What’s New with the 2017 Chevy Silverado? More Safety and 12,500 Lbs Towing

2017 chevy silverado 1500 half-ton light duty

The 2017 Chevy Silverado is getting incremental upgrades for the new model year. While this is not a significant redesign, the updates include important safety and convenience features. This information is based on the 2017 Silverado 1500 order guide.

The 2017 Silverado half-ton receives the following changes:

  • Loses three colors: Slate Grey Metallic, Tungston Metallic, and Autumn Bronze Metallic
  • Adds two colors: Graphite Metallic and Pepperdust Metallic
  • All models and trims get a capless fuel fill system (pickup box delete models will continue with fuel caps)
  • Enhanced Driver Alert package includes Low Speed Mitigation Braking and Lane Keep Assist
  • Adds Teen Driver mode
  • Chevrolet MyLink system inclides Android Auto
  • High Country package now includes: Enhanced Driver Alert package, IntelliBeam headlights, power-adjusted pedals, and heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Gets a new P265/65R18 off-road tire
  • Maximum towing capacity is now at class leading 12,500 lbs.

It’s interesting to note the switch to a capless fuel fill system, as well as the availability of the Low Speed Mitigation Braking feature. We will get more details on the brake-assist system soon. For now, we know that the Low Speed Mitigation Braking is enabled by a combination of video camera and radar inputs. The Lane Keep Assist system is camera-based only.

Power level remain the same. The 5.3L V8 still makes 355 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm and 383 lb-ft of torque @ 4,100 rpm. The 6.2L V8 continues with 420 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque @ 4,100 rpm.

Check out this detailed comparison between the 2016 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L V8 versus the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 6.2L V8.