2020 Chevrolet Silverado Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado receives a few minor changes and updates for the Light Duty (Silverado 1500), a complete redesign for the Silverado Heavy Duty (2500HD, 3500HD), and minor changes to the Silverado Medium Duty (Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD).

Silverado 1500

Model Line

• No changes

Exterior

• Deletion of Oakwood Metallic color
• Introduction of Vertical Trailering Mirrors
• 17-inch bright silver painted aluminum wheels (Q5U) are now free flow on 1WT (Work Truck)
• Addition of 22-inch carbon flash metallic wheels as LPO (dealer-installed) option; comes with 4 steel 22-inch wheels from the factory with alignment specs set to selected 22-inch LPO wheel
  • Available on Custom, LT, RST, LTZ and High Country models
• Addition of 22-inch Bright Chrome wheels as LPO (dealer-installed) option; comes with 4 steel 22-inch wheels from the factory with alignment specs set to selected 22-inch LPO wheel
  • Available on Custom, LT, RST, LTZ and High Country models
• Chrome bumpers are now free flow on 1WT (Work Truck)

Interior

• Introduction of Adaptive Cruise Control: features a single high-mounted camera behind the rearview mirror that scans the road and uses proprietary software and algorithms to maintain a safe distance to the vehicle ahead. The system can bring the Silverado to a complete stop and is integrated with the stop/start capability of the engines to help optimize efficiency.
  • Available on Silverado LT, LTZ and High Country as part of the Safety Package II.
• HD Surround Vision is replaced with HD Surround Vision with Two Trailer Camera Provisions, delivering a class-leading available 15 unique camera views to make trailering more convenient whether pulling a camper or a large cargo trailer
  • Includes segment-exclusive transparent trailer feature
• New availability of smart trailer technology allowing access to select features of the iN-Command Control System from ASA Electronics through the myChevrolet mobile app via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

Powertrain

• 10-speed automatic transmission replaces 8-speed automatic transmission on 4WD High Country and LT Trail Boss models with the 5.3L V8 L84 EcoTec3 engine
• Expanded availability of turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B engine, which is now available on Work Truck (1WT) and Custom (1CX) models
• Expanded availability of 6.2L V8 L87 EcoTec3 engine, which is now available on:
  • Trail Boss Custom: the Custom Trail Boss with the 6.2L V8 starts at $43,865 (including destination fee), making it the most affordable light-duty truck with more than 400 horsepower on the market
  • Trail Boss LT
  • RST 4WD models, increasing the maximum towing capacity of the Silverado to a class-leading 13,400 pounds (when properly equipped)
• Introduction of Performance Upgrade Package for 6.2L V8 L87 engine. Package adds:
  • Performance air intake
  • Performance cat-back performance exhaust system
  • Output increases to 435 horsepower and 469 pound-feet torque
• Launch of 3.0L I6 LM2 turbo-diesel Duramax engine, which was previously planned for late 2019 model year but was pushed back to 2020 model year due to delays in emissions testing.
  • Available on LT, RST, LTZ and High Country models and delivers 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
  • 95 percent torque arriving at just 1,250 rpm and peak torque arriving at only 1,500 rpm and sustained to 3,000 rpm.

Packaging

• Deletion of High Country Premium Package, which previously contained:
  • Safety Package II
  • Power sunroof
  • 22-inch 5-spoke Dark Silver aluminum wheels with Chrome inserts (LPO)
  • 275/50R22SL all-season, blackwall tires
  • Floor liner (LPO)
• Addition of new Rally Edition on Custom and RST trims. Package includes:
  • Black Rally Stripes (hood & tailgate)
  • Black CHEVROLET tailgate lettering (inset)
  • Black Silverado and trim level badging
  • Black assist steps (LPO)
• Addition of new Midnight Edition on LT Trail Boss model. Package includes:
  • Convenience Package with Bucket Seats
  • Bed Protection Package
  • High-intensity LED headlamps with dark bezel
  • Black Silverado badging
  • Black LT badging
  • Black dual exhaust tips
  • Black assist steps (LPO)
• Addition of WT Value Package on WT model, which contains:
  • WT Convenience Package
  • Z82 Trailering Package
• Addition of LT Value Package on LT model, which contains:
  • Remote Start Package
  • Trailering Package
  • 18″ Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels
  • 265/65R18SL all-terrain blackwall tires
  • All-weather floor liners (LPO)
• Addition of RST Value Package on RST model, which contains:
  • Z82 Trailering Package
  • 20″ aluminum wheels with Argent metallic pockets
  • 275/60R20 all-terrain, blackwall tires
  • All-weather floor liners (LPO)
• Deletion of WT Appearance Package, which previously contained:
  • Chrome front bumper
  • Chrome rear bumper
  • 17-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels
• New availability of Texas Edition on Silverado RST, which includes:
  • Convenience Package
  • G80 locking rear differential
  • Z82 Trailering Package
  • Texas Edition badging
• Technology Package now includes Bed View Camera
• WT Convenience Package now available with pickup bed delete. Package includes:
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • EZ Lift power lock and release tailgate
  • Tinted windows
  • Rear-window defogger
  • Cruise control
  • Power mirrors
  • Regular Cab models also include power windows, express up/down driver, power windows, express down passenger and power door locks
• Tire Pressure Monitor System changed to Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors

See detailed 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 changes, updates and new features here: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 change log.

Silverado 2500HD, 3500HD

Completely overhauled (redesigned and re-engineered) from the ground up for the 2020 model year. See full details on the all-new 2020 Silverado HD here: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD

• Model line:
  • None
• Exterior:
  • None
• Interior:
  • New airbags:
    • Crew Cab:
      • Single-stage frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger
      • Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger
      • Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions
    • Regular Cab:
      • Single-stage frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger
      • Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger
      • Head-curtain airbags for front outboard seating positions
    • Includes airbag deactivation switch for front outboard passenger airbag
    • For passenger seat delete models: frontal and seat-mounted side-impact for driver only, with head-curtain on both sides with rollover protection
• Powertrain:
  • Addition of traction control
  • Addition of high idle switch
  • Power Take Off (PTO) now has access on left hand side and right hand side
• Packages:
  • None

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