Spyshots of Coming Chevy Silverado HD + Potential Multipro Tailgate Revealed

It was brought to our attention this week from the good folks on staff at the Trucks.com blog that he MultiPro tailgate on some GMC Sierra HD models could end up on the Chevy Silverado HD as well! Spy photographers spotted a Silverado HD prototype with camouflage draped over its rear tailgate as it was being put to the test on roads just outside Detroit. It seemed obvious that the disguise was hiding said Multipro tailgate, which would provide Silverado HD owners with another valuable point of entry into the bed.

The addition of the MultiPro also gives owners an additional point of entry into the bed, on top of two larger steps on the rear corners, and two steps toward the cabin. This super-cool device can be adjusted into six different positions including a standing desk and a platform that helpfully extends to haul long cargo. GM launched redesigned versions of their heavy-duty Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups earlier this year. While the Sierra HD offered the Multipro option that debuted on the Sierra 1500, it is not available on either of the Chevy models.

This spotted Silveardo HD prototype is an indicator that things will soon change, and the camouflage on the prototype truck slipped away to reveal distinct cut lines in the tailgate. The addition of the MultiPro gate on the Silverado HD would give GM more leverage in the heavy-duty segment, as each of the much-watched “Detroit Three” automakers unveiled new models this year in a ploy to claim a hefty share in this now very lucrative market. Ford actually offers a pull-out step on its F-250 and F-350 Super Duty, and Ram has available running boards to access the bed on its 2500HD and 3500 HD. The spyshots of the new Silverado HD and the possible new tailgate can be seen here.

This article from the folks at Motortrend highlights the ongoing and very real “Tailgate war” that was stoked by all this. It's a real practical and close-up look at the six different configurations offered, and the weight added to the full package. As long as pickup trucks continue their complete domination of current sales charts, automakers will continue developing new features to give their model the grunty and powerful edge over all others.

This video depicts the differences between the Ram 1500 Multifunction VS GMC Sierra Multipro tailgates, showing the result of production after listening to various customers' needs. We hope you come down to visit us at O'rielly Chevy during the wonderful spring months, and check out the Silverado: as the popularity of trucks nationwide is seemingly unstoppable, we have the offerings to amp up your heavy-duty appetite!