Best Tonneau Cover for Chevy Silverado 1500 (2019-2026)

Two things decide which cover fits a current Silverado 1500: which of the three boxes you have, and whether your truck has the six-position Multi-Flex tailgate. A third trap catches buyers of certain model years. Chevy sold old-body trucks alongside the new generation, and those take the previous generation's covers. Everything below is matched to the 2019 and newer (T1) Silverado 1500.

Fitment checked against: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Model years

2019+

Generations

T1: 2019+ (refreshed 2022)

Bed lengths

Short Box 5'10"Standard Box 6'7"Long Box 8'2"

Cab styles

Regular CabDouble CabCrew Cab

• Old-body trucks: the 2019 Silverado 1500 LD and 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD use the 2014-2018 body and bed. They need 2014-2018 covers, not the ones below.
• Multi-Flex tailgate: many covers don't clear it. Look for listings that say "works with Multi-Flex" (or MultiPro, GMC's version).
• Cover sizing: several cover makers list the short box as 5'8" rather than GM's 5'10". It is the same bed.

Our Top Picks at a Glance

Price tiers: $ under $300, $$ $300 to $600, $$$ $600 to $1,000, $$$$ over $1,000. Ratings are research scores, explained in our main bed cover guide.

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Best Overall: BAKFlip MX4 TS

4.7/5

On the Silverado we recommend the TS version of the MX4 specifically. Retailer listings for the MX4 TS cover the 2019-2026 Silverado and Sierra 1500 with or without the Multi-Flex/MultiPro tailgate, which takes the biggest Silverado fitment question off the table. The TS also adds T-slot rails on top of the cover for mounting crossbars or a low rack.

Under the rails it is the same third-generation MX4: polymer-reinforced aluminum panels, a 400 lb distributed rating, an auto-latch that locks when you close the last panel, and a clamp-on install with no drilling. BAK covers it for 5 years.

Check MX4 TS for Your Silverado

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Best for Multi-Flex Owners on a Budget: UnderCover Ultra Flex

4.4/5

The Ultra Flex is one of the few hard folding covers built around GM's multi-function tailgates, and RealTruck lists it for the 2019-2025 Silverado and Sierra 1500 working with the MultiPro/Flex tailgate. It costs noticeably less than the MX4 TS, folds forward in panels, and installs with clamps.

Check Ultra Flex for Your Silverado

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Best Roll-Up: TruXedo TruXport

4.5/5

For full bed access, the TruXport rolls up against the bulkhead and holds tension with its spring-loaded SureTension system. It is a solid choice for Silverados without the Multi-Flex tailgate. If you have Multi-Flex, read the listing's tailgate notes before ordering. Five-year warranty.

Check TruXport for Your Silverado

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Best Soft Folding: Extang Trifecta 2.0

4.4/5

The Trifecta 2.0 is a well-sealed soft tri-fold with tool-free clamps, so it comes off quickly when you need the whole bed. Extang offers a 5-year warranty. As with the TruXport, confirm Multi-Flex compatibility on the specific listing.

Check Trifecta 2.0 for Your Silverado

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Best Budget: Tyger Auto T3

4.2/5

Tyger lists the T3 for the 2019 and newer Silverado and Sierra 1500 with the 6'7" standard box. It is the lowest-priced cover we recommend, with 24 oz marine-grade vinyl, an aluminum frame and a 5-year warranty for US buyers. If you have a short or long box, check Tyger's listings for your size before buying.

Check Tyger T3 for Your Silverado

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Best Retractable: Retrax PowertraxONE MX

4.4/5

A powered retractable opens and closes with a button and locks partway open. It is the most expensive way to cover a Silverado bed. Retrax's limited lifetime warranty becomes prorated after three years. Check the listing for your box length and tailgate.

Check PowertraxONE MX for Your Silverado

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How to Choose a Tonneau Cover for Your Silverado 1500

Rule out an old-body truck

Check the badge and the body. A 2019 Silverado 1500 LD or a 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD is a carryover of the 2014-2018 truck. If yours is one of them, shop 2014-2018 covers.

Identify your box

Box	GM length	Common on
Short Box	5'10"	Crew Cab
Standard Box	6'7"	Double Cab, Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Long Box	8'2"	Regular Cab

Cover makers sometimes label the short box 5'8". If a listing and your truck disagree by an inch or two, that is usually why. Measure to be sure with our bed measuring guide.

Check for Multi-Flex

The Multi-Flex tailgate has a fold-down inner gate. If you have it, prioritize covers listed as Multi-Flex compatible, like the MX4 TS and Ultra Flex. A cover that is not built for it can block the inner gate from folding or leave a gap at the seal.

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Installation Notes

All of these covers clamp to the bed rails without drilling. On Multi-Flex trucks, test every tailgate position after installation before driving. A cover that seems fine with the gate closed can catch the inner gate when it folds. Our no-drill install guide walks through the full process.

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FAQ

Do 2019 and 2024 Silverado tonneau covers interchange?

Yes for the T1 trucks. The 2022 refresh did not change the bed, so 2019+ covers carry through the current truck. The exceptions are the old-body 2019 LD and 2022 LTD.

Will a Silverado cover fit a Sierra?

The 2019+ Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 share beds, and most covers are sold for both. The differences are the tailgate (Multi-Flex versus MultiPro) and GMC's optional CarbonPro bed. See our Sierra 1500 guide.

Do I lose the Multi-Flex steps with a tonneau cover?

Not with a compatible cover. Covers built for Multi-Flex leave clearance for all the tailgate positions.

Will a cover fit with a drop-in bed liner?

Over-the-rail drop-in liners can block clamps. Under-rail liners and spray-in liners usually don't. Check the cover's listing for liner notes.

Short box measures 69.9 inches. Which cover size?

That is GM's 5'10" short box, which some cover makers call 5'8". Order the short box version for the 2019+ truck.

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Final Verdict

If you want	Pick
Best overall	BAKFlip MX4 TS
Multi-Flex, lower price	UnderCover Ultra Flex
Full bed access	TruXedo TruXport
Best soft folding	Extang Trifecta 2.0
Lowest price, 6'7" box	Tyger Auto T3
Push-button access	Retrax PowertraxONE MX

Shopping for the GMC version? See the Sierra 1500 guide. Cross-shopping? See the Ram 1500 and Tundra guides, or start with the best truck bed covers overall.