Don Nester Chevrolet Reviews the Differences between 2018 and 2019 Silverados

The 2018 Silverado has had a good run, and there are still many available at our dealership. 2019 Silverados are ushering in a new era. It’s a totally new model, and it has shoppers asking how the two choices differ at Don Nester Chevy dealer Houghton Lake MI. This is a quick overview to bring you up to speed.

Updated Cabins
You’ll have the same three cab sizes as you do in the 2018 editions. The new build offers more rear legroom. These cabs make it possible to create a flat rear floor for extra hauling space.

Chevrolet leads the truck world with standard WiFi connectivity via OnStar and a seven-inch Chevy MyLink touch screen on its 2018 models. This won’t change for 2019. In fact, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are on board.

There are more trims for 2019, making it possible to enjoy a more personalized style for your Silverado. Custom Trail Boss and LTZ Trail Boss add off-road adventure packaging. Leather is available on the LT and standard on the LTZ. High Country editions are still the most luxurious. Standards include heated seats, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Better Beds
2018 Silverado trucks led their class with standard CornerSteps. These footholds are part of the bumper and make it easy for workers to access the bed. These continue on the 2019 models, but Chevy has made them bigger to accommodate work boots better. Chevrolet is introducing a power liftgate, and the number of tie-downs has doubled for 2019.

The 2019 beds are longer and wider. Chevy has replaced a single U-shaped piece of stamped metal with three stampings that form the walls and floor. The short bed now offers 63 cubic feet of space.

Improved Efficiency and Capability
EcoTec engines help the 2018 Silverado fleet reduce fuel waste and keep fuel costs low. Totally rebuilt, the 2019 models have aluminum doors, tailgates and hoods. Some models have dropped as much as 450 pounds through these and other weight savings. A higher concentration of rolled steel has added more strength to the bed floor. Up front, an air dam directs the wind. Other adjustments have been made to improve the drag coefficient by seven percent.

Of the six engine choices, four are new for 2019. Active fuel management is common to most models. An eight-speed automatic or a ten-speed automatic is paired with a new 2.7-liter turbo I-4, a new 5.3-liter V8, a new 6.2-liter V8 or a new 3-liter I-6 turbodiesel.

Assisting the driver, 2018 models offer a low-speed autobrake with a forward collision warning and pedestrian watch. Helping you avoid side swipes, there’s a lane change alert, blind zone alert, rear cross-traffic monitor, and lane keep assist. In 2019, Chevrolet is adding a Rear Camera Mirror that can be used at highway speeds.

Take a test drive to get a real feel for the Silverado at Don Nester Chevy dealer Houghton Lake MI.

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