Pickup enthusiasts interested in taking their truck into the rough stuff can outfit the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the Diesel Off-Road Package, as featured in the following GM Authority spotlight.
The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel Off-Road package is tagged with RPO code B4U, and is available on LT trim levels with a Double Cab, Crew Cab / Short Bed body configuration, as well as Crew Cab / Standard Bed configuration. The package is also offered with the RST trim for Crew Cab / Standard Bed configurations only.
The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel Off-Road package requires the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, which is rated at 277 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. The diesel engine connects to a 10-speed automatic transmission (MQB). The package also requires 4WD and the Z71 Off-Road Package. It costs $1,595 for LT Double Cab models, and $2,295 all the remaining three configurations.
Note: Crew Cab, Short Bed model pictured here.
The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel Off-Road package includes the following content (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- 3.73 axle ratio (GT4)
- LT275/65R18C MT Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac blackwall tires (R3O)
- Hard-folding tonneau cover (VOZ)
- Chrome assist steps (BVT)
Note that the Chrome assist steps (RPO code BVT) are only included with Crew Cab models.
Note: Crew Cab, Short Bed model pictured here.
The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel Off-Road package is not available with the following packages and options:
- (NHT) Max Trailering Package
- Snow Plow Prep Package (VYU)
- Rally Edition for RST trim (STH)
- Z71 Off-Road and Protection Package (PDZ)
- 20-inch aluminum wheels with Argent metallic pockets (RD4)
- 275/60R20 all-season, blackwall tires (QAB)
- 275/60R20SL all-terrain, blackwall tires (QAE)
- Any other assist step or tonneau cover
The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the final model year before General Motors unveils a full vehicle refresh for the 2022 model year. The refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 will introduce a long list of changes and updates, including a new exterior design, a completely overhauled interior, and new technology features.
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Comments
Let’s pray these idiots at gm allow us to order the 3.73 gears in higher trims and GMC!
Diesel is a waist of $ on a 1500. The little bit you save on fuel you will spend and then some back in maintenance. Fuel alone is 15 to 35 cents more per gal.
A diesel can make perfect sense in a 1500 or even a car for that matter. You’re talking about a roughly 8% increase in fuel cost, but you more than make up for that in MPG. Diesel engines are more efficient than gas engines, and diesel fuel is more energy dense than gas.
Not saying it makes sense in every situation, but it definitely can make sense.
Maybe so but comparing at 1500 RPM you are at 460 ft.pds. of torque and a ten speed transmission it will out pull any gas engine.
I made the biggest mistake in buying one 2021 Chevy 1500 diesel it broke down on the highway and has been sitting in the dealership in Surrey for two months. It has only 3100km and i am getting run around by the dealership and GM Canada. Don’t buy GMC or Chevy buy Ford.
Maybe able to outpull a gas engine, but what is cargo capacity of the truck? You can’t even get the towing package if you opt for the diesel. Why offer a great drivetrain when the truck can’t handle it safely?
It’s odd the only way to get 3.73s with a 10 speed is with the comparatively low rpm diesel engine. 10 speed with 3.73s would make a lot of people happier with the 5.3. They should really offer even 3.42s, especially when you have 20s with 33″ tires.
I doubt I’ll buy another 5.3 unless it’s a 10 speed with 3.73s. Maybe 3.42s would be acceptable but I’ve driven them with an 8 speed and 3.23s and it’s barely better than my 6 speed with 3.42s.
I was wondering this same thing. The gas engines could really use this gear. You’re right the 3.42 should be standard.