What’s New with Chevy Silverado 1500 Technology?

Chevrolet is known for being one of the most recognizable and reliable trucks in the industry, so it is important that improvements continue, especially when it comes to tech. The 2020 Chevy Silverado brings forth countless new high-technology features to keep you safe and comfortable on the road. With countless customization options and various interior and exterior styling, you’ll find yourself cruising Virginia highways with confidence.

In 2019, the Chevy Silverado 1500 was completely redesigned and while the 2020 Silverado’s changes aren’t as drastic – they are just as notable. For starters, Chevrolet brings us a variety of powertrain choices to choose from. Some prefer the Duramax diesel and some choose the 6.2-liter V-8 option! You’ll also enjoy a quiet cabin with various high-technology driver-assist features. These include in-car tech, safety tech, and newly available towing assist tech. Let’s dive in!

2020 Silverado 1500 in-car technology

Chevrolet also included a variety of tech-features to make your daily commute, work, or weekend beach trip more enjoyable. Every 2020 Chevy Silverado trim level comes with a standard 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and multi-speaker sound system. Feel completely connected on the road with easy-to-use navigation on your interior touchscreen, and utilize phone connectivity features for safe, hands-free driving. The 2020 Silverado 1500 has multiple trim levels starting with Work Truck, Custom, LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country. Each Silverado pickup truck has slightly different tech features, so it’s all about finding the model that works best for your lifestyle and needs. Beginning with the LT trim level, you can expect a couple of extra USB ports, a larger 8-inch touchscreen, and 4G LTE WiFi!

Once you get to the upper trim levels, you can expect to see different trailering applications and aids that use advanced camera systems to make your life simpler. Ultimately, the engineers of the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 aim to improve your day-to-day life with impressive technology features. These are merely a handful of the available in-car tech advancements. Enjoy!

Silverado safety technology

It’s important to feel safe when cruising our Norfolk, Virginia highways – which is why the 2020 Silverado pickup truck has numerous safety features. Some of these features are standard across all new Silverado trims, but some are only available on higher-level trims. When deciding which Silverado 1500 to buy, consider which features are the most important to you. Here are some unique safety additions you might see on your 2020 Silverado!

Standard 2020 Silverado Pickup Safety Features:

• 6 Airbags
• Daytime Runnings Lamps
• Hitch Guidance 1
• OnStar® & Chevrolet Connected Services capable 1
• Rear Vision Camera 1
• StabiliTrak (stability control system) 1
• Teen Driver 1
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System 1

Let’s touch on a few of the standard 2020 Silverado capabilities. The Hitch Guidance safety feature uses your rear camera to help you align your pickup with the trailer. You can also check out the trailer while on the road using that rear camera view! Teen Driver is another feature to keep newer drivers safe! One aspect of Teen Driver is the ability to restrict certain truck features or turn on specific safety systems. You can also get great information on driving habits to help a new driver improve! Teen Driver is especially useful for parents teaching their children how to drive a truck safely.

Additional Available Safety Features:

• Hitch Guidance with Hitch View 1
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert 1
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning 1
• Front and Rear Park Assist 1
• Bed View Camera 1
• HD Rear Vision Camera 1

Taking it a step further, there are several advancements intended to make towing trailers and hauling heavy loads safer and easier! Hitch Guidance with Hitch View incorporates a second camera that allows you to pan, tilt, and zoom. You’ll also feel safer when switching lanes on those Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake highways with Lane Change Alert and more.

2020 Chevy Silverado Towing Technology

The 2020 Chevy Silverado is strong and durable with a towing capacity of 6,600 to 9,800 pounds. If you’re buying a truck, you’ll likely be towing and hauling some heavy loads, so Chevrolet has incorporated features like Hitch Guidance, Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, Bed View Camera, and more to make that easier!

Multiple cameras are built specifically to make towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load safer and easier. You’ll be able to quickly align your Silverado 1500 pickup to your trailer with some help from the Hitch Guidance and Hitch View features! Now, if you’re just moving a heavy load, you can also use the available Bed View Camera.

Overall, the 2020 Chevy Silverado has a variety of high-tech features to make driving a breeze. Contact Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk to learn more about these features or schedule a test drive. You can also shop our extensive Silverado 1500 inventory online! Our dealership proudly serves those in the Norfolk, Virginia area, and we hope to hear from you soon.

Disclaimers:
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle’s owner’s manual for more important feature limitations and information.