2016 Chevrolet Silverado makes public debut - full details released

[Zane]

Zane Merva

Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

9/24/15

 

Chevrolet is using the State Fair of Texas to take the final wraps off of the newly refreshed 2016 Silverado. With the public debut also comes new details about the models added features, lighting, and transmission.

 

 

Chevy's new 8-speed transmission for up-level trims and LED lighting are among the biggest news. HID headlights standard on WT trims, and LED headlights for High Country also are surprising. Here's the full details of the important stuff in bullet form.

 

Full details of 2016 Silverado

• Advanced lighting is focus of exterior redesign
• HID lights are standard on WT, LED fog lights standard on LT Z71, and LED headlights are standard on LTZ and up trims.
• Each trim level has it's own grill: WT = Chome horizontal grille, with black inserts : LT & LTZ = all chrome : High Country =Chrome with unique inserts and body colored bumper
• All trim levels feature LED running lights, parking lights, and turn signals.
• LTZ, LTZ/Z71, and High Country feature full LED lighting, from headlights to taillamps
• CarPlay compatible at launch, Android Auto will come later via software update
• Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, and IntelliBeam high bean assist are options
• New remote locking tailgate available
• Wireless phone charging variable on LT and LTZ double cab and all crew cab models
• High Country avaliable with power articulating running baords
• 8-speed transmission standard on all 6.2L engines, and 5.3L engines with LTZ and up trim levels.

 

We'll be driving the all new 2016 Sierra and Canyon Diesel in just a few weeks. More information on the 2016 Sierra should be out later this week.

 

 

Update 1:

The Chevrolet Communications Manager for Silverado posted this photo of a "WT" trim level on Facebook. Note it includes LED running lights, turn signals, and HID lights - all standard.

[Mcarlo24]

That Front Head Light package is week vs what many have done to their 2014-2015 Trucks... DropKicks Truck is way better...

[amxguy1970]

That Front Head Light package is week vs what many have done to their 2014-2015 Trucks... DropKicks Truck is way better...

 

Really, those ebay lights? Definitely do not agree there. Clean and simple > excessive and ostentatious....

 

They gave a base model 22k truck the same headlights many luxury cars have, and now those same owners that have done that won't have to anymore. Not seeing the "weak" part. Guess you can't appease everyone. First they are weak and old school so people complain, now they are industry leading, people complain...

 

Tyler

Edited September 25, 2015 by amxguy1970

[barry G]

very nice, love the LED, and more squares.

[Mcarlo24]

 

Really, those ebay lights? Definitely do not agree there. Clean and simple > excessive and ostentatious....

 

They gave a base model 22k truck the same headlights many luxury cars have, and now those same owners that have done that won't have to anymore. Not seeing the "weak" part. Guess you can't appease everyone. First they are weak and old school so people complain, now they are industry leading, people complain...

 

Tyler

Yup... Those E-bay light are better IMO... Mainly because of the Day Time Running LED's... The 2016 design is.... Yup, you guessed it.... WEAK!

['01LS1]

The 2016 design is.... Yup, you guessed it.... WEAK!

 

This is so weird, it is like when the 2014 k2xx's were debuted with similar comments. Now look at them.

[AgDoctor]

Looks like if someone wanted to remove the front air dam it would be weird looking with that aluminum piece in he middle.

 

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[BobHancock]

This thread goes to prove that opinions are like assholes, just not as useful. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

[Volcom26]

This is much better than anything they have put out after the great styling of the GMT900's, they have stepped up their game and don't see it as weak at all...

[Nargg]

BobHancock, on 28 Sept 2015 - 3:49 PM, said:

This thread goes to prove that opinions are like assholes, just not as useful. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

 

So, if you don't like opinions, why did you post anything at all? Just saying....

[BobHancock]

I don't mind opinions at all. Just reminding folks of the obvious in the hope that some useful content can be added.

[amc31b]

Ugh. Cmon Chevy! Listen to your customers and GET THAT FRONT END OFF THE GROUND! That is lower than most cross over SUVS and many cars. How are we supposed to do any work off road with a front end that is that low to the ground?

[4x4LJB]

I wonder if they addressed the shaking problem?

[unit731]

This thread goes to prove that opinions are like assholes, just not as useful. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

 

Thank you. Needed to be stated.

 

Styling is so subjective.

[Jsdirt]

Looks nice. But, chrome don't get ya home, as they say ...