The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado receives quite a few changes and updates for the Light Duty (Silverado 1500) model, as well as the Silverado Heavy Duty (2500HD, 3500HD) and Silverado Medium Duty (Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD) models.
2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Â receives the following updates and changes:
Model Line
- CC10743 2WD Crew Cab Standard Bed model is no longer available on Custom, RST, LTZ or High Country models
- CC10753 2WD Double Cab Standard Bed model is no longer available on RST or LTZ models
- CK10753 4WD Double Cab Standard Bed model is no longer available on LTZ models
Exterior
- Deletion of two exterior colors
- Havana Brown Metallic
- Cajun Red Tintcoat
- Addition of three exterior colors
- Mosaic Black Metallic
- Oxford Brown Metallic
- Cherry Red Tintcoat
- Deletion of manual tailgate with EZ Lift
- For the 2021 model year, LT models come standard with a manual tailgate with EZ Lift as well as power lock and release
- Deletion of 20-inch x 9-inch painted aluminum with machined face and Gray accent pocket wheels (NZT)
- 20-inch x 9-inch Black painted aluminum wheels (RD5) are now free flow on Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss models
- 20-inch x 9-inch Polished finish wheels (RD2) are now standard on LTZ
- For the 2020 model year, these wheels were only included on LTZ models equipped with the following packages:
- LTZ Premium Package
- Z71 Off-Road and Protection Package
- For the 2020 model year, these wheels were only included on LTZ models equipped with the following packages:
- Â Sunroof no longer available on LT models
Interior
- Deletion of front 40/20/40 split bench seat
- Addition of Carpeted floor liners
- Addition of Wireless Phone Projection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Deletion of USB port located on instrument panel
- 2 USB ports on instrumental panel are now standard on Work Truck, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss models
- SiriusXM is now available on Work Truck models and standard on Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss models
- OnStar is now standard on Custom and Custom Trail Boss models
- Improved towing technology features
Mechanical
- Addition of LT265/60R20 MT blackwall Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires (QFV)
- Increased maximum tow ratings for models powered by turbocharged 2.7L I-4 L3B gasoline engine and 3.0L I-6 LM2 turbo-diesel Duramax engine
Packages
- Addition of Safety Confidence Package, available on Work Truck, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss models, and includes:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Driver Information Center
- For Work Truck models:
- Includes Cruise Control
- Not available with pickup bed delete
- Addition of All Star Edition Plus, which includes:
- Convenience Package II:
- Universal Home Remote
- Rear sliding power window
- 120-volt power outlet
- 120-volt bed-mounted power outlet
- Chevrolet Infotainment System with 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen
- USB ports, SiriusXM with 360L
- HD radio
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Additional content varies by model
- 20-inch aluminum wheels with Argent metallic pockets (RD4)
- Additional content varies by model
- Convenience Package II:
- Addition of Texas Edition Plus, which includes:
- Convenience Package II
- 20-inch aluminum wheels with Argent metallic pockets (RD4)
- Texas Edition badging
- Additional content varies by model
- Addition of LTZ Premium Texas Edition, which includes:
- LTZ Convenience Package II:
- Chevrolet Infotainment System with Navigation
- 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen
- Bose Premium Audio System
- Wireless Charging
- Safety Package II:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- IntelliBeam headlamps
- Following Distance Indicator
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Safety Alert Seat
- Additional content varies by model
- Power sunroof
- Texas Edition badging
- LTZ Convenience Package II:
- Custom Value Package is now standard on Custom models, and includes:
- Custom Convenience Package:
- Remote Start with content theft alarm
- Rear-window defogger
- Bed LED cargo area lighting
- EZ Lift power lock and release tailgate
- Included and only available with Custom Value Package
- Infotainment Package:
- SiriusXM Radio
- OnStar
- For Silverado Custom models – Included and only available with Custom Value Package
- Trailering Package:
- Trailer hitch
- 7-pin and 4-pin connectors
- Hitch Guidance
- Custom Convenience Package:
- Convenience Package with Bucket Seats is now standard on LT Trail Boss models, and includes:
- Bucket seats
- Center console,
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 10-way power driver seat including power lumbar
- Heated driver and passenger seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
- Crew Cab models include Cloth Rear Seat with Storage Package
- Leather seats require Leather Package and includes Up-level Rear Seat with Storage Package
- For the 2020 model year, this package was available (not standard) for RST and LT Trail Boss models
- LTZ Plus Package is now standard on LTZ models and includes:
- LTZ Convenience Package:
- Bucket seats with center console
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Rear sliding power window
- Universal Home Remote
- 2 USB ports with auxiliary input
- Power up/down tailgate
- Crew Cab models include rear heated seats
- Safety Package
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- LTZ Convenience Package:
- The following is now standard on LT and RST models
- All Star Edition
- Convenience Package
- Trailering Package
- Auto-locking rear differential
- Deletion of Texas Edition
- In 2020, the package was available for LT and RST models
- Deletion of LT Value Package
- Deletion of RST Value Package
- Deletion of LTZ Texas Edition
- Deletion of Remote Start Package
- Deletion of (XFE) Fuel Economy Package
- Deletion of Trailer Camera Package
See detailed 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 changes, updates and new features – including deleted content – here: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.
2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD & 3500HD
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD introduced the GM T1 platform to the HD nameplate, representing a complete overhaul (redesigned and re-engineered) from the ground up. For the 2021 model year, the Silverado HD receives the following changes:
Exterior
- Deletion of two exterior color options
- Addition of two exterior color options
- Addition of Bright power-retractable assist steps
- New LPO-level wheel sets
- Manual tailgate with EZ Lift, power lock and release is now standard on LT models
Interior
- Deletion of front 40/20/40 split bench seat
- Addition of Carpeted floor liners
- Addition of Wireless Phone Projection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Addition of Inside rearview mirror with partial video display
- Addition of Bed View Camera
- Front 40/20/40 split-bench with upper covered armrest storage is now standard on Work Truck and Custom models
- USB ports (x2) located on instrument panel now standard on Work Truck and Custom trim levels
- SiriusXM is now available on Work Truck models and standard on LT models
Mechanical
- Addition of E85 FlexFuel capability
Packages
- Addition of Carhartt Special Edition
- Addition of Safety Confidence Package
- Addition of Duramax and Appearance Package on LT models
- Addition of Z71 Sport Edition for LT and LTZ models
- Addition of Z71 Chrome Sport Edition
- Addition of Midnight Edition
- Addition of LTZ Premium Texas Edition
- New LTZ Convenience Package II contents
- Alaskan Snow Plow Package now includes 18-inch High gloss Black aluminum wheels
See detailed 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD-specific changes, updates and new features here:
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.
2021 Chevy Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, & 6500HD
The Silverado Medium Duty pickup was introduced for the 2019 model year, and received a few minor changes for the 2020 model year. As such, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado MD receives a few updates and changes, including:
Mechanical
- Addition of StabiliTrak, which is standard on all models
- Neutral-at-Stop is now standard
- Addition of FuelSense 2.0 transmission shift control calibration
- Upfitter switch kit is now standard
- Exhaust brake is now standard
- Addition of an Open rear axle, non-locking rear as a standard feature
- Addition of Axle, limited slip, Dana Spicer as an available option
See detailed 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty changes, updates and new features here: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 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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