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2020 Chevrolet Silverado Changes, Updates, New Features

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.

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

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photos

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

2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Photos

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