GM's introducing a Special Service Vehicle variant of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado for police use, so now you've got another headlight pattern to get paranoid about.
The Silverado SSV doesn't have any particularly insane ass-busting features like high-speed deployable spike strips or EMP launchers. And obviously, it's not quite as cool as the Silverado Firefighter concept. A 170 amp alternator, big auxiliary battery, and extra switches to control all the gadgets cops love to get donut crumbs on are the main attractions.
Chevy's also making a "common key" option so police departments can operate all their GM products with the same key, so that's kinda neat.
Municipalities will be able to Silverado SSVs pre-fitted with other law enforcement gear they often get from the aftermarket:
- Spotlamp – driver or driver and passenger
- Wiring for grille, lamp and sirens
- Flasher system for headlamps and taillamps
- Common key package
- Vinyl rear seats
- Front center seat delete
- Auxiliary dome lamp
- Electronic four-wheel-drive switch
- Daytime running lamps delete
- Rear-vision camera
The town I grew up in had a Ford F-150 crew cab when I was in high school, and I've seen plenty of Tahoes in New York State Police livery. But I can't remember ever seeing a GM pickup wearing The Shield. Are police trucks more common where you live?