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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).

2020 Chevrolet Silverado Custom Trail Boss 6.2L V8 - Exterior 002 - front three quarters

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
  • 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.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ

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

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD Medium Duty 006

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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