Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Grille Guide: Grilles & Grille Overlays

This guide is for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners in Canada who want to change the look of the front end with a grille overlay or a replacement grille. The decision comes down to three things: your truck's years, its trim, and the finish you want.

A replacement grille, grille insert or grille overlay fills or covers the opening at the front of the vehicle ahead of the radiator, letting air through to the cooling system while changing the look of the front end. A replacement grille takes the place of the factory part; an overlay goes over it.

What to check first on your Silverado

• Years. Our grille pages split the Silverado 1500 in two: Grilles for 2019-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Grilles for 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The titles in this guide say 22-25, 19-21 or 16-18, so read the span on each one.
• Trim. Every product here is titled by trim: High Country; RST/LT; WT/Custom/Custom Trail Boss; or WT/LS/LT. Order the one whose title names your trim; a part titled for another trim may not match your grille.
• Badge. Two of the 2019-2021 overlays say Without Badge in the title. Check the product photos to see what that means for your front end.
• Upper only. The 2019-2021 Cloud-Rider overlays are titled Upper Only: they cover the upper part of the grille, not the whole front.
• Finish. The titles and specifications here list black, chrome and stainless.

2022-2025 Silverado 1500 High Country

Spec-D lists two replacement mesh grilles titled for the High Country: the Spec-D Black Mesh Grille, 22-25 Silverado 1500 High Country and the Spec-D Chrome Mesh Grille, 22-25 Silverado 1500 High Country. They differ in finish, black or chrome. More from the brand: Spec-D Tuning.

2019-2021 Silverado 1500

RST and LT, without badge

The Cloud-Rider Grille Overlay (Upper Only), 19-21 Silverado 1500 RST/LT Without Badge and the Cloud-Rider Black Grille Overlay (Upper Only), 19-21 Silverado 1500 RST/LT Without Badge are titled for the same trucks. The second lists a black finish; the first title gives no finish, so check its product page.

WT, Custom and Custom Trail Boss

The Cloud-Rider Black Grille Overlay (Upper Only), 19-21 Silverado 1500 WT/Custom/Custom Trail Boss is the black upper overlay for those trims.

2016-2018 Silverado 1500 WT, LS and LT

Three Cloud-Rider overlays share the title 16-18 Silverado 1500 WT/LS/LT and differ in finish and type:

• Cloud-Rider Black Grille Overlay, 16-18 Silverado 1500 WT/LS/LT, black finish.
• Cloud-Rider Stainless Grille Overlay, 16-18 Silverado 1500 WT/LS/LT, stainless finish.
• Cloud-Rider Stainless Winter Grille Overlay, 16-18 Silverado 1500 WT/LS/LT, stainless, titled as a winter overlay. The listing does not explain how it differs from the standard stainless one, so compare the two product pages before choosing.

None of the products named here is titled for 2014-2015 Silverado 1500 trucks; owners of those years should start from the 2014-2018 page and read each title for the years it states. All Cloud-Rider overlays are on the Cloud-Rider Grilles & Grille Inserts page.

Narrowing it down

Pick your years first, then trim, then finish. In winter, slush and road salt build up at the front of a truck; whatever you fit, keep the grille openings clear so air still reaches the radiator. Each product page lists the years, makes and models it fits, and the vehicle selector filters the full Truck Front Grilles & Grille Inserts category to your Silverado. Orders ship across Canada and are priced in Canadian dollars. If you want front-end protection rather than a new look, see bull bar vs grille guard.

FAQ

Which grille overlay fits my 2019-2021 Silverado 1500?

It depends on trim. The Cloud-Rider upper overlays are titled either RST/LT Without Badge or WT/Custom/Custom Trail Boss. Pick the one whose title names your trim, then confirm with the vehicle selector.

What does Upper Only mean on a Cloud-Rider overlay?

The title says the overlay covers the upper part of the grille only. Check the product photos to see which part of your grille stays as it is.

Is there a grille in this guide for a 2022-2025 Silverado 1500?

Yes. The Spec-D Black Mesh Grille and Spec-D Chrome Mesh Grille are both titled 22-25 Silverado 1500 High Country. Other trims should start from the 2019-2026 grille page.

What is the difference between a replacement grille and an overlay?

A replacement grille takes the place of the factory grille, like the Spec-D mesh grilles. An overlay goes over the factory grille, like the Cloud-Rider overlays. Both let air through to the cooling system.