Top Bug Deflectors for Chevy

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Top Bug Deflectors for Chevy

How we researched this guide

We researched bug deflectors for Chevrolet trucks across maker and retailer listings, fitment guides and owner-facing reviews, checking part numbers and fitment years for each pick rather than trusting a generic “fits Chevy” claim. We compared 6 deflectors in total: 4 AVS models and 2 WeatherTech models, and checked the Lund Aeroskin line sold through Chevrolet Accessories.

One honest limit: no Amazon ASIN for a Bugflector II made for the Silverado 1500 could be verified in search, so this guide carries no Check Price button. Every pick below is given with its verified part number and fitment years so you can order the right one from a retailer, instead of guessing from a button.

The 30-second answer

For a Silverado 1500, the pick is the AVS Bugflector II (part 25121 for 2019-2023 trucks) if you want maximum protection, or the AVS Aeroskin II (part 436168 for 2019-2020 trucks) if you want a low, flush look. For a Silverado 2500 HD or 3500 HD, the AVS Bugflector II part 25711 fits 2020-2022 trucks and the WeatherTech Stone and Bug Deflector part 50283 fits 2020-2024 HD trucks. For older trucks, the WeatherTech part 50001 fits 1988-1999 C and K trucks. Always confirm the part number against your truck’s year and trim before ordering — a 2019 redesign and a 2024 refresh mean deflectors are not interchangeable across generations.

How to choose a bug deflector for a Chevy

A bug deflector is a shaped shield that sits on the leading edge of the hood and bends airflow up and over the hood and windscreen, so bugs and small stones hit the shield instead of the paint and glass. The choice is mostly about profile, fitment and material, and the wrong fitment is the most common mistake.

High profile versus low profile

High-profile deflectors, such as the AVS Bugflector II, stand further off the hood and create a stronger air curtain, which gives better protection at highway speed. Low-profile deflectors, such as the Lund and AVS Aeroskin lines, sit close to the hood, follow its contour, and are quieter and more aerodynamic, but give slightly less coverage against large debris. Choose high profile for highway miles and low profile for looks and quiet.

Fitment year is not optional

Chevrolet redesigned the Silverado 1500 in 2019 and refreshed the front fascia again in 2024, so hood shapes differ between generations. A deflector made for a 2019-2023 truck will not fit a 2024 truck correctly, and a deflector listed as fitting 2019-2025 should be checked against the maker’s own fit guide or your VIN before you buy. Some Silverado 1500 deflectors also exclude the ZR2 and LT Trail Boss trims, whose hood shapes differ slightly.

Material and finish

Most deflectors in this guide are made from impact-moulded acrylic in a dark smoke finish, which resists hazing when it carries UV inhibitors. The Aeroskin II uses a high-impact TPO material with a matte black textured finish instead. Chrome finishes exist but are a styling choice, not a protection upgrade. Check that the finish is stated as UV-resistant if the truck lives outdoors.

Mounting: tape, fasteners, or both

Most current deflectors mount with 3M automotive adhesive tape and, on high-profile models, mechanical fasteners that use existing holes in the hood — no drilling is needed on the models in this guide. Clean the hood properly before fitting, and follow the maker’s instructions on temperature and curing time: tape fitted to a dirty or cold hood will lift.

Wind noise is the real trade-off

High-profile deflectors can develop wind noise above 60 to 65 mph, and several guides note a hum on long drives. Low-profile deflectors are quieter. If you drive long highway distances and noise bothers you, the low-profile Aeroskin is the better pick, even though it protects slightly less.

Warranty

AVS backs the Bugflector II with a Limited Lifetime Warranty, and WeatherTech warrants its deflectors against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser, for the original vehicle only. Keep the part number and proof of purchase: warranty claims need both.

Top bug deflectors at a glance

Deflector Part number Fits Profile
AVS Bugflector II 25121 Silverado 1500, 2019-2023 High
AVS Aeroskin II 436168 Silverado 1500, 2019-2020 Low, flush
AVS Bugflector II 25711 Silverado 2500/3500, 2020-2022 High
WeatherTech Stone and Bug 50283 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD, 2020-2024 Low
AVS Bugflector II 25102 Silverado 2500, 2011-2014 High
WeatherTech Stone and Bug 50001 Chevrolet C/K, 1988-1999 Low

AVS Bugflector II, Silverado 1500 (Part 25121)

Top pick — maximum protection

Why the AVS Bugflector II is our pick

The Bugflector II is the highest-profile design AVS makes, giving maximum hood, fender and windscreen protection, and it is the most popular aftermarket choice for the Silverado 1500. It is custom-moulded for the truck, made from impact-moulded acrylic in a dark smoke finish, and it mounts with 3M automotive tape and mechanical fasteners — no drilling required. Its off-the-hood design leaves a gap that makes cleaning and waxing the hood underneath easy, and it is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. One buying guide puts the typical range for a Silverado 1500 deflector at 50 to 160 USD depending on brand and finish, and the Bugflector II sits in the middle of that range.

AVS Bugflector II 25121 key specs

  • Brand: Auto Ventshade (AVS)
  • Part number: 25121
  • Fitment: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019-2023 (excludes ZR2 and LT Trail Boss on some listings)
  • Profile: high
  • Material: impact-moulded modified acrylic
  • Finish: dark smoke
  • Mounting: 3M automotive tape and mechanical fasteners, no drilling
  • Design: off-the-hood, wrap-around
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Car wash safe: stated as car wash safe
  • Amazon ASIN: none verified for this part number

AVS Bugflector II: fits and best for

This deflector fits 2019-2023 Silverado 1500 trucks with the standard hood shape. It is best for a truck that does regular highway miles, where bugs and stones are a daily problem, and for an owner who wants the strongest air curtain and does not mind some wind noise. Confirm the ZR2 and LT Trail Boss exclusion against the retailer’s fitment chart before ordering, because those trims have a different hood shape.

AVS Bugflector II pros and watch-outs

Pros

  • Highest profile in the AVS range — maximum protection
  • Custom-moulded for the Silverado 1500
  • No drilling — tape and existing-hole fasteners
  • Off-the-hood gap makes cleaning easy
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Watch-outs

  • Can develop wind noise above 65 mph
  • Not ideal for extreme climates, according to buying guides
  • Excludes ZR2 and LT Trail Boss on some listings
  • No verified Amazon ASIN — order by part number from a retailer

AVS Bugflector II: what owners report

No owner-report source specific to part 25121 was found in our research, so we do not paraphrase owner views here. Retailer and fitment-guide listings are the evidence for this section, and they are linked in Sources.

AVS Bugflector II: who should not buy

Do not buy this deflector if wind noise bothers you on long drives, or if your truck is a ZR2 or LT Trail Boss — check the fitment chart first. The low-profile Aeroskin II below is the quieter alternative for the same truck.

AVS Aeroskin II, Silverado 1500 (Part 436168)

Best low profile — flush fit

Why the AVS Aeroskin II is our pick

The Aeroskin II is the low-profile answer for the same truck: it contours and flush-mounts to the hood for a skin-tight fit, with a matte black textured finish that looks factory-fitted rather than added on. It is made from a high-impact TPO material, mounts directly to the hood with double-sided 3M tape, and needs no drilling. It gives leading-edge hood protection with deflection, and its flush fit keeps wind noise down compared with the high-profile Bugflector II.

AVS Aeroskin II 436168 key specs

  • Brand: Auto Ventshade (AVS)
  • Part number: 436168
  • Fitment: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019-2020
  • Profile: low, flush mount
  • Material: high-impact TPO
  • Finish: OEM matte black, textured
  • Mounting: double-sided 3M tape, no drilling
  • Design: skin-tight, follows hood contour
  • Amazon ASIN: none verified for this part number

AVS Aeroskin II: fits and best for

This deflector fits 2019-2020 Silverado 1500 trucks and is best for an owner who wants protection without changing the look of the truck, and who drives at highway speed and wants to keep wind noise down. Note the narrow fitment years: this part number is for 2019-2020 trucks only, so a 2021 or later truck needs a different Aeroskin part number.

AVS Aeroskin II pros and watch-outs

Pros

  • Flush, factory-style fit
  • Quieter than a high-profile deflector
  • High-impact TPO resists damage
  • Simple tape-only install, no drilling

Watch-outs

  • Slightly less coverage than the Bugflector II
  • Fitment is 2019-2020 only for this part number
  • Tape-only mount needs a perfectly clean hood
  • No verified Amazon ASIN — order by part number

AVS Aeroskin II: who should not buy

Do not buy this part number for a 2021 or later Silverado 1500 — it will not fit. Do not buy it if you want maximum highway protection; the Bugflector II above protects more.

AVS Bugflector II, Silverado 2500/3500 (Part 25711)

Top pick — heavy-duty trucks

Why the AVS Bugflector II 25711 is our pick

For the heavy-duty Silverado, the Bugflector II part 25711 is the same high-profile design as the 1500 pick, moulded for the 2500 and 3500 hood. It is a dark smoke, high-profile shield in modified acrylic, with the same Limited Lifetime Warranty and the same no-drilling install. Retailer listings describe it as the highest-profile design providing maximum hood, fender and windscreen protection, and it is listed for 2020-2022 Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks.

AVS Bugflector II 25711 key specs

  • Brand: Auto Ventshade (AVS)
  • Part number: 25711
  • Fitment: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500, 2020-2022
  • Profile: high
  • Material: modified acrylic
  • Finish: dark smoke
  • Mounting: no drilling required
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Car wash safe: stated as car wash safe
  • Amazon ASIN: none verified for this part number

AVS Bugflector II 25711: fits and best for

This deflector fits 2020-2022 Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks, including the HD models. It is best for a heavy-duty truck that tows or does highway miles, where the taller hood and higher speeds throw more debris at the windscreen.

AVS Bugflector II 25711 pros and watch-outs

Pros

  • Maximum protection for HD trucks
  • Custom-moulded for the 2500/3500 hood
  • No drilling
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Watch-outs

  • Wind noise at highway speed, as with all high-profile shields
  • Fitment is 2020-2022 only for this part number
  • No verified Amazon ASIN — order by part number

AVS Bugflector II 25711: who should not buy

Do not buy this part number for a 1500, or for a 2023 or later HD truck — check the retailer’s fitment chart for the part number that matches your year.

WeatherTech Stone and Bug Deflector, Silverado HD (Part 50283)

Best low profile — heavy-duty trucks

Why the WeatherTech 50283 is our pick

WeatherTech’s Easy-On Stone and Bug Deflector is the low-profile rival for the HD Silverado: sleek, aerodynamically designed, and made to protect against stone chips and bug stains. Part 50283 fits 2020-2024 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks in dark smoke, and it attaches with 3M automotive tape or fasteners that use existing holes in the hood. WeatherTech warrants it against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser, for the original vehicle only.

WeatherTech 50283 key specs

  • Brand: WeatherTech
  • Part number: 50283
  • Fitment: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD, 2020-2024
  • Profile: low, sleek
  • Finish: dark smoke
  • Mounting: 3M tape or fasteners using existing holes
  • Warranty: lifetime of original purchaser, original vehicle only
  • Amazon ASIN: none verified for this part number

WeatherTech 50283: fits and best for

This deflector fits 2020-2024 Silverado HD trucks and is best for an HD owner who wants protection without the wind noise of a high-profile shield, and who values WeatherTech’s precise fit. Verify the part number on the WeatherTech site before ordering, as the maker itself asks buyers to do.

WeatherTech 50283 pros and watch-outs

Pros

  • Low profile — quieter than high-profile shields
  • Precision fit for HD trucks
  • Wider fitment range, 2020-2024
  • Lifetime warranty for the original purchaser

Watch-outs

  • Less coverage than the Bugflector II
  • Warranty is tied to the original vehicle
  • No verified Amazon ASIN — order by part number

WeatherTech 50283: who should not buy

Do not buy this deflector for a 1500 — it is an HD part number. Do not buy it if you want maximum highway protection; the Bugflector II 25711 protects more.

AVS Bugflector II, Silverado 2500 (Part 25102) and WeatherTech 50001 for older Chevys

Best for older trucks

Why these two matter

Older Chevys are often forgotten in deflector guides, so these two picks cover them. The AVS Bugflector II part 25102 is a high-profile smoke shield for 2011-2014 Silverado 2500 trucks, with the same modified-acrylic build and Limited Lifetime Warranty as the newer Bugflector II models. The WeatherTech Stone and Bug Deflector part 50001 fits a wide range of 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500, C2500, C3500, K1500, K2500 and K3500 trucks, plus Blazer and Suburban models of those years, in dark smoke.

Key specs

  • AVS Bugflector II 25102: Silverado 2500, 2011-2014, high profile, smoke, modified acrylic, Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • WeatherTech 50001: Chevrolet C/K trucks 1988-1999, low profile, dark smoke, 3M tape or fasteners
  • Amazon ASIN: none verified for either part number

Who should not buy

Do not buy either part number for a truck outside its stated years — the hood shapes are different, and a wrong-year deflector will not sit flat. For a 1988-1999 truck, the WeatherTech 50001 is the pick; for a 2011-2014 Silverado 2500, the AVS 25102 is the pick.

Installation basics

Installation is a driveway job on every deflector in this guide, and the steps are the same: wash and dry the hood, test-fit the shield before removing any tape backing, and fit it in dry weather at a temperature the tape maker allows. High-profile models also use mechanical fasteners in existing holes — do not drill new ones. Close the hood and check the clearance before driving, and do not wash the truck for the curing time the instructions state. If the shield lifts at one end, remove it, clean the surface again, and refit it with fresh tape rather than pressing the old tape down.

Final verdict

For a Silverado 1500, buy the AVS Bugflector II part 25121 for maximum protection or the AVS Aeroskin II part 436168 for a quiet, flush fit. For a Silverado HD, buy the AVS Bugflector II part 25711 or the WeatherTech part 50283. For older trucks, the AVS 25102 and WeatherTech 50001 cover 2011-2014 and 1988-1999 respectively. In every case, order by part number and confirm the fitment year — the part number is the purchase, not the brand name.

FAQ

What is the best bug deflector for a Chevy Silverado 1500?

The AVS Bugflector II part 25121 is the best all-round pick for 2019-2023 trucks, and the AVS Aeroskin II part 436168 is the best low-profile pick for 2019-2020 trucks. Both are custom-moulded for the truck.

Do bug deflectors fit all Silverado years?

No. The Silverado 1500 was redesigned in 2019 and refreshed in 2024, so deflectors are made per generation. Always confirm the part number against your truck’s year and trim.

Do bug deflectors cause wind noise?

High-profile deflectors can develop wind noise above 60 to 65 mph. Low-profile deflectors such as the Aeroskin II and WeatherTech Easy-On are quieter.

Do I need to drill holes to fit a bug deflector?

No, on the models in this guide. They mount with 3M automotive tape and, on high-profile models, fasteners that use existing holes in the hood.

What is the difference between the Bugflector II and the Aeroskin II?

The Bugflector II is a high-profile shield that stands off the hood for maximum protection. The Aeroskin II is a low-profile, flush-mount shield that follows the hood contour and is quieter, with slightly less coverage.

Does the Bugflector II fit the Silverado ZR2?

Some listings exclude the ZR2 and LT Trail Boss trims, whose hood shapes differ. Check the retailer’s fitment chart for your exact trim before ordering.

What warranty do these deflectors carry?

AVS backs the Bugflector II with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. WeatherTech warrants its deflectors against defects for the life of the original purchaser, for the original vehicle only.

Why is there no Check Price button in this guide?

Because no Amazon ASIN for a Bugflector II made for the Silverado 1500 could be verified in search. Every pick is given with its part number so you can order the right one from a retailer.

Sources

First published November 5, 2026.

By Leo, Founder, WinchInsider

Leo researches vehicle gear and accessories from maker manuals, specifications and owner reports, and writes guides that say plainly when a product cannot be verified.

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