For the Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 from 1999 on, short bed or regular bed. Built in Wichita, Kansas.
Have a 2019? If your truck is a 2019 Silverado LD or Sierra 1500 Limited (the older body style, same as 2018), choose the 2014-2018 option. All other 2019 trucks use the 2019+ option.
Hauling ladders during the week and a tent on the weekend? The XTR1 is the open-sided rack we build for the Silverado and Sierra 1500: an aluminum upright in each corner, two crossbars across the top and nothing in between, so you can still load the bed from either side. It carries 850 lb on the road, holds 1,550 lb parked, and comes in two heights with Stage packages of MOLLE plates, AXS gates and full-length slide-outs. Like every XTR1, it's built to order, to your height requirements, in T-slot profile construction: every bar takes a bolt and T-nut, so lights, MOLLE plates, tent brackets and tie-downs go wherever you need them.
BEFORE YOU ORDER: WHAT'S ON YOUR SILVERADO OR SIERRA'S BED?
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An open bed, or a soft or roll-up tonneau cover: this is your rack. It ships on our Wide Width brackets made for the Silverado and Sierra, which reach out past the bed rails and raise the rack 3" over them, so most soft and roll-up covers still open and close; a tri-fold works too, but it can't fold fully open under the rack. The Silverado and Sierra bed tapers, but the rack is built straight: the brackets take up the difference.
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A Retrax XR: the XTR1 Silverado/Sierra 1500 rack for Retrax XR bolts to the cover's T-slot rails instead. It also comes as the six-upright XTR3 for Retrax XR.
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Soft topper (Softopper, Fas-Top or Bestop), 2007 and newer: get the XTR1 Silverado/Sierra 1500 Soft Topper rack, with angled uprights that clear the fabric.
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8-ft long bed: we don't build the XTR1 for the long bed. Email [email protected] and we'll tell you what fits.
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A Roll-N-Lock XT, Pace Edwards UltraGroove or another cover with its own T-slot rails: send us the cover model first and we'll check the fit.
Why the XTR1 on a Silverado or Sierra 1500
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Rated for work and camp. 850 lb dynamic on the road for ladders, lumber and conduit, 450 lb dynamic off-road, and 1,550 lb static once you're parked, enough for a rooftop tent with people sleeping in it. All ratings are evenly distributed.
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A full-size deck. The rack runs 61" on the short bed and 71" on the regular bed, with two crossbars and T-slot on every bar for tie-downs, light pods and tent brackets.
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Open sides. With nothing between the corner uprights, each side is one long opening. Reach in from the side, add a full-length slide-out tray made for your 61" or 71" rack, or fit an AXS gate, which lifts the side brace and its MOLLE plates clear when you need to get into the bed.
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A tent mount with nothing hanging down. Our stainless Rooftop Tent Brackets hold a tent on the crossbars with short bolts that stay above the bar, so there's nothing to catch your head when you work in the bed. Four brackets (Standard Kit) run $49.90 and eight (Off-Road Kit) $98, with iKamper adapter plates as an option.
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Stage packages that cost less. Bought as a Stage with the rack, the MOLLE plates, AXS gates and slide-outs arrive sized for your height and bed, and the package runs roughly $120 to $250 below the same parts ordered separately.
Choose your Stage
| Stage |
What's added |
Good for |
| 1 |
Rack only |
Tied for our most-ordered Silverado/Sierra XTR1 setup. Start with the rack and add parts as you go. |
| 2 |
8 MOLLE plates |
MOLLE walls on both sides for straps, tool rolls, traction boards and a shovel |
| 3a |
8 MOLLE plates, 1 AXS gate, 1 slide-out |
Also tied for most-ordered: one side lifts for quick reach into the bed, plus a full-length tray for tools, a cooler or recovery gear |
| 3b |
8 MOLLE plates, 2 AXS gates |
Both sides lift, so you reach the whole bed without climbing in |
| 3c |
8 MOLLE plates, 2 slide-outs |
A full-length tray on each side for tools and heavy cases you'd rather not drag across the tailgate |
About 7 in 10 of our Silverado and Sierra XTR1 buyers order a Stage with accessories rather than the rack alone. Photos may show accessories that are sold separately unless they're included in your Stage.
17" or 23" on a Silverado or Sierra 1500
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17" mid height keeps the rack lower, with less wind and an easier reach to the top. On a 2019+ truck its top sits 3" below the back edge of the cab. It uses the smaller 12x9 MOLLE plates.
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23" cab height is the taller of the two and the one about 6 in 10 of our Silverado and Sierra XTR1 buyers choose. On the trucks we've measured (2008–2018 and 2019+) its top sits 1" above the highest point of the cab roof, and it leaves more room in the bed under the rack for tall toolboxes, coolers and cases. It uses the larger 16x11 MOLLE plates.
Where the rack sits against the cab. Every body style has its own measurements. These are the ones we've taken:
| Measured from the top of the bed rail |
2008–2018 |
2019+ (not the 2019 LD / Limited) |
| Back edge of the cab |
— |
20" |
| Highest point of the cab roof |
22" |
22" |
| 12" (Custom Height) |
10" below the roof |
8" below the back edge of the cab |
| 17" mid-height rack |
5" below the roof |
3" below the back edge of the cab |
| 23" cab-height rack |
1" above the roof |
1" above the roof |
| 24" (Custom Height) |
2" above the roof |
2" above the roof |
The height chart in the photos shows both heights on the truck. Need something else? The XTR1 Custom Height Silverado/Sierra 1500 rack is built at any whole-inch height from 10" to 26".
Tent reaching over the cab? We recommend at least 1" of clearance between the tent and the cab. On 2008–2018 and 2019+ trucks the 23" rack gives exactly that over the roof; allow for the tent's base, its mounting hardware and anything on the roof. Running a roof rack, or a model year not in the table? Measure from the top of the bed rail to the tallest point of your cab, antenna or roof rack and plan for the tent to sit at least 1" above it. Tent risers are on the way: the XTR Tent Riser Kit is coming soon.
Which rack length fits your truck
The rack is cut to your bed, so pick your years and bed from the menu.
| Model option |
Short bed |
Regular bed |
| 2019+ (new body style) |
61" |
71" |
| 2014–2018, plus 2019 Silverado LD and Sierra 1500 Limited |
61" |
71" |
| 2007.5–2013 (2007 new body style) |
61" |
71" |
| 1999–2007 Classic (including the 2007 Classic) |
61" |
71" |
Most of the Silverado and Sierra XTR1 racks we build go on 2019+ short-bed trucks. We don't build the XTR1 for the 8-ft long bed. Have a 2500HD or 3500HD? See the Silverado/Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD XTR1.
In the box
All five Stages include the XTR1 rack:
- 2 top crossbars and 4 uprights
- 2 top support braces and 2 side braces (1530, black)
- 4 Wide Width bed rail brackets and 4 top corner brackets
- All screws and hardware for assembly
- Black XTR Off-Road Reinforcement Plates — Set of 4, one per corner ($149 value)
- Metal handle kit, set of 4 ($40 value)
- 16 drop-in T-nuts, 5/16"-18 ($13 value)
- 16 button head screws, 5/16"-18 x 5/8" ($16 value)
From Stage 2 up you also get 8 MOLLE plates: 12x9 for the 17" rack or 16x11 for the 23" rack. Stage 3a, 3b and 3c packages add XTR1 AXS gate kits, full-length slide-outs made for your 61" or 71" rack, or both. Rooftop Tent Brackets are sold separately.
Load rating
On the road the XTR1 is rated 850 lb dynamic, off-road 450 lb dynamic, and parked 1,550 lb static, with the load spread evenly; if your Silverado or Sierra's bed rails are rated lower, their rating is the limit. Ladders, cargo and a tent on the move count against the dynamic number. Once you stop, the tent and everyone sleeping in it count against the static number. The rack and everything on it also come out of your payload, shown on the tire and loading sticker in the driver's door jamb.
Build out your Silverado or Sierra
Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 XTR1 Bed Rack: FAQ
Which year option do I pick for a 2007 or a 2019?
For a 2007, the Classic (old body style) uses 1999–2007 and the new body style uses 2007.5–2013. For a 2019, the Silverado LD and Sierra 1500 Limited use 2014–2018; every other 2019 uses 2019+. Not sure? Email us and we'll confirm.
Does it fit the 8-ft long bed?
No. We build the XTR1 for the short bed (61" rack) and the regular bed (71" rack). Email us about a long-bed truck and we'll tell you what fits.
Is there an XTR3 for the Silverado or Sierra 1500?
Only for trucks with a Retrax XR cover: the XTR3 for Retrax XR bolts to the cover's own T-slot rails. Without the Retrax, the XTR3 would have to mount at the bed's stake pockets, and we don't install racks on stake pockets, so the open-bed rack is the four-upright XTR1.
Can I use it as a Silverado ladder rack?
Yes. Extension ladders, lumber, conduit and pipe ride on the two crossbars above the bed, and long pieces can run over the cab or past the tailgate. Strap everything down and stay within 850 lb on the road.
Should I get 17" or 23"?
About 6 in 10 of our Silverado and Sierra owners choose 23" for the extra room in the bed under the rack, and on 2008–2018 and 2019+ trucks it sits 1" above the cab roof. 17" sits lower, catches less wind and is easier to reach. With a roof rack, or on a model year we haven't measured, measure from the bed rail to the tallest point of the cab, antenna or roof rack and keep at least 1" of clearance for anything that reaches over the cab; the XTR1 Custom Height rack is made to any height from 10" to 26".
Can I put a rooftop tent on it?
Yes. Bolt the tent to the crossbars with our Rooftop Tent Brackets. Once you're parked it's rated 1,550 lb static, evenly spread (or your bed rails' rating if that's lower): add up the tent, the people inside and whatever is still on the rack.
How do I get into the bed with gear on top?
Through the side. AXS gates swing a side brace, MOLLE plates and all, up on gas struts so the bed is open to reach into; Stage 3a has one gate and Stage 3b has two. Slide-outs (Stage 3a and 3c) roll heavy gear out to the tailgate.
Will it work with my tonneau cover?
With most soft and roll-up covers, yes: the Wide Width brackets hold the rack 3" above the bed rails, the same clearance as our racks for other trucks. Tri-folds fit but can't fold all the way open under it. For a Retrax XR or a soft topper, use the matching XTR1 Silverado/Sierra 1500 rack listed in the box at the top.
Can I buy the rack now and add Stage parts later?
Yes, each part is sold on its own: the XTR AXS Gate Kit (choose XTR1 and your rack height, 17" or 23"), the XTR Slide Out Kit (choose Full Length and 61" or 71") and MOLLE plates (Small 12x9 for the 17" rack, Large 16x11 for 23"). Adding them later works, but costs more than the same Stage bought with the rack.
Can I change the height later?
Yes. Order the XTR1 option of the Alternate Height Kit for Silverado/Sierra 1500; it replaces the uprights and crossbars to move the rack to a new height.
Does it need drilling?
No. The rack mounts to the bed rails with the included brackets and hardware. Install guides are on our instructions page.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes. It's designed and built in Wichita, Kansas.
What's the warranty?
Covered by our Lifetime Warranty.
Not the right Silverado or Sierra rack?
Resources
Instructions · Lifetime Warranty · Policies & FAQ · Silverado/Sierra bed covers and soft toppers
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