2014 bumper installed on 2013 silverado

[bling]

Hey guys for those of you that have been wondering about fitting a new gen rear bumper on to a 07-13 Silverado It does indeed fit perfectly. the mount holes all align and the bumper fits the body quite well. I work in a GM dealer bodyshop and have been thinking about trying this for some time and had to wait until the day arrived I had bumpers off of both gen trucks at the same time. a complete bumper kit is available from gm but keep in mind some modification will need to be made to the license plate harness as the plug is different. your old backup sensors may work the mount holes look similar as well. The only other thing I should point out is that the hitch no longer mounts under the center of the bumper as the 14 no longer uses the hitch bar reinforcement. all that is under the 14 bumper is the hitch itself. This should not affect the strength of the hitch as it seems it was more of a support for the bumper assembly itself as the last gen was a lot more flimsy. hit me up with any questions or if you want other pics.

[BlackZ71Silverado]

Good idea and nice to know it fits. For some readon, it just looks out of place to me. Can't say exactly what it is but it definitely looks like it does not belong.

 

 

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[bling]

Probably because it is just so different compared to the factory bumper. every person that walked by as I was doing this that currently has a gmt800 vowed they are doing this, guess maybe it looks better in person.

[chupe442]

It does have a bit of a different look to it in the pictures. Thanks for sharing this, I am sure some will jump on it!

[48548]

How do you think this would work on a 2012 gmc denali hd? A lot of us on the duramax forum want to do this, obviously I would want the white painted bumper to match what I have now. Thanks for the info and pics.

[txab]

Someone else posted this mod already. Lots more info and pics. I'll see if I can find and link to it.

 

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/158395-2014-step-bumper-install-on-2012/

Edited July 11, 2014 by txab

[48548]

Someone else posted this mod already. Lots more info and pics. I'll see if I can find and link to it

Thank you.

[TheRealDKW]

I found a 2014 bumper to install on my 2011.

 

As you pointed out :

 

When I had started the disassemble I noticed the heavy metal piece which attached to the hitch isn't on the newer model bumper.

You think the bumper has enough strength without this piece and the hitch strength isn't affected?

Thanks

[Jrichmon]

I'm looking at doing this the only issue I've read is that the trailer hitch doesn't bolt up to the bumper I've had a factory hitch buckle cause them two bolts were not in there at least thats what GM's telling me thats why they wouldn't replace it was hauling a bobcat and had to make a quick stop  just my 2 cents I like the way it looks just think I'm gonna go a different route thanks for everyones input

[John Newkirk]

Would that also fit an '06?

[codyk5]

Anyone installed one of these with rear sensors? I have a 12 GMC Sierra with rear sensors and would like to do this mod. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Jamal]

Whelp just picked up a new black 2015 bumper on Craig’s for 255, time to use this great write up and duplicate the move on my 08. I’ll be drilling and swapping the og parking sensors too as well as the plug swap, thx for the help

[LSXpress]

Hello what year bumper install kit do to you  have to order when putting 14 bumper on 12 Silverado?

[LSXpress]

Hello is there a bumper install kit to  switch this bumper?

[matt122]

Hey I have a 2015 style bumper like you have on my 08 silverado 2500HD. I currently don't have a hitch reciever. Do you think a B&W hitch receiver would work with it? here's the one im considering  https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com/hitch-finder?cshs=19527

Let me know what you think based on your experience! -Matt