Modification guide & products

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior Mods & Products

Full lineup of exterior styling upgrades for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 35 compatible Amazon products across 4 upgrade types.

Tonneau Covers

$150–$1,200 parts

DIY: "Effortless, just like flipping a switch." Popularity: 50%

A tonneau cover secures cargo, improves fuel economy, and keeps the bed weatherproof. Roll-up, folding, and hard tri-fold styles trade off cost, security, and full-bed access.

Lund Genesis Roll Up Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 96014 | Fits 1982 - 2011 Ford Ranger 6' Bed (72")

$599.95

Tyger Auto T1 Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover Compatible with 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500; 2007-2014 2500 HD 3500 HD | Fleetside 6'6" Bed (78") | TG-BC1C9004 , Black

$185.49

Gator ETX Soft Tri-Fold Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 59102 | Fits 2007 - 2013, 2014 HD Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 6' 7" Bed (78.7")

$259.00

Vinyl Soft Top Roll-up Adjustable Truck Tonneau Cover Compatible with Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 5.8Ft Fleetside/Styleside Bed 07-18, Matte Black

$145.88

Gator ETX Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 53106 | Fits 2007 - 2013 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 5' 9" Bed (69.3'')

$214.81

Gator ETX Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 53104 | Fits 1999 - 2007 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 6' 6" Bed (78'')

$92.99

TruXedo TruXport Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 271101 | Fits 2007 - 2013 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500, 2007-14 2500/3500HD 6' 7" Bed (78.7")

$329.99

DNA Motoring TTC-RU-030 Truck Bed Soft Vinyl Roll-Up Tonneau Cover Compatible with 07-18 Silverado Sierra 1500 5.75' Fleetside / Styleside Bed

$147.07

Lyon cover 5.8ft/69.3inch Hard Tri-Fold Truck Bed for 2007-2021 Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 Fleetside Truck Pickup Tonneau Cover

$489.00

MOSTPLUS Tri-Fold Tonneau Soft Cover Truck Bed Compatible for 07-13 Chevy Silverado 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 3 Fold (5.8 FT) On Top

$198.99

Gator ETX Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 53107 | Fits 2007 - 2013 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 6' 7" Bed (78.7'')

$219.00

oEdRo Upgraded Soft Tri-fold Truck Bed Tonneau Cover On Top Compatible with 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 with 5.8 Feet Bed, Fleetside

$219.99

JDM Tow Strap

$25–$75 parts

DIY: "Effortless, just like flipping a switch." Popularity: 41%

Miscalculated your speed in a corner and went off the road? Suddenly punctured the radiator and the car boiled somewhere far from home? Well, bad things happen, so don't get upset. All you need is a friend who will be ready to come to the rescue and get you out. And a tow strap. An indispensable attribute of Japanese street racers - and you can use it in your car! Not only will it help you in case of a breakdown, but it will also add a twist to your car's appearance.

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Running Boards

$100–$600 parts

Install: $50–$200 DIY: "Easy-peasy, almost a cakewalk." Popularity: 40%

Running boards and side steps make it easier to get in and out of a lifted or tall truck, and help protect the rocker panels from mud and debris.

2.75 Inches Drop Down Style Side Step Nerf Bar Running Boards Compatible with Silverado Sierra 1500 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab 2007-2019, Mild Steel, Black Powder Coated

$187.88

APS iArmor Aluminum Side Steps Armor Compatible with Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 2007-2018 Regular Cab & 2500 3500 HD 2019 (Exclude 07 Classic)(Include 19 1500 LD) (Nerf Bars Steps)

$215.23

YITAMOTOR 6 inch Running Boards Compatible with 2007-2018 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500, 2007-2019 2500HD 3500HD Extended/Double Cab, Textured/Side Step/Nerf Bars (Incl. 2019 1500 LD/Limited)

$189.99

Compatible With 07-18 GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 6" Nerf Bars Side Armor Black By IKON MOTORSPORTS

$180.99

Step Pad Nerf Bar Running Boards Compatible with Silverado Sierra 1500 2500HD 3500HD Extended Cab 07-19, Mild Steel, Black Powder Coated

$179.88

6'' Running Boards for 2007-2018 Silverado/Sierra Crew Cab（not Suitable for 2020-2023 Silverado） A Pair Running Boards for Silverado Crew Cab(Including in 8 Brackes and Plastic Covers)

$155.99

DNA MOTORING STEPB-ZTL-8123 4.5" Powdercoated Running Board Side Step Nerf Bar Compatible with 07-19 Silverado/Sierra Extended Cab, Matte Black

$186.03

APS iArmor Off-Road 6.5in Side Armor Aluminum Running Boards Compatible with Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2007-2018 Crew Cab & 2500 3500 HD 2019 Crew Cab (Exclude 07 Classic)(Include 19 1500 LD)

$269.99

OEDRO 6.5" Running Boards Compatible with 07-18 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (Inc. 19 LD/Limited); 07-19 2500HD/3500HD (Double & Extd Cab), Aluminum Side Steps Nerf Bars, Black Textured

$199.99

APS iArmor Off-Road 6.5in Side Armor Aluminum Running Boards Compatible with Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 2007-2018 Double Cab Extended Cab & 2500 HD 2019 (Exclude 07 Classic)(Include 19 1500 LD) Bar

$233.23

YITAMOTOR 6 inches Running Boards Compatible with 2007-2018 Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 & 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab, 2019 Silverado/Sierra 2500HD 3500HD Side Step Nerf Bar (Gas Engine ONLY)

$175.99

APS iArmor Off-Road 6.5in Side Armor Aluminum Running Boards Compatible with Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 2007-2018 Regular Cab & 2500 3500 HD 2019 (Exclude 07 Classic)(Include 19 1500 LD) Nerf Bars

$206.23

Fender Flares

$10–$900 parts

DIY: "Medium, a bit of a brain teaser." Popularity: 23%

Have you ever seen a sports car? Its streamlined shape, wide arches, and wheels protruding from underneath? The truth is that you can easily make your car look like that - install fender flares. They perform several functions at once - they make your car visually wider and also protect the paintwork of your car from dirt and small stones that fly from under the wheels.