Looking at ordering a '26 WT because I want a std cab, std bed

revmanii · June 8

On 6/7/2026 at 9:49 AM, Z45 said:

As for the step bars, friend did just that, bought some cheap ones and we are in Michigan and they turned to rust in less than a year. In 3 yrs he had to replace one of them because they rusted out from the inside even though he kept after them cleaning and polishing etc. Had to drive 300 miles (to Chicago area) to find a reg cab wt, he ordered one and dealer never got it and with winter approaching (plow truck) he needed fo find one ASAP. Furd dealer found him one but he choose to drive to get a GMC.

Just what you can expect with cheap stuff, LOW quality.

I hear you, I'm in upstate NY. This my second set of Westin's. Got 5 years out of the first, I have 7 years on the second, but they're shot. Westin's not making them anymore. Looks like DeeZee still has them available for my 2014, but not for the 2026. I have a set coming from Ionics for the 2014. Same 3 year warranty as the DeeZees. Ionic also appear have them available for the 2026 ...

Edited June 8 by revmanii

newdude · June 8

1 hour ago, revmanii said:

I was a little surprised this morning when a third local dealer, one I've never really done any business with, showed some interest and follow through to the point that I've ordered my build for a new 2026, std cab/std bed .

Keep an eye on it with them. Did they give you an order #? Did they actually have allocation for one?

I double checked the dates for 2026 regular cab 1500s for Chevy and GMC, the last dealer order submission date was April 30th.

revmanii · June 8

15 minutes ago, newdude said:

Keep an eye on it with them. Did they give you an order #? Did they actually have allocation for one?

I double checked the dates for 2026 regular cab 1500s for Chevy and GMC, the last dealer order submission date was April 30th.

No, not yet. Hoping I'll have something a little more definitive in the next day or 2. They seemed to be very confident they can order it. I do have some understanding of the whole allocations and restraints stuff so we'll see.

I think this is what I'm looking for.

3000 ORDER ACCEPTED BY PRODUCTION CONTROL

revmanii · Tuesday at 10:54 PM

On 6/7/2026 at 11:53 AM, newdude said:

Anywho. are you trying to order? Or locate? Ordering for 2 door 1/2 tons has been stopped as of April or May? So you won't be able to order. You'll have to shop on the ground units or in transit units.

Ordering was stopped because the new trucks are coming.

Looks like you're correct. Got a call today telling me as much. They found a truck that has a lot of the right options, but a couple that aren't. It has chrome bumbers that I'm having trouble getting past cosmetically. It's also appears to be missing the 2 spd transaxle (4 wheel low), along with having several options I have no intersest in, or paying for.

PunchT37 · Tuesday at 11:03 PM

6 minutes ago, revmanii said:

Looks like you're correct. Got a call today telling me as much. They found a truck that has a lot of the right options, but a couple that aren't. It has chrome bumbers that I'm having trouble getting past cosmetically. It's also appears to be missing the 2 spd transaxle (4 wheel low), along with having several options I have no intersest in, or paying for.

Keep looking. But, you`re gonna run out of inventory fast now. I ordered mine. The only way to get em the way you want em.

So, you`ll have to at least get close to what you wanted [or not].

revmanii · Wednesday at 06:27 PM

19 hours ago, PunchT37 said:

Keep looking. But, you`re gonna run out of inventory fast now. I ordered mine. The only way to get em the way you want em.

So, you`ll have to at least get close to what you wanted [or not].

Time will tell. I gave them a go ahead. They're going swap out the chrome bumbers for the black ones for me. I'm pretty sure, sooner or later I'll regret compromising on the 2 spd transfer case, but I'm getting old and want a new truck and this is where I am. Losing the power seat and remote start too compared to my current truck. Not too worried about the seat, and it looks like I can add the remote start aftermarket from Compustar for $420 or so depending on level.

newdude · Wednesday at 07:58 PM

1 hour ago, revmanii said:

Losing the power seat and remote start too compared to my current truck. Not too worried about the seat, and it looks like I can add the remote start aftermarket from Compustar for $420 or so depending on level.

Chevy still? Dealer can add the factory remote start if so. 85768274 if the truck does not have the power release tailgate, or 85773997 if it has the power release tailgate. Gets you access to use it with the MyChevy app if you have onstar on that new truck as well.

revmanii · Wednesday at 09:22 PM

32 minutes ago, newdude said:

Chevy still? Dealer can add the factory remote start if so. 85768274 if the truck does not have the power release tailgate, or 85773997 if it has the power release tailgate. Gets you access to use it with the MyChevy app if you have onstar on that new truck as well.

Yes. I was under the understanding I could not get remote start with the WT. Looks like the 997 would work. Sent my sales guy an email. I'd love to add this from GM vs. paying twice as much for an aftermarket solution. Thanks!

GN2018 · Wednesday at 09:43 PM

Life would be a lot simpler if these auto companies would just make vehicles that people want to buy. I still can’t believe that they don’t sell a standard cab with a short bed. My neighbor has on that’s not too old (a RAM) and it looks great.

Hope you’re happy with the new truck. Personally, I’d find it hard to compromise as much as you had to do to get what you want.

newdude · Thursday at 12:46 PM

15 hours ago, GN2018 said:

I still can’t believe that they don’t sell a standard cab with a short bed.

...but they do...currently...Chevy, GMC and Ford. Ford is the only one that has a V8 RCSB though...

GN2018 · Thursday at 04:05 PM

3 hours ago, newdude said:

...but they do...currently...Chevy, GMC and Ford. Ford is the only one that has a V8 RCSB though...

Special order? I go on the Chevy web site and the only option I see for a regular cab is a standard bed.

Z45 · Thursday at 05:51 PM

Some truck configurations are no longer available for MY26 ordering:

Chevrolet Silverado LD Double Cab — Closed
GMC Sierra LD Double Cab — Closed

Both double cab configurations will be unavailable for approximately 13 months due to plant retooling. Fleets requiring these models will need to consider alternative configurations or model strategies.

Cut-Off: March 27, 2026

Brand	Model	Important Note
Cadillac	Lyriq	EV model
Cadillac	CT4	Sedan
Chevrolet	Silverado LD Regular Cab	8–9 month plant retooling gap expected
GMC	Sierra LD Regular Cab	8–9 month plant retooling gap expected

Edited Thursday at 05:53 PM by Z45

newdude · Thursday at 06:29 PM

2 hours ago, GN2018 said:

Special order? I go on the Chevy web site and the only option I see for a regular cab is a standard bed.

Wait...are you talking the 5ft8in box? They've never done that on a regular cab. I might have misunderstood your reply.

RCSB = Regular Cab "short"/"standard" box (6ft6in box).

RCLB = Regular Cab Long Box (8ft box).

Out of habit I guess I've always referred to the RCSB as a short box but technically yes its the standard box. Ram never made a 5ft box regular cab either. Just the standard 6ft 4in box or the 8ft box.

Edited Thursday at 06:30 PM by newdude

revmanii · Thursday at 07:01 PM

GM offers the work truck in a std cab/std bed as well as a std cab/long bed. For whatever reason you can't get the V8 with the std bed, but you can with a long bed. I took a quick look at the Fords a day or 2 ago, and yes you can get a Ford std cab/std bed. Lousy color selection though. If I remember correctly they also seemed to be more expensive.

The big thing I'm giving up is the 2 spd xfer case. They apparently can add the remote start for me (which I'll do), and we'll do an aftermarket Patriot spray on bedliner as all of the Line-X dealers around here have jumped ship due to new rules being imposed by corporate Line-X.

I'm hoping my 2014 wheels I bought back in 2014 as take offs from an LTZ extended cab will fit the new truck. Getting mixed answers on that. They're 18"s vs the new 17"s, but they have the same bolt pattern, offset, and the overall height/diameter is within a 1/10th of an inch as the new truck wheels and tires. Time will tell. I went through the job of pulling them off the truck this morning and putting the original 20" wheels and tires on it for trade in.

Edited Thursday at 09:56 PM by revmanii

newdude · Thursday at 08:10 PM

1 hour ago, revmanii said:

I'm hoping my 2014 wheels I bought back in 2014 as take offs from an LTZ extended cab will fit the new truck. Getting mixed answers on that. They're 18"s vs the new 17"s, but they have the same offset as the new truck wheels. Time will tell. I went through the job of pulling them off the truck this morning and putting the original 20" wheels and tires on it for trade in.

The wheels are 50/50 shot. Its not the offset that's the issue, its the casting of the spokes. So they'd have to pull a front wheel and fit one of yours and see if it hits the caliper.

9 times out of 10 older factory wheels won't clear the front calipers on these new trucks because of the inside of the spoke cast shape. Hits the caliper. Needs wheel spacers to fit.

Edited Thursday at 08:10 PM by newdude