The new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HDs are designed to be much more assured than ever before, and stronger, smarter.

"Heavyduty pickups are tools which folks use to tow large trailers and haul huge loads," said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. "A superb tool such as the brand new Silverado HD pick-up does not only get the job done, it makes the task easier, and enables you feel a lot more assured tackling the extremely tough jobs."

Upgrades for the 2015 model-year include:

Allnew exterior styling with increased cooling airflow, which allows Silverado's 6.6liter Duramax turbo-diesel and 6.0liter Vortec V-8 to better keep full power, even under heavy loads and high ambient temperatures
Incorporated cruise Auto Level Braking, control and Diesel Exhaust Braking (on models) which make rough towing easier
A 6.0L bifuel V-8, which can run on either petrol or compressed gas, will be available on regularcab, crewcab and new doublecab Silverado 2500 and 3500 versions.
Interiors and brand new cabs offering increased space and comfort, with substantial storage space customized for the way in which clients use fullsize trucks.
Chevrolet MyLink, which offers strong connectivity for work or family members with straightforward, intuitive controls.
New 6.5- and 8-foot containers with conventional CornerStep bumpers, EZ Lift and Reduced tailgates, and other attributes that make freight handling simpler.

New exterior design for increased cooling, reduced wind sound

Silverado HD's allnew outside conveys strength and ability, while also improving aerodynamics for improved performance and reduced wind sound, Additionally, it enhances cooling for more consistent electricity under demanding conditions.

"From the remarkable sculpture of the onepiece structural fender, to its muscle hood and side profile, the layout displays a functiondriven solution."

The tiniest details of the human body, like the roofing and tailgate spoiler, were tuned in a wind-tunnel to smooth air-flow on the truck for improved aerodynamic performance and decreased sound.

Engineers paid special attention to air-flow for the engine and also both engine cooling air-intakes, because HD pickups are often used for towing under undesirable circumstances. Careful sealing of the front-end also helps to ensure that air going into the engine intake stays cool, for optimum performance under demanding conditions.

"We believe customers will value all the work that went into the cooling system for the brand new Chevrolet Silverado HD if they receive an opportunity to actually get it to the evaluation."

Built-in controls for easier towing

The brand new Silverado HDs are also made to bring new degrees of assurance to rough towing through further refinement of Silverado's accessible Cruise Control, Auto Level Braking, and Diesel Exhaust Brake. The consolidation of these characteristics enables the 2015 Silverado HD keep a set speed-up and down grades, even if towing a large trailer in mountainous terrain.

"You feel considerably more confident and in control, because you're not always working to remain a step in front of the truck and trailer."

When needed make it possible for motor braking to help impede the automobile the transmission will automatically downshift.

Additionally, on Duramax diesel versions, the driver too can engage the Diesel Exhaust Brake, which uses the vanes within the turbocharger to quietly and easily create added backpressure within the engine to help impede the automobile. The mix of the automatic transmission downshifts and also the exhaust brake helps the driver keep the required rate, even on very long, steep freeway downgrades.

Built robust, with hardy truck components

The inspiration of 2015 Silverado HDs is really a family of completely boxed frames, which use big cross-sections, hydroforming and highstrength steels in crucial locations. As the effectiveness of the frames improves towing and payload ability, the stiffness of the frames leads to improved management and ride comfort.

The Silverado HDs separate front suspension is especially engineered for HD pick-up use, with forged-steel upper control arms and precision-machined cast-iron lower control arms. Torsion bars are customized for the weight ratings of the trucks, advertisement let easier trim justment to height advertising to take into account the weight of snowplows or other add-ons.

Rear springs are asymmetrical leaf springs, which stability load and ride carrying, and enhance charge of axle hop. The metal springs, three inches broad, have already been established to do every year under the conditions.

The group that produced the 2015 Silverado HD went to extremes to provide a truck that will live up to Chevy's reputation for constructing the most reliable, longest-lasting pickups, mentioned Luke.

That is comparable to 240 trips round the world. Additionally, the trucks will amass more than 7 million realworld miles during last assessment, bringing complete test miles to more than 13 million.

New interiors and cabs for allday relaxation

While the brand new Silverado 1500, that has got favorable reviews for the quieter cab and roomier, more comfortable inside the 2015 Silverado HD gets the same updates to the interior, cab framework, and door styles.

"The silent, comfortable, connected inside of the 2015 Silverado HD displays an extreme focus on the road truck drivers live and work."

Six gauge instrument cluster, the erect instrument panel and several storage alternatives are tailored especially to the demands of truck customers. Controls are practical, logically placed and simple to use with work gloves on.

The brand new truck cab is stronger, with almost twothirds of the construction produced from steel for a feel and enhanced security. The cabs function inlaid doors, which fit snugly

into recesses within the body sides for decreased turbulence and wind rush.

The doors on models are bigger, and along with revised seats, produce about two inches more rear leg-room, and permit easier entrance and departure for back-seat passengers.

A brand new doublecab version, which features forwardhinged back doors, replaces the preceding extended cab, and enables easier access to the rear seat, notably in tight parking spaces.

Rugged powertrains for diesel, gasoline, E85 and CNG

The 2015 Silverado HD offers three powertrains especially tailored for reliable support and demanding jobs.

The proven Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel and Allison 1000 sixspeed automatic transmission combination will remain on both 2500 and 3500 Silverados.

It's rated at 360 hp and 380 pound-ft of torque on 2500 models, and is especially designed for lowend torque. A variant rated at 322 hp is standard on 3500s. Pickups with both edition are E85 Flex-fuel able.

A bifuel edition of the 6.0L V-8, with special tempered valves and valve seats make it possible for operation on petrol or compressed gas, will be accessible in all three versions of the brand-new Silverado HD - regularcab, crewcab and doublecab.

Chevy works using a manufacturer to provide a alternative for the CNG vehicles. The bifuel trucks are assembled with the specially-designed motor, the fuel-system is installed by GM's Tier-one provider, and also the finished vehicle is delivered right to the client. This procedure makes ordering the alternative as seamless as ordering a truck driven by petrol or diesel, and guarantees the greatest amount of reliability, durability and security.

Smart solutions for freight management

The pick-up box is produced of steel for improved durability and reduced mass, compared with the beds utilized by leading opponents, also it includes a variety of clever options for everyday life.

Silverado's CornerStep fender, joined with hand aids assembled to the brand new standard box railing protectors, makes it simpler to get freight within the box, particularly helpful on HD pickups, with their higher ride height. The box can be available with an EZ Lift, underrail lightemitting diode light, and new upper tiedown hooks and Lower tailgate.

An accessible spray-in bed liner, which bonds to the metal bed to produce permanent, watertight protection for the box, covers the whole bed interior surface beneath the side rails, for example, tailgate and front box top railing.

Improved safety and protection

The 2015 Silverado HD is going to be available with section-exclusive safety features including Forward Collision Alarm, Lane-departure Warning with the Energetic Safety Seat, and Front and Rear Park Support. Head - seatmounted and drape side airbags are standard on 2500 and accessible on 3500 models.

Accessories for a broad variety of jobs

The 2015 Silverado HD is going to be accessible with a comprehensive variety of dealerinstalled accessories. Exterior accessories include fourinch or sixinch aid measures in chrome or black, 20inch wheels, bodyside moldings, plus a variety of chrome accents.

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