer EV will ride on GM’s BT1 platform, which is a variant of the body-on-frame GM T1 platform that underpins GM’s full-size pickup trucks (Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra) and SUVs (Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade).
Most Semi truck cabs are aluminum, and the highway truckers often use aluminum frames to increase payload. You do not however see concrete mixer trucks or dump trucks with aluminum frames for the reason you mentioned, fatigue is an issue when aluminum is pushed beyond its limits. The BOAC Comet had problems due to engineering errors, the later Comet models resolved this and were just fine structurally, but unfortunately they damaged their reputation, and Boeing surpassed them with the 707 (also made from aluminum).
WRONG….30 years working on big rigs……never saw an aluminum frame…..always STEEL……12 years building Freightliner trucks…never saw an aluminum frame….always steel…..only aluminum high/thick cast suspension attachment points…I.E. spring perch….Air bag perch…etc…..99% of frame and attachments are STEEL……Duh…..Dude.
In that case you can’t buy any modern vehicle, since they have aluminum engine blocks and heads, a part which undergoes thousands of repetitive loading cycles per minute. Also add wheels to that list. Aluminum’s fatigue life is not a factor if designed properly.
What you also missed is that the special high-strength steel alloys that GM uses (about 1/2 the Silverado HD by weight) are more susceptible to high cycle fatigue than conventional carbon steel. Many of those alloys have a fatigue limit, just like aluminum does.
All great points… Almost all cars now use high strength steel in the crash structure. Looking at the Hummer EV though it seems to have an Aluminum Extruded side crash structure. Now I could be mistaken on that as I am going from photos taken from GM videos and GM is not yet trying to show off the Hummer’s secrets yet.
yes in many cases, But internals are all steel, shafts, rods, sleeves. All HD applications used Iron blocks and headers, and HD vehicles still use steel wheels. Even alloy wheels are referred to as allot and not aluminum as they are low aluminum content. aluminum is very malleable, and alloy wheels are very brittle due to the level of silicon’s. aluminum headers are mostly used as a way to remove head from the combustion chamber. I would rather see cast iron headers myself as they keep more heat in the chamber. yes in my opinion i preferer non aluminum components, iron, steel alloy and carbon steel, and even magnesium alloy wheels, but there is a price to everything.
Wheels are A356 or similar, 92% Al.
Jake, you are wrong, nearly every new class 8 truck delivers with aluminum wheels because they dissipate heat better than steel, I own a dozen trucks myself and know this first hand.
What are airplanes made of? They have over a 30 year service life.
Mixed composites, frames are made of various alloys. Aluminum is used in certain areas where the loading cycles are minium.
Anything that isn’t an A350 or 787 uses aluminum alloy skins and frames in the fuselage, either 7000 or 2000 series. A lot it is alclad, not a single alloy. The vast majority of the structure is aluminum. Airbus moved towards Al-Li and GLARE (composite on an Al core).
Sort of how GM uses aluminum on moving doors and panels, traditional airplanes use composites mainly in moving surfaces, i.e. flight controls, and non-structural fairings.
for example, the tube frame is likly T6 aluminum, as it doesnt cycle much, more or less only on takeoff or landing or when you hit really bad turbulance, as the weight transfers from wings to the wheels. The frames in the wings, which if you notice next time you fly, might as well be flapping, are figerglass/carbon fiber composites. the panels are plastic/plastic ceramic.
also, there are very different grades of each.
ford uses T6 in the F150 which is now an obsolete alloy as 7000 and 8000 series are the alloys of choice for high performance aluminum, is an expensive mistake and is probably coming from the ford corporate world that is very autocratic and demanding. They dont listen to their engineers very well. T6 has a high concentration of Titanium, and thus is more expenseinve than say a 1000 series aluminum, which is used in your coke cans.
chevys mixed materials works really well as they use a low grade aluminum for the hood, and outside of the tailgate. probably a 2000 grade alloy, that is cheap and sufficiently durable.
Steel has other properties than just strength. theres also their brinell hardness (think the chevy toolbox bed challenge) and sound insulation. 1950’s american cars were considered novelties worldwide because they were the only cars that were all metal (unless you considered maybach and rolls) and their all steel construction made them much quieter and a softer ride. French company Citroen marketed their first all steel car as “like an american auto.” Steel without sound insulation will be lighter than aluminum with additional insulation.
im waiting for mass market carbon ceramics to become part of the material repertoire.
Actually aluminum planes can go much longer if tested in an overhaul or not pressurized.
I have been up in planes nearing 100 years that are very safe.
Might not that the B52 is nearing 70 plus years old and is expected to be in service 100 years. They fly at 65,000 ft and are pressurized.
The next time a b52 flies at 65,000 ft will be the first time.
Exactly, B52 has been to 50K feet, the service ceiling, but rarely fly that high, not enough power to get up there when loaded. Once again C8-R is talking out his… and has no idea what he is talking about.
The B52 fleet has been re-skinned, and had quite a few structural upgrades in that 70 years
Airplanes aren’t made to be durable. They’re made to be lightweight. Every 5-8 years, they strip the paint off to find corrosion and cracks, and it is guaranteed they do, every single time. No commercial aircraft makes it to 30 without some major structural repair.
Wrong, idiot… Paint is not taken off airplanes unless needed… Airlines use ultrasonic sensors to test for fatigue issues, right through the paint.
Ok, this whole stupid argument is way off topic, but I think you’re missing the fact that not all planes are owned by airlines, and you’re probably talking about different things.
Whoever made the comments about aluminum ” the only thing alui is good for is corosion resistance” has not graduated with a BS degree in engineering or material science. Just ignore that entire comment as 99% of it is wrong. In fact aluminum is an amazing material and some modern alloys have yield and fatigue strength exceeding many other materials. however if you really want a material that can take repeated flexing and is naturally corrosion resistant several woods qualify. Wood is an amazing substance. So is steel. So is aluminum. So is iron. So is bronze. They all need to be used where they are properly applied.
Honest John, I have a BS degree in mechanical engineering… with emphasis on NVH and material selection. No i dont recommend aluminum for anything structural and recomend looking at haste-alloys and magnesium alloys.
you do realize that Ford didn’t really lose any weight by doing that! GM already uses aluminium for anything that swings, and real metal for important stuff lol!
There is nothing about gmc sierra 2022?
Wow. That thing looks ugly even in the drawing.
Going to be a disaster in person. But that’s GM design quality for ya.
You can’t really see what it will look like , I’ll wait and pass judgment when I can see the whole truck !
Eddie
It looks quite a bit better to me, but I’m waiting to see a real example of it.
I kind of wanted to see the pinched side pieces below the headlights (or whatever you call those) go away, and it looks like they just redesigned that entirely. Hopefully the back end change is similar and the back doesn’t look funny to me anymore.
Trolls are on the attack.
As always, they never leave too. 😉
Looks very promising but to me the exterior was fine. It is the interior I want to see.
GM is like two Generations behind in the interior Department unfortunately. They need a huge leap and I am very hopeful they will pull it off.
I absolutely agree that the interior needed to be updated, but the exterior was pretty terrible as well. The sideburns looked disproportionate – like a last minute addition that didn’t get any design cleanup. While this render actually has the sideburns looking more machismo, but also manicured. Also if the headlights are to be in that hammer shape, I’d say this thing is a winner
Im not a fan of the “side burn” front end of the current trucks. Very awkward looking front quarter panel. As a matter of fact-as soon as I saw the photos of the 2019’s-I ran down to the Chevy dealer and bought a 2018. I will say I drove a loaner 2021 SIlverado with only 600 miles on the odometer and the power train was seam less. I could be looking to upgrade soon.
Can’t wait to see the new 2022 Sierra regular cab/short box????????. Sign me up!
What’s with the spelling of the brand on all these trucks. Looks stupid. Put the bowtie back!
This is most likely the Custom and WT front ends. The bowtie will still be on the LT, LTZ, and HC.
I agree – especially with halogen headlights. This is definitely a lower trimmed truck. Not impressed.
The interior was the biggest disappointment for me. I was ready to buy a Denali HD when they came out, but the hard seats and utilitarian interior kept me in my 2011 Silverado HD. I’m hoping they get the interior right when they update it for the mid-model refresh.
Wow, if you’re trying to outdo the ram pickup and looks, you have failed miserably, come on anyone who thinks this is good looking must work for general motors or Chevrolet. What is the big problem with trying to work from a retro design and make something that looks like a C10? By the way, where’s the bow tie? Most people know how to spell Chevrolet.
Meh, the Current Dodge exteriors look old and bland. Retro is over done.
I agree that Rams, and Dodge in general, have been overdoing the retro for a decade.
I think the current design is OK but will welcome the change and hope it’s better.
If this represents a lower trim level then it’s definitely an improvement. If this represents a higher trim level then I’m not as sold. I’m assuming the cutouts in the bumper are for tow hooks so this particular model appears to have no fog lights. I think it will be a mistake if they eliminate fog lights altogether like they did with the Tahoe / Suburban. I remember an earlier report saying the bowtie would be mounted higher in the grill so I’m thinking the higher trim levels will retain the more traditional Chevy grill. Nothing beats the classic bowtie grill IMO so hopefully it shows up on more models than just the High Country. Like many I’m the most curious what they done with the interior.
Thread was all about nothing.
Is it just me or does it look like they lowered the hood line.. I know it’s just a drawing but the distant from top of wheel opening to top of fender appears shorter
That is even uglier than last year.
You need headlights, turn signals, a grille, and a bumper.
The front of a truck should not be a trip down the tacky aisle with the crap magnet left on.
Can you point out any specific parts you don’t like? The front end has all the things you mentioned.
I am liking it! Cant wait for it to come out. I hope the interior is nicely updated. I like how the Tahoe looks so something along those lines could be nice
I wonder if that little preview of an image at the bottom was a sketch of the rear end, looks like the corner of a tailgate there maybe?
Looks great!
I Love Silverados. When I graduated from college back in 2001 I purchased a new Silverado 1500, I wanted something durable, something that I could trust. I can tell you that has been the best purchase, my truck has taken me into the mountains of Utah, excursions into the Death Valley, it has been through some of the toughtest extremes in terrain and weather and it keeps running. I have used it for everything from hauling groceries to moving funrniture, and other items. The truck is running at 293,000 miles and all I have had is to replace brakes a few times, an alternator once, and a ignition coil plus your usual battery. I keep the oil changed and I want to keep this as long as I can. But I would also like to look at a new Silverado it would be nice to have two Silverados I just hope the newer ones are built as strong as my 2001.
20 years ago automakers had different philosophy and didn’t have so much benefits from the science. Today among all of them pride is gone, as corporate strengh is only driven by cost effective calculations. Eventually you will get newer Silverado, but don’t count on its 300 000 miles life span.
ps.
… and age of 60 your emotional attachment will be not as strong as in past time.
Gary I work in the Morenci copper mine and all they buy is garbage F-250’s.The aluminium beds crack inside 2 weeks! So they went aftermarket with steel flat beds and they don’t crack! Also tons of engine issues. Want to walk? Buy an F-250 (junk).
That is a true commentary profit at any cost let the bean counters call the shots cut costs here and there. I am very far away from age 60 but the way cars are going I want to hold onto my 2001 as long as I can. It is sad that trucks have turned into and replaced luxury cars, the costs are crazy just so darn expensive. I think pride is gone in almost everything and every industry. ANd that is sad.
So sad but true chase profit margins at all costs, damn the consumer lets make them with a limited lifetime so that consumers will keep buying. Lets put unneccessary features on and lets charge more and more. It is sad that this is where we are at, bean counters running the show,cheap auto parts and lowest bid supplkiers being used, there is no pride. Trucks are not trucks any more they are now the new luxury cars. But Les good poitn and validation.
No Jessi. I didn’t try to offend you, but based on your 20 years of driving that 2001 truck, I figured that in another 20 (after buying new Silverado) you will be around 60. It’s simply periodical thought, because in some point we are in the same age. I appology, but having the same experience and opinions we are in the same page.
Wishing you the best.
Where are the single cab short beds? Or at least have the option to buy one. Ford is doing it now.
They are all down south of the border. Saw a few GMC and Chevy down there the other day while in Rocky Point and they looked great! Don’t understand it!
I like this. Huge improvement. Show it in the metal all ready.
Looks a lot like the current WT/Custom fascia. I like it.
The shape of the headlights and the rest of the front end remind me of the previous-generation f150 raptor.
I’ll reserve final judgement for the official reveal with all the trim levels, but honestly I’m not super impressed…I might end up opting for the Sierra this this time around over the Silverado.
I like the change! I really wish though that Chevy would put the mirrors back on the corner of the window and get rid of the terrible looking body line going from the front and then curiving down below the mirror!
I have a 2020 SILVERADO RST 4X4…in all White…this is the first full size pickup I have owned for 30 years. Because it is beautiful, stylish, powerful and economical. I get thumbs up and stares and smiles all the time, include today at Costco parking lot from a young man in his 30’s. People on the road, even old ladies, give me approving looks. The Silverado is the best looking full-size on the road. So DON’T SCREW IT UP!!!
Can someone pls help me and let me know if the 2021 and 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 models will use the same side steps? I’ve got pair of Amp powersteps for 2021 model but don’t know if they will fit 2022 when I order. Thank you
Based on the drawing and comparing it to the photo .. it looks like they lowered the hood line a couple inches.
Then looking at spy pics the new delights look like they are in the same place as the drawing
Wish they would show this already as a regular cab 6.5 bed in like a trail boss trim
Yikes! Did you guys hear that Mark Hoppus is battling cancer? In his tweet he stated he is receiving chemo therapy. Tom DeLonge tweeted that he’d known about this for a while. I decided to bust out my Blink 182 albums today to send out some good vibes!