Emblems

From City to Wilderness: My Silverado’s Bowtie & 50,000 Miles of Memories Two years ago, I drove my 2022 Silverado 2500HD off the lot, its Chrome Bowtie glinting—just a logo back then. Now, after 50,000 miles of commutes, campouts, and family runs, that emblem isn’t metal anymore. It’s a scrapbook of every memory. When it faded this spring, replacing it felt like honoring our journey. The Bowtie That Saw It All Mile 12,000: My sister’s family got stranded in a Colorado snowstorm. I rushed there, and through the downpour, my niece spotted the Bowtie first—“Uncle’s here!” That emblem wasn’t just a truck; it was a lifeline. Mile 38,500: I helped Dad haul his old wooden boat (built with my grandpa) to the lake. He pointed to the tailgate Bowtie: “Your grandpa’s Chevy had one just like this—faded, but proud.” Suddenly, the emblem linked me to him, to the lessons of hard work. By mile 45,000, the Bowtie showed wear: dulled chrome from Michigan salt, a rock chip. It felt like a favorite shirt with a hole—still loved, but not quite right. I needed a replacement that fit our story. Why This New Bowtie Feels Like Home I found the 2-pack Gloss Black Bowties for 2020–2026 Silverado HDs. Installing it took 10 minutes (even my 10-year-old helped). Stepping back, my truck looked new—but still had the boat scratch, the Colorado mud stains. The Gloss Black Bowtie fit right in: tough, quiet, like it’d been there for all the miles. Last month, we hit 50,000 miles on a UP backroad trip. Sitting on the tailgate, I touched the new Bowtie. It felt like a promise—more campouts, more family favors, more roads ahead. It’s Not Just an Emblem—It’s Your Story Trucks aren’t machines—they’re witnesses to your life. The Bowtie? It’s the first thing friends see when you help move, the thing your kid points to and says, “That’s ours.” Replacing my Bowtie wasn’t a fix. It was a high-five to all the miles we shared. If your emblem’s tired, don’t see it as a chore—see it as keeping your truck’s story going. Here’s to the next 50,000 miles—and the Bowtie right there with us.