Allison 10-speed is Option on 2020 Silverado HD Pickups

GM to produce Allison 10-speed transmission for Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD trucks.

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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announces the availability of a 10-speed, fully automatic transmission in the 2020  Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD trucks. Equipped with the Allison branded 10-speed transmission, the 2020 Silverado HD will debut in February 2019.

“We built the new 2020 Silverado HD with more differentiation than ever before, to meet the needs and priorities of our customers,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, chief engineer, Silverado HD. “By offering the new Allison 10-speed, tested and validated in partnership with Allison Transmission, each transmission will deliver the legendary quality and durability that customers have come to expect."

The Allison branded automatic transmission, manufactured by General Motors, is designed for high-performance and low-maintenance.

“We are pleased that General Motors continues to expand the range of Allison products available for their customers with the 2020 Silverado HD,” said Randy Kirk, senior vice president Product Engineering and Program Management, Allison Transmission.Allison Transmission and GM have a long history of collaboration and innovation. Recently, Allison Transmission announced production of the 6-speed fully automatic transmission, designed for Chevrolet’s Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD medium-duty trucks.”

The 6-speed fully automatic transmission, manufactured by Allison Transmission, is the exclusive, commercial-duty transmission for Silverado chassis cab medium-duty commercial trucks.

“General Motors and Allison Transmission engineers have worked closely to provide optimal integration and help drive Chevrolet’s hardest-working trucks since the 1950s. As a company, we are dedicated to engineering and manufacturing the most productive and reliable transmissions that improve the way our customers work,” said John Coll, senior vice president Global Marketing, Sales and Service, Allison Transmission.

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