How to Tell If Cargo Management Rails Are Present in 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 6.5 bed
Updated 10/17/2020 | Published 10/16/2020
Question:
What is cargo management systems? Is a bed liner considered to be cargo management item? Thanks
asked by: Brice R
Expert Reply:
The GM Cargo Management System consists of accessory mounting rails or tracks that run along the inside edge of the truck bed side at the top. It'll be immediately evident if you have them just by looking in the truck bed. The rail system doesn't have anything to do with a bed liner, you can have the track system with or without a bed liner. I don't have a photo of it, but if you do a Google Search on 'GM Cargo Management System', you can see photos so you'll know what to look for.
The Extang # EX97FR Xceed tonneau cover you'd looked at would be an excellent choice for your 2012 Silverado, with a 6-1/2 foot bed, assuming that you lack the cargo management rails/tracks. I've linked to installation and demonstration videos for the Extang cover you'd looked at.
