Chevrolet Silverado Packs More Punch than a 6-Way Tailgate

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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers mechanical and technological updates, including the addition of an available Multi-Flex Tailgate.

  • Multi-Flex Tailgate offers six unique functions, allowing for easy access to bed cargo, enhanced loading solutions and a standing workstation
  • 2.7L Turbo engine option adds thousands of pounds of trailering capacity to every configuration
  • 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel adds an additional 1,900 lbs. of trailering capacity to nearly every configuration and provides the maximum capacity of 9,500 lbs. to 2WD models
  • Up to 15 unique camera views
  • Trailer Length Indicator, Jack-Knife Alert, Cargo Bed View enhancement, Rear Trailer View with guidelines and Trailer-Angle Indicator and Rear Side View enhancement
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