Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra freshened for 2016

Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra freshened for 2016 The full-sized pickup truck arena is highly competitive, and profitable, ensuring regular updates to these high-volume cash cows. Facing a recently launched, all-new Ford F-150 and soon a redesigned Nissan Titan, General Motors is freshening its trucks for the 2016 model year. Most notably, the Chevrolet Silverado sees expanded use of the eight-speed automatic transmission for better fuel economy and drivability. It also brings the next-generation MyLink infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Outwardly, the most noticeable changes are the revised hood, front fascia, and lighting. Likewise, the GMC Sierra gets a cosmetic makeover with C-shaped LED daytime running lights and LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, new fascia and grilles for each trim level, and new bumpers. It will also receive an updated infotainment system. Although the brand is mum, the Sierra is expected to receive the same transmission proliferation as its Silverado sibling. So far, the eight-speed has been linked to the 6.2-liter V8 engine only; now it’ll make its way to the more popular 5.3-liter, as well. The trucks will be available in late 2015, with more details promised before launch. Read our latest Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra road tests. —Jeff Bartlett Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Copyright © 2006-2015 Consumers Union of U.S.

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