The all new Chevy Silverado is hitting its third year in production for 2021. In an effort to keep things new and fresh, the brand is updating the packaging, features, and options for the new model year.

Here’s what’s new, changed, and discontinued from the Silverado 1500 lineup.

Looking for the Silverado HD? Check out our 2021 HD Guide. 

2021 Chevy Silverado – What’s New

Here’s the highlights of what Chevy’s changed in this new model year

  • Three New Colors – Cherry Red Tintcoat, Oxford Brown Metallic, and Mosaic Black Metallic
  • All Star Plus and Texas Edition Plus Models
  • LTZ Premium Texas Edition
  • Wireless Projection for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Standard Tailgate with ez-lift now updated to feature power lock and release

2021 Silverado – What’s No Longer Available

When Chevy tweaks models from year to year some colors, features, and options are discontinued. For 2021, here’s the features no longer available on the Chevy Silverado.

  • (G2X) Havana Brown Metallic
  • (GPJ) Cajun Red Tintcoat
  • (A52) Front 40/20/40 split bench seat
  • (QT3) Tailgate
  • (UVI) Trailer Camera Package
  • (MCY) USB port
  • (NZT) 20″ x 9″ painted aluminum with machined face and Gray accent pocket wheels
  • (PDA) Texas Edition
  • (PCQ) LT Value Package
  • (PCR) RST Value Package
  • (PDL) LTZ Texas Edition
  • (B59) Remote Start Package
  • (XFE) Fuel Economy Package

2021 Chevrolet Silverado New Features

Most features or colors that have been discontinued are replaced by updated colors or features. Here’s what’s totally new in the Silverado for 2021.

  • (GB8) Mosaic Black Metallic
  • (GNK) Oxford Brown Metallic
  • (GSK) Cherry Red Tintcoat
  • (RGE) Safety Essentials Package available on Work Truck (1WT), Custom (1CX) and Custom Trail Boss (2CX)
  • (PDD) All Star Edition Plus – includes (PCM) Convenience Package II and (RD4) 20″ aluminum wheels with Argent metallic pockets
  • (PDP) Texas Edition Plus – includes (PCM) Convenience II, (RD4) 20″ aluminum wheels with Argent metallic pockets and (TUF) Texas Edition badging
  • (PDY) LTZ Premium Texas Edition – includes (PCN) LTZ Convenience Package II, (PDJ) Safety Package II, (CF5) power sunroof
  • (BKF), (BKE) Carpeted floor liners
  • Wireless Phone Projection, for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • (QFV) LT265/60R20 MT blackwall Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Changes

Every model year Chevrolet makes small changes to certain options, features, and package groups. Here’s what’s changed in the 2021 Silverado from last year.

  • CC10743 2WD Crew Cab Standard Bed model is no longer available on Custom (1CX), RST (1SP), LTZ (1LZ) or High Country (3LZ)
  • CC10753 2WD Double Cab Standard Bed model is no longer available on RST (1SP) or LTZ (1LZ)
  • CK10753 4WD Double Cab Standard Bed model is no longer available on LTZ (1LZ)
  • (PDX) Custom Value Package is now standard on Custom (1CX) and includes (PCX) Custom Convenience Package, (ZLA) Infotainment Package and (Z82) Trailering Package
  • (PCX) Custom Convenience Package and (ZLA) Infotainment Package are now standard on Custom Trail Boss (2CX)
  • (PDU) All Star Edition, (PCL) Convenience Package, (Z82) Trailering Package and (G80) Auto-locking rear differential are now standard on LT (1LT) and RST (1SP)
  • (PCH) Convenience Package with Bucket Seats is now standard on LT Trail Boss (2LT)
  • (PDF) LTZ Plus Package is now standard on LTZ (1LZ) and includes (PCZ) LTZ Convenience Package and (PQB) Safety Package
  • (AE7) Front 40/20/40 split-bench seat is now standard on Work Truck (1WT), Custom (1CX) and Custom Trail Boss (2CX)
  • (MCZ) USB ports are now standard on Work Truck (1WT), Custom (1CX) and Custom Trail Boss (2CX)
  • (U2K) SiriusXM is now available on Work Truck (1WT) and standard on Custom (1CX), Custom Trail Boss (2CX) LT (1LT), RST (1SP) and LT Trail Boss (2LT)
  • (UE1) OnStar is now standard on Custom (1CX) and Custom Trail Boss (2CX)
  • (QT5) EZ Lift and Lower tailgate is now standard on Custom (1CX), Custom Trail Boss (2CX) and LT (1LT)
  • (QT6) Power up and down tailgate is now standard on LTZ (1LZ) and available on LT (1LT), RST (1SP) and LT Trail Boss (2LT)
  • (RD5) 20″ x 9″ Black painted aluminum wheels are now free flow on Custom Trail Boss (2CX) and LT Trail Boss (2LT)
  • (RD2) 20″ x 9″ Polished finish wheels are now standard on LTZ (1LZ)
  • (CF5) Sunroof no longer available on LT (1LT)
  • (NHT) Max Trailering Package with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine now requires a sold order type
  • (BG9) Rubberized-vinyl flooring on LT (1LT) now requires a sold order type