AEV Fuel Tank Skid Plate for 2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500
$50.00 – $550.00
The AEV Fuel Tank Skid Plate is engineered to deliver superior protection for your fuel tank, allowing you to explore even the most remote destinations with confidence. Designed specifically for 2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab/Short Bed models equipped with a 24-gallon fuel tank, this skid plate safeguards your vehicle’s fuel system from potential damage caused by rough terrain or unexpected impacts.
Crafted from 1.8mm Hot-Stamped Boron Steel, the AEV Fuel Tank Skid Plate offers exceptional strength and durability, ensuring long-lasting performance in the toughest environments. This is the same OEM-validated skid plate found on the Silverado ZR2 Bison and Sierra AT4X AEV Edition, trusted by off-road enthusiasts for its proven reliability and durability.
Finished with an e-coating for superior corrosion resistance, the AEV Fuel Tank Skid Plate is built to withstand harsh conditions and protect your truck’s critical components from wear and damage.
When it comes to off-road adventures, safeguarding your fuel system is essential. Equip your Silverado or Sierra with the AEV Fuel Tank Skid Plate and embark on your next journey knowing your vehicle is prepared for any challenge.
Fuel Tank Auxiliary Brace Kit (Non-ZR2/AT4X)
For non-ZR2/AT4X trucks (including some early 2023 models), installation requires minor drilling, with included rivnuts for secure attachment. To ease installation, an alternative pencil brace is available as a separate kit. If you prefer not to lower the fuel tank or drill into the frame rail, we recommend the optional fuel tank auxiliary brace kit for added convenience and peace of mind.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Hot Stamped Boron Steel
- Coatings:
- Multi-stage, automotive-grade E-coating
- Weight:
- 22lbs
Installation:
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Estimated Install Time:
- 1 Hour
Product FAQs
- Is Hot-Stamped Boron Steel really a thing or is it just a marketing gimmick?
Oh, it’s really a thing! Hot Stamped Boron Steel is an ultra-high strength, press hardened steel. Hot Stamped Boron Steel is most commonly used in automotive applications for passenger impact protection because it is lightweight with an extremely high yield strength. We first started using this material for the original Colorado ZR2 Bison’s OEM skid plate package because of its high strength-to-weight ratio, hardness and resistance to gouging.
- I’ve heard horror stories of some aftermarket skid plates blocking off airflow or trapping debris. What makes AEV Skid Plates different?
The difference is in the development, testing and validation that goes into our skid plates. These are not aftermarket skid plates—these are OEM skid plates, developed alongside GM engineers specifically for the ZR2 Bison and AEV Edition programs. We had to follow the same protocols and were subject to all the same testing and validation procedures than any other OEM component would go through.
- Why not use aluminum instead of steel to save weight?
Aluminum is lightweight and easy to shape, but it is very soft and not nearly as strong as steel. Hot-Stamped Boron Steel is much stronger than aluminum and far more resistant to gouging. Since it is press-hardened and heat-treated, we are able to deliver a product that is both lighter and stronger than any other previously used OEM or aftermarket skid plate manufacturing methods.
- Why is the Fuel Tank Skid Plate thinner than the other skid plates?
The Fuel Tank Skid Plate is slightly thinner due to mass limitations at the vehicle level. It’s still very rigid and robust but is considered as more of a puncture/abrasion guard than a typical skid plate would be. This is due to both the mass limits and the vehicle attachment interface—we couldn’t go too overkill and risk frame damage, as the skid plate system must remain the sacrificial component.
- What kind of coating is used on the skid plates?
We use a multi-stage, automotive-grade E-coating process on all our skid plates.
- Where are your skid plates manufactured?
AEV Skid Plates for Silverado/Sierra LD are manufactured in Canada.
