Feast your eyes on the very first real-world photos of the 2020 Silverado HD Custom as it posed for us on the floor of the 2019 Chicago Auto Show last month.
The Custom trim level is new to the 2020 Silverado HD lineup. It is available exclusively on the three-quarter-ton Silverado 2500HD, and not on the one-ton 3500HD. It slots above the Work Truck (WT) trim bringing a new set of 20-inch wheels and various body-color trim details for a more contemporary design expression. The interior has a few new features as well.
This model, in particular, is coated in Summit White and equipped with a snow plow, which is a noteworthy affair for the 2020 Silverado HD because Chevy’s new beast makes various improvements to the snow plow package for a more more-intuitive plowing overall experience. More on that, later.
At the front, the 2020 Silverado HD Custom features a black grille with Chevrolet script across the front end, along with a golden Chevy Bow tie logo. The hood-mounted air scoop is also black, and is finished in a similar pattern as the grille. Finally, the front bumper is also finished in black.
The rear three-quarters view provides a good look at the new BedStep, an integrated step located in front of the rear wheel openings, that improves access to the cargo area. The black accent theme from the front continues on to the door handles, greenhouse trim, roof-mounted comms fin, mirrors, and tailgate handle.
All the black accents work to provide a tasteful contrast with the white body. The same can be said of the wheels.
At the rear, we see the tailgate with the debossed Chevrolet script, along with a set of LED taillamps with signature accents. Silverado and Custom badges are placed on the driver- and passenger-side of the tailgate, respectively.
The new set of 20-inch wheels, meanwhile, has a double-five-spoke design. The inner portion of the wheel is black, while the outer portion of the spokes are silver.
This model is equipped with GM’s new 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline motor making an SAE-certified 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque mated to GM’s 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission. The infamous 6.6L V8 L5P turbo-diesel Duramax mated to a 10-speed “Allison” transmission making 445 horses and 910 pound-feet of torque is an optional upgrade.
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Big Chevy, Gmc fan but the only thing that makes this truck look better is the plow
Idk, I like the look. Interested to hear about the plow prep package.
I like the look too. The initial rendered photos don’t do it justice, as it is definitely something to see in person…
We’ll have more on the snow plow prep package shortly.
I’m reserving comment re the looks until I have the opportunity to see it “live” but I’m cautiously optimistic.
However, I think it’s a major blunder to lose the bow tie. It was only a few years ago that Chevrolet spent beaucoup $$ to change the color of the bow tie from blue to gold to tie in with the “gold medal theme” of the Salt Lake City olympics…I don’t understand the reasoning that spends $$$ to change the color and then a few years later lose the corporate logo ?
Also – Where are the Regular and Double cab versions ?
Sorry to nitpick, but it was “only a few” years ago? The Salt Lake City Olympics were in 2002… That’s 17 years ago. Plus they haven’t gotten rid of the bow tie, its just not used on this specific trim level.
lol I guess it was “only a few years ago” if you’re as old as I am AND if you happened to be one of the dealers Chevy wanted to charge $10k to change the sign for…I’ll admit 17 years really isn’t a nitpick so I’ll concede that point.
However, the fact remains that it’s the identity of Chevrolet.
In my opinion that bow tie should be on every representative example of the product regardless of the trim level. I’d be equally amazed at seeing shoes without either the swoosh or 3-stripes, a Rolex without the crown or a Ford without the blue oval.
I personally think it’s a mistake & I also think a marketing professor would call it a mistake.
If I was being a bit less charitable, I’d say it was arrogant to believe a model didn’t need the logo, or worse, didn’t deserve the logo unless it was at the top of the food chain content wise like we’re seeing with lack of bow tie on anything but the high country trim level.
Yes, I understand “CHEVROLET” is spelled out for the world to see but I still think the bow tie should be on the product somewhere, even if it’s not the dominant feature. We’ll just have to agree to disagree. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same, no?
The Ford F150 Raptor does not have a blue oval. Just the word Ford in big letters front and back. I really don’t see an issue with not having the bow ties on a couple trim levels. There are still going to be tons of HD’s with the gold or black bow ties.
Right, but the bow tie is still there. Look on the lower corner right.
This grille is the best of both worlds: it has Chevrolet spelled out and it has the Bowie. In case someone doesn’t know what the bow tie stands for, it is spelled out for them right there on the grille.
The front end in a way it’s giving me the first gen Avalanche vibe
I can’t tell if I like front lights yet…..but I know like it better then the big lights on the supper duty Ford
I do NOT like the new wheels. All metallic shine or all black would be good, but the goofy Hot Wheels C shape is just dumb looking.
That’s why Chevy gives you a choice of wheels… you know? You don’t have to get this trim level or this trim level with these wheels.
I really like the simple interior and minor exterior upgrades of the Custom. I don’t see the sense in spending $60K+ to doll up a pickup inside and out with chrome lipstick, HD or not.
Does this, or any, of the HD line have a manual transfer case?
The hood scoop on the gas model is a new thing. Is it functional and does it have the same intake function as the diesel?
I’m looking forward to reading about how the new 6.6 pairs with the old 6-speed. It was disappointing to hear that it was not coming with the 10-speed and I wonder if it would have been more efficient.