Chevrolet introduces Stars and Steel packages for the Corvette along with Colorado and Silverado model ranges.
These special editions include understated decals featuring flag elements and references to the nation's 250th birthday.
Package pricing differs by model, with Corvette versions at $9995 while Colorado and Silverado options reach up to $14900 and $15135.

Plenty of brands are rolling out limited patriotic items ahead of the United States 250th anniversary. Some use bold red white and blue themes while others choose a quieter style. Chevrolet follows the latter path with a run of 250 special Corvettes and packages for its pickup lineup.

Chevrolet

Drawing on its American roots Chevrolet applies the Stars and Steel Collection to white and black versions of these vehicles. The graphics stay restrained yet clear with grayscale stars and stripes flag designs.

This Is Corvette Country

For the Corvette the package adds full-length flag stripes across the roof a three-stripe flag badge on each door noting the founding year and 250th anniversary plus custom sill plates. The engine cover and brake calipers receive Edge Red paint while wheels gain red accents. Certain trims also feature 250 decals on the end plates of models with wings.

Chevrolet

Arctic White cars pair with a Santorini Blue cabin and red seatbelts while black paint matches an Adrenaline Red interior with matching belts. Floor mats include red stitching and a numbered dash plaque marks each car's place in the 250-unit series.

The package fits every 2026 Corvette from Stingray through E-Ray Z06 ZR1 and ZR1X in coupe or convertible form on 3LT and 3LZ trims for an added $9995.

Chevrolet

Like a Red White and Blue Rock

Trucks including Colorado and all Silverado variants light-duty heavy-duty and electric receive the Stars and Steel treatment with no production cap. White and black exteriors return paired with gray to black interior tones depending on the specific model.

The Silverado EV starts from RST trim and gains a stripe package 24-inch gloss black wheels a heavy-duty Brembo brake setup with red calipers and black badges. Pricing begins at $99945 with the Extended Range battery or $108445 with the Max pack.

Chevrolet

The Silverado 1500 needs a crew-cab RST short-bed 6.2-liter V-8 and all-wheel drive setup. It receives 22-inch wheels assist steps a performance air intake a logo soft bed cover and required option groups. The package adds $14395 to a starting price of at least $52790.

Silverado HD models use the LTZ Trail Boss crew cab four-wheel drive and Duramax 6.6-liter diesel V-8. Additions include 20-inch wheels the Z71 package and nearly every available option. The patriotic upgrade costs $15135 above a base of $72595.

Chevrolet

Colorados begin with Trail Boss trim and gain 20-inch black wheels the Midnight package with sport bar and light bar a black exhaust tip red tow hooks plus multiple options. The total adds at least $14900 to a $42590 starting price.

For buyers seeking less Chevrolet offers simpler appearance packages for trucks beginning at $995 on the Colorado with pricing and content varying by model. Each Stars and Steel vehicle sold prompts a $250 donation to a veterans nonprofit.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet notes on its site that the Stars and Steel Collection uses a design theme with dark metallic finishes and celestial accents rather than actual steel construction. The Corvette body is also made of fiberglass as a reminder.

Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.

Ever since David was a young Car and Driver intern he has maintained a spreadsheet of every vehicle he has driven and tested. David enjoys spreadsheets. He can parallel-park a school bus and once drove a Lincoln Town Car 63 mph in reverse. After a pause from journalism to focus on autonomous vehicles he returned to writing for this and other automotive outlets. When David is not hunting for the ideal used car he samples the newest gimmicky limited-edition foods.