Big changes are afoot at GM, with plans to fully electrify its light-duty vehicle lineup by 2035 and a range of interesting new models hitting the limelight. Even GM’s bread-and-butter pickup truck models are seeing drastic changes, including the debut of the Chevy Silverado EV and the forthcoming release of the new Silverado EV Trail Boss. Now, GM is giving us a look at what may be The General’s design direction for future Chevy truck models.
The concept sketch was recently posted online by the official GM Design (@generalmotorsdesign) Instagram feed, showcasing a striking, futuristic truck design with aggressive styling and even a few modular elements.
The front fascia features a closed-off grille, possibly indicating an all-electric powertrain, with angular LED lighting signatures that flank the edges of the fascia. The headlights incorporate a dual-layer LED structure, lending it a high-tech aesthetic. Below, a robust skid plate and integrated tow hook slots suggests off-road capability.
From the side, the truck’s design emphasizes modularity, with black vertical lines along the doors and fenders, hinting at removable body panels or a customizable structure. In some of the images, the wheel arches are squared off and flared, reinforcing its rugged appeal. Meanwhile, the bed section appears short and adaptable, possibly featuring swappable configurations or extendable elements.
The sketches also highlight a multi-functional roof structure, potentially accommodating additional storage or accessory attachments. Oversized wheels with intricate spoke patterns indicate a performance-driven focus, while streamlined side mirrors suggest an advanced camera-based digital mirror system.
The concept hints at a highly adaptable truck design, possibly integrating GM’s all-electric propulsion systems while offering a blend of off-road capability, futuristic styling, and customizable configurations. While not officially confirmed for production, this design study could serve as a blueprint for a next-generation Chevy truck model like the Silverado or Colorado, leaving room for next-gen electrification along the way.
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As GM Authority covered previously, a prototype of the next-generation 2027 Chevy Silverado was recently spotted testing, and while covered in camo, the prototype does provide a few hints with regard to styling direction, so check out that coverage for more.
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I don’t hate it, I like the adaptive features, especially bed options and panelized outer structure. I would like to see more use of non-metallic body panels where appropriate. However, I’m still not sold on the all EV light duty lineup. I think ICE should still be an option especially for those living in very remote or severe climate regions. If it’s not an option I will likely go HD.
GM is certainly optimistic about going fully electric with their light-duty lineup by 2035, but like you said, EVs just won’t work for everyone. And you know who will have an even harder time with an all-EV lineup? Government and law enforcement fleets. Sure, we’ve seen cases like the Blazer EV PPV, but agencies like the Secret Service, Border Patrol, rural law enforcement, and defense-related departments rely heavily on gas-powered, body-on-frame trucks and SUVs. Unless there’s a massive leap in EV powertrains in the next decade, GM isn’t going to risk losing such a crucial market.
That’s why I think GM needs a two-prong strategy: EVs where they make sense and V8s where they are essential. GM’s V8s are a core competency—one of the best in the business. Cut out the 4 and 6 cylinders. We’re already seeing brands like Aston Martin, BMW, and Mercedes pull back on their electrification plans, recognizing that smaller turbocharged engines or full electrification aren’t always the answer. Moving pedestrian crossovers and SUVs to electric makes sense, and Cadillac going all-in on EVs fits since powertrains weren’t their strong suit even before this transition. They’re seeing early success. But Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and especially Corvette? These models are too vital to GM’s bottom line to gamble with. A well-balanced approach—electrification where it fits and V8 power where it’s needed—seems like the smart move for GM’s future.
Options are the best moving forward, but the same people that own gm (and every company in the world that matters), also control many of the politicians and agencies creating regulations to further their agendas.
More Ultium junk that will be heavy and expensive.
Maybe GM should figure out how to fix all of their current truck V8s from self destructing first.
Front end design works, the black pillars stink (though like noted might just be for emphasis on modularity). Many will be happy with the round wheel wells, which I am happy to see no black around them (hate unpainted black trim). All in all looks pretty good, bet this is solid view of the next gen design language.
Why do you think think they have to be so high off the ground. How many people go off roading? Or is it the macho thing, my truck makes me look tough but I really am a wimp. I don’t want a truck that I can’t lift stuff into the bed or have a hard time getting into it.
Depends on what you like and probably your age. I like low sports cars, raked muscle cars, and higher up trucks. Different preferences for different vehicles with different purposes. If you can’t climb up into high vehicles or climb out of low vehicles because of age, then you probably don’t want to buy either of those options.
The bigger the truck the smaller his…
You realize these sketches are made to exaggerate styling cues, right? Any production version would not sit as high as this. We’ve seen many official truck styling sketches over the years with way oversize wheels and high stances.
Bicycle tires.
3 foot step in height.
Tiny side windows.
Will we also get a 40” touch screen and $130k base price? Sign me up… 🙄
by 2035, yes… $130K to 150K will be the norm
Enough gaslighting.
Today, in 2025, the Silverado EV STARTS at $75,000. The max range version starts at $97,000. Add optional paint and you are at $101k. NOW.
Looks like it was designed by Tonka Toy. Too much cheap black plastic, and knowing GM as of late, probably wouldn’t have the durability of a Tonka Toy…
GMAutority, Please forget these EV updates. Consider having two separate email blasts. One for ICE news and one for the minority looser EV news. Once GM got wind of the “open rate” of the ICE vs. EV emails, it might help steer them back on track…… But I doubt it… They seem dead set on driving off the cliff.
Something where they divide the site into a couple/few sections isn’t a bad idea.
This looks like a sketch of their current design direction. Giant wheels, high beltline, same front end.
Seems a Teenager Design Exercise, trying to learn, guys with AI do more interesting things
Just what I need. A EV truck that I need a step ladder to get into. Guess I’m keeping my current 6.2L until the end of my time on earth.
Wonder when the chunky, Hummer “Transformers” look will die?
Everything may as well be a Euclid.
It’s going to take some spectacular styling effort to replace it…or simple OEM courage to discontinue it.