General Motors’ latest full-size pickup trucks have faced criticism for their interiors. Lawrence Ulrich of The Drive highlighted the stark difference when he compared the 2019 Chevy Silverado to the Ram, stating, “Hopping straight from Ram into the Chevy was a jarring experience, like a free-fall from a swanky Los Angeles nightclub into GM’s parts-bin dumpster in Detroit.” In light of such feedback, GM is reportedly planning to make improvements for the 2021 model year, and there appears to be an intriguing backstory concerning the initial design shortcomings of these interiors.
According to a report from Muscle Cars and Trucks, which cites unidentified sources, the Chevy and GMC trucks were not originally scheduled for release in 2019. It is rumored that the urgency to launch the new-generation Silverado and Sierra surfaced when GM’s “competitive intelligence teams” learned that Fiat Chrysler would be unveiling its new Ram model sooner than expected.
For the 2021 model year, the Silverado and Sierra 1500 are expected to undergo significant interior updates, including a redesigned center console, a larger infotainment screen, and improved overall fit and finish.
These enhancements could bolster Chevy and GMC’s competitiveness against Ford and Ram, the latter of which has made waves with its impressive 12-inch infotainment display in its half-ton truck. Currently, Chevy is in need of an update to regain its second-place position in the American pickup sales market, previously held before Ram’s recent gains.
We have reached out to GM for confirmation and clarification, and we will provide updates as soon as we receive a response.
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