Two different versions of the 2022 Silverado 1500? How do you know which one you are looking at.

2022 Silverado 1500 Confusion Coming – How to Understand What You are Buying

We all know that COVID has been massively disruptive to manufacturing operations. COVID also has made introducing new models and mid-cycle enhancements (otherwise noted as MCE – where the model gets a facelift and minor changes but is not completely new) difficult to implement as well. For the OEM, a new model, for example, the 2021 Tahoe, is great for excitement and new features, and the elevated demand enables it to reduce incentives and improve profitability. But, making changes slows the flow of product from the plant as various operations must be refined and set up to build a different vehicle. When instead of doing an MCE, the changes are less numerous, but they still reduce output temporarily as the plant must adjust. COVID has resulted in the slowing execution of many plans, and Chevy’s MCE for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been impacted likewise.

Expected Changes

According to GM Authority, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 will break cover at 4 AM EST on September 9^th, 2021. (Link to https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/08/refreshed-2022-chevy-silverado-1500-to-debut-on-september-9th/). GM Authority also relayed information about expected changes, none of which we can confirm as we do not know the exact changes. GM Authority notes “The updated 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 will feature a revised front fascia with new headlamps, a redesigned tailgate, and different taillights. Inside, the truck will receive an overhauled cabin with a new dash, center stack, and center console, a larger infotainment screen, and a digital gauge cluster/driver information center. The traditional column gear shifter will also be dropped in favor of a new electronic gear select system.”

That means we have about a month before we learn about the specifics of the new 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500. Here is where the confusion is about to set in. They are going to start taking orders from dealers for the 2022 Silverado 1500 within a few weeks. What? How can dealers order something that hasn’t even been announced as to what it is? That is because we will be ordering a 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD. Huh? What is an LTD? That is an abbreviation for Limited. In the past, Chevy has produced vehicles with the name Limited at the end to denote they are the old model getting built with the same model year as the new model. There was the 14 Impala Limited that was the same as the 13 Impala and nothing like the 14 Impala that was a complete redesign. That was just for fleet purposes. There is a 19 Silverado 1500 LD which was the 18 Silverado 1500 and not the new model style, but that was only done on double cabs.

How do I know the difference?

In Chevy’s systems, they will have a different model code for the limited versus the newer MCE version. The way you will see this is through a slight change to the naming on websites and branding literature. You will see “Silverado 1500 LTD” on Monroney labels, website descriptions of the model, and the like. Let’s use the 2019 Silverado double cab for reference. In this screenshot from Cars.com, you can see a search for 2019 Silverado 1500 AND SILVERADO 1500 LD vehicles. The Silverado 1500 LD is the “limited” and only double cabs and looks like the 18 model year. While we are not positive the exact wording, our guess is you will see “Silverado 1500 LTD” in the search pane for 2022s that are pre-MCE and the regular “Silverado 1500” for 2022s that are post-MCE. And when you are shopping on a site for 2021 and 2022 Silverados, you will see Silverado for 2021 and Silverado LTD for the 2022s for quite a while. Here is a quick reference.

Model Year Name What is this?

2021       Silverado 1500 –  the one on lots today, pre-MCE

2022       Silverado 1500 LTD – same as 2021, pre-MCE

2022       Silverado 1500 – post-MCE new model

How do I keep up with what is going on here?

We will provide updates on our blog regarding the 2022 Silverado 1500 and how soon they will start getting built. Additionally, we have many other great tidbits of information that may be a little more “in the weeds” as they say but dive deeper than the information you find on many automotive review sites. For example, read about our specific 2021 August guide to buying Trail Bosses. When we release new blog entries, you can be kept aware by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also bookmark our blog page and check back periodically.

In the meantime, check out our Silverado 1500 inventory. And remember, given today’s shortage of products, you may want to also shop our orders that are in process and not on the website yet. View orders here.

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