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- Special special editions and appearance packages in Chevrolet’s 2026 lineup include the Corvette, Silverado EV, Silverado LD, Silverado HD, and Colorado.
- Production is expected to begin in early spring 2026, with deliveries expected shortly thereafter.
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Chevrolet has unveiled a series of red, white and blue-themed vehicle packages for its most popular vehicles.
The collection, dubbed Stars and Steel, is inspired by the American flag and will be sold in five models assembled in the U.S., the General Motors brand announced on Dec. 10.
Chevrolet said for every Stars & Steel vehicle sold, it will donate $250 to nonprofit organizations that support veterans.
Special special editions and appearance packages in Chevrolet’s 2026 lineup include the Corvette, Silverado EV, Silverado LD, Silverado HD, and Colorado.
Production is expected to begin in early spring 2026, with deliveries occurring shortly thereafter, GM spokesman Joe Singer told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. Package prices will be announced at a later date.
The U.S.-based production site will mass-produce the special edition on the same lines as regular production vehicles, and the Silverado EV will be built at Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck. Silverado Light Duty, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Executive Silverado in Flint Congress. Colorado in Wentzville, Missouri, and Corvette in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The complete patriotic collection will be on display at the Army-Navy Game on Saturday, December 13th in Baltimore, Maryland.
Chevrolet said in a news release that each vehicle features “curated exterior and interior color combinations, Stars and Stripes-inspired graphics, and a selection of premium options that emphasize patriotism.”
GM says the Stars and Steel package will be available on all current Corvette models from the Stingray to the ZR1X, but sales will be limited to 250 units.
A rare 2026 Corvette ZR1X with a Stars and Steel-inspired design is scheduled to go up for auction on January 24th at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, Arizona. Chevrolet said details of this special edition vehicle will be revealed at a later date.
Chevrolet also said that all proceeds from the winning bid will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that honors fallen first responders and assists injured veterans and their families with mortgage-free housing and financial assistance.
Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Contact me at jcharniga@freepress.com.
