The Chevy Silverado ZR2 Bison is the latest recipe from General Motors, which has been cooking up a storm of off-road machines lately. Trucks like the newly-redesigned GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition are proof of GM’s intention to keep pace with automakers like Ford and Toyota regarding off-road savvy trucks. Like the Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition, the AEV team helped bring the Silverado ZR2 Bison to fruition. 

“Our most recent collaboration with AEV resulted in the much-acclaimed Colorado ZR2 Bison,” said Scott Bell, Chevrolet Vice President. “We’re thrilled to team up again to bring customers Chevrolet’s next chapter of off-road dominance, this time on Silverado.”

Setting The Stage
AEV, or American Expedition Vehicles, worked with Chevrolet previously on the 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison. It was the first collaboration between the two companies, and the Silverado version is dressed just as nicely as the smaller Colorado. “The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison is the ultimate half-ton truck for backcountry adventures,” said Dave Harriton, AEV CEO. “The Silverado ZR2 Bison checks all the boxes ? robust stamped steel bumpers, complete underbody protection, a factory-tuned off-road suspension, and locking differentials front and rear.” 

The Chevy Silverado ZR2 Bison has an estimated approach angle of 32.5 degrees and a departure angle of 23.4 degrees. By comparison, the standard Silverado Z...