2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Trims · Custom

What is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom?

The second-cheapest of the Silverado's nine trims in our data. The Custom starts at $45,100 as a with . On price, it sits between the WT ($43,000, 2WD) and the LT ($50,700, 2WD).

Our Silverado data has the Crew Cab with the short bed: its engines, , , wheels, tires, bumpers, screens and seats. It doesn't have other cabs and beds, interior trim or comfort yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Where the Custom sits

Every 2026 Silverado in our data by starting price, each as a Crew Cab short bed. Each is priced as it comes, so some include 4WD and some don't.

  1. WT2WD$43,000
  2. Custom2WD$45,100
  3. LT2WD$50,700
  4. RST2WD$51,700
  5. Custom Trail Boss4WD$53,200
  6. LTZ2WD$58,400
  7. LT Trail Boss4WD$60,000
  8. High Country2WD$63,300
  9. ZR24WD$72,100

The Custom as it comes

Before any options as a Crew Cab short bed.

Engine
2.7L TurboMax turbo four
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Wheels
20-inch aluminum wheels
Tires
275/60R20 all-season
Seats
Cloth front bench
Touchscreen
7-inch touchscreen

Also standard: Tow/Haul package

One step up: the LT

The LT costs $5,600 more. Our Silverado data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

What is the LT? →

What you can add

Options and packages for the Custom Crew Cab short bed, by their own price. Some need others with them.

  • 4WD+$3,400
  • Automatic locking rear differentialG80Price not in our data

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The Custom Crew Cab short bed, as it comes

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Custom

$45,100

Crew Cab, Short Bed

5.8 FT BED33.0″ TIRE147.4″ WHEELBASE
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Payload
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Bed
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Torque
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Packages & options

Engine & drive

Towing

Off-road

What your options change

This is a stock Custom. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.

  • No Auto 4WD
  • No Low range
  • No Max Trailering
  • No Front locker
  • No Rear locker
  • No Off-road
  • No Heated seats
  • No Ventilated seats
  • No 360° camera
Engine
2.7L TurboMax turbo four · 310 hp
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Transfer case
Rear-wheel drive
Rear differential
Open rear differential
Axle ratio
3.42:1
GCWR
14,500 lb
Wheels
20″
Tires
275/60R20
Touchscreen
7″ · 3.5″ driver display
Factory lift
None
Clearance
7.89″ nominal
Bed floor
69.92″ · 62.9 cu ft

Open this build in the full Silverado guide →

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Lower starting price than the Silverado

2026 Silverado: $43,000

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Silverado: WT · Crew Cab, Short Bed.

Higher available horsepower than the Silverado

2026 Silverado: 420 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher tow rating than the Silverado

2026 Silverado: 13,200 lb

With required equipment. Check your truck’s labels and loaded limits.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Highest published rating found in each guide, with required equipment. Actual truck labels, occupants and cargo determine your limit.