Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Coloring Page: PDF Sheet

Chevy Silverado Trail Boss: History & Fun Facts

Chevrolet introduced the Trail Boss trim for the 2019 model year, right alongside the redesigned fourth-generation Silverado 1500. It gave buyers a factory-built lifted truck instead of an aftermarket suspension kit that could complicate a warranty claim.

A Two-Inch Lift Straight From the Factory

Every Trail Boss rides about two inches taller than a standard Silverado thanks to a factory suspension lift built on top of the existing Z71 off-road package. That extra height clears larger 33-inch all-terrain tires, giving the truck noticeably more ground clearance for rutted trails and rocky washouts.

Red Hooks and Underbody Armor

Painted red tow hooks bolt to the front frame rails, a color choice that makes them easy to spot from a distance and signals the truck's off-road intent before anyone reads a badge. Underneath, skid plates protect the front differential, transfer case, and fuel tank from rocks and stumps on the trail.

Available on Two Different Trim Levels

Trail Boss isn't one fixed trim. Chevrolet offers it as an LT Trail Boss for buyers who want work-truck value with off-road hardware, and as an RST Trail Boss for a sportier look with body-color trim instead of black plastic. Both share the same lifted suspension and locking rear differential.

Hill Descent Control for Steep Trails

A locking rear differential sends power to both rear wheels evenly when traction gets sketchy, while hill descent control automatically manages brake pressure on steep downhill sections so the driver can focus on steering. Those systems, combined with the tall stance drawn in this coloring page, make the Trail Boss a genuine trail truck rather than just a taller-looking pickup.

Wider Tracks for a Planted Stance

Beyond the extra ride height, the Trail Boss also gets a wider front and rear track than a standard Silverado, spreading the tires farther apart at each corner for better stability when leaning through off-camber turns. That wider stance is part of why the truck looks noticeably more aggressive than a base Silverado parked next to it.

A Response to Rival Off-Road Trims

Chevrolet built the Trail Boss to compete directly with the Ford F-150 Tremor and Ram 1500 Rebel, two rivals that had already proven factory-lifted trucks could sell well without requiring buyers to visit an aftermarket shop. The Trail Boss quickly became one of the best-selling off-road trims in the full-size truck segment after its 2019 debut.

All-Terrain Tires as Standard Equipment

Every Trail Boss leaves the factory riding on all-terrain tires rather than the street-oriented rubber found on standard trims, tires designed with deeper, wider tread blocks that grip loose dirt and gravel. That tread pattern is visible in this coloring page's chunky tire outlines, distinct from the smoother tires on an on-road-only pickup.

Skid Plates That Protect the Undercarriage

Beyond the front skid plate visible from outside, the Trail Boss adds underbody protection for the transfer case and fuel tank, steel plating that shrugs off rock strikes and stump hits that would otherwise puncture a fuel line or crack a case on an unprotected truck. That armor is part of why Chevrolet markets the trim as trail-ready rather than just visually rugged.

The Trail Boss name borrows cattle-drive language, evoking the person in charge of a trail ride, and it fits a truck marketed for weekend trips off pavement as much as weekday hauling. Chevrolet builds the Trail Boss alongside every other Silverado 1500 configuration at its Fort Wayne, Indiana assembly plant.