2020 Pricing

lord.kinbote · August 6, 2019

Are we sure if this is actually true or maybe the site has yet to be updated with all available options due to the timing? We all know customer service reps are the first line, so I would not take their provided information as accurate. I did notice on the build options, only a 5.3V8 w/10 speed was available, but again maybe it is too early to discount the possibility of a 6.2L in TB or RST.

With the press release back in May, indicating that 6.2L was coming in 2020, it seems there is still hope for those waiting on the 2020 6.2L configuration.

lord.kinbote · August 6, 2019

I noticed they added a dark essentials package. I put both of these on my 2019 TB LT that I purchased last week. It says black bowtie in the description, is this the same as the LT TB has currently? When I look for black bowtie on the accessories page, I see the same one I have.

econometrics · August 6, 2019

I noticed the black-out package, too. Smart.

I wonder if they will have an OEM blacked-out Z71 badge. I really want to get rid of the chrome/white/red one on my RST.

Cpl_Punishment · August 6, 2019

36 minutes ago, lord.kinbote said:

Are we sure if this is actually true or maybe the site has yet to be updated with all available options due to the timing? We all know customer service reps are the first line, so I would not take their provided information as accurate. I did notice on the build options, only a 5.3V8 w/10 speed was available, but again maybe it is too early to discount the possibility of a 6.2L in TB or RST.

With the press release back in May, indicating that 6.2L was coming in 2020, it seems there is still hope for those waiting on the 2020 6.2L configuration.

If the 5.3/10 speed combo is available on the RST, that solves all my problems as any other trim level has some amount of compromise for me.

Cpl_Punishment · August 6, 2019

4 hours ago, HBKidJr said:

Yeah it's like that for me too. For some reason, the 1500 is called the Silverado LD, but it is the "new" one. It didn't open up any of the new options that were supposed to be coming.

Incidentally, I just chatted with GM to ask when the 6.2L option would become available to select on the RST, and they told me it wasn't coming to the RST (as they have repeatedly). After I showed them the press release on the Chevy website, the rep told me "You can't believe everything you read on the internet". Swear to god.

I've been looking for a new truck for 3 months. I've been trying to hold out to see if I'd be willing to sacrifice ventilated seats on a 6.2 RST. But it's stuff like this that's got me almost ready to jump on a Ram. It's ridiculous and my entire shopping experience has been incredibly frustrating.

I had the same discussion with my dealership around the 10 speed being available in the SLE and up.

c0boy · August 6, 2019

According to Chevrolet's website:

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 WITH DYNAMIC FUEL MANAGEMENT

420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque
10-speed automatic transmission
Best-in-class V8 horsepower and torque^†
Best-in-class 13,400-lb. maximum towing capability^†
Available on LTZ and High Country. Late availability on Custom Trail Boss, RST and LT Trail Boss

c0boy · August 6, 2019

According to Chevrolet's website:

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 WITH DYNAMIC FUEL MANAGEMENT

420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque
10-speed automatic transmission
Best-in-class V8 horsepower and torque^†
Best-in-class 13,400-lb. maximum towing capability^†
Available on LTZ and High Country. Late availability on Custom Trail Boss, RST and LT Trail Boss

Jricharc · August 6, 2019

15 minutes ago, c0boy said:

According to Chevrolet's website:

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 WITH DYNAMIC FUEL MANAGEMENT

420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque

10-speed automatic transmission

Best-in-class V8 horsepower and torque^†

Best-in-class 13,400-lb. maximum towing capability^†

Available on LTZ and High Country. Late availability on Custom Trail Boss, RST and LT Trail Boss

Good catch, I wonder why it’s late availability?!

c0boy · August 6, 2019

I'm thinking they want to push the new diesel out.

HBKidJr · August 6, 2019

6 hours ago, econometrics said:

Where do you live, HBKidJr? I live in DFW, where (as you know), it's quite hot. Do I wish I had the ventilated seats? Yes. But has it really bothered me much not having them? Not really. I have a good sunshade and with the remote start on the MyChevrolet app, I always turn the truck on for 10 min before leaving. Usually when I get into the truck, the leather is nicely cooled.

Tennessee. I dunno. I guess all my AT4, LTZ, and High Country test drives spoiled me. I don't really want to be forced into an upgrade and cost increase for one of those trims just for the seats though. I could do without it, but there are other headaches with GM's trim and package options I've voiced in other posts. And like someone above said, somewhere on the Chevy site, it claimed "late availability".

lord.kinbote · August 7, 2019

2 hours ago, econometrics said:

I noticed the black-out package, too. Smart.

I wonder if they will have an OEM blacked-out Z71 badge. I really want to get rid of the chrome/white/red one on my RST.

Man that would be excellent, I am with you. I replaced the silver Silverado and LT with black and added the black Chevrolet for the tailgate, now just need to get rid of the color Z71 badge and have that blacked.

lord.kinbote · August 7, 2019

This looks nice.

Wheelguy · August 7, 2019

The late availability may be due to getting the assembly plant(s) tooled and/or ready for those particular builds.

The black nameplates are a great idea but really dumb in that they weren’t offered at all for GMC accessories and I doubt they’ll be offered for GMC in 2020 MY. Yet another example of how random GM seems to be thinking about selling these trucks.

Edited August 7, 2019 by Wheelguy

OnTheReel · August 7, 2019

I don’t always think the worst of GM but you have to wonder if the late availability isn’t related to them wanting to move all of the remaining 19s first. I’m sure it occurred to them that a lot of you guys are holding out for expanded 6.2 availability in 2020, and maybe they are waiting it out?

I don’t know if that makes business sense because presumably they could easily sell these 2020 TB and RST 6.2s like crazy with minimal (or no) discounts...but I can’t think of any other reason it would be delayed. It’s same powertrain in the same platform, just a different trim level. The diesel was trapped in EPA purgatory, but that’s definitely not the case here...

BlackRST · August 7, 2019

Has anyone decided to go to a dealer and just sit down and try and build/price one out? I know it can be a pain because you have to deal with typical dealership banter. At least at my local dealer bob johnson, theyll sit down and get you a build sheet and run through everything. Also, if not I would look up "Chevy Dude" on youtube...hes insanely informative and will respond to questions and comments if you message him.