2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD Custom: Kirkland Buyers Guide

A work truck that looks like it clocked out

Custom is the trim for the buyer who loves the idea of the WT but spends enough time in the truck to want it to feel a little more finished. The machined 20-inch wheels with painted accents change the whole stance, and inside you get cloth seating plus the everyday conveniences that a bare-bones truck leaves off: remote keyless entry, power windows and power door locks. None of it changes what the truck can pull or haul. Frame, engines and transmission are shared with every other trim, so the price difference is cosmetic and convenience, not capability.

The mirrors deserve a sentence of their own. Anyone who has backed a trailer down a Lake Washington ramp knows how much of the job is mirror work. On Custom the vertical trailering mirrors are power-adjustable and have heated upper glass, so a foggy Eastside morning at a launch doesn't hide the trailer from you.

Double Cab or Crew Cab

Custom skips the Regular Cab, so the real choice is between Double Cab and Crew Cab. A Double Cab keeps the truck shorter, which matters in tight lots and older garages around downtown Kirkland, and it still carries passengers behind the front seats. A Crew Cab gives the largest rear seat in the lineup and is the cab the 3500HD dually uses. Think about how often a full crew or a family rides along, then check the bed length for the trailer or cargo you haul. The choice of cab and bed also affects what the truck is rated to tow, so ask for the figure on the truck in front of you.

Custom compared with its neighbors

Next to the WT, the Custom's extra $3,300 buys appearance and convenience. Against the LT, which sits $3,400 higher, the biggest difference is technology: Chevrolet lists the 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver display with the LT. If the truck is mainly a tool and the screen isn't a priority, Custom is a sensible place to stop.

What buyers say about the experience

Cory M. wrote in May 2025 that the dealership had been the source of their third Silverado: "We have always been happy with the service we receive," and the reviewer added that the team "found exactly the vehicle that we were looking for in less than an hour." (Google review of Lee Johnson Chevrolet.)

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Silverado HD Custom?

The starting MSRP is $49,500, plus the $2,795 destination charge, Washington sales tax, licensing and any dealer fees. See the pricing and leasing guide for how the Kirkland tax adds up.

What does the Custom add over the WT?

Chevrolet lists 20-inch machined-aluminum wheels with Grazen Metallic-painted accents, power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors with heated upper glass, cloth seating, remote keyless entry, and power windows and door locks. The frame, engines and towing hardware are shared with the WT.

Can I get a Custom as a Regular Cab?

No. Chevrolet lists the Custom as available on Double Cab and Crew Cab only. If you want a Regular Cab, the WT is the trim to look at first.

Does the Custom come with the Duramax diesel?

The Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 is an available engine across the HD lineup, and the 6.6L gas V8 is standard. Ask the dealership for the price of the diesel on the Custom configuration you want.

Is the Custom a good value?

For a truck that's used hard and driven daily, many buyers find it's the sweet spot between a bare work truck and a fully equipped one. The best way to judge is to sit in the WT, Custom and LT back to back and see which extras you'd actually use.

The bottom line

The Custom is the WT with a few comforts added and no loss of capability. Read the LT guide to see what the next step adds, or head back to the Silverado HD buyers guide for the full comparison. The new inventory page at Lee Johnson Chevrolet shows trucks available now.