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Now, to move on to the Silverado and Sierra pickup trucks.
2007:First year for the all-new Silverado and Sierra. Not to be confused with the [GMT800] based Silverado/Sierra Classic.
Available in four trim levels, W/T, LS, LT and LTZ the new Silverado is also available in three cab sizes, Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab.
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab W/T in Victory Red [GMT901].
Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT with the optional Z71 package [GMT901].
(note the chrome middle section with body-color end caps on LT bumper)
Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ [GMT901].
Note the addition air inlet on this specific model, this was only offered on the VortecMax package. The VortecMax package included the 6.0-liter 345 horsepower Vortec V8 engine and heavier duty transmission cooling. It also included a door badge seen below. Another way to spot these models is the exhaust, which exits straight out the back vs. the curved exhaust that exits behind the rear tire on all other Silverados and Sierras.
Badge:
Exhaust:
Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab LS [GMT911].
Note the larger chromed grille and bumpers on HD models, also note the engine identification badge on the hood.
Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Big Dooley LTZ [GMT911]
Sierra: Available in four trim levels, SL, SLE, SLT and Denali.
Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SL [GMT902].
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 2WD with VortecMax package.
Sierra Denali Crew Cab [GMT901].
(Note: all Sierra Denalis are equipped with the 6.2-liter 403 horsepower Vortec V8, and as such, have the additional air inlet on the bumper)
Sierra 2500HD Extended Cab SLT equipped with optional Z71 package [GMT912].
(Note the Duramax diesel engine badge above 2500HD on the door. Chevrolets have the engine badge on the hood)
Sierra 3500HD Chassis Cab SLE with aftermarket flatbed truck body [GMT912].
2008:
No major changes for the Silverado, except a few paint colors.
Sierra SL name is changed to Work Truck, and a new SL Crew Cab trim is offered, similar to Chevrolet LS.
Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SL [GMT902].
(Note, there isn't a trim level badge on the tailgate for SL)
New All-Terrain package offered for 1500 Extended & Crew Cab SLE and SLT models. Note the unique grille, wheels and fender badging.
No major changes for Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD models.
2009:
Additional bumper air inlet now standard on all Silverado and Sierra 1500 models.
VortecMax package deleted, 6.2-liter 403 horsepower Vortec V8 now optional on LT and LTZ models.
New Z71 Appearance Package optional on 1500 Extended Cab and Crew Cab LT and LTZ models. Features painted grille, bumpers, door handles and mirrors as well as a unique Z71 boxside decal.
(Note how the lower valance on the bumper is painted, vs. being black plastic on LTZ.)
New Silverado and Sierra Hybrid debuts for 2009. Only available as a Crew Cab.
XFE (Xtra Fuel Economy[/i] package debuts on Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT 2WD and Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE 2WD equipped with the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine. Features low rolling resistance tires, a tonneau cover for the truck bed and XFE badges.
Texas Edition models receive new chrome trim on moldings, door handles and mirrors, as well as new wheels.
The 6.2-liter Vortec V8 in the Sierra Denali receives flex-fuel capability and tailgate badge.
No major changes for Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD.
2010:
GM Mark of Excellence badge deleted from front doors on all models. Flex-fuel badge changes from yellow to green.
No other major changes for 2010.
2011:
Sierra 1500 All-Terrain now offers body-color grille option.
Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD models receive major updates including a stronger frame, new wheel choices, new front bumper, grille and hood as well as a revised trailer hitch on the rear bumper. Sierra models lose their Duramax diesel badge on the door, as the engine badging moves to the hood like Chevrolet. '
2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab LTZ with optional 20-inch wheels [GMT911].
2011 Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab W/T with aftermarket Knapheide brand work body [GMT911].
2011 Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab SLT DRW [GMT912].
(Note the much larger air opening and thicker chrome panel on the bumper, also take note of the trim piece in the center of the hood, now bearing engine designation for the GMC models)
Notice the difference in trailer hitch from the 2007-2010, to the new 2011-2014 model.
2010:
2011:
The hitch is much wider and has larger openings for the trailer safety chains.
2011 is the first year the luxury Denali trim is available on Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD.
3500HD Crew Cab SRW are available with the 6.6 foot Standard Box for the first time.
2007:First year for the all-new Silverado and Sierra. Not to be confused with the [GMT800] based Silverado/Sierra Classic.
Available in four trim levels, W/T, LS, LT and LTZ the new Silverado is also available in three cab sizes, Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab.
Silverado 1500 Regular Cab W/T in Victory Red [GMT901].
Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT with the optional Z71 package [GMT901].
(note the chrome middle section with body-color end caps on LT bumper)
Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ [GMT901].
Note the addition air inlet on this specific model, this was only offered on the VortecMax package. The VortecMax package included the 6.0-liter 345 horsepower Vortec V8 engine and heavier duty transmission cooling. It also included a door badge seen below. Another way to spot these models is the exhaust, which exits straight out the back vs. the curved exhaust that exits behind the rear tire on all other Silverados and Sierras.
Badge:
Exhaust:
Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab LS [GMT911].
Note the larger chromed grille and bumpers on HD models, also note the engine identification badge on the hood.
Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Big Dooley LTZ [GMT911]
Sierra: Available in four trim levels, SL, SLE, SLT and Denali.
Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SL [GMT902].
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 2WD with VortecMax package.
Sierra Denali Crew Cab [GMT901].
(Note: all Sierra Denalis are equipped with the 6.2-liter 403 horsepower Vortec V8, and as such, have the additional air inlet on the bumper)
Sierra 2500HD Extended Cab SLT equipped with optional Z71 package [GMT912].
(Note the Duramax diesel engine badge above 2500HD on the door. Chevrolets have the engine badge on the hood)
Sierra 3500HD Chassis Cab SLE with aftermarket flatbed truck body [GMT912].
2008:
No major changes for the Silverado, except a few paint colors.
Sierra SL name is changed to Work Truck, and a new SL Crew Cab trim is offered, similar to Chevrolet LS.
Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SL [GMT902].
(Note, there isn't a trim level badge on the tailgate for SL)
New All-Terrain package offered for 1500 Extended & Crew Cab SLE and SLT models. Note the unique grille, wheels and fender badging.
No major changes for Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD models.
2009:
Additional bumper air inlet now standard on all Silverado and Sierra 1500 models.
VortecMax package deleted, 6.2-liter 403 horsepower Vortec V8 now optional on LT and LTZ models.
New Z71 Appearance Package optional on 1500 Extended Cab and Crew Cab LT and LTZ models. Features painted grille, bumpers, door handles and mirrors as well as a unique Z71 boxside decal.
(Note how the lower valance on the bumper is painted, vs. being black plastic on LTZ.)
New Silverado and Sierra Hybrid debuts for 2009. Only available as a Crew Cab.
XFE (Xtra Fuel Economy[/i] package debuts on Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT 2WD and Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE 2WD equipped with the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine. Features low rolling resistance tires, a tonneau cover for the truck bed and XFE badges.
Texas Edition models receive new chrome trim on moldings, door handles and mirrors, as well as new wheels.
The 6.2-liter Vortec V8 in the Sierra Denali receives flex-fuel capability and tailgate badge.
No major changes for Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD.
2010:
GM Mark of Excellence badge deleted from front doors on all models. Flex-fuel badge changes from yellow to green.
No other major changes for 2010.
2011:
Sierra 1500 All-Terrain now offers body-color grille option.
Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD models receive major updates including a stronger frame, new wheel choices, new front bumper, grille and hood as well as a revised trailer hitch on the rear bumper. Sierra models lose their Duramax diesel badge on the door, as the engine badging moves to the hood like Chevrolet. '
2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab LTZ with optional 20-inch wheels [GMT911].
2011 Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab W/T with aftermarket Knapheide brand work body [GMT911].
2011 Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab SLT DRW [GMT912].
(Note the much larger air opening and thicker chrome panel on the bumper, also take note of the trim piece in the center of the hood, now bearing engine designation for the GMC models)
Notice the difference in trailer hitch from the 2007-2010, to the new 2011-2014 model.
2010:
2011:
The hitch is much wider and has larger openings for the trailer safety chains.
2011 is the first year the luxury Denali trim is available on Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD.
3500HD Crew Cab SRW are available with the 6.6 foot Standard Box for the first time.