Accidental Reveal of the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado: Design Sketches Leak Online

The next-generation pickup’s design surfaced in a patent application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and published last week.

A sketch of the new Silverado has appeared online, showing a noticeably redesigned front end. Compared to the current model, the truck features a split lighting layout and a more pronounced, sculpted hood, giving it a more modern and aggressive look.

Attention was first drawn to the new design in a patent granted on December 9, although the application itself was filed back on August 12, 2024. A closer look shows Chevrolet following current design trends: the LED daytime running lights are positioned separately, while the main headlights are placed lower, closer to the bumper. Between them sits a large grille with a horizontal upper bar and Chevrolet’s signature bowtie logo.

Changes are also evident at the rear.

The taillights have a smoother shape. On the current Silverado, they feature a sharp break about halfway along the side, but on the next-generation truck the line is more fluid and extends upward along the bed side. As a result, the rear profile draws comparisons to the Ford F-150, especially the electric Lightning and pre-facelift versions sold before 2020.

That said, similarities like this are common in the full-size pickup segment, where designs often begin to resemble one another over time. Competition between GM and Ford remains intense, with both companies claiming market leadership. Technically, both are right: the F-150 remains the best-selling single nameplate, while GM leads in overall volume when Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra sales are combined.

The next-generation Chevrolet Silverado is expected to make its debut as early as next year.