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It was last September that GM revealed the refreshed version of the 2022 Chevy Silverado, and showed all of us here at the Mid Missouri Powerhouse its great list of exciting changes and fresh updates. We trusted the avid staff as usual on duty at the GM Authority blog, and they had also learned the news that the refreshed Silverado will offer a new diesel off-road package for the ultimate grunt and grit that trail hounds are constantly after.
This new package will be offered on both LT and RST trim levels and includes the following content to up your aggressive trail-crushing game: a 3.73 axle ratio, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrack Blackwall tires, chrome assist steps, and a hard-folding tonneau cover. This off-road package requires four-wheel drive, on top of the Crew Cab body style, the Z71 Off-Road package, and the strength and expertly-engineered might of the 3.0-Liter LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine. You’ll already be enjoying the cranked-out and hefty abilities of 277 horsepower, and 460 lb-ft of torque. The 2022 Silverado 1500 is also now offered with the turbocharged 2.7-liter I4 L3b gasoline engine, which has now been rated up to generate 460 lb-ft of torque.
The new Silverado now rides on the GM T1 platform, with assembly taking place at the GM Oshawa Plant in Canada. One of the easiest ways to keep on top of the maintenance is to ensure that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid is topped up. You can refill with GM-approved DEF, with the re-fill nozzle usually being located underneath the fuel filler door. To avoid overfilling, just let the fluid drip steadily but slowly until it hits the bottom of the filler funnel.
We have been excited lately about just how many people have chosen diesel during what has been a period seeing much transition towards electric, as there are still so many reasons to opt for diesel regarding efficiency and ability. This always-awesome number that Carbuzz.com billed as an “Off-road Brawler, On-Road Cruiser” boasts an 8,900-lb towing ability, with our prized ZR2 model faring quite well during a test drive up against the very extreme elements of California’s Joshua Tree National Park.
The seasoned and always-savvy editors at TheCarConnectionn.com also spent some slushy and still-awesome quality time with the Silverado 1500 LTD Trailboss tackling winter weather in Minnesota. They were immediately impressed with the multi-function tailgate, as well as the slick-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission. It was stout, sounded awesome, and was very chipper while lugging along or while being pushed hard. Every refreshed 2022 Silverado model will now come standard with active lane control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane-departure warnings.
