General Motors has released images of its Chevrolet HD Crew Z71 ‘Big Red’ ahead of the truck’s SEMA debut. Inspired by Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s “Big Red” Silverado that debuted at SEMA in 2006, the HD Crew Z71 uses GM Accessories to show how a 2500 HD Z71 — a model not currently offered by GM — might look.
Power for the show truck comes from a 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 which is mated to a six-speed Allison transmission. Other features include Z71 grille and bumper, Z71 underbody protection, Rancho shocks and a lifted ride height.
The show truck also includes a number of GM Accessories — both production and concept — such as a 20 x 35-inch wheel-and-tire package, integrated loading ramp running boards, hood louvers and a portable DVD system.



10/29, 11:23 AM
posted by:
injunraiv
Sweet… But totally useless.
10/29, 11:30 AM
posted by:
F451
$93/barrel oil today…diesel or not.
10/29, 11:30 AM
posted by:
lucklaster
It’s an OK study but I never like plastic attachments in the beds of trucks.
10/29, 11:38 AM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
i agree lucklaster the plastic garbage needs to go, otherwise i kind of like it, i am not a large truck fan myself, but if they offered a dirtbike hauler like this i know a few dozen people who would jump at the idea.
10/29, 11:45 AM
posted by:
A4
i love this truck if i had the cash id definately waste it on this
10/29, 11:57 AM
posted by:
Blakkarr
If Gm showed us a trophy or CORR truck with an interior, I’d be impressed even if they never put it in production. This is nothing special in TEXAS.
Also true that, about the oil. Try building us a truck that gets 35 mpg instead of a dressed up gas guzzler for those with severe penis envy.
10/29, 12:03 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
I like it, but I don’t need it
10/29, 12:04 PM
posted by:
F451
@ Blakkarr, I agree completely. The Texas reference is not only funny, but true!
10/29, 12:47 PM
posted by:
CA36GTP
I’d drive it if someone else was paying the bills.
10/29, 1:09 PM
posted by:
Aston Martin
The most vulgar way of locomotion I have ever seen. Disgusting
10/29, 1:09 PM
posted by:
Aston Martin
The first car to get negative mpg!!
10/29, 1:17 PM
posted by:
lucklaster
The most vulgar way of locomotion I have ever seen. Disgusting
Comment by Aston Martin
Then you never saw the AMC Pacer.
10/29, 1:27 PM
posted by:
LP640
Yet another useless waste of space from GM well done Lutz, congrats
10/29, 2:42 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
NEGATIVE MPG, GUESS WHAT EVEN WITH A LIFT IT HAS BETTER MPG THAN A TUNDRA
10/29, 3:26 PM
posted by:
Bryce
“Inspired by Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s “Big Red” Silverado that debuted at SEMA in 2006, the HD Crew Z71 uses GM Accessories to show how a 2500 HD Z71 — a model not currently offered by GM — might look.”
I don’t understand. Z71 wasn’t offered on 2500 or 3500 Classic models but it’s available in both the 2007 and 2008 models. LLN, are you sure this isn’t just an accessories truck?
10/29, 3:29 PM
posted by:
Bryce
… if this is a 2500HD, then why is there ‘SILVERADO HD’ badging where the ‘2500HD’ badging should be (along the door)? Something somewhere is amiss.
10/29, 3:31 PM
posted by:
Bryce
“I’m freakin’ out, man!”
10/29, 4:06 PM
posted by:
2008PowerStrokeF450Lariat
whats with the gay penis jokes blakkar? is that all you could think of? W-O-W! totally ****ed up gay blakkar. only men who talk about lower extremities are gay. good one bud.
10/29, 5:46 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
^ Then why are you perseverating on the gay penis joke? Are you gay you little shaftmunching chodeslicker? Huh you little asspacking ringpiece raider?
10/29, 5:49 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
2008PowerStrokeF450Lariat
Do you have Penis Envy? Obviously you must, if you think someone is gay for just saying “Penis Envy”. Try not to be upset when MEN are talking, little boy. We can be a bit coarse at times.
Some of us know pointless toy trucks when we see them.
10/29, 7:40 PM
posted by:
Ian
bad ass
10/29, 8:43 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Looking at this truck makes me want to get a Budweiser go bowling and beat my wife lol
10/29, 9:02 PM
posted by:
autonut
1115 you got it all wrong: guys already explained to you based on the name alone you beat your own meat not your wife! There is nothing wrong with Budweiser, although Michelob Ultra is healthier since it has less calories and Ultra Dark taste really good (taste of course is subjective).
10/29, 10:25 PM
posted by:
Rompn4x
It’s diesel guys open eyes! Gets better MPG then a Tundra not to mention with the 3/4 ton setup it could pull a house off it’s foundation. It doesnt make me wanna drink a Budweiser but I know whenever I see a BMW it makes me wanna act like a stuck-up yuppie hehe =P
10/29, 10:30 PM
posted by:
Rompn4x
Also you people don’t understand the concept of SEMA. If you actually think it’s going to make production your a dumb****. They see what people dig and what they don’t and some of the stuff people like might make it into production. Thats why SEMA cars are all overdone. I worked on a 4×4 Dakota for SEMA years ago and the word was “go all out”. SEMA is for showing off new stuff and new ideas.
10/29, 10:33 PM
posted by:
buytheredcar
GM trucks are looking pretty good these days.
Looks good
10/30, 11:14 AM
posted by:
mp0wrd
where’s the confederate flag???
10/30, 3:59 PM
posted by:
Rompn4x
Mmm it does need a gun rack and a beer holder though… hehe
10/30, 5:49 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
well if it is an automatic then you can hold your beer or gun in your right hand. better yet a beer hat that way your gun hand is free
10/30, 6:27 PM
posted by:
Bryce
There’s a second glove box and underseat storage available on LT models, perfect for handguns and spare ammunition! An optional power-sliding rear window means you can shoot out the back while driving AND without blowing out the glass. Road kill? No problem! Silverados offer front compatibility brackets, great for crash protection (or deer collision) while optional liquid-sensing wipers clean the blood right off.
10/30, 9:58 PM
posted by:
mp0wrd
haha, those ideas would be badass.
10/31, 12:50 AM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Im sorry Autonut was that supposed to be funny ? That wouldnt even kill at a breakroom in Target or better yet for you K mart
10/31, 7:14 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
That truck is sick! Rancho shocks, Diesel engine, hell yes!