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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The 2020 Silverado 1500 receives a few minor updates and changes for the 2020 model year, which is the second model year for the fourth-generation pickup.

Notably, diesel-powered Silverado 1500 models saw a price drop at the end of the 2020 model year production run, which then carried over into the 2021 model year. Specifically, models equipped with the 3.0-liter Duramax LM2 Turbo Diesel received a $1,500 price reduction. The new starting price of $44,000 also applied to remaining 2020 units as of September 3rd, 2020.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado Quick Facts
Assembly Location GM Fort Wayne Assembly in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, GM Silao Plant in Mexico
Body Style(s) Light-Duty Pickup Truck
Layout Front-Engined, Longitudinal
Engine(s) 2.7L L3B I4, 4.3L LV3 V6, 5.3L L82 V8, 5.3L L83 V8, 5.3L L84 V8, 6.2L L87 V8, 3.0L LM2 I6 Duramax (Diesel)
Transmission(s) Allison 6-Speed Auto,6-Speed Auto, 8-Speed Auto, 10-Speed Auto
Drive Wheels Rear-Wheel-Drive, Four-Wheel-Drive
Availability U.S.A., Canada, Mexico
Predecessor 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Successor 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2020 Silverado 1500 Changes, Updates, New Features

Exterior

  • New Chrome bumper availability
  • New wheel availability for Work Truck models
  • Addition of Vertical Trailering Mirrors
  • Deletion of Oakwood Metallic exterior color
  • Deletion of WT Appearance Package

Technology

  • HD Surround Vision is replaced with HD Surround Vision
    • Features Two Trailer Camera Provisions

Packages

  • Deletion of High Country Premium Package
  • Addition of LT Value Package
  • Addition of RST Value Package
  • Addition of WT Value Package
  • Addition of Midnight Edition
  • Addition of Rally Edition on Custom and RST models
  • Texas Edition is now available on RST models
  • Adaptive Cruise Control now included in Safety Package II
  • Technology Package now includes Bed View Camera
  • WT Convenience Package is now available with pickup bed delete

Mechanical

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 be different for other markets.

Body Styles

The 2020 Silverado 1500 continues to be available with several cab and box configurations:

  • Short Bed Crew Cab
    • 2WD (CC10543)
    • 4WD (CK10543)
  • Standard Bed Crew Cab
    • 2WD (CC10743)
      4WD (CK10743)
  • Standard Bed Double Cab
    • 2WD (CC10753)
      4WD (CK10753)
  • Long Bed Regular Cab
    • 2WD (CC10903)
      4WD (CK10903)

Powertrain

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain
Engine Fuel Aspiration Transmission Power (hp / kW @ RPM) Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) Axle Ratio
4.3L LV3 V6 Gasoline Atmospheric 6-Speed Automatic Heavy Duty (MYC) 276 / 205.9 @ 5200 298 / 402.3 @ 3900-5200 3.42
2.7L L3B Turbo I4 Gasoline Turbocharged 8-Speed Automatic (MQE) 310 / 231.26 @ 5600 348 / 469.8 @ 1500 – 4000 3.42
5.3L L82 Ecotec3 V8 Gasoline Atmospheric 6-Speed Automatic Heavy Duty (MYC) 355 / 246.83 @ 5600 383 / 517.05 @ 4100-5200 Standard 3.42, Available 3.73
5.3L L84 EcoTec3 V8 Gasoline Atmospheric 8-Speed Automatic (MQE) 310 / 231.26 @ 5600 348 / 469.8 @ 1500 – 4000 Standard 3.23, Available 3.42
6.2L L87 Ecotec3 V8 Gasoline Atmospheric 10-Speed Automatic (MQB) 420 / 313.32 @ 5600 460 / 621 @ 4100 Standard 3.23, Available 3.42
3.0L LM2 Duramax I6 Diesel Turbocharged 10-Speed Automatic (MQB) 277 / 206.64 @ 3750 460 / 621 @ 1500 Standard 3.23, Available 3.73

Platform

The 2020 Silverado 1500 continues to ride on the GM T1 platform that also underpins the 2020 Silverado HD, 2020 Suburban, 2020 Tahoe, and other full-size GM trucks and SUVs.

Production

The 2020 Silverado 1500 is assembled at the following factories:

Availability

The 2020 Silverado 1500 became available at the beginning of Q3 2019.

Beyond 2020

We expect the fourth-generation Silverado 1500 to remain in production thru the 2025 model year.

An all-new, next Chevy Silverado 1500 will launch after the 2025 model year.

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