General Motors unveiled the fully refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 last September, and now, The General is once again upgrading the iconic pickup with the addition of the all-new Chevy Silverado Convertible.
The Chevy Silverado Convertible is framed as offering the same utility and practicality as the standard pickup truck, but with the added style and freedom of a drop-top. To that end, the Silverado Convertible incorporates a new canvas roof that folds down behind the cabin. The roof can fold away in 15 seconds at speeds up to 10 mph, and is available in six different customizable colors. The Silverado Convertible model also incorporates a new roll bar above the passenger compartment, for the sake of safety.
Additionally, the Chevy Silverado Convertible revives the highly acclaimed front fascia design of the pre-refresh pickup truck, bringing back the fan-favorite “sideburns” styling.
The 2022 Chevy Silverado Convertible will be available on select trim levels starting with LT, and will only be available in conjunction with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine. As a refresher, the L3B is rated at 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, and was recently uprated to 430 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm.
“The Chevy Silverado has already proven its worth at the job site and off-road,” said GM spokesperson April Firths. “Now, the Chevy Silverado Convertible starts a new chapter of open-air fun as we take the roof off and let the sunshine in.”
The first Chevy Silverado Convertible to market will be the California Edition (not pictured here). This model will include unique Golden State graphics, a pair of Chevy Silverado-branded sunglasses, and a 7-ounce bottle of sunscreen. Pricing is expected to be roughly double that of the standard Silverado Convertible, with production limited at 420 units total.
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Happy April Fool’s.
My favorite part…
“Additionally, the Chevy Silverado Convertible revives the highly acclaimed front fascia design of the pre-refresh pickup truck, bringing back the fan-favorite “sideburns” styling.”
Universally hated sideburn returns on the convertible… HILARIOUS!!!
GM keeps making garbage 🗑
I love my GMC truck i purchased it in 2006, with 6 miles on it i have 296,000 plus miles and going strong!
Thanks GM
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U.G.L.Y it’s ugly
I would so buy this!
Just trying to make something to compete with a Galdiator. That is horrible i dont like the look of it at all..
It’s an April fools joke omg!
OMG…some of us don’t care, we want it!
Lol, this might actually work, i’d go for a RCSB Silverado based 2-door, truck with a removable top, 2.7-5.3 power and no luxury accessories so it would be cheaper than a Tahoe.
#1 this is a joke, number #2 it would not be cheap, #3 the Dodge failed before.
Yawn!
Your comment is a yawn. The idea of a drop top Silverado is hilarious. Well done GMA and happy April fool’s.
This seems like an April Fools! I am questioning whether or not it will actually go in production, cool though.
It actually says it’s an April Fools in the article… but you had to read to the end of the article to actually read that part.
Oh, I see that now
They got me good too Diesel Guy.
Good job Jonathan… this has become my favorite car news site since I found it after I saw me dealer reading it.
There was a Dodge Dakota Convertible, 1989-91. It wasn’t an April Fools joke. But it should have been.
HAHAHAAA!! That being said, in the film Earthquake from 1974, there was a Blazer with a modular roof, it was actually pretty cool.
Want one i i mean hell ya 2 door
Definitely pretty funny if you start out the gate reading and wondering what the purpose would be. I personally would love hauling a large load, slamming the brakes and having all the cargo crashing in on the rear passengers. Throw a ladder rack on that sucker an you got yourself the worst thought out truck in fake production. On the other hand, the small trucks might actually be cool as a convertible or I was thinking more like a T top…
Gee, I was about to really get excited and give my dealer a call to place my order, I’m sure you think that is funny, but that would be a great addition to my fleet of one.
Since its not available with 3.0 liter Duramax , im not interested . LoL
It’s a truck not a car do you want to fix that except for Ruston after you buy it 5 or 6 years down the road. You wanna convertible by a car.
The Chevy SSR was built….let’s see this on the streets
Dang! Was fixing to order 2
Chevrolet should come out with a Blazer with a Removable top
Like they did with the K5.
you know for a minute there really chain pulling was working. Should have remembered today’s date as my wife already got me once this morning. Good April fools’ chap
I can only begin to imagine the problems this truck is going to have ! They can’t fix problems they created 20 years ago and all they seem to be successful at is creating more issues !
I was all excited for a moment. Getting my credit card out to place a reservation! LOL
Finally GM has something which I would actually buy! I can’t wait.
Is the roll bar Texas Tornado Tough? Otherwise we need the full roof. 😉
Dear GM ,
As far as stand up comedy goes , play it safe , keep your day job ! The real jokes you can be sure of are the cars and trucks you sell. Trust me I drive them , overpriced pieces of sxxt !
It isn’t so far fetched as some people may think. It can be done for real. GM should do this. It would be a great hit as no other car company has a full size convertible pickup truck.
Love you guys. Great April fools. As I was believing as I read, I did think though, “ Why a long bed?”. Still a great idea. You know- most people don’t haul big loads around, your April fools joke might spark some enthusiasm toward a real convertible edition. I’d buy one.
Wow, they have all new stuff but they can’t produce vehicles. They should concentrate on actually making trucks that people don’t have to wait 4 to 12 months to get. Besides a convertible will probably need more chips. False promises.
… why a Windshield & Santo Antonio ? put all clean, remember the Gap at Bridges
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Need better April Fools jokes than this
It is as ugly as the rest of the Silverado. The last good looking gm truck was in 91. The blazer of that era with removable hardtop was also good looking. The new stuff is ugly
Sounds legit.
Even if it was an April Fools, still looks interesting
I like it, I would buy one👍
I am so disappointed. I have a 2018 chevrolet silverado crew cab with exact color (cayenne red). I would trade mine in for this.
Yes April 1st brings great jokes every year!
But here, too, a recommendation for development and production in small series can be given! The effort is relatively low, but I see safety in the event of a rollover as dangerous and that is why it can only be built by small convertors!
But I think driving a convertible is much nicer with a sports car like the Corvette or Buick Cascada S. This year I’m driving around with an OPEL Tigra TwinTop compact car. That’s enough for me!
Was going to start looking for one in diesel!
Damn, I was actually excited to buy one!
I would buy this truck! It’s time for one last run at a unique truck with a combustion engine. Add those handless suicide rear doors while your at it too!
This would cure the leaking rear window problem. Just let the whole roof leak!
Kindig design made a custom chevy convertible a couple of years ago. It was an impressive custom truck. Check out the show.
Haha! You had me right until the end.
I would buy one.
Take time and make a full-size 2door Blazer/Tahoe. Make some of those with removable tops. Owned gm vehicles all my life. Wouldn’t waste my money on convertible pick up. Cars have perfected that open top arena.
I do not like this joke. I was really hoping to have the functionality of a truck and still be able to cruise with the top down.
Good one. Would have rushed out and bought one even though I love my LTZ.
Dam almost bought a chevy
I’ve had a GM truck for 36 years. Love convertibles but love trucks! This would give me both. You definitely need to make one soon!
Have you ever been riding in your truck and opened the back window? Yes, you remember when everything in the bed came through the window and attacked you.
Good job Chevy, you had me going. Happy April fools I guess ii was the fool. Lol
I remember when GM had a convertible S10 pickup on the 80s……. Oh never mind I remember now I cut that off myself. Only leaked when it rained.
This would be cool. Reminds me of my old 70 Blazer with the top removed.
Hey, How do I get you to stop sending me emails every time there is a comment on the article I commented on?
I really hope this trash is a joke!
Looks great if real givr gm
Buy 10 and do it yourself to sell gm would get on board
Good April fool’s joke except the General’s dumb enough to do it. Go find a used Dakota put convertible instead
Think SSR, unfortunately that was short lived. But it did get me excited and I showed it to the wife and told her I had found my next truck.
After looking at this photo I’ve decided I’m going to do my 2019 Silverado the same way Will post pictures after the project is done.
I definitely would buy one.
Too bad it is an April fool joke 🙂
I had a 74 Blazer with modular roof that was removable. Pretty cool back then. I’d buy the new Silverado if it wasn’t a joke!
Well GM SCREWED UP THE ICONIC CORVETTE AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE CRAP WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE HOLY GRAIL OF GM CARS BUT NOW THATS GONE I WOULDN’T DRIVE THAT THING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT SO I WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF GM DID DECIDE TO BUILD A CONVERTIBLE TRUCK IF THEY DO KEEP IT IN CA WITH THOSE FLAKES.
California isnt the only place there are flakes. Joe Biden got elected so they say.
Given we are all having fun with this, put a V10 in it!
Nice backing the day GMC made a Jimmy such as this had one it was a nice ride
I have the Dodge convertible. Don’t drive it much so very low miles. It’s fun to take to the lake. I’ve had lots of offers from folks who want to buy it.
Haha, in my defense, I saw this two days after it was published so I was momentarily hopeful that GM was about to crank out something fun. It didn’t last long though, I checked the date halfway through the first paragraph…
You guys are thinking about it. Lol, Do it!! But, in T-tops for safety. So it can still be used as a work truck. This is a different generation, they are for that truck!! I promise you, it will not fail!! I love the concept, be bold, be the 1st!! Do it big!! Can u imagine that with some 24’s on it..omg..sick!! T-top’s!!!!!
I want mine, blk with all the chrome trim, black and chrome rims, peanut butter seats, wood all thru it. I would smoke my headlights black, my tires would sit out..just a little. Cause mine is for fashion, i wouldn’t suggest that using as a work truck. Lol, but also, in the middle console have a screen/laptop that pops up from their so i dont have to carry my tablet, or laptop.
I want that truck!!! So we should expect to see that out in 2024? Dont let no other company steal ur idea, you better get to moving. Dont listen to the haters!!
This is what we do in Ohio, make big things happen!!
Reminds me of my old 74 K5 full convertible rag top and a hard top. I see so many half tops but I have only seen 1 convertible like mine but it was a 67 I think.. they were nice and nice to look at. The only vehicle I ever regret getting rid of. I wanted him to make something similar to the K5 for a long time.
Such negative comments. First of all I think it’s a cool idea if you don’t use your truck for work, which alot of people don’t use their truck for work.
Nice, would like to see the interior
I Would buy one . If they keep the Price Down .
Finally GM has something which I would actually buy! I can’t wait.
Very sharp any convertible is good for me.
Not bad Just bring back the 75 and older blazer with the full top removal.
It’s a start ….I’m in if you guys promise to bring back the full convertible K5 Blazer 1979 model 😉😉
My favorite is the softtop that can be put down at speeds up to 10 miles per hour. I’m really not sure what is funnier. That or that people would believe it. Not that a hardtop convertible is better but… Sorry laughing to hard .Best April fools joke ever.
Side note even the truck in the picture is smiling.
Out of 420 only being released!!! I better be one of them!! I’m going to the dealer tomorrow!!!! Dont care if ita a joke. I want one.
Bring back the truck convertible please you got rid of the Chevy SS
I dig it
Well here’s my dilemma with the whole thing joke or not… There will be some idiot out there now thats going to spend 60 to 80K on a Silverado and is going to try doing it, cut the truck up, put a roll bar in it, and a Vette or a Camaro top on it. Me I would get a Old Elcamino and put it on some 4×4 chasis and maybe ad two more doors to it….
Oh Crap…. They did make that…. Avalanche!
About Time, I want to see a two door short bed…
Ya know? Give it a face lift, w/ a V8, & you gotta deal.
What is GM coming to this is an ugly a$$ truck excuse my language.
I know people that would of actually bought this.
The Ford Bronco offers a soft top version and it’s no joke!
Some dumbass saw this and thought this was real and came into our dealership asking about it LOLOL
i would trade in my 23 LT1 RS Convertable camaro for that pickup.
My god it’s a truck made for me. Unike one of a kind. Would do anything just to own this truck.