It's more rounded than the previous generation, but still a boxy vehicle that's proud to be a pickup. The sharply-creased, bulging hood and dropped fenders bring to mind some past trucks without being overly retro in style. The new Silverado is a handsome, functional truck. The extended-cab Silverado's rear seat has real space for three real people. The rear seat back is angled for comfort, and knee room is good unless the front seat occupants are NBA first-round draft picks.
Rear passengers have map and door pockets, cupholders, and heater vents.
The rear seat cushion flips up to allow inside storage when needed. Two power points and a lighter should ensure the Silverado's usefulness as a mobile office. The well- designed instrument panel places instruments and controls logically and usefully. All models of the new Silverado have 4-wheel antilock disc brakes with dynamic rear proportioning for fast, sure stopping with any weight load. It' s firm and a little bouncy with no load in the cargo bed.