Chevrolet trucks have been around for decades, producing popular models like the Colorado, Silverado, and the Avalanche. Every model has its own specific trim levels, which can be paired with various cab sizes. ShearComfort knows these play a role in the seat covers you purchase, so we factor them in for each year, model, and trim level.
In 1995, Chevrolet began installing airbags in the driver’s side of its truck. They soon added them to the passenger side in 1997. Today, you will also find that Chevy trucks have side curtain airbags, and the seatbelt works in tandem with the airbag mechanics. Safety is a top priority in the Chevy truck line, offering many different features that are standard in most trim levels.
If you drive a Chevy truck, chances are it means something to you. Shouldn’t you clothe your seats in the best Chevy truck seat covers? ShearComfort offers only the best and custom-fitted seat covers based on your truck’s schematics. The NeoSupreme seat covers are the most popular and offer the widest range of everyday use. Over 18 color combinations make it possible to coordinate your truck and your style.
Chevy Truck Cab Sizes
There are four primary cab sizes used with Chevy trucks. These cab sizes offer different seating options in each of the trucks they are used in. Not every model offers the same cab options – but we will describe each of them to give you a better idea of what each one means. The cab size is often indicative of the trim level. Higher trim levels tend to sport the extended to crew cab designs.
Regular Cab
A regular cab offers a more traditional look, with just two doors and a single row of seats. Usually, you will see enough seating for three people depending on the type of seats and the overall design of the cab. There is often little to no storage room behind the seats of a regular cab.
Extended Cab
An extended cab has four doors, but the rear doors feature a rear-hinge, opening backward like suicide doors on classic cars. The back doors can be opened when the adjacent front door is opened and offers half seats in the back or an additional storage area.
Double Cab
Double cabs are labeled as the “sedans of the truck world.” There are four full-sized doors that open like conventional car doors. The rear doors are smaller than the front ones, and the seating area behind the front seats will be tighter for taller adults. The double cab is a popular size for people because it offers a decent amount of interior space, but the shorter doors keep the overall length of the pickup reasonable.
Crew Cab
A crew cab is like a double cab (almost identical), except there is more legroom for those in the back seat. The rear doors are also a lot larger than those used on a double cab. Crew cabs offer the same amount of seating as the double cab and are often confused as such.
Chevy Truck Trim Levels
Depending on the model of the truck, there may be one or more trim levels available. There is also some overlap across the models with trim levels. We will look at the trim levels available for the Colorado, Silverado, Avalanche, and S10.
Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado is a midsized pickup with full-sized capabilities. Introduced to replace the S10 in 2004, the Colorado is the rival to the Ford Ranger. The first generation of the Chevy Colorado featured three trim levels – base, LS, and LT. The second-generation Colorado trim levels include base, WT, LT, Z71, and ZR2.
- Base – Standard (baseline) model
- WT – Work Truck and standard (baseline) model
- LT – Middle trim level (most common trim level)
- Z71 – Top trim level, includes off-road equipment
- ZR2 – Off-Road Performance Trim/Halo Model
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is the successor to the manufacturer’s C/K model, offering a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The Silverado nameplate made its debut in 1975 as the top trim level for the C/K truck line. The first generation Silverado began production in 1998. The trim levels of the Silverado include WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country, RST Off-Road, and RST Street.
The trim levels include a next-generation touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, power windows, power door locks, air conditioning, and a backup mirror. There have been several special editions, including the Realtree Edition. This special edition is paired nicely with ShearComfort’s Realtree Camo Chevy truck seat covers.
Chevrolet Avalanche
The Chevrolet Avalanche was a full-size truck that seated five or six passengers. Chevy manufactured the Avalanche from 2001 to 2013, but plenty of these still exist on the road today. The trim levels available include LS, LT, and LTZ. There were also additional special editions and packages that were released as a complement to these trim levels.
- LS – The LS trim is the base model for the Avalanche
- LT – The LT trim is the middle-level trim and includes bucket seating
- LTZ – The LTZ trim was the top-of-the-line Avalanche model and included a Bose CenterPoint amplified sound system and 6-disc CD changer
The Difference Between 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500
The Chevy Silverado’s trim levels come in 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 versions. Each of these has a specific significance in the truck world. Originally, 1500 meant a half-ton, 2500 meant a three-quarter ton, and 3500 meant one ton.
Now a change has been made, with many considering 1500 a light-duty truck and 2500-5500 as heavy-duty (HD).
- 1500 Silverado: Considered a light-duty truck, it has a robust V8 engine with tons of amenities across the trim levels
- 2500HD: Maximum 910 Lb-ft of torque, with a towing capacity of 35,000 Lbs
- 3500-5500 HD: Offers the same as the 2500HD but also boasts a higher max payload and are built for the toughest jobs
The toughest Chevy trucks deserve the most durable Chevy truck seat covers – like the Waterproof CORDURA® Seat Covers from ShearComfort. These seat covers are waterproof and stand up to the biggest tasks. Whether you drive a Colorado, a Silverado, or an Avalanche, your seats can withstand the use.
