The Chevy Silverado is currently GM’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S., accounting for 34 percent of Chevrolet sales and 23 percent of all GM sales in the U.S. in 2020. Within that range, the light-duty 2021 Silverado 1500 is by far the most popular derivative. And among 1500 variants, GM Authority has learned from its own sources, the one which spends the least amount of time on dealer lots before finding a new home is the Custom.
Those who don’t have a degree in all things Silverado should know that the Silverado Custom slots one step above the entry-level Work Truck (WT).
| WT | Custom | Custom Trail Boss | LT | RST | LT Trail Boss | LTZ | High Country |
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And by Custom, we don’t mean the off-road-oriented Custom Trail Boss, which is nonetheless a very successful trim level in its own right. Along with the LT Trail Boss, Trail Boss Custom is one of the “top two conquest trims” in the line-up with “among the youngest buyers” according to Mike Ofiara, Assistant Manager, Product and Brand Communications, Chevy Trucks & Full-Size SUVs.
Though GM recently increased the production capacity of both the Custom Trail Boss and the LT Trail Boss models in order to better meet customer demand, neither of them finds customers as quickly as the Custom does.
Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom models are available in all body styles except Regular Cab. The most affordable version is the Double Cab, Standard Bed 2WD fitted with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, which is rated at 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque and paired with GM’s eight-speed automatic transmission. It has an MSRP of $36,220, including a destination freight charge of $1,695.
Typically, the Silverado Custom is also available with the naturally aspirated 4.3L V6 LV3 gasoline EcoTec3 engine, which produces 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. As GM Authority recently speculated, the atmospheric six may not survive long enough to be fitted to the 2022 Silverado. The other engine on offer is the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L82, which makes 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Both these engines are mated with GM’s six-speed automatic gearbox. It’s worth noting that the 4.3L V6 and the 5.3L V8 have been constrained in the Custom trim level. Additionally, Chevrolet does not offer a diesel engine in the Custom.
Not only is the Chevy Silverado range the best-selling GM vehicle in the U.S., but it’s also the top-selling pickup truck among Hispanic buyers in this country. The 2021 Silverado 1500 is now offered with the new Multi-Flex tailgate, Chevy’s version of the GMC MultiPro, which will likely increase the truck’s appeal even further.
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Comments
Knew the Custom line would move the metal quickly the first time I saw them. The trim is affordable for those buyers who want a new Silverado without breaking the bank.
As a South African and a lifetime GM enthusiast, I Know for sure that Chevrolet is one of the likes brand in the country. I guess this model can sell very well in South Africa. I am aware e previous GM US models did not do well, due to poor publicity, and wrong brands or models. Chrysler and Ford seem to understand the South African market better, hence their US brands continue to sell. I know a lot won’t agree with me on the fact that if Buick was introduced to South African market, it could have been a good story to tell unlike Cadillac that was know in the elite circles, Buick was a people’s car, there are even local Sotho songs about Buick.
But back to Silverado, I think GM should test South African market and they won’t regret. I can even start being their brand awareness ambassador 😃
Of course it sells well, it’s cheap without looking cheap like the work truck (WT). If they offered it with the Diesel engine they’d sell a lot more to companies for their chase/delivery trucks.
Will there be a new K5 Blazer for 2022 seen pictures an love it I just hope it real
Why not put a turbo on the 5.
3 ? A person could actually pull a pretty good sized camper or boat.
Pulling something isn’t nearly as important as being able to stop it… They make bigger trucks for a reason.
And that’s why they put breaks on trailers.
I pull 25 ft boat and power is good Have 6 liter in 2500 and get like 23 to 25l/100k towing This new 2.7 I got about 16 to 18 l/100 km
This new 2.7 liter under 10liter/100 km
Very surprised with the power and performance out of a reasonable truck!
We can’t sustain propelling 200 pound humans with a 5000 pound mass of metal and plastic. The good part is that manufacturers will meet future demand, so I believe this will change with a grass roots call for change. And certainly GM has a great shot at being a part of that future.
Would like to see a RCSB Custom. They exist someplace in the World I bet. UAE, maybe?
yes, not everyone wants or needs a 4 door pickup..Wake up GM. Give us 2 doors as a option.
200 pound humans? You must be some kinda foreigner!
Just take a look at that 21 not sure when Toyota started building Chevrolets but they don’t look good
Sticking with my 06 Avalanche LT Z71 4×4. 147355 miles. Still solid like a rock. Plus no car mortgage payments either just good maintenance as needed.
Aztec and your choice 0f transport are 1 in the same UGLY
I Would love own a 3500hd Duramax. I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 with over 300000 km and has hardly given any trouble at all.
I love the 2016 crew cab feels like a family car but it’s a 4×4 6000,# pulling truck 5.3 is strong enough for all tasks. Keeps its value $$$$$
No surprise, they don’t have the ugly front end of the other ones.
Title says that it is the fastest turning Chevy Silverado,.. but does not specify turning radius anywhere in the article. Okay then.
Turning radius and turning speed I think are two different things. How tight you can turn versus how fast the front wheels react to steering wheel inputs.
I own a 2019 Silverado lt. Nothing but problems with it. From tailgate failure ( glue separating on joints) th transmission slipping to brake and steering failure. Not with 30,000 miles Gm won’t honor the warranty on it.