Chevy has built its reputation as a brand by offering a series of vehicles that are built to last, providing drivers with an affordable way to get the task done. This is especially true of Chevy’s lineup of pickup trucks. For over 100 years, Chevy has built trucks that are known for their exceptional capability and versatility, with the ability to find a model and trim level that fit the driver’s needs. This has led to Chevy making a host of legendary models.
Today, this lineup includes four models, the midsize Colorado, the full-size Silverado 1500, and the heavy-duty Silverado 2500 and 3500. Each comes with choices of such things as engines, drivetrains, cab styles, and payload bed sizes. But what truly sets Chevy apart is that they often offer these trucks with special editions, giving you certain features that make these trucks stand apart from others in the Chevy lineup. The result is some of the coolest trucks on the road.
The best way to get one of these Chevy special edition trucks is to buy one used. These cool trucks can help you traverse uneven terrain, run over dunes, speed down the highway, or just tow your heavy loads for work while making sure you look cool no matter how you want to use your truck. Whether the special features involve looks, appearance, or a combination of the two, the fact is that these amplify the wow factor in your truck, which is something to consider when you search “used trucks for sale near me.”
Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison
Introduced in 2019, the ZR2 Bison is a special edition of the Chevy Colorado, the brand’s midsize pickup. The first collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), the ZR2 Bison is an absolute off-road beast. This truck features a factory lift, giving it the highest ground clearance of any truck in its class, coupled with a wider stance than other Colorado models, providing greater stability. AEV finishes the package with boron steel skid plates stamped with the AEV logo to shield your truck’s undercarriage and red recovery hooks that look cool while giving you the ability to winch your way out of a jam. This has transformed the Chevy Colorado from a mild-mannered midsize pickup to an off-road warrior capable of handling whatever nature and the terrain can dish out.
The ZR2 Bison has proven so popular that Chevy worked with AEV to extend it to other models. Today, the ZR2 Bison special edition is featured on the Silverado 1500 and Silverado 2500, giving drivers this exceptional off-road capability on a larger truck.
Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 Off-Road Package
Chevy has been offering this off-road package since the introduction of the Silverado 1500. In fact, the Z71 was introduced in the 1980s, giving drivers the ability to get a truck ready for the trail right out of their dealer’s lot. At times, the Z71 has even been offered as a separate trim level. When drivers see the Z71 decal on a Silverado, they know this is a trail-ready pickup that gives them an edge on and off paved roads.
While the package has changed over time, in general, when you find a used Silverado 1500 Z71, you are going to get a number of things. First, it will have a specialized off-road suspension to go along with its 4X4 drivetrain. This will help handle the rough terrain of the trail. The transfer case will be designed to give each wheel the right amount of power, a key to four-wheel drivetrains. It will also have an automatic locking rear differential to prevent slippage in wet or muddy conditions and has a set of all-terrain tires to give you better grip. Finally, there will be some underbody protection, often in the form of skid plates. This is all about capability, letting drivers know their truck can handle whatever off-road conditions they encounter.
Chevy Silverado 2500 Carhartt Edition
Built in collaboration with Chevy and Carhartt, the Silverado 2500 Carhartt Edition is an extra rugged heavy-duty truck purpose-built for the toughest jobs. This model was only offered in 2021, and was the second time the brand had collaborated with Carhartt.
This truck represents an incredible combination of looks and capability. Available only in Mosaic Black Metallic, the idea was to accent this exterior color by using Carhartt gold trim in exterior lines and interior black leather seats. The truck even features the Carhartt gold “C” logo on its tailgate. The Carhartt has looks to thrill and truly delivers on its promise.
As for performance, the Silverado 2500 Carhartt Edition features twin-tube Rancho shocks, tow hooks, and skid plates, so you can take this off-road when you aren’t cruising around the neighborhood. A soft rollup tonneau cover over the bed features a Carhartt logo, helping to complete this package.
Chevy Silverado 1500 Rally Edition
Chevy has offered the Rally Edition on Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom and RST trims for several years now. Unlike many of the special editions from Chevy, the Rally Edition is not meant for off-roading (though you can still take a Silverado 1500 with this package off-roading). Rather, this is built for hitting the streets. It features body-color grille, hood, and tailgate with black rally stripes. It also has black accents inside and out, carrying the Rally theme throughout the truck. The 2020 Silverado 1500 Rally Edition came in four exterior colors: Black, Silver Ice Metallic, Red Hot, and Summit White.
Chevy Silverado HD Alaskan Snow Edition
Available on the Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks, the Alaskan Snow Edition is a purpose-built heavy-duty truck designed to handle everything winter throws its way. The key to this special edition is the snowplow prep package. This will allow you to fit a snowplow onto the front end of your truck and operate it from inside the passenger cabin. There is also a leveling kit to keep things balanced. The truck is powered by a Duramax diesel engine, so you get tons of torque to play with. It also has a set of roof marker lights, which will come in handy if you are busy plowing out roads and driveways in a blizzard.
Since this is a Chevy special edition, you can count on some exterior bling. This is certainly the case with this truck, as it has special Alaskan graphics on the sides and rear tailgate. So, you will look cool while everyone out shoveling is feeling cold.
Chevy Silverado 1500 Midnight Edition
Black has always been one of the most popular colors for vehicles. This is certainly the case for pickup trucks like the Silverado 1500. That is why Chevy began offering the Midnight Edition on its most popular truck starting in 2015. This pushes the ebony envelope, showing that black is beautiful in so many amazing ways. In addition, the Midnight Edition delivers on its promise of mystery and suspense by adding a few exciting extras to your favorite truck.
As you would expect, the exterior of the Silverado 1500 Midnight Edition is black, with a set of black-painted wheels with off-road tires. The grille, tailgate, and side view mirrors are body colored in the same black paint as the rest of the exterior, as is the Chevy bowtie logo. The only color on the truck is from the red recovery hooks, orange turn signals, and silver outline on the Chevy logo. In addition, the interior of the truck is black as well.
The Midnight Edition will not only look cool on the road but off it as well. There is a two-inch factory lift, as well as an off-road suspension, 4X4 drivetrain, automatic locking rear differential, and a set of skid plates in case you run over something you should have tried to avoid while out on an adventure. You can find the Midnight Edition on the LT Trail Boss and Custom Trail Boss trims of a used Silverado 1500.
Hit the Streets in Style
Chevy has done an exceptional job of offering some of the coolest special edition models. It is to the brand’s credit that it often pairs improved performance and capability with specialized appearances. This is because Chevy trucks don’t just look the part, but they have trailblazer a path into pickup truck history. The best part is that you can find one of these seriously cool trucks available used in a model size that will work best for you.
